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… Macitentan - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … baby, women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should not handle this medication or breathe the dust from … baby, women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should not handle this medication or breathe the dust from …
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… Vedolizumab - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … treatment. Before starting treatment with vedolizumab, you should be up to date with all your vaccinations. Ask your … by injection into a vein by a health care professional. It should be injected slowly over 30 minutes. After the first …
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… Dacomitinib - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … promptly. Temporary hair loss may occur. Normal hair growth should return after treatment has ended. Remember that this … or plan to become pregnant. Women who may become pregnant should have a pregnancy test before starting this …
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… Varicella Zoster Immune Globulin - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … in the upper thigh. Large doses (more than 3 milliliters) should be divided into 2 or more injections and given at … be effective. Not everyone who is exposed to this infection should receive varicella zoster immune globulin. Discuss the …
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… Methazolamide - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks … or stroke prevention (usually 81-162 milligrams a day), you should continue taking it unless your doctor instructs you …
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… Febuxostat - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … with febuxostat (see also Warning section), febuxostat should be used only after treatment with a medication called … effects, or is not recommended by your doctor. Febuxostat should be used only if you have symptoms caused by a high …
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… Document Vietnamese What is mumps? Mumps is a disease caused by the mumps virus. Mumps was a common childhood … or the recommended number of doses of a mumps vaccine you should get immunized. Although getting the mumps vaccine … immune to mumps and do not need to be immunized. What should I do if I think I have mumps? If you have swollen …
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… Vaccine - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … a rash after getting the vaccine, if possible, your child should avoid being in the same room with newborn babies … system (such as azathioprine, cyclosporine, cancer chemotherapy, corticosteroids such as prednisone) recent blood …
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… Shingrix®, protects against shingles. Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, which also causes … chickenpox. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the shingles vaccine? Shingrix® is recommended … had shingles Received a live virus shingles vaccine. You should wait at least 1 year before getting Shingrix® if you …
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… Vietnamese What is measles? Measles is a serious illness caused by the measles virus. It can cause encephalitis, an … the disease or received 2 doses of a measles vaccine, you should get immunized to prevent the illness. You need to get … see HealthLinkBC File #63 Immune globulin . What should I do if I think I have measles? If you have a fever …