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Medical tests
… the hormone is present. HCG is made by the placenta during pregnancy. The test can be used to see if a woman is … for birth defects. The amount that hCG goes up early in pregnancy can give information about your pregnancy and the health of your baby. Soon after delivery, …
Medications
… you are using marijuana (cannabis). Infants younger than 5 months may be more sensitive to the effects of this drug, … QT prolongation (see also How To Use section). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly … If you miss a dose, ask your doctor or pharmacist for a new dose schedule. If you are using this medication on a …
Medications
… may harm an unborn baby. Your doctor should order a pregnancy test before you start this medication. Ask about … breast-feeding while using this drug and for at least 6 months after treatment is not recommended. Consult your … miss a dose, ask your doctor or pharmacist right away for a new dosing schedule. Storage Not applicable. This medication …
Medications
… forms of birth control during treatment and for at least 6 months after the last dose. Men using this medication should … forms of birth control during treatment and for at least 3 months after the last dose. If you or your partner becomes … miss a dose, ask your doctor or pharmacist right away for a new dosing schedule. Storage Not applicable. This medication …
Health topics
… may be difficult. The diaphragm is used to prevent pregnancy. It is called a barrier method because it keeps … as directed , it is about 84% effective for preventing pregnancy. This means that about 16 out of 100 people who … RA Hatcher et al., eds., Contraceptive Technology , p. 844. New York: Ayer Company Publishers, Inc. Current as …
Health topics
… what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your … if any of the following occur during self-care at home: New or worse weakness or numbness in arms. Neck pain does … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your …
HealthLinkBC files
… aerosol deodorizers, candles and incense Consider storing new furnishings and building materials for at least a few … wrapping and hang it in a ventilated area until it is dry New carpets: If glues are necessary, select those suitable … ventilation by opening windows and doors after you bring new VOC sources into your house, such as new carpets, …
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… what you'll need. Some of the things you'll need include a new catheter, syringes, sterile fluid, gloves, skin cleaning … catheter up and away from you until it comes out. Putting a new catheter in Don't wait to put in the new catheter. If you wait, the opening can close. Wash your …
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… Object punctured or penetrated the eyeball Have you had any new vision changes? These could include vision loss, double … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your …
Medical tests
… the bone marrow, iron is stored and used as needed to make new red blood cells. The source of all the body's iron is … iron at times of growth (such as during adolescence), for pregnancy, during breastfeeding, or at times when there are … damage the liver. Lead poisoning . This develops from months or years of exposure to small amounts of lead in the …
