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… B virus spread? HBV is spread through contact with the blood and other body fluids of someone with HBV infection. Blood, semen and vaginal fluid contain the highest amounts … occur through the following: Sharing items that may have blood on them such as a toothbrush, dental floss or razor …
Medications
… heartbeat. Uses This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and … them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. …
Medications
… right away. Uses This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and … them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. …
Medications
… right away. Uses This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and … them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. …
Medications
… needs. Warning This medication may rarely cause serious blood clots (such as pulmonary embolism, stroke, heart … deep vein thrombosis). You may be at increased risk for blood clots if you are an older adult, are severely … heart for administering medications, or have a history of blood clots, heart/blood vessel disease, heart failure, …
Health topics
… on the label. Aspirin and other medicine (called blood thinners ) that prevent blood clots. Antihistamines, decongestants, and medicated … Recurring nosebleeds can also be caused by: Rupture of the blood vessels that are very close to the surface of the …
Medical tests
… changes the levels of the hormone cortisol in the blood. This test checks for a condition in which large … pregnancy, and uncontrolled diabetes. The night before the blood test, you will take a dexamethasone pill. The next morning, the cortisol level in your blood will be measured. If your cortisol level stays high, …
Health topics
… Overview A ventricular assist device (VAD) helps pump blood from your heart to the rest of your body. It's used when your heart is not able to pump enough blood on its own. The device consists of a pump, tubes that … about your end-of-life wishes. Dilated Cardiomyopathy Heart Failure Current as of: …
Medications
… your body's own glucagon, a natural substance that raises blood sugar by causing the body to release sugar stored in the liver. It is used to treat very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) that may cause you to need help … them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. …
Medications
… your body's own glucagon, a natural substance that raises blood sugar by causing the body to release sugar stored in the liver. It is used to treat very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) that may cause you to need help … present, do not use the liquid. Learn how to store and discard medical supplies safely. Inject this medication into a …
