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… several different organs including your liver, lungs and kidneys. Since TSS develops quickly, emergency medical help … tampons and menstrual cups do not cause TSS. Can TSS be prevented? TSS can be prevented by keeping all burns, wounds, scrapes and animal …
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… with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and … about the reaction and the use of this product. To help prevent low blood sugar, eat meals on a regular schedule, …
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… . The tube usually will fall out over time. How can you prevent them? If you have allergies, talk to your doctor … . The tube usually will fall out over time. How can you prevent them? If you have allergies, talk to your doctor …
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… phenol into an artery, puncture of the lung, damage to the kidneys, diarrhea, and weakness in the legs. Nerve blocks … clotting, take a medicine (called a blood thinner) that prevents blood clots, have a bowel obstruction, or have any … clotting, take a medicine (called a blood thinner) that prevents blood clots, have a bowel obstruction, or have any …
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… depression, insomnia, hallucinations, and agitation. Preventing more strokes in people who have dementia caused … Examples are olanzapine and risperidone. Medicines to prevent future strokes The doctor may prescribe medicines … These drugs can't reverse existing dementia. But they may prevent future strokes and heart disease that can lead to …
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… reduce the chances of spreading the bacteria. How can you prevent it? Practice good hygiene. Wash your hands often … reduce the chances of spreading the bacteria. How can you prevent it? Practice good hygiene. Wash your hands often …
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… or trouble breathing. Uses Vitamin K is used to treat and prevent low levels of certain substances (blood clotting … as obstructive jaundice). Vitamin K helps to treat and prevent unusual bleeding by increasing the body's production … your medical history, especially of: blood disorders kidney disease liver disease This product may contain …
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… time by 1-2 days. This medication may also be used to prevent the flu if you have been exposed to someone who … directed by your doctor, usually twice a day for 5 days. To prevent the flu, take oseltamivir as directed by your … medicine. The dosage is based on your medical condition, kidney function, and response to treatment. In children the …
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… needs. Uses Penicillin is an antibiotic used to treat and prevent a wide variety of bacterial infections. It works by … stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats and prevents only bacterial infections. It will not work for … doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney problems Penicillin may cause live bacterial vaccines …
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… and your specific health needs. Uses Ertapenem is used to prevent and treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. … once or twice daily. If you are using this medication to prevent an infection, it is given by injection into a vein … of: brain disorders (such as seizures, head injury, tumor) kidney disease stomach/intestinal diseases (such as colitis) …