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… of getting a rare but very serious (possibly fatal) brain infection (progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy-PML). … fatal) liver disease in people who have current or past infection with hepatitis B. Before starting this medication, … can cause bleeding problems and lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious …
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… of getting a rare but very serious (sometimes fatal) brain infection (progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy-PML). … that weaken the immune system/increase your risk of infection (such as immunosuppressants, cancer chemotherapy) … if you have been infected with the virus that causes this infection (JC virus). Your doctor may order a test to see if …
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… is used to treat or prevent certain urinary tract infections. This medication is an antibiotic that works by … stopping the growth of bacteria. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or … medication is usually taken four times daily to treat an infection or once daily at bedtime to prevent infections. …
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… impaired immune systems are the most likely to have severe infections. What causes it? You can get salmonellosis by … and abdominal cramps. They develop 6 hours to 6 days after infection, and the illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Most … complication. Antibiotics are not usually needed unless the infection has spread. To prevent dehydration, drink plenty …
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… your specific health needs. Warning If you have hepatitis B infection along with HIV, your hepatitis symptoms may get … without first checking with your doctor. If you have HIV infection (with or without hepatitis B infection), you should be taking the higher-strength dosage. …
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… Warning This medication may lower your ability to fight an infection. This may make you more likely to get a serious (rarely fatal) infection or make any infection you have worse. Your risk may be increased if you …
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… the immune system, it may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious (rarely fatal) infection (such as fungal infections, bacterial infections including tuberculosis) or …
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… your specific health needs. Warning If you have hepatitis B infection along with HIV, your hepatitis symptoms may get … without first checking with your doctor. If you have HIV infection (with or without hepatitis B infection), you should be taking the higher-strength dosage. …
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… extraction. Other reasons for removing a tooth include infection or injury. Removing the tooth can help keep an infection from spreading to other parts of the mouth. And … tooth is so severe that no other treatment will cure the infection. It's also done when gum disease has damaged a …
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… health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat toenail infection caused by fungus. It works by stopping the growth … as azole antifungals. This medication treats only fungal infections. It will not work for other types of infection, such as those caused by bacteria. Unnecessary use …