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potassium chloride (K-Dur, K-Lor, K-Tab, Kaon CL)

potassium chloride (K-Dur, K-Lor, K-Tab, Kaon CL)

What is potassium chloride, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Potassium preparations are used for supplementing potassium in order to treat or prevent low potassium levels in the blood (hypokalemia). Potassium is a major mineral (electrolyte) that is important for the function of every cell in the body. For example, it is important […]

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sibutramine (Meridia)

sibutramine (Meridia)

What is the dosage for sibutramine? Sibutramine is taken once daily, generally in the morning. Therapy usually is started with one 10mg tablet per day. The dose may be increased to 15mg by the physician after several weeks to achieve the desired effect. Doses of up to 60mg have been studied. Sibutramine may be taken […]

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Precose (acarbose)

Precose (acarbose)

What is acarbose, and how does it work? Acarbose is a prescription oral drug that is used to control blood glucose (sugar) levels in people type 2 diabetes in conjunction with diet, exercise, and other diabetes drugs, for example, metformin (Glucophage) or insulin. It belongs to a class of drugs called alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, which also […]

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Why Hand-Washing Beats Hand Sanitizers

Why Hand-Washing Beats Hand Sanitizers

Latest Cold and Flu News THURSDAY, Nov. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Proper hand-washing with soap and water is one of the best ways to protect yourself during the cold and flu season, an expert says. Wet your hands with water, add soap, cover all surfaces, and rub vigorously for about 20 seconds. That advice […]

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Health Tip: Benefits of Massage

Health Tip: Benefits of Massage

(HealthDay News) — Massage involves the pressing, rubbing and manipulating of the skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments, says Mayo Clinic. Latest Chronic Pain News Though not a replacement for regular medical care, it can accompany treatment of a range of conditions. Mayo says benefits of getting a message may include: Reduction of pain and muscle […]

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Oxycodone vs. Vicodin (hydrocodone/acetaminophen) for Pain

Oxycodone vs. Vicodin (hydrocodone/acetaminophen) for Pain

Oxycodone vs. Vicodin (hydrocodone/acetaminophen) for pain review Oxycodone is a strong opioid narcotic pain reliever (analgesic), and Vicodin is a combination of two drugs, hydrocodone (a strong narcotic pain reliever) and acetaminophen (Tylenol). Oxycodone and hydrocodone are similar to other drugs that are opioid narcotics, for example, methadone, fentanyl, and morphine. Both oxycodone and Vicodin […]

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Gene Editing Tool Used to Fight Cancer in Early Study

Gene Editing Tool Used to Fight Cancer in Early Study

THURSDAY, Nov. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — For the first time in the United States, the gene editing tool known as CRISPR has been employed to fight cancer, doctors reported Wednesday. Latest Cancer News So far, CRISPR has only been tried in three patients, two with multiple myeloma and one with a sarcoma. All had […]

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Remicade vs. Humira

What are Remicade and Humira? Remicade and Humira are injectable monoclonal antibodies (a type of synthesized protein made from cells in a lab) in the class of medications called TNF blockers or TNF inhibitors. This class also includes: In autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn’s disease, psoriasis and the other conditions Remicade and […]