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… back into you through a needle in your other arm. If the veins in your arm won't work, the doctor may put a catheter … back into you through a needle in your other arm. If the veins in your arm won't work, the doctor may put a catheter …
Medications
… urine or other body fluid for at least 5 days after treatment. Consult your pharmacist. Unless your doctor … instructs you otherwise, drink plenty of cool fluids during treatment with this medication. This helps move the drug … or relieve nausea and vomiting. Not eating before your treatment may help relieve vomiting. Changes in diet and …
Medications
… health needs. Uses This medication is used along with other treatments (such as causing vomiting with syrup of ipecac, … Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. If you are giving this medication to yourself at … any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment. The display and use of this drug information is …
Medical tests
… PET scans to evaluate cancer. Help a doctor choose the best treatment for cancer or to see how well treatment is working. PET scans may also be done to see … especially after a heart attack. Help choose the best treatment, such as coronary artery bypass graft surgery , …
Medical tests
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… intravenously (through a needle inserted in one of your veins). The immediate goal is to lower your blood pressure … a hard time getting blood to your brain. The other goal of treatment is to treat organ complications. For example, your … episode. Your doctor will then work with you to create a treatment regimen that can help prevent future attacks. When …
Medical tests
… testing. Two or three blood samples from different veins are often taken to make sure that a bacteria or fungus … testing. Two or three blood samples from different veins are often taken to make sure that a bacteria or fungus …
Health topics
… on: The benefits and risks of using (or not using) these treatments. Talk with your doctor about your illness, your treatment choices, and whether artificial hydration, … But for some people facing a terminal illness, these treatments may not improve quality of life. These treatments …
Medications
… This medication should be stopped after completing a treatment course of chemotherapy as directed by your doctor. … is based on your medical condition, weight, and response to treatment. Blood tests should be done often to check how … too quickly, usually within the first 3 months of starting treatment. If you have high blood pressure, it should be …
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… of your appointment if you have a health problem that needs treatment. Section 1 Health information What questions or … to take it What to watch for Do I need surgery or another treatment? Yes ___ No ___ If yes, fill in the following information. Name of treatment Who will do it Where it will be done and what to …
