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nevirapine (Viramune, Viramune XR)

nevirapine (Viramune, Viramune XR)

What is nevirapine, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Nevirapine is an oral medication that is used for the treatment of infections with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It is in a class of drugs called reverse transcriptase inhibitors that also includes zalcitabine (Hivid), zidovudine (Retrovir), didanosine (Videx), and lamivudine (Epivir). It is […]

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efavirenz (Sustiva)

efavirenz (Sustiva)

What is efavirenz, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Efavirenz is an oral medication that is used for the treatment of infections associated with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Efavirenz is in a class of drugs called reverse transcriptase inhibitors, which also includes zalcitabine (Hivid), zidovudine (Retrovir), didanosine (Videx), and lamivudine (Epivir). It […]

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FDA Warns of Liver Problems for Some Taking Hep C Drugs

FDA Warns of Liver Problems for Some Taking Hep C Drugs

Latest Digestion News THURSDAY, Aug. 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Taking the hepatitis C drugs Mavyret, Zepatier or Vosevi can trigger rare cases of severe liver problems or liver failure in patients who already have moderate-to-severe liver impairment, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Wednesday. The agency has identified 63 cases of worsening liver […]

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Could Red Wine Boost Your ‘Microbiome’?

Could Red Wine Boost Your ‘Microbiome’?

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter Latest Digestion News WEDNESDAY, Aug. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A little pinot noir now and then might help keep the bacteria in your tummy healthy and happy, a new study suggests. As little as one glass of red wine a week can increase the diversity of the good bacteria in […]

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gefitinib (Iressa discontinued in the US)

gefitinib (Iressa discontinued in the US)

What is gefitinib, and how does it work? What are the uses for gefitinib? Gefitinib is a drug that is used to treat several types of lung cancer. It works by preventing lung cancer cells from growing and multiplying. Many cells, including cancer cells, have receptors on their surfaces for epidermal growth factor (EGF), a […]

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Why am I dizzy after eating?

Why am I dizzy after eating?

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Causes and treatment of a persistent low grade fever

Causes and treatment of a persistent low grade fever

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