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… protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more … . It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine. There is an extremely rare …
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… while taking this medication and may be permanent even after you stop taking the medication. To prevent vision … very important that you have an eye exam before or within 4 weeks of starting this medication, then every 3 months … weight. Your doctor may direct you to take a low dose at first, gradually increasing the dose to lower the chance of …
Medications
… milliliters) of water each day, starting 2 days before your first dose, on the day of your first dose, and each time your dose is increased. Take this … or break the tablets before swallowing. If you vomit soon after taking a dose, do not take another dose on the same …
Medications
… sprays in the air if you are using the container for the first time or if you have not used it for awhile (for … of sprays used from the container. Discard the container after you have used the number of sprays specified on the … the product start to work as soon as 30 minutes after the first dose, but it may take several days before you get the …
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… for priming the inhaler if you are using it for the first time or if you have not used it for more than 3 days … your lips tightly around the mouthpiece. Rinse your mouth after using the inhaler to prevent dry mouth and throat … use this medication more often, or stop using it without first consulting your doctor. Clean the mouthpiece of the …
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… the medication in well. Do not apply for at least 5 minutes after hair removal (such as plucking, shaving). Do not wash … will return. You should see some improvement in 4 to 8 weeks. This medication works slowly. Use exactly as … Information last revised January 2023. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with …
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… prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may … C. difficile. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has stopped. Tell your … Information last revised April 2022. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with …
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… Flush the catheter/line with normal saline before and after infusing drugs that interact with heparin such as … This can occur during treatment and up to several weeks after treatment with heparin has stopped. You should … Information last revised March 2022. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with …
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… (upper arm or buttocks) by a health care professional. The first 2 doses are usually given 1 week apart, in the upper arm. After the first 2 doses, the medication is usually given into the …
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… vessels, nerves, lungs, and eyes. Burns are defined as first-, second-, third-, or fourth-degree, depending on how … Have you noticed any irregular heartbeats or are you dizzy after the electrical shock? Your heart rate may have changed … Make an appointment to see your doctor in the next 1 to 2 weeks. If appropriate, try home treatment while you are …
