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Medications
… fast/irregular heartbeat. Uses Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps … to improve survival. It may also be used to reduce the risk of chest pain (angina). How To Use See also Warning … stop this medication and tell the doctor right away. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
Medications
… US to help prevent COVID-19 infection in people who have a high risk for infection after exposure to someone infected with … of casirivimab and imdevimab should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefits are greater than the …
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… can cause further frailty (weakness). This increases the risk. What factors increase the risks of falls? Health factors: Frailty: Loss of muscle … factors (home): Environmental factors that increase the risk of a fall at home include tripping hazards, such as …
Medications
… drugs (including mefenamic acid) may rarely increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke. This effect can happen at … family history of heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes). Do not take this drug … normal labor/delivery. It is not recommended for use in pregnancy from 20 weeks until delivery. If your doctor …
Medications
… periods. This medication must not be used to test for pregnancy. Progestins are not effective in preventing … has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do … as heart attacks, coronary artery disease, heart failure) high blood pressure cancer (especially endometrial or breast …
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… your child vomits every time he or she takes a drink, the risk of dehydration is greater. Check Your Symptoms Is your … taken No Temperature taken Is it 38°C (100.4°F) or higher, taken rectally? This would be an axillary temperature of 37.5°C (99.5°F) or higher. Yes Temperature at least 38°C (100.4°F) taken …
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… not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to … travel cannot be avoided, discuss the benefits versus the risks of the yellow fever vaccine with your health care … be made during an outbreak when the risk of infection is high What is yellow fever? Yellow fever is a serious and …
Medications
… drugs (including diclofenac) may rarely increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke. This effect can happen at … family history of heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes). Do not take this drug … normal labor/delivery. It is not recommended for use in pregnancy from 20 weeks until delivery. If your doctor …
Health topics
… page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens Examinations and Tests Treatment … Your Risk Your risk of getting pancreatic cancer is higher if you: Smoke. Are very overweight or not active. … nodes to check them for cancer. Radiation therapy This uses high-dose X-rays to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumours. …
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… Tests Eating Disorders: Things That Put a Person at Risk Eating Journal Eating Out When You Have Diabetes Eating … Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight Hidden Gluten High Blood Pressure: Nutrition Tips High Cholesterol: How a … Change? Nutrition and Physical Activity Nutrition During Pregnancy Obesity Organic Foods Parkinson's Disease and …
