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doxycycline (Vibramycin, Doryx)

doxycycline (Vibramycin, Doryx)

Do I need a prescription for doxycycline? Yes What is doxycycline? Doxycycline is a synthetic (man-made) antibiotic derived from tetracycline. What brand names are available for doxycycline? Brand names for doxycycline hyclate include Vibramycin, Oracea, Adoxa, Atridox, Acticlate, Acticlate Cap, Doryx, Doxteric, Doxy, Monodox, and others. Is doxycycline available as a generic drug? Yes Why […]

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California Parents Are Getting Around Vaccine Law, Fueling Measles Outbreaks

California Parents Are Getting Around Vaccine Law, Fueling Measles Outbreaks

By E.J. MundellHealthDay Reporter Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, Feb. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Even though California enacted tough legislation in 2016 barring “personal belief” exemptions for childhood vaccinations, some parents may be turning to unethical physicians to circumvent the new law. And that could be fueling new and dangerous measles outbreaks in the […]

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NYC Measles Outbreak Cases Reach 121

NYC Measles Outbreak Cases Reach 121

The number of measles cases in the New York City outbreak that began last October in the Orthodox Jewish community has reached 121, the city’s health department said Thursday. Latest Infectious Disease News Most of the cases (108) are in children younger than 18, with 13 cases in adults. No deaths have occurred, but eight […]

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hydralazine (Apresoline)

hydralazine (Apresoline)

What is hydralazine-oral, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Hydralazine (Apresoline) is an antihypertensive medication used to treat high blood pressure. It is a peripheral arterial vasodilator and causes relaxation of blood vessels which carry blood away from the heart and towards the organs and tissues. The exact mechanism of how hydralazine causes […]

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candesartan cilexetil, Atacand

candesartan cilexetil, Atacand

What is candesartan, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Candesartan cilexetil (candesartan) is a drug used for treating high blood pressure (hypertension). It is in a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) which includes losartan (Cozaar), valsartan (Diovan), and irbesartan (Avapro). Angiotensin, formed in the blood by the action of angiotensin […]

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ramipril (Altace)

ramipril (Altace)

What is ramipril, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Ramipril belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors that are used for treating high blood pressure, heart failure and for preventing kidney failure due to high blood pressure and diabetes. Other ACE inhibitors include enalapril (Vasotec), quinapril (Accupril), captopril […]

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Health Tip: Make Snow Days Heart-Safe

Health Tip: Make Snow Days Heart-Safe

(HealthDay News) — For some, strenuous winter activities can be hard on the heart. Simply walking through or shoveling snow can be especially dangerous for those with cardiovascular disease, the American Heart Association says. Latest Heart News To make snowy days safer, the AHA suggests: Take breaks. Learn the heart attack warning signs. Avoid alcohol […]

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

What are side effects of HIV therapy? There are many potential side effects associated with antiviral therapies. The most common ones for each class of drug are summarized in readily available product information. Some specific toxicities are summarized by class below. NRTIs Most NRTIs can cause mild nausea and loose stools. In general, these symptoms […]