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3d46ae454632d5c087fef054a701048c693e474d | wikidoc | Doxycycline hyclate indications and usage | Doxycycline hyclate indications and usage
# Indications and Usage
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Doxycycline for Injection, USP and other antibacterial drugs, Doxycycline for Injection, USP should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are caused by sus... | Doxycycline hyclate indications and usage
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2]
# Indications and Usage
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Doxycycline for Injection, USP and other antibacterial ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Doxycycline_hyclate_indications_and_usage | |
75d9b89d020e2796d0b09c0b28d9bad147747425 | wikidoc | Doxycycline monohydrate adverse reactions | Doxycycline monohydrate adverse reactions
# Adverse Reactions
Due to oral doxycycline’s virtually complete absorption, side effects to the lower bowel, particularly diarrhea, have been infrequent. The following adverse reactions have been observed in patients receiving tetracyclines.
Gastrointestinal: Anorexia, nausea... | Doxycycline monohydrate adverse reactions
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2]
# Adverse Reactions
Due to oral doxycycline’s virtually complete absorption, side effects to the lower bowel, particularly diarrhea, have been infrequent. The followi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Doxycycline_monohydrate_adverse_reactions | |
5cddef00fc3e9de8ed30cfc0ff0a08b55b19ce23 | wikidoc | Dressler's syndrome (patient information) | Dressler's syndrome (patient information)
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# Overview
Pericarditis is inflammation and swelling of the covering of the heart (pericardium). The condition can occur in the days or weeks following a heart attack.
# What are the symptoms of Dressler's syndrome?
- Anxiety
- ... | Dressler's syndrome (patient information)
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Pericarditis is inflammation and swelling of the covering of the heart (pericardium). The condition can occur in the days or weeks following a heart attack.
# What a... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dressler%27s_syndrome_(patient_information) | |
961341d45fb7de28b43710010505221551a33f51 | wikidoc | Left atrial enlargement electrocardiogram | Left atrial enlargement electrocardiogram
# Overview
Left atrial enlargement may be observed among patients with pressure or volume overload of the left atrium.
# Differential Diagnosis of Left Atrial Enlargement
- Atrial aneurysm
- Infective endocarditis
- Left heart failure
- Mitral regurgitation
- Mitral stenosis
... | Left atrial enlargement electrocardiogram
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [3]
# Overview
Left atrial enlargement may be observed among patients with pressure or volume overload of the left atrium.
# Differential Diagnosis of Left Atrial Enlarge... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/EKG_in_Left_Atrial_Enlargement | |
a5def28cd48475aec7a6b3f208234853ef4137ef | wikidoc | Emergency medical technician-intermediate | Emergency medical technician-intermediate
Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMT-I) is a midlevel provider of prehospital emergency medical provider in the United States. The EMT-I is not intended to deliver definitive medical care, but rather to augment prehospital critical care and provide rapid on-scene tre... | Emergency medical technician-intermediate
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Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMT-I) is a midlevel provider of prehospital emergency medical provider in the United States. The EMT-I is not intended to deliver definitive medical care, but rather to augment prehospital critical... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/EMT-Intermediate | |
ba206f007d65a3415b0af124e561a216dfd11101 | wikidoc | Ear infection-acute (patient information) | Ear infection-acute (patient information)
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# Overview
Ear infections are one of the most common reasons parents take their children to the doctor. While there are different types of ear infections, the most common is called otitis media, which means an inflammation and in... | Ear infection-acute (patient information)
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Ear infections are one of the most common reasons parents take their children to the doctor. While there are different types of ear infections, the most common is cal... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ear_infection-acute_(patient_information) | |
0f03c228827a3cd68ef9f89c989fd3849316222b | wikidoc | Eletriptan patient counseling information | Eletriptan patient counseling information
# Patient Counseling Information
See FDA Approved Patient Labeling (Patient Information)
Myocardial Ischemia and/or Infarction, Prinzmetal's Angina, Other Vasospastic Reactions, and Cerebrovascular Events
Inform patients that RELPAX may cause serious cardiovascular adverse rea... | Eletriptan patient counseling information
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Patient Counseling Information
See FDA Approved Patient Labeling (Patient Information)
Myocardial Ischemia and/or Infarction, Prinzmetal's Angina, Other Vasospastic Reactions, and Cerebrovascular Events
Inform patients that... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Eletriptan_patient_counseling_information | |
024792a968f27185b03d5f17038a39fea564fbb5 | wikidoc | Emotionally unstable personality disorder | Emotionally unstable personality disorder
# Overview
Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder is a medical diagnosis equivalent to Borderline personality disorder but belonging to the ICD-10 system of classification. The diagnostic criteria differ slightly from that of the DSM-IV-TR system used by the American Psych... | Emotionally unstable personality disorder
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder is a medical diagnosis equivalent to Borderline personality disorder but belonging to the ICD-10 system of classification. The diagnostic criteria differ slightly from tha... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Emotionally_unstable_personality_disorder | |
def96684d0cbd66f7123a14e03bebe9d0ddc4824 | wikidoc | Empagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride | Empagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride
- Postmarketing cases of metformin-associated lactic acidosis have resulted in death, hypothermia, hypotension, and resistant bradyarrhythmias.
- The onset of metformin-associated lactic acidosis is often subtle,accompanied only by nonspecific symptoms such as malaise, myalgias... | Empagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride
- Postmarketing cases of metformin-associated lactic acidosis have resulted in death, hypothermia, hypotension, and resistant bradyarrhythmias.
- The onset of metformin-associated lactic acidosis is often subtle,accompanied only by nonspecific symptoms such as malaise, myalgia... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Empagliflozin_and_metformin_hydrochloride | |
fe9b83bd7f218880541381b13fad317fe029fb0e | wikidoc | Erythema multiforme (patient information) | Erythema multiforme (patient information)
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# Overview
Erythema multiforme is a skin disorder due to an allergic reaction or infection.
# What are the symptoms of Erythema multiforme?
- Fever
- General ill feeling
- Itching of the skin
- Joint aches
- Multiple skin lesion... | Erythema multiforme (patient information)
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Erythema multiforme is a skin disorder due to an allergic reaction or infection.
# What are the symptoms of Erythema multiforme?
- Fever
- General ill feeling
- Itch... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Erythema_multiforme_(patient_information) | |
4bc5960c0a7d4e396451463c747fc016d901e2b4 | wikidoc | Esomeprazole sodium (patient information) | Esomeprazole sodium (patient information)
# Why is this medication prescribed?
Esomeprazole is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and possible injury of the esophagus (the tube between the throat and stomach). Esomeprazole ... | Esomeprazole sodium (patient information)
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# Why is this medication prescribed?
Esomeprazole is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and possible injury of the esophagus (the tube between the throat and s... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Esomeprazole_sodium_(patient_information) | |
261d03e4679c979d3a888f2eed9109bc2a15e51e | wikidoc | Etoposide Phosphate (patient information) | Etoposide Phosphate (patient information)
# IMPORTANT WARNING
Etoposide phosphate can cause a decrease in the number of blood cells in your bone marrow. Your doctor will order tests before, during, and after your treatment to see if your blood cells are affected by this drug.
# About your treatment
Your doctor has or... | Etoposide Phosphate (patient information)
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# IMPORTANT WARNING
Etoposide phosphate can cause a decrease in the number of blood cells in your bone marrow. Your doctor will order tests before, during, and after your treatment to see if your blood cells are affected by this drug.
# About your treatm... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Etoposide_Phosphate | |
452010535f5148dd0bf33d4ad62bc7ad045002c3 | wikidoc | Exenatide Injection (patient information) | Exenatide Injection (patient information)
# Why this medication is prescribed
Exenatide is used in combination with metformin, a sulfonylurea, or a thiazolidinedione medication to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the ... | Exenatide Injection (patient information)
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# Why this medication is prescribed
Exenatide is used in combination with metformin, a sulfonylurea, or a thiazolidinedione medication to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and, therefore, cannot control the a... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Exenatide_Injection | |
70f3699717a9f1c9ab5b4255d65cc2255721c019 | wikidoc | Experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis | Experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis
Experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) is an animal model of brain inflammation. It is an inflammatory demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS). It is mostly used with rodents and is widely studied as an animal model of the human CNS demyelinating dise... | Experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis
Experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) is an animal model of brain inflammation. It is an inflammatory demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS). It is mostly used with rodents and is widely studied as an animal model of the human CNS demyelinating dis... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Experimental_autoimmune_encephalomyelitis | |
9872164a4e608d2d21ff176c31370b04945769de | wikidoc | TNF receptor associated periodic syndrome | TNF receptor associated periodic syndrome
Synonyms and keywords: Tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated periodic syndrome (TRAPS); Familial Hibernian fever; FHF; Familial Caledonian fever
# Overview
TNF receptor-associated periodic syndrome (also known as TRAPS or familial Hibernian fever) is a periodic fever syndr... | TNF receptor associated periodic syndrome
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sahar Memar Montazerin, M.D.[2]
Synonyms and keywords: Tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated periodic syndrome (TRAPS); Familial Hibernian fever; FHF; Familial Caledonian fever
# Overview
... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Familial_Caledonian_fever | |
a8c732d1f82b6cb08f5e64a537e34ed082509134 | wikidoc | Familial Hematuria & Hereditary Nephritis | Familial Hematuria & Hereditary Nephritis
Synonyms and keywords: Synonym 1; Synonym 2; Synonym 3
# Overview
The term 'Familial Hematuria and Hereditary Nephritis' refers to a mixed group of inherited kidney disorders which often present in early childhood and adolescence in form of microscopic hematuria . The prognosi... | Familial Hematuria & Hereditary Nephritis
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Ali Poyan Mehr, M.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Synonym 1; Synonym 2; Synonym 3
# Overview
The term 'Familial Hematuria and Hereditary Nephritis' refers to a mixed group of inherited kidney disorders which often present in ea... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Familial_Hematuria_%26_Hereditary_Nephritis | |
cde3bbb40cb22067c46c3f4b7f6cb4fcc497e68f | wikidoc | Fluticasone Topical (patient information) | Fluticasone Topical (patient information)
# Why this medication is prescribed
Fluticasone, a corticosteroid, is used to reduce inflammation and relieve itching, redness, dryness, and scaling associated with various skin disorders.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist fo... | Fluticasone Topical (patient information)
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# Why this medication is prescribed
Fluticasone, a corticosteroid, is used to reduce inflammation and relieve itching, redness, dryness, and scaling associated with various skin disorders.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your d... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Fluticasone_Topical | |
fd33648855c0994c2a545964ac9341d67a2af1b5 | wikidoc | Franklin D. Roosevelt's paralytic illness | Franklin D. Roosevelt's paralytic illness
Franklin D. Roosevelt's paralysis has become a major part of his image today, even though during his life it was kept from public view and rarely discussed in public. Roosevelt's paralysis was originally diagnosed to be paralytic poliomyelitis. However, retrospective analysis f... | Franklin D. Roosevelt's paralytic illness
Franklin D. Roosevelt's paralysis has become a major part of his image today, even though during his life it was kept from public view and rarely discussed in public. Roosevelt's paralysis was originally diagnosed to be paralytic poliomyelitis.[1] However, retrospective analys... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Franklin_D._Roosevelt%27s_paralytic_illness | |
631fdb232cc243875641b07a8ef416ccd0aa6561 | wikidoc | GA responsive complex gene transcriptions | GA responsive complex gene transcriptions
"Functional analyses of a number of hydrolase gene promoters, induced by gibberellin (GA) in aleurone cells following germination, have identified a GA-responsive complex as a tripartite element containing a pyrimidine box motif 5′-CCTTTT-3′."
"Although this GARC may not alway... | GA responsive complex gene transcriptions
Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Henry A. Hoff
"Functional analyses of a number of hydrolase gene promoters, induced by gibberellin (GA) in aleurone cells following germination, have identified a GA-responsive complex as a tripartite element containing a pyrimidine box motif 5′-... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/GA_responsive_complex_gene_transcriptions | |
628b705fc495fe33164cda44373f40bb8b1e6f94 | wikidoc | GDP-fucose protein O-fucosyltransferase 1 | GDP-fucose protein O-fucosyltransferase 1
GDP-fucose protein O-fucosyltransferase 1 (POFUT-1) is an enzyme belonging to the O-Fuc family of proteins all are involved in the transferring of o-fucose from GDP-β-L-fucose to substrates. POFUT-1 responsible for adding fucose sugars in O linkage to serine or threonine residu... | GDP-fucose protein O-fucosyltransferase 1
GDP-fucose protein O-fucosyltransferase 1 (POFUT-1) is an enzyme belonging to the O-Fuc family of proteins all are involved in the transferring of o-fucose from GDP-β-L-fucose to substrates. POFUT-1 responsible for adding fucose sugars in O linkage to serine or threonine resid... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/GDP-fucose_protein_O-fucosyltransferase_1 | |
2a48dda16bab063c1f33123a801bb7f86dae09a9 | wikidoc | GDP-fucose protein O-fucosyltransferase 2 | GDP-fucose protein O-fucosyltransferase 2
GDP-fucose protein O-fucosyltransferase 2 (POFUT2) is an enzyme responsible for adding fucose sugars in O linkage to serine or threonine residues in Thrombospondin repeats. The protein is an inverting glycosyltransferase, which means that the enzyme uses GDP-β-L-fucose as a do... | GDP-fucose protein O-fucosyltransferase 2
GDP-fucose protein O-fucosyltransferase 2 (POFUT2) is an enzyme responsible for adding fucose sugars in O linkage to serine or threonine residues in Thrombospondin repeats.[1] The protein is an inverting glycosyltransferase, which means that the enzyme uses GDP-β-L-fucose as ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/GDP-fucose_protein_O-fucosyltransferase_2 | |
940f8a056e0c5396e49c79a599719e623e605772 | wikidoc | Gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist | Gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist
# Overview
A gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist (GnRH antagonist) is a synthetic peptide that competes with the neurohormone GnRH for its receptor, thus decreasing or blocking GnRH action. As a result endogenous pituitary output of FSH and LH is shut down.
GnRH antagoni... | Gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist
# Overview
A gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist (GnRH antagonist) is a synthetic peptide that competes with the neurohormone GnRH for its receptor, thus decreasing or blocking GnRH action. As a result endogenous pituitary output of FSH and LH is shut down.
GnRH antagoni... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/GNRH_antagonist | |
594eed8c1e9e12fa034265fe5dcada28b0460278 | wikidoc | Galactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase | Galactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase
Galactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase (or GALT) is an enzyme (EC 2.7.7.12) responsible for converting ingested galactose to glucose.
Galactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase (GALT) catalyzes the second step of the Leloir pathway of galactose metabolism, namely:
The express... | Galactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase
Galactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase (or GALT) is an enzyme (EC 2.7.7.12) responsible for converting ingested galactose to glucose.[1]
Galactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase (GALT) catalyzes the second step of the Leloir pathway of galactose metabolism, namely:
The exp... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Galactose-1-phosphate_uridyl_transferase | |
5f9757c01b4603b23b43ad7b642f90831aac120d | wikidoc | Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act | Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) is designed to prohibit the improper use of genetic information in health insurance and employment. Supported by the President of the United States, the legislation would prohibit group health plans and health insurers from d... | Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
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The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) is designed to prohibit the improper use of genetic information in health insurance and employment. Supported by the President of the United States, the legislation would prohibit group health plans and... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Genetic_Information_Nondiscrimination_Act | |
acbc32859aac108928471819edcbe7dbf2a00964 | wikidoc | Glycogen storage disease type II | Glycogen storage disease type II overview
# Overview
Glycogen storage disease type 2 (GSD type 2) results due to deficiency of lysosomal enzyme acid α-glucosidase (GAA). GSD type 2 is the most severe type of GSD leading to death in earlier stages of life. Deficiency of GAA leads to accumulation of glycogen in lysosome... | Glycogen storage disease type II overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Anmol Pitliya, M.B.B.S. M.D.[2]
# Overview
Glycogen storage disease type 2 (GSD type 2) results due to deficiency of lysosomal enzyme acid α-glucosidase (GAA). GSD type 2 is the most severe ty... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Glycogen_storage_disease_type_II_overview | |
3391bbbbb48ed4842b914f487b140b7fd4a7ee90 | wikidoc | Granulomatosis with polyangiitis | Granulomatosis with polyangiitis overview
# Overview
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis is a form of vasculitis that affects the lungs, kidneys and other organs. Due to its end-organ damage, it can be a serious disease that requires long-term immune suppression. Granulomatosis with polyangiitis is part of a larger group... | Granulomatosis with polyangiitis overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief:Amandeep Singh M.D.[2]Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [3]
# Overview
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis is a form of vasculitis that affects the lungs, kidneys and other organs. Due to its end-organ damage,... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Granulomatosis_with_polyangiitis_overview | |
99e50a6d209e6d7df7f7d4141cd6e59a1c3562d2 | wikidoc | Growth hormone treatment for bodybuilding | Growth hormone treatment for bodybuilding
Growth hormone (GH) has attracted increasing interest and use by amateur and professional bodybuilders, as well as professional athletes to increase performance and muscle growth. GH is used by many bodybuilders or athletes whose performance has plateaued - even with the use of... | Growth hormone treatment for bodybuilding
Growth hormone (GH) has attracted increasing interest and use by amateur and professional bodybuilders, as well as professional athletes to increase performance and muscle growth. GH is used by many bodybuilders or athletes whose performance has plateaued - even with the use o... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Growth_hormone_treatment_for_bodybuilding | |
e17de5877d54c0cd77944c92942300f1d14b67d1 | wikidoc | HIV coinfection with hepatitis c | HIV coinfection with hepatitis c overview
# Overview
HIV has been an important and familiar health and social crisis for two decades. Less familiar, but also important, is HCV infection. In HIV–HCV co-infected patients, the Hepatitis C (HCV) viral load is higher than in HCV-mono-infected patients in both the plasma an... | HIV coinfection with hepatitis c overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
HIV has been an important and familiar health and social crisis for two decades. Less familiar, but also important, is HCV infection. In HIV–HCV co-infected patients, the Hepatitis C (HCV) viral load is higher than... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/HIV_coinfection_with_hepatitis_c_overview | |
257af3a70edca68017e2c1103eef781539298ad1 | wikidoc | Haemophilus influenzae biogroup aegyptius | Haemophilus influenzae biogroup aegyptius
# Overview
Haemophilus influenzae biogroup aegyptius (Hae) is a causative agent of acute and often purulent conjunctivitis, more commonly known as pink eye. It was discovered independently by Koch and Weeks in the 1880s.
During the mid 1980s to early 1990s, a highly virulent ... | Haemophilus influenzae biogroup aegyptius
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Haemophilus influenzae biogroup aegyptius (Hae) is a causative agent of acute and often purulent conjunctivitis, more commonly known as pink eye. It was discovered independently by Koch and Weeks in the 1880s.
Dur... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Haemophilus_influenzae_biogroup_aegyptius | |
5a469cbfdb81d384196a1e01f84e2ef11f49f4be | wikidoc | Haemophilus influenzae infection | Haemophilus influenzae infection overview
# Overview
Infection with the bacterium Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) can result in meningitis and other severe infections (e.g., pneumonia, bacteremia, cellulitis, septic arthritis, and epiglottitis) primarily among infants and children <5 years of age.
# Pathophysiolo... | Haemophilus influenzae infection overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Infection with the bacterium Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) can result in meningitis and other severe infections (e.g., pneumonia, bacteremia, cellulitis, septic arthritis, and epiglottitis) primarily among in... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Haemophilus_influenzae_infection_overview | |
f9db3185978006fd846a9e79b2157e9b8d4e67f6 | wikidoc | Halcinonide Topical (patient information) | Halcinonide Topical (patient information)
# Why this medication is prescribed
Halcinonide is used to treat the itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin conditions.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more informatio... | Halcinonide Topical (patient information)
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# Why this medication is prescribed
Halcinonide is used to treat the itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin conditions.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmaci... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Halcinonide_Topical | |
34398de8a7883cc860a9ee7c6c87a5761a5610c2 | wikidoc | Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System | Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
# Overview
The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) is a set of health care procedure codes based on the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). Commonly pronounced Hick-Picks.
The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) wa... | Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
# Overview
The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) is a set of health care procedure codes based on the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). Commonly pronounced Hick-Picks.
The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) wa... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Health_Care_Procedure_Coding_System | |
1d02d29fe7f85eaecd959528eb9c0874e0a2aa9c | wikidoc | Heart fatty acid binding protein (h-FABP) | Heart fatty acid binding protein (h-FABP)
Heart fatty acid binding protein (h-FABP) is also a small cytoplasmic protein with kinetics similar to myoglobin that is somewhat more specific for cardiac tissue over skeletal muscle.(1),(2) It, too, appears to be an independent predictor of outcomes in patients with ACS.(3)
R... | Heart fatty acid binding protein (h-FABP)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Heart fatty acid binding protein (h-FABP) is also a small cytoplasmic protein with kinetics similar to myoglobin that is somewhat more specific for cardiac tissue over skeletal muscle.(1),(2) It, too, appears to be an independ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Heart_fatty_acid_binding_protein_(h-FABP) | |
fe0ac8765f3f0d812fd25eae6b4cc4c7c8b7ea80 | wikidoc | Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia | Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia overview
# Overview
# Historical Perspective
The association between heparin and thrombosis with thrombocytopenia was noted in the 1950s. In the 1970s, it was noted that heparin exposure resulted in development of antibodies. In 2000, argatroban became available on the market for trea... | Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [2] Shyam Patel [3]
# Overview
# Historical Perspective
The association between heparin and thrombosis with thrombocytopenia was noted in the 1950s. In the 1970s, it ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Heparin-induced_thrombocytopenia_overview | |
24f0513c5180bbebadcba2aae3d6a4fd2bb2e6ee | wikidoc | High triglyceride life style modification | High triglyceride life style modification
# Overview
In patients with hypertriglyceridemia dietary management can be initiated before or in combination with triglyceride lowering medications. Lifestyle modification with dietary control, exercise, smoking cessation and decrease in alcohol consumption helps in weight re... | High triglyceride life style modification
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [2]
# Overview
In patients with hypertriglyceridemia dietary management can be initiated before or in combination with triglyceride lowering medications. Lifestyle mod... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/High_triglyceride_life_style_modification | |
4483170d72a4a23e6016328f39c25a4a0380262f | wikidoc | Histrelin Injection (patient information) | Histrelin Injection (patient information)
# About your treatment
Your doctor has ordered histrelin, a synthetic hormone. The drug will be injected under the skin (subcutaneously) every day. You should rotate the site of injection (upper arms, thighs, or abdomen) with each dose.Histrelin helps control the symptoms and ... | Histrelin Injection (patient information)
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# About your treatment
Your doctor has ordered histrelin, a synthetic hormone. The drug will be injected under the skin (subcutaneously) every day. You should rotate the site of injection (upper arms, thighs, or abdomen) with each dose.Histrelin helps con... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Histrelin_Injection_(patient_information) | |
acc15054c2f610599d1c0869177b532f7989d0e3 | wikidoc | Hydrochlorothiazide (patient information) | Hydrochlorothiazide (patient information)
# Why this medication is being prescribed
Hydrochlorothiazide, a 'water pill,' is used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention caused by various conditions, including heart disease. It causes the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the uri... | Hydrochlorothiazide (patient information)
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# Why this medication is being prescribed
Hydrochlorothiazide, a 'water pill,' is used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention caused by various conditions, including heart disease. It causes the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Hydrochlorothiazide_(patient_information) | |
034c5796b5b7748bd39d4b7b4c6f1efbd55bbebf | wikidoc | Hydrocortisone Oral (patient information) | Hydrocortisone Oral (patient information)
# Why this medication is prescribed
Hydrocortisone, a corticosteroid, is similar to a natural hormone produced by your adrenal glands. It is often used to replace this chemical when your body does not make enough of it. It relieves inflammation (swelling, heat, redness, and pa... | Hydrocortisone Oral (patient information)
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# Why this medication is prescribed
Hydrocortisone, a corticosteroid, is similar to a natural hormone produced by your adrenal glands. It is often used to replace this chemical when your body does not make enough of it. It relieves inflammation (swelling,... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Hydrocortisone_Oral | |
98145565082840d22485d3701aa4d4b01f79b1c0 | wikidoc | Hydroxyacid oxidase (glycolate oxidase) 1 | Hydroxyacid oxidase (glycolate oxidase) 1
Hydroxyacid oxidase (glycolate oxidase) 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HAO1 gene.
# Function
This gene is one of three related genes that have 2-hydroxyacid oxidase activity yet differ in encoded protein amino acid sequence, tissue expression and substrate pre... | Hydroxyacid oxidase (glycolate oxidase) 1
Hydroxyacid oxidase (glycolate oxidase) 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HAO1 gene.[1]
# Function
This gene is one of three related genes that have 2-hydroxyacid oxidase activity yet differ in encoded protein amino acid sequence, tissue expression and substrate... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Hydroxyacid_oxidase_(glycolate_oxidase)_1 | |
c944f65875222f15b3bf5ce5ade3c34d66fc213b | wikidoc | Hyperlipoproteinemia physical examination | Hyperlipoproteinemia physical examination
# Overview
Hyperlipidemias, particularly familial hypercholesterolemia and familial defective apoB-100, are commonly associated with the findings of xanthoma, xanthelasma and corneal arcus on physical examination.
# Physical Examination
## Skin
- Xanthoma—Due to deposition o... | Hyperlipoproteinemia physical examination
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hardik Patel, M.D.
# Overview
Hyperlipidemias, particularly familial hypercholesterolemia and familial defective apoB-100, are commonly associated with the findings of xanthoma, xanthelasma and... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Hyperlipoproteinemia_physical_examination | |
31a17ee567c4e7fbc906c9b6b9d686407e68d793 | wikidoc | Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state | Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state overview
# Overview
The hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) is a life-threatening and acute complication in patients with poorly treated diabetes mellitus (chronic high blood sugar or hyperglycemia). HHS is more common in type II diabetics, and in individuals greater than 65 years o... | Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Husnain Shaukat, M.D [2]
# Overview
The hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) is a life-threatening and acute complication in patients with poorly treated diabetes mellitus (chronic high blood... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Hyperosmolar_hyperglycemic_state_overview | |
f35b7a611858e6404415c292eb14bd5b4cc73791 | wikidoc | Hypervelocity stellar radiation astronomy | Hypervelocity stellar radiation astronomy
The image on the right shows four high-velocity, runaway stars plowing through their local interstellar medium.
"Resembling comets streaking across the sky, these four speedy stars are plowing through regions of dense interstellar gas and creating brilliant arrowhead structures... | Hypervelocity stellar radiation astronomy
Editor-In-Chief: Henry A. Hoff
The image on the right shows four high-velocity, runaway stars plowing through their local interstellar medium.
"Resembling comets streaking across the sky, these four speedy stars are plowing through regions of dense interstellar gas and creatin... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Hypervelocity_stellar_radiation_astronomy | |
792dbec7b2cc699d82ca6d10fa645f02bc092960 | wikidoc | Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration | Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
# Overview
The mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration, or MCHC, is a measure of the concentration of hemoglobin in a given volume of packed red blood cell. It is reported as part of a standard complete blood count.
# Differential diagnosis of MCHC
It is diminished ("hypoch... | Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
The mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration, or MCHC, is a measure of the concentration of hemoglobin in a given volume of packed red blood cell. It is reported as part of a standard complete blood count.
# Diff... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Hypochromic | |
5ae0c549fbdd4fa2f5c1bf9a3cc10c7a3282cea1 | wikidoc | IMITREX spray use in specific populations | IMITREX spray use in specific populations
# Use in Specific Populations
### Pregnancy Category: C
There are no adequate and well-controlled trials in pregnant women. In developmental toxicity studies in rats and rabbits, oral administration of sumatriptan to pregnant animals was associated with embryolethality, fetal... | IMITREX spray use in specific populations
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, M.D. [2]
# Use in Specific Populations
### Pregnancy Category: C
There are no adequate and well-controlled trials in pregnant women. In developmental toxicity studies in rats and ra... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/IMITREX_spray_use_in_specific_populations | |
291f6c33be7eba2e83693b4df6e17c0552cb8510 | wikidoc | IMITREX tablet dosage forms and strengths | IMITREX tablet dosage forms and strengths
# Dosage Forms and Strengths
25 mg Tablets: White, triangular-shaped, film-coated, and debossed with “I” on one side and “25” on the other.
50 mg Tablets: White, triangular-shaped, film-coated, and debossed with “IMITREX 50” on one side and a chevron shape (^) on the other.
... | IMITREX tablet dosage forms and strengths
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, M.D. [2]
# Dosage Forms and Strengths
25 mg Tablets: White, triangular-shaped, film-coated, and debossed with “I” on one side and “25” on the other.
50 mg Tablets: White, triangula... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/IMITREX_tablet_dosage_forms_and_strengths | |
f88a7c1e9b0c843c26ad0f47fd0a6bcb78c7246c | wikidoc | Ichthyosis vulgaris (patient information) | Ichthyosis vulgaris (patient information)
For the WikiDoc page for this topic, click here
# Overview
Ichthyosis vulgaris is a common skin disorder passed down through families that leads to dry, scaly skin.
# What are the symptoms of Ichthyosis vulgaris?
- Dry skin, severe
- Scaly skin (scales)
- Possible skin thicke... | Ichthyosis vulgaris (patient information)
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Assistant Editor-in-Chief: Alexandra M. Palmer
# Overview
Ichthyosis vulgaris is a common skin disorder passed down through families that leads to dry, scaly skin.
# What are ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ichthyosis_vulgaris_(patient_information) | |
82ec4f6d360a1f617c579c6041fa9ce67473f674 | wikidoc | Imipenem cilastatin clinical pharmacology | Imipenem cilastatin clinical pharmacology
# Clinical Pharmacology
## Adults
### Intravenous Administration
Intravenous infusion of PRIMAXIN I.V. over 20 minutes results in peak plasma levels of imipenem antimicrobial activity that range from 14 to 24 µg/mL for the 250 mg dose, from 21 to 58 µg/mL for the 500 mg dose... | Imipenem cilastatin clinical pharmacology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, M.D. [2]
# Clinical Pharmacology
## Adults
### Intravenous Administration
Intravenous infusion of PRIMAXIN I.V. over 20 minutes results in peak plasma levels of imipenem antimicrob... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Imipenem_cilastatin_clinical_pharmacology | |
93a2dec54b42aa911f518286b897fd9d303d512a | wikidoc | Imipenem cilastatin indications and usage | Imipenem cilastatin indications and usage
# Indications and Usage
PRIMAXIN I.V. is indicated for the treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below:
- Lower respiratory tract infections. Staphylococcus aureus (penicillinase-producing strain... | Imipenem cilastatin indications and usage
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, M.D. [2]
# Indications and Usage
PRIMAXIN I.V. is indicated for the treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions l... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Imipenem_cilastatin_indications_and_usage | |
3cfe0e31c73b9f069747646ecd8450d4ff9c8ff5 | wikidoc | Immunoglobulin receptor superfamily genes | Immunoglobulin receptor superfamily genes
The immunoglobulin receptor superfamily of genes is in the immunoglobulin supergene family.
# Human genes
## B lymphocyte genes
Gene ID: 973 is CD79A CD79a molecule on 19q13.2: "The B lymphocyte antigen receptor is a multimeric complex that includes the antigen-specific compo... | Immunoglobulin receptor superfamily genes
Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Henry A. Hoff
The immunoglobulin receptor superfamily of genes is in the immunoglobulin supergene family.
# Human genes
## B lymphocyte genes
Gene ID: 973 is CD79A CD79a molecule on 19q13.2: "The B lymphocyte antigen receptor is a multimeric co... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Immunoglobulin_receptor_superfamily_genes | |
77374c05ce6bc89926d1d53c658855faa0eaf4ae | wikidoc | Isometheptene, caffeine and acetaminophen | Isometheptene, caffeine and acetaminophen
# Disclaimer
WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intended to be an educational tool, not a tool for any form of healthcare delivery. The ed... | Isometheptene, caffeine and acetaminophen
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# Disclaimer
WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Isometheptene,_caffeine_and_acetaminophen | |
65e3865f03dca64e2d0803776bad47ea5439a465 | wikidoc | Large cell carcinoma of the lung | Large cell carcinoma of the lung overview
# Overview
Large cell carcinoma of the lung (LCC) is a type of non-small cell carcinoma of the lung, that accounts for 5% and 10% of all lung cancers. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), large cell carcinoma of the lung can be classified into 6 sub-types: giant-c... | Large cell carcinoma of the lung overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]
# Overview
Large cell carcinoma of the lung (LCC) is a type of non-small cell carcinoma of the lung, that accounts for 5% and 10% of all lung cancers. Accord... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Large_cell_carcinoma_of_the_lung_overview | |
5261884ac41520acc589e43009a03065c3b513f6 | wikidoc | The WikiDoc Living Textbook of Cardiology | The WikiDoc Living Textbook of Cardiology
# ANATOMY
# Cardiovascular Anatomy
Arteries | Coronary arteries | Head and Neck | Upper Limbs | Torso-Chest | Torso-Abdomen | Lower Limbs | All
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Atria | Atria | Left atrium | Right atrium | Interatrial septum ... | The WikiDoc Living Textbook of Cardiology
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# Cardiovascular Anatomy
Arteries | Coronary arteries | Head and Neck | Upper Limbs | Torso-Chest | Torso-A... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Living_Textbook_of_Interventional_Cardiology | |
4cb80d7e5bbc0e3367bc3d1a5b0bea3b8c5b3fa5 | wikidoc | Lopinavir ritonavir (patient information) | Lopinavir ritonavir (patient information)
# Patient Information
PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
See FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide)
Information For Patients
Patients or parents of patients should be informed that:
General Information
They should pay special attention to accurate administration of the... | Lopinavir ritonavir (patient information)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2]
# Patient Information
PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
See FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide)
Information For Patients
Patients or parents of patients sho... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Lopinavir_ritonavir_(patient_information) | |
bdae7ac6589a3ffca399a28758028ff05af52136 | wikidoc | Lopinavir ritonavir clinical pharmacology | Lopinavir ritonavir clinical pharmacology
# Clinical Pharmacology
## Pharmacokinetics
The pharmacokinetic properties of lopinavir co-administered with ritonavir have been evaluated in healthy adult volunteers and in HIV-1 infected patients; no substantial differences were observed between the two groups. Lopinavir is... | Lopinavir ritonavir clinical pharmacology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2]
# Clinical Pharmacology
## Pharmacokinetics
The pharmacokinetic properties of lopinavir co-administered with ritonavir have been evaluated in healthy adult volunteer... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Lopinavir_ritonavir_clinical_pharmacology | |
e0889959ccd23e9518cbdea09e96f9d5ffe1e0a0 | wikidoc | Lopinavir ritonavir indications and usage | Lopinavir ritonavir indications and usage
# Indications and Usage
KALETRA is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients (14 days and older).
The following points should be considered when initiating therapy with KALETRA:
- The use of ... | Lopinavir ritonavir indications and usage
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2]
# Indications and Usage
KALETRA is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients (14... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Lopinavir_ritonavir_indications_and_usage | |
6c55c0cc4b2459952b76a8f60edbb9d06dd53224 | wikidoc | Low-affinity nerve growth factor receptor | Low-affinity nerve growth factor receptor
The low-affinity nerve growth factor receptor (nerve growth factor receptor (TNFR superfamily, member 16), also called the LNGFR or p75 neurotrophin receptor) is one of the two receptor types for the neurotrophins, a family of protein growth factors that stimulate neuronal cell... | Low-affinity nerve growth factor receptor
The low-affinity nerve growth factor receptor (nerve growth factor receptor (TNFR superfamily, member 16), also called the LNGFR or p75 neurotrophin receptor) is one of the two receptor types for the neurotrophins, a family of protein growth factors that stimulate neuronal cel... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Low-affinity_nerve_growth_factor_receptor | |
6da6bbda42862f54e065c8821fb27ba821e8e595 | wikidoc | MICU intern's survival guide vasopressors | MICU intern's survival guide vasopressors
# Overview
Shock is a common condition that interns have to encounter in the MICU. Some important ideas to keep in mind while managing shock are: determine the type of shock as the treatment is different for different shocks, norepinephrine can be used as a first line vasopres... | MICU intern's survival guide vasopressors
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.D. [2]
# Overview
Shock is a common condition that interns have to encounter in the MICU. Some important ideas to keep in mind while managing shock are: determine the type of... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/MICU_intern%27s_survival_guide_vasopressors | |
5245089de4ac47c8a2db296a4c864dd6e54b0e69 | wikidoc | Magnesium gluconate (patient information) | Magnesium gluconate (patient information)
# Why this medication is prescribed
Magnesium gluconate is used to treat low blood magnesium. Low blood magnesium is caused by gastrointestinal disorders, prolonged vomiting or diarrhea, kidney disease, or certain other conditions. Certain drugs lower magnesium levels as well.... | Magnesium gluconate (patient information)
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# Why this medication is prescribed
Magnesium gluconate is used to treat low blood magnesium. Low blood magnesium is caused by gastrointestinal disorders, prolonged vomiting or diarrhea, kidney disease, or certain other conditions. Certain drugs lower mag... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Magnesium_Gluconate_(patient_information) | |
b0b1c26a2df7030d51028817d0ae8f00f468711e | wikidoc | Magnesium Hydroxide (patient information) | Magnesium Hydroxide (patient information)
# Why this medication is prescribed
Magnesium hydroxide is used on a short-term basis to treat constipation.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
# How this medication should be used
Magnesium hydroxide co... | Magnesium Hydroxide (patient information)
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# Why this medication is prescribed
Magnesium hydroxide is used on a short-term basis to treat constipation.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
# How this medication should be used
... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Magnesium_Hydroxide | |
53b8979f93da51ce83250d73a921eee7af55e003 | wikidoc | Meropenem Injection (patient information) | Meropenem Injection (patient information)
# About your treatment
Your doctor has ordered meropenem, an antibiotic, to help treat your infection. The drug will be either injected into a large muscle (such as your buttock or hip) or added to an intravenous fluid that will drip through a needle or catheter placed in your... | Meropenem Injection (patient information)
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# About your treatment
Your doctor has ordered meropenem, an antibiotic, to help treat your infection. The drug will be either injected into a large muscle (such as your buttock or hip) or added to an intravenous fluid that will drip through a needle or c... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Meropenem_Injection | |
af18319d761281bc8c9ca3da9419740289f9f750 | wikidoc | Metformin instructions for administration | Metformin instructions for administration
# Instructions For Administration
GLUCOPHAGE
GLUCOPHAGE XR
Switching from GLUCOPHAGE to GLUCOPHAGE XR
Transfer From Other Antidiabetic Therapy
Concomitant GLUCOPHAGE or GLUCOPHAGE XR and Oral Sulfonylurea Therapy
Concomitant GLUCOPHAGE or GLUCOPHAGE XR and Insulin Therapy
Spec... | Metformin instructions for administration
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Instructions For Administration
GLUCOPHAGE
GLUCOPHAGE XR
Switching from GLUCOPHAGE to GLUCOPHAGE XR
Transfer From Other Antidiabetic Therapy
Concomitant GLUCOPHAGE or GLUCOPHAGE XR and Oral Sulfonylurea Therapy
Concomitant ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Metformin_instructions_for_administration | |
4585310a44e970e0f542b8c6fa86c8adee8b1bf8 | wikidoc | Metoclopramide Oral (patient information) | Metoclopramide Oral (patient information)
# Why this medication is prescribed
Metoclopramide is used to relieve nausea and vomiting; heartburn, stomach pain, and bloating; and a persistent feeling of fullness after meals.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more in... | Metoclopramide Oral (patient information)
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# Why this medication is prescribed
Metoclopramide is used to relieve nausea and vomiting; heartburn, stomach pain, and bloating; and a persistent feeling of fullness after meals.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Metoclopramide_Oral | |
5887aa901abcb5c86fa9b7733f23033e6d367551 | wikidoc | Metoprolol tartrate (patient information) | Metoprolol tartrate (patient information)
# Why is this medication prescribed?
Metoprolol is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. It also is used to prevent angina (chest pain) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Extended-release (long-acting) metoprolol also is u... | Metoprolol tartrate (patient information)
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# Why is this medication prescribed?
Metoprolol is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. It also is used to prevent angina (chest pain) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Extended-release (long-acting... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Metoprolol_tartrate_(patient_information) | |
696148c06aa404f15b73ed5ae331c4ab23286738 | wikidoc | Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 2 | Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 2
Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 2 also known as SMAD family member 2 or SMAD2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SMAD2 gene. MAD homolog 2 belongs to the SMAD, a family of proteins similar to the gene products of the Drosophila gene 'mothers against decapenta... | Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 2
Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 2 also known as SMAD family member 2 or SMAD2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SMAD2 gene.[1][2] MAD homolog 2 belongs to the SMAD, a family of proteins similar to the gene products of the Drosophila gene 'mothers against de... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Mothers_against_decapentaplegic_homolog_2 | |
b881ff3714254856e3817bc8d32d14bae5b7c5af | wikidoc | Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 3 | Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 3
Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 3 also known as SMAD family member 3 or SMAD3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SMAD3 gene.
SMAD3 is a member of the SMAD family of proteins. It acts as a mediator of the signals initiated by the transforming growth factor bet... | Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 3
Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 3 also known as SMAD family member 3 or SMAD3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SMAD3 gene.[1][2]
SMAD3 is a member of the SMAD family of proteins. It acts as a mediator of the signals initiated by the transforming growth fac... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Mothers_against_decapentaplegic_homolog_3 | |
54b97dd9b4e8899721c4809f47b23328bd0873df | wikidoc | Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 4 | Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 4
SMAD4, also called SMAD family member 4, Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 4, or DPC4 (Deleted in Pancreatic Cancer-4) is a highly-conserved protein present in all metazoans. It belongs to the SMAD family of transcription factor proteins, which act as mediators of TGF-β s... | Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 4
SMAD4, also called SMAD family member 4, Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 4, or DPC4 (Deleted in Pancreatic Cancer-4) is a highly-conserved protein present in all metazoans. It belongs to the SMAD family of transcription factor proteins, which act as mediators of TGF-β ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Mothers_against_decapentaplegic_homolog_4 | |
ba45d6e4e11bb40601ee1f3640aa6bf79f663797 | wikidoc | Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 6 | Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 6
SMAD family member 6, also known as SMAD6, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SMAD6 gene.
SMAD6 is a protein that, as its name describes, is a homolog of the Drosophila gene "mothers against decapentaplegic". It belongs to the SMAD family of proteins, which belong to... | Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 6
SMAD family member 6, also known as SMAD6, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SMAD6 gene.[1]
SMAD6 is a protein that, as its name describes, is a homolog of the Drosophila gene "mothers against decapentaplegic". It belongs to the SMAD family of proteins, which belon... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Mothers_against_decapentaplegic_homolog_6 | |
790cb2dca157128cf35743deae1aaafd7260ed4e | wikidoc | Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 7 | Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 7
Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 7 or SMAD7 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SMAD7 gene.
SMAD7 is a protein that, as its name describes, is a homolog of the Drosophila gene: "Mothers against decapentaplegic". It belongs to the SMAD family of proteins, which ... | Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 7
Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 7 or SMAD7 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SMAD7 gene.[1]
SMAD7 is a protein that, as its name describes, is a homolog of the Drosophila gene: "Mothers against decapentaplegic". It belongs to the SMAD family of proteins, wh... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Mothers_against_decapentaplegic_homolog_7 | |
c6e9faed2f06da6b5550db8a2b9ccdc8766b9e14 | wikidoc | Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 9 | Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 9
Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 9 also known as SMAD9, SMAD8, and MADH6 is a protein that in humans is enocoded by the SMAD9 gene.
SMAD9, as its name describes, is a homolog of the Drosophila gene: "Mothers against decapentaplegic". It belongs to the SMAD family of prot... | Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 9
Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 9 also known as SMAD9, SMAD8, and MADH6 is a protein that in humans is enocoded by the SMAD9 gene.[1]
SMAD9, as its name describes, is a homolog of the Drosophila gene: "Mothers against decapentaplegic". It belongs to the SMAD family of ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Mothers_against_decapentaplegic_homolog_9 | |
197a16e10148033ed348b601d1cc9257c78593c0 | wikidoc | Multidrug resistance-associated protein 2 | Multidrug resistance-associated protein 2
Multidrug resistance-associated protein 2 (MRP2) also called canalicular multispecific organic anion transporter 1 (cMOAT) or ATP-binding cassette sub-family C member 2 (ABCC2) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ABCC2 gene.
# Function
MRP2 is a member of the superfa... | Multidrug resistance-associated protein 2
Multidrug resistance-associated protein 2 (MRP2) also called canalicular multispecific organic anion transporter 1 (cMOAT) or ATP-binding cassette sub-family C member 2 (ABCC2) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ABCC2 gene.[1][2][3]
# Function
MRP2 is a member of t... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Multidrug_resistance-associated_protein_2 | |
055423ffe188d881855d6c0670fba144f6e858da | wikidoc | Munchausen syndrome (patient information) | Munchausen syndrome (patient information)
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# Overview
- Munchausen syndrome is a rare type of mental disorder in which a person fakes illness. The person may lie about symptoms or else produce symptoms using trickery or self-harm. A person with Munchausen syndrome can be ... | Munchausen syndrome (patient information)
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# Overview
- Munchausen syndrome is a rare type of mental disorder in which a person fakes illness... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Munchausen_syndrome_(patient_information) | |
f38073cdfb53210809962b91ec9431852a2f33d1 | wikidoc | N-ethylmaleimide sensitive fusion protein | N-ethylmaleimide sensitive fusion protein
N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive factor, also known as NSF or N-ethylmaleimide sensitive fusion proteins, is an enzyme which in humans is encoded by the NSF gene.
# Function
NSF is a homohexameric AAA ATPase involved in membrane fusion. NSF is ubiquitously found in the cytoplasm of ... | N-ethylmaleimide sensitive fusion protein
N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive factor, also known as NSF or N-ethylmaleimide sensitive fusion proteins, is an enzyme which in humans is encoded by the NSF gene.[1][2][3]
# Function
NSF is a homohexameric AAA ATPase involved in membrane fusion.[4] NSF is ubiquitously found in the ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/N-ethylmaleimide_sensitive_fusion_protein | |
2ed6fba0717736affb7f14de7a1d4da513e0872d | wikidoc | National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute | National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (or NHLBI) is a division of the National Institutes of Health, located in Bethesda, Maryland. It is tasked with allocating about $2.7 billion in United States tax revenue per year (fiscal year 2004 estimate), to advancing the unders... | National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (or NHLBI) is a division of the National Institutes of Health, located in Bethesda, Maryland. It is tasked with allocating about $2.7 billion in United States tax revenue per year ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/NHLBI | |
c0778468884ce3c46cdf1680353da53359abf41b | wikidoc | Nonspecific ST-segment and T-wave changes | Nonspecific ST-segment and T-wave changes
Synonyms and keywords: NSSTW changes
# Overview
Non specific ST T wave changes refer to changes in the T waves (such as inversion or flattening) and ST segments (such as ST depression) on the electrocardiogram that due not follow an anatomic distribution and are not diagnostic... | Nonspecific ST-segment and T-wave changes
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: NSSTW changes
# Overview
Non specific ST T wave changes refer to changes in the T waves (such as inversion or flattening) and ST segments (such ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/NSSTTW_changes | |
366b3b98d687e6880de7d42ff7b13c23212944c8 | wikidoc | Neck stiffness/pain (patient information) | Neck stiffness/pain (patient information)
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# Overview
Neck stiffness/pain is a symptom. It can be caused by bad everyday habit and posture, and some diseases, including degenerative changes, infections of the spine, Infectio... | Neck stiffness/pain (patient information)
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# Overview
Neck stiffness/pain is a symptom. It can be caused by bad everyday habi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Neck_stiffness/pain_(patient_information) | |
fe0c12345adc2e3873f278c73c044f2be38dac84 | wikidoc | Niacin/Simvastatin nonclinical toxicology | Niacin/Simvastatin nonclinical toxicology
# Contraindications
## Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
No studies have been conducted with SIMCOR regarding carcinogenesis, mutagenesis, or impairment of fertility.
### Niacin
Niacin, administered to mice for a lifetime as a 1% solution in drinking water... | Niacin/Simvastatin nonclinical toxicology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, M.D. [2]
# Contraindications
## Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
No studies have been conducted with SIMCOR regarding carcinogenesis, mutagenesis, or impairment ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Niacin/Simvastatin_nonclinical_toxicology | |
1fa2aae8d738aa2880894b0a8652dda94836f6d8 | wikidoc | Non-Polio enterovirus infections | Non-Polio enterovirus infections overview
# Overview
Enteroviruses are a genus of positive-sense single-stranded RNA viruses associated with several human and mammalian diseases. Serologic studies have distinguished 66 human enterovirus serotypes on the basis of antibody neutralization tests. Additional antigenic vari... | Non-Polio enterovirus infections overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Enteroviruses are a genus of positive-sense single-stranded RNA viruses associated with several human and mammalian diseases. Serologic studies have distinguished 66 human enterovirus serotypes on the basis of anti... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Non-Polio_enterovirus_infections_overview | |
17f6c11967b6fda3e5ab6ac7ea3d9bfc657afda5 | wikidoc | Ofloxacin injection (patient information) | Ofloxacin injection (patient information)
# IMPORTANT WARNING:
Ofloxacin injection is no longer available in the U.S. If you are currently using ofloxacin injection, you should call your doctor to discuss switching to another treatment.
# About your treatment
Your doctor has ordered ofloxacin, an antibiotic, to help ... | Ofloxacin injection (patient information)
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# IMPORTANT WARNING:
Ofloxacin injection is no longer available in the U.S. If you are currently using ofloxacin injection, you should call your doctor to discuss switching to another treatment.
# About your treatment
Your doctor has ordered ofloxacin, a... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ofloxacin_injection | |
8f58088b85b7c1cd43b1600bb57c01d409c9ffad | wikidoc | Osteopathic medicine in the United States | Osteopathic medicine in the United States
Osteopathic medicine is a branch of the medical profession in the United States, founded by A.T. Still MD, DO, in 1874 (see History). Osteopathic medicine in the US is a complete system of medical training, much like allopathic (MD) training in the US or the British system of m... | Osteopathic medicine in the United States
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Osteopathic medicine is a branch of the medical profession in the United States,[1] founded by A.T. Still MD, DO, in 1874 (see History). Osteopathic medicine in the US is a complete system of medic... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Osteopathic | |
d49915e4699b6a84fa375113be2b6a80d2d4ef93 | wikidoc | Oxacillin sodium warnings and precautions | Oxacillin sodium warnings and precautions
# Warnings and Precautions
### Warnings
Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic shock with collapse) reactions have occurred in patients receiving penicillin. The incidence of anaphylactic shock in all penicillin-treated patients is between 0.015 and 0.0... | Oxacillin sodium warnings and precautions
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2]
# Warnings and Precautions
### Warnings
Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic shock with collapse) reactions have occurred in patients receiv... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Oxacillin_sodium_warnings_and_precautions | |
3b1fc1f96f2860147298da58848afcac1bdcc131 | wikidoc | PCI equipment: guiding catheter selection | PCI equipment: guiding catheter selection
# Overview
Diagnostic catheters used for coronary arteriography are usually constructed from polyethylene or polyurethane with a fine wire braid within the wall to allow advancement and directional control (torquability) and to prevent kinking. The outer diameter size of the c... | PCI equipment: guiding catheter selection
Editors-In-Chief: Alexandra Almonacid M.D.; Jeffrey J.Popma M.D.
# Overview
Diagnostic catheters used for coronary arteriography are usually constructed from polyethylene or polyurethane with a fine wire braid within the wall to allow advancement and directional control (torq... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/PCI_equipment:_guiding_catheter_selection | |
8ce30d412cb688fb0cd5600c057e295bb49f746f | wikidoc | Penicillin G benzathine adverse reactions | Penicillin G benzathine adverse reactions
# Adverse Reactions
As with other penicillins, untoward reactions of the sensitivity phenomena are likely to occur, particularly in individuals who have previously demonstrated hypersensitivity to penicillins or in those with a history of allergy, asthma, hay fever, or urticar... | Penicillin G benzathine adverse reactions
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2]
# Adverse Reactions
As with other penicillins, untoward reactions of the sensitivity phenomena are likely to occur, particularly in individuals who have previously de... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Penicillin_G_benzathine_adverse_reactions | |
d47061b3490bbdf857a8a5b61390c71a15ba0994 | wikidoc | Penicillin G sodium clinical pharmacology | Penicillin G sodium clinical pharmacology
# CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
After an intravenous infusion of penicillin G, peak serum concentrations are attained immediately after completion of the infusion. In a study of ten patients administered a single 5 million unit dose of penicillin G intravenously over 3 to 5 minutes, t... | Penicillin G sodium clinical pharmacology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2]
# CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
After an intravenous infusion of penicillin G, peak serum concentrations are attained immediately after completion of the infusion. In a study... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Penicillin_G_sodium_clinical_pharmacology | |
fae5a42ce9c90310819762a280a1b7d8d3f54467 | wikidoc | Pentamidine Isethionate adverse reactions | Pentamidine Isethionate adverse reactions
# Adverse Reactions
CAUTION: Fatalities due to severe hypotension, hypoglycemia, acute pancreatitis and cardiac arrhythmias have been reported in patients treated with pentamidine isethionate, both by the IM and IV routes. Nephrotoxic events (increased creatinine, impaired re... | Pentamidine Isethionate adverse reactions
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2]
# Adverse Reactions
CAUTION: Fatalities due to severe hypotension, hypoglycemia, acute pancreatitis and cardiac arrhythmias have been reported in patients treated wit... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Pentamidine_Isethionate_adverse_reactions | |
45ed6492068aa226f1bc3eb9ce7dd57ec09d6273 | wikidoc | Perindopril arginine, amlodipine besylate | Perindopril arginine, amlodipine besylate
# Disclaimer
WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intended to be an educational tool, not a tool for any form of healthcare delivery. The ed... | Perindopril arginine, amlodipine besylate
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# Disclaimer
WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. Wik... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Perindopril_arginine,_amlodipine_besylate | |
5f1b241e101bad0cc4f83c9b30ed77569b165c5a | wikidoc | Perioral dermatitis (patient information) | Perioral dermatitis (patient information)
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# Overview
Perioral dermatitis is a skin disorder characterized by tiny red bumps (papules) around the mouth.
# What are the symptoms of Perioral dermatitis?
Perioral dermatitis is usually characterized by an uncomfortable burni... | Perioral dermatitis (patient information)
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Perioral dermatitis is a skin disorder characterized by tiny red bumps (papules) around the mouth.
# What are the symptoms of Perioral dermatitis?
Perioral dermatiti... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Perioral_dermatitis_(patient_information) | |
5b0fdc3572297cd4c964f6671b8b6fbe72ee2176 | wikidoc | Pineocytoma epidemiology and demographics | Pineocytoma epidemiology and demographics
# Overview
# Epidemiology and Demographics
## Incidence
- The incidence/prevalence of is approximately per 100,000 individuals worldwide.
- In , the incidence/prevalence of was estimated to be cases per 100,000 individuals worldwide.
## Prevalence
- The incidence/preval... | Pineocytoma epidemiology and demographics
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sujit Routray, M.D. [2] Homa Najafi, M.D.[3]
# Overview
# Epidemiology and Demographics
## Incidence
- The incidence/prevalence of [disease name] is approximately [number range] per 100,000 indi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Pineocytoma_epidemiology_and_demographics | |
723ad80c2ea1a3b72c120b5067c6c4a14874bf0a | wikidoc | Piperacillin sodium clinical pharmacology | Piperacillin sodium clinical pharmacology
# Clinical Pharmacology
## Intravenous Administration:
In healthy adult volunteers, mean serum piperacillin concentrations immediately after a two‑to three‑minute intravenous injection of 2, 4, or 6 g were 305, 412, and 775 μg/mL, respectively. Serum concentrations lack dose ... | Piperacillin sodium clinical pharmacology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2]
# Clinical Pharmacology
## Intravenous Administration:
In healthy adult volunteers, mean serum piperacillin concentrations immediately after a two‑to three‑minute in... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Piperacillin_sodium_clinical_pharmacology | |
2bc70bbe603940e03025970194217c60b3613502 | wikidoc | Piperacillin sodium indications and usage | Piperacillin sodium indications and usage
# Indications and Usage
Therapeutic: PIPRACIL is indicated for the treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below:
Intra-Abdominal Infections including hepatobiliary and surgical infections caused b... | Piperacillin sodium indications and usage
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2]
# Indications and Usage
Therapeutic: PIPRACIL is indicated for the treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in t... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Piperacillin_sodium_indications_and_usage | |
b0619b631544da0098adb86b475ce74bcd9a837e | wikidoc | Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia | Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia overview
# Overview
Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is a form of pneumonia caused by the yeast-like fungal Pneumocystis jirovecii (Jirovecii is pronounced "yee row vet zee eye"). The causal agent was originally described as a protozoan and spelled P. jiroveci and prior to then was classif... | Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is a form of pneumonia caused by the yeast-like fungal Pneumocystis jirovecii (Jirovecii is pronounced "yee row vet zee eye"). The causal agent was originally described as a protozoan a... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Pneumocystis_jirovecii_pneumonia_overview | |
9ec19b815511545dea361f1f124859c3877820db | wikidoc | Polymyositis and dermatomyositis | Polymyositis and dermatomyositis overview
# Overview
In the late 19th century, polymyositis and dermatomyositis were described by different scientists. Polymyositis and dermatomyositis are subtypes of idiopathic inflammatory myopathy. Patients develop proximal muscle weakness manifested as difficulty to raise their ar... | Polymyositis and dermatomyositis overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sadaf Sharfaei M.D.[2] Ayesha A. Khan, MD[3]
# Overview
In the late 19th century, polymyositis and dermatomyositis were described by different scientists. Polymyositis and dermatomyositis are s... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Polymyositis_and_dermatomyositis_overview | |
7b7367308341994288d375b308e5819cbe422977 | wikidoc | Polymyxin B sulfate clinical pharmacology | Polymyxin B sulfate clinical pharmacology
# Clinical Pharmacology
A wide range of antibacterial action is provided by the overlapping spectra of neomycin, polymyxin B sulfate, and gramicidin.
Neomycin is bactericidal for many gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It is an aminoglycoside antibiotic which inhibits ... | Polymyxin B sulfate clinical pharmacology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2]
# Clinical Pharmacology
A wide range of antibacterial action is provided by the overlapping spectra of neomycin, polymyxin B sulfate, and gramicidin.
Neomycin is bact... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Polymyxin_B_sulfate_clinical_pharmacology | |
bc4537d0da03c36fd3e6752d43878ef34bc6abe0 | wikidoc | Post cardiac arrest syndrome care pathway | Post cardiac arrest syndrome care pathway
# A Complete List of What to Do
## A. Initial Data Gathering (after ABC’s are stabilized)
### 1. History:
- Review
- eligibility
- contraindications
- advance directives
- overall prognosis
- Discuss issues with health care proxy, if available
### 2. Physical: Baseline Neur... | Post cardiac arrest syndrome care pathway
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]; Varun Kumar, M.B.B.S; Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, M.B.B.S
# A Complete List of What to Do
## A. Initial Data Gathering (after ABC’s are stabilized)
### 1. History:
-... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Post_cardiac_arrest_syndrome_care_pathway | |
e73e7d8a3a03100d991027e34d89c5c7774da264 | wikidoc | Progressive symmetric erythrokeratodermia | Progressive symmetric erythrokeratodermia
# Overview
Progressive symmetric erythrokeratodermia (also known as "Erythrokeratodermia progressiva symmetrica") is a rare, autosomal dominant skin condition that manifests soon after birth with erythematous, hyperkeratotic plaques that are symmetrically distributed on the ex... | Progressive symmetric erythrokeratodermia
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]
# Overview
Progressive symmetric erythrokeratodermia (also known as "Erythrokeratodermia progressiva symmetrica") is a rare, autosomal dominant skin condition that manifest... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Progressive_symmetric_erythrokeratodermia | |
a7aa4cb7751e12fd2d62bebd2deaf447ad0771f3 | wikidoc | Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation | Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
# Overview
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation is a motor learning approach used in neuro-motor development training to improve motor function and facilitate maximal muscular contraction.
# Historical perspective
According to Kabat (1951) "The basis of the PNF philosoph... | Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editors-In-Chief: Abhishek Singh, B.P.T [2]
# Overview
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation is a motor learning approach used in neuro-motor development training to improve motor function and facilitate maxima... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Proprioceptive_neuromuscular_facilitation | |
e487a2c93e22a4ad70a82e9c21ce734a753e0e6b | wikidoc | Pyroglutamylated RFamide peptide receptor | Pyroglutamylated RFamide peptide receptor
Pyroglutamylated RFamide peptide receptor also known as orexigenic neuropeptide QRFP receptor or G-protein coupled receptor 103 (GPR103) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the QRFPR gene.
# Function
G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs, or GPRs) contain 7 transmembrane do... | Pyroglutamylated RFamide peptide receptor
Pyroglutamylated RFamide peptide receptor also known as orexigenic neuropeptide QRFP receptor or G-protein coupled receptor 103 (GPR103) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the QRFPR gene.[1][2]
# Function
G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs, or GPRs) contain 7 transmemb... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Pyroglutamylated_RFamide_peptide_receptor | |
c436034330db31606dc21b3604fbc8d74a0fd363 | wikidoc | Quinine Sulfate dosage and administration | Quinine Sulfate dosage and administration
# Dosage And Administration
## Treatment of Uncomplicated P. falciparum Malaria
For treatment of uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria in adults: Orally, 648 mg (two capsules) every 8 hours for 7 days.
QUALAQUIN should be taken with food to minimize gastric upset .
## Renal Im... | Quinine Sulfate dosage and administration
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Chetan Lokhande, M.B.B.S [2]
# Dosage And Administration
## Treatment of Uncomplicated P. falciparum Malaria
For treatment of uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria in adults: Orally, 648 mg (two... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Quinine_Sulfate_dosage_and_administration | |
21c6eb2c117e4a599a6fe517aa3c4b795ef78c42 | wikidoc | Rituximab injection (patient information) | Rituximab injection (patient information)
# IMPORTANT WARNING:
Some people who received rituximab experienced severe reactions to the medication. Some of these people died within 24 hours after they received a dose of rituximab. Most of these deaths happened after the first dose of rituximab. Tell your doctor if you h... | Rituximab injection (patient information)
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# IMPORTANT WARNING:
Some people who received rituximab experienced severe reactions to the medication. Some of these people died within 24 hours after they received a dose of rituximab. Most of these deaths happened after the first dose of rituximab. Tel... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Rituximab_injection | |
bea122b4c599e111b2eddf2fd988b33ee475d28b | wikidoc | Sandbox:Cancer screening and primary care | Sandbox:Cancer screening and primary care
# Overview
Worldwide, cancer is among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality; cancer contributed to approximately 8.2 million deaths in 2012, or an estimated 13% of overall deaths. WHO expects a 70% increase in the number of new cancer cases over the next two decades. T... | Sandbox:Cancer screening and primary care
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vishal Devarkonda, M.B.B.S[2]
# Overview
Worldwide, cancer is among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality; cancer contributed to approximately 8.2 million deaths in 2012, or an estimate... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Sandbox:Cancer_screening_and_primary_care | |
e6277fb65815df3decf587a75c87eecbc9d02411 | wikidoc | Scientific theories regarding acupuncture | Scientific theories regarding acupuncture
Numerous scientific studies have been conducted concerning the principles underlying the mechanism of action and efficacy of acupuncture.
# Scientific theories
A number of scientific theories have been proposed to account for the principles of action in acupuncture therapy.
#... | Scientific theories regarding acupuncture
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Numerous scientific studies have been conducted concerning the principles underlying the mechanism of action and efficacy of acupuncture.
# Scientific theories
A number of scientific theories have been proposed to account for the ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Scientific_theories_regarding_acupuncture |
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