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Medications
… These medications include a "water pill" (diuretic) to prevent the body from holding on to too much water and salt … (such as a beta blocker including propranolol) to prevent the heart from working too hard or beating too fast. … pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. …
Medications
… an unborn baby if used during pregnancy. It is important to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication. Consult your … and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. … slow/irregular heartbeat) Although losartan may be used to prevent kidney problems or treat people who have kidney …
Medications
… high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. … so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to … heartbeat fainting Although this medication is effective in preventing chest pain (angina), some people who already have …
Medications
… eyes caused by seasonal allergies. It is also used to prevent and treat eye swelling due to a certain type of eye … eye (near the nose) and apply gentle pressure. This will prevent the medication from draining out. Try not to blink … if your doctor has directed you to take low-dose aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke (usually 81-162 milligrams a …
Medications
… an unborn baby if used during pregnancy. It is important to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication. Consult your … damage due to diabetes. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. … heartbeat) Although irbesartan may be used to prevent kidney problems or treat people who have kidney …
Medications
… an unborn baby if used during pregnancy. It is important to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication. Consult your … pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. … heartbeat) Although telmisartan may be used to prevent kidney problems or treat people who have kidney …
Medications
… Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the … Try not to blink and do not rub your eye. This will prevent the medication from draining out. Repeat these steps … for specific medical reasons such as heart attack or stroke prevention (usually 81-162 milligrams a day), should be …
HealthLinkBC files
… your baby. It’s full of important nutrients that can help prevent infections. Keep your baby close and provide … choice is to not drink alcohol. If you drink, plan ahead to prevent exposing your baby to alcohol. For example, you can: … a registered nurse or dietitian. Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child …
Health topics
… or meat, or eat produce grown in contaminated water. Preventing infections Washing your hands well may be all you need to do to prevent infection from some animals. But with others, you … from animals. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( www.cdc.gov/healthypets ) also has more …
Health topics
… and counselling support on food and nutrition Help you prevent and manage health conditions Work with you to learn … family or friends with cancer Provide information on cancer prevention Discuss nutrition during or after treatment … and guidance for health promotion and chronic disease prevention and management Supporting lifestyle behaviour …
