Tacrolimus appears to be both safe and effective in treating eczema in adults and children. Pimecrolimus is more effective than placebo but less effective than potent topical corticosteroids. It is important to note that while the studies with the topical immunosuppressive agents included patients with...
Patients with lupus may have decreased levels of white blood cells or other blood cells and an elevated protein or blood level in the urine. When lupus nephritis is suspected, a kidney biopsy can help confirm the diagnosis, determine the extent of inflammation and organ damage, and guide ...
If you have severe dandruff, your doctor may also prescribe you a steroid cream or a calcineurin inhibitor, such as pimecrolimus cream (Elidel) or tacrolimus ointment (Protopic). These medicines can help ease your itching and flaking. Home Remedies for Dandruff If you'd like to try some home...
Melatonin supplements have the potential to increase your blood sugar while diabetic medications are used to lower your blood sugar level. When these two are combined, the diabetic drugs will have little or no effect. Immunosuppressant Adequate sleep is good to help the body boost its immune syste...
Prediabetes (when your blood sugar level is above normal, but you don't have the disease yet) Heart disease Obesityor being overweight. Research shows this is a top reason for type 2 diabetes. Because of the rise in obesity among U.S. children, this type is affecting more teenagers. ...
hydrochlorothiazideOctreotideOndansetronQuinineTacrolimusTamoxifenVasopressin *"Very probable" indicates more than 50% of respondents stated they would always check an electrocardiogram (ECG) when starting this medication; "probable," 40%-49% of respondents stated they would always check an ECG when ...
Prograf, Astagraf XL, Envarsus XR, Protopic (tacrolimus) Anti-infectives that may increase potassium include: Trimethoprim, which is usually combined with sulfamethoxazole Pentamidine, which is used to treat a type of infection known as pneumocystis pneumonia ...
is presented and the existing rationale for using titrated hydrocortisone treatment (2-50 mg/kg/day) to reverse catecholamine-resistant shock in children who have absolute adrenal insufficiency (defined by peak cortisol level 18 microg/dl but a peak response to ACTH <9 microg/dl) is reviewed....
Kidney failure is the last level of chronic kidney disease. At this level, the kidney stops functioning completely. When the kidney fails, waste and excess water accumulate in the body, and signs like hands and feet swelling and feeling tired may be experienced. The tiredness occurs due to ...
d) Tacrolimus. Which of the following drugs is most associated with lactic acidosis and vitamin B12 deficiency? a. Trimethoprim b. Metformin c. Quinine d. Praziquantel Which of the following drugs is least preferred in the long-term treatment of hypertension? A) Clonidine B) Propanolo...