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… I do if I have an HBV infection? ”, below, to learn how to prevent the spread of HBV. If infected, most adults will … hepatitis A, pneumococcal disease and influenza. How can I prevent the spread of hepatitis B virus? There are vaccines … dental floss, nail files or other personal care items or medical devices that could have tiny amounts of blood on …
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… Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Medical Alert Pronunciation: DA-bi-GAT-ran Common Brand … or bladder (incontinence). Uses Dabigatran is used to prevent stroke and harmful blood clots (such as in your legs … them occurring again. This medication may also be used to prevent these blood clots from forming after hip replacement …
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… Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Medical Alert Pronunciation: BE-kloe-METH-a-sone Common … your specific health needs. Uses Beclomethasone is used to prevent and control symptoms (wheezing and shortness of … of the airways. This medication must be used regularly to prevent breathing problems (attacks of wheezing/shortness of …
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… with widespread or epidemic influenza activity. How can you prevent influenza? You can reduce the risk of getting … than your hands Getting an influenza vaccine can help prevent you from getting sick with influenza and spreading … and more complications in persons with chronic diseases Prevention Frequent hand washing Yearly influenza vaccine …
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… Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Medical Alert Pronunciation: AN-tye-HEE-moe-FIL-ik FAK-tor … health needs. Uses This medication is used to control and prevent bleeding that happens to people (usually males) with … levels of factor VIII). It is also given before surgery to prevent too much bleeding in people with this condition. …
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… Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Medical Alert Pronunciation: HEP-a-rin Common Brand Name(s): … your specific health needs. Uses This medication is used to prevent and treat blood clots. It may be used to prevent and treat blood clots in the lungs/legs (including …
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… information, speak with your health care provider. How do I prevent spreading scabies? If a person in your family or … where close personal contact is difficult to avoid To prevent further spreading, make sure to vacuum and clean clothes and bedding. To prevent further spreading, make sure to vacuum and clean …
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… 2 doses of a measles vaccine, you should get immunized to prevent the illness. You need to get the vaccine within 72 … be collected to make the diagnosis of measles. How can I prevent spreading measles to others? A person with measles … their rash first appears. If you have measles, you can help prevent spreading it to others by: Staying at home for at …
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… Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Medical Alert Pronunciation: tye-KA-grel-or Common Brand … Uses Ticagrelor is used along with low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke in people with a history of … history of transient ischemic attack-TIA). It may also prevent blood clots after certain heart surgeries (such as …
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… Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Medical Alert Pronunciation: AS-pir-in/DYE-pir-ID-a-mole … by stopping platelets from clumping together. This helps prevent the platelets from forming blood clots, which can … amount of aspirin in this medication may not be enough to prevent heart attack. If you need aspirin to prevent heart …
