How can I help decrease medication errors?Always wear your identification (ID) band. Make sure all the information on your ID band is correct before you put it on. Do not remove your ID band, even if it feels uncomfortable. Ask your healthcare provider to loosen the band or make it ...
Your itching does not improve or gets worse. Scratching has caused your skin to be red or swollen. You have new symptoms such as weight loss, fatigue, changes in urination, or fever. You have questions or concerns about your condition or care....
The main cause of meningitis will determine the type of medication. Tuberculous meningitis is treated with a combination of antibiotics, while fungal meningitis is treated with an antifungal medication. Since these medications can have severe side effects, treatment can be deferred until a fungal infec...
When you start to take your medication for schizophrenia, you may feel better right away. But it may take up to 4 to 6 weeks before symptoms like hallucinations anddelusionsget better. Be sure to keep taking it long enough for you and your doctor to know if it’s working. Sometimes it ...
Like other fungal infections of the scalp, ringworm can cause itching. You can treat some types of ringworm with over-the-counter antifungal cream, but for ringworm of the scalp, you usually need to take a prescription oral medication (pills) for 1 to 3 months. Using over-the-counter or...
You may report side effects to the FDA at1-800-FDA-1088orwww.fda.gov/medwatch. You may also report side effects to Genentech at1-888-835-2555. Please see fullPrescribing InformationandMedication Guidefor additional Important Safety Information....
Research shows regular sessions may reduce the need for hay fever medicine. When to see your GP A pharmacist can normally offer advice on how to treat hay fever, but see your GP if your symptoms don’t improve using over-the-counter remedies. They may prescribe different medication and consi...
To reduce itching symptoms, a prescription medication called cholestyramine (Questran) is often prescribed. Treatment Treatment for itchy palms usually depends on its underlying cause. However, the most common treatment options for itchy palms include: Moisturizers: Skin itching can be reduced by the...
It provides a route for very effective, safe pain relief that can be used throughout your labor. The anesthesiologist can control the effects by adjusting the type, amount, and strength of the medication. This is important because as your labor progresses and your baby moves down into your bi...
Omalizumab exhibits good efficacy in alleviating the symptoms of CSU, leads to a decrease in concomitant medication use, restores patients' quality of life, and has economic benefits by reducing disease-related health care costs.doi:10.1684/ejd.2016.2809Ana Giménez-Arnau...