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… drug that works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Other Uses This section contains uses of this drug … trouble speaking weakness on one side of the body vision changes mental/mood changes (such as confusion) seizures … function, an effect that may lead to a low number of blood cells such as red cells, white cells, and platelets. This …
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… water (the amount of fluid inside and outside the body's cells) and electrolyte balance of the body. Sodium is also … sodium levels. Your doctor will talk with you about any abnormal results that may be related to your symptoms and … sodium levels. Your doctor will talk with you about any abnormal results that may be related to your symptoms and …
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… to numb a part of the body (often an arm or a leg) for a procedure. It may also help control pain after the procedure. How it's done The doctor may use ultrasound or … anesthesia or with medicine that makes you feel relaxed or sleepy during the procedure. Or the nerve block may be all …
Medications
… side effect may lead to a low number of blood cells such as red cells, white cells, and platelets. This effect can cause … you have any serious side effects, including: mental/mood changes (such as confusion, hallucinations) signs of kidney …
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… entering the vagina under pressure from some gynecological procedures. Shoulder Problems and … entering the vagina under pressure from some gynecological procedures. Shoulder Problems and …
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… and polio Haemophilus influenzae type b disease (Hib) Varicella (chicken pox) Rotavirus Pneumococcal and meningococcal … papilloma virus (for girls) Did you know? When babies have procedures such as blood tests or injections, they usually … protects against viruses that cause the "flu." The virus changes every year, which means there's a new flu shot every …
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… starts in the right atrium in a group of special heart cells called the sinoatrial (or sinus) node. These cells act … body's needs during physical activity and lowers it during sleep. An orderly contraction of your atria and ventricles … hearts are very efficient and don't need to beat as fast. Changes in your heart rate, therefore, are a normal part of …
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… works very well to improve blood flow to the heart. But the procedure is very invasive to your body for two major … of your heart and lungs. Because it is so invasive, the procedure can cause several complications. Surgeons have … from the standard CABG surgery. During a standard CABG procedure, your heart will be stopped and you will be …
Medications
… Uses Midostaurin is used to treat certain types of blood cell cancer (acute myeloid leukemia-AML, mast cell … dizziness, tiredness, muscle/joint pain, or trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects last or get … dizziness, tiredness, muscle/joint pain, or trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects last or get …
Medications
… body. It is used to help your body make more white blood cells. White blood cells are important to help you fight off infections. … is given to people whose ability to make white blood cells is reduced due to chemotherapy. Some brands may also …