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Axiron vs. Androgel

Axiron vs. Androgel

Axiron vs. Androgel comparison The active ingredient in both Axiron and Androgel is synthetic testosterone, and both medications consist of topical gel that allows the testosterone to absorb through the skin. Doctors prescribe these drugs to adult males who for some reason, whether a physical condition or a result of aging, are lacking normal testosterone […]

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captopril and hydrochlorothiazide (Capozide)

captopril and hydrochlorothiazide (Capozide)

What is the dosage for captopril and hydrochlorothiazide? The starting dose is 25/15 mg once daily. The dose may be increased every 6 weeks. Which drugs or supplements interact with captopril and hydrochlorothiazide? Captopril may increase potassium levels (hyperkalemia) in blood. Therefore, there is an increased risk of hyperkalemia when captopril is given with potassium […]

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enalapril and hydrochlorothiazide (Vaseretic)

enalapril and hydrochlorothiazide (Vaseretic)

What is enalapril and hydrochlorothiazide, and what is it used for? Vaseretic is a combination of enalapril and hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) and is used for treating high blood pressure (hypertension). It is in a class of drugs called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. ACE is an enzyme in the body that causes the formation of angiotensin […]

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delavirdine (Rescriptor)

What is delavirdine, and what is it used for? Delavirdine is an oral medication that is used for the treatment of infections with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It is similar to efavirenz (Sustiva) and nevirapine (Viramune). Delavirdine is in a class of drugs called reverse transcriptase inhibitors which also includes zalcitabine (Hivid), zidovudine (Retrovir), […]

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infliximab-dyyb (Inflectra)

infliximab-dyyb (Inflectra)

What is infliximab-dyyb, and how does it work? Infliximab-dyyb is an antibody administered intravenously and is used for treating several chronic inflammatory diseases such as Crohn’s disease, psoriatic arthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis. It is a biosimilar version of the biologic drug, infliximab (Remicade). Biologic drugs are drugs that are produced by natural, biologic processes, for […]

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daclatasvir (Daklinza)

daclatasvir (Daklinza)

What is daclatasvir (Daklinza)? Daclatasvir (Daklinza) is an oral tablet used for the treatment of chronic infection with the hepatitis C virus (HCV), genotype 1 or 3. It belongs to a class of drugs called direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs). Similar drugs include: boceprevir (Victrelis) sofosbuvir (Sovaldi) simeprevir (Olysio) telaprevir (Incivek) Viekira Pak (ombitasvir, paritaprevir, ritonavir, […]

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Many Common Meds Could Alter Your Microbiome

Many Common Meds Could Alter Your Microbiome

Latest Digestion News WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Some widely used drugs alter the population of microbes in the gut, and a number raise the risk of antibiotic resistance, a new Dutch study shows. The gut microbiome includes at least 1,000 species of bacteria and is influenced by a number of different factors, […]

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Adlyxin (lixisenatide)

Adlyxin (lixisenatide)

What is lixisenatide, and how does it work? Lixisenatide is an injectable drug that reduces the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. It is used for the treatment type 2 diabetes and is similar to Lixisenatide belongs in a class of drugs called incretin mimetics because these drugs mimic the effects of incretins. Incretins, […]

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The Exercise Effect and Prediabetes

The Exercise Effect and Prediabetes

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Diabetes News WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If you’ve been told that your blood glucose is higher than normal and that you have prediabetes, your doctor is likely to first suggest lifestyle steps to stop it from progressing to diabetes. The steps that can have the most benefit […]