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Though rare, some dietary supplements have been linked to serious problems, such as liver damage. Supplements can have strong effects. Ephedra (ma-huang) is an herb once used for weight loss. The FDA banned it because of its link to side effects, such as high blood pressure, irregular heart rate, stroke, seizures and heart attacks.
Description. Atorvastatin is used together with a proper diet to lower cholesterol and triglyceride (fats) levels in the blood. This medicine may help prevent medical problems (eg, chest pain, heart attack, or stroke) that are caused by fats clogging the blood vessels. It may also be used to prevent certain types of heart and blood vessel ...
Ritlecitinib is used to treat severe alopecia areata (autoimmune disorder that causes patchy hair loss). This medicine is a Janus kinase 3 (JAK3) and tyrosine kinase inhibitor that works on the immune system. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
For oral dosage form (tablets): For the treatment of Chagas disease: Children 2 to 12 years of age—Dose is based on body weight and is usually 5 to 8 milligram (mg) per kilogram (kg) given two times a day, 12 hours apart for 60 days. Children weighing 60 kg or more—200 mg (two 100 mg tablet) given two times a day, 12 hours apart for 60 days.
Lixisenatide injection is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. Lixisenatide is used together with diet and exercise to help control your blood sugar. This medicine is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. Back to top.
Alli is a 60-milligram, over-the-counter version of orlistat (Xenical), a 120-milligram prescription drug. Both Alli and Xenical are meant to be used as part of a weight-loss plan, along with a low-calorie, low-fat diet and regular physical activity. Alli is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in adults 18 and older who ...
Margetuximab-cmkb injection is used to treat metastatic (cancer that has spread) HER2-positive breast cancer in patients who have received two or more anti-HER2 breast cancer treatments, and at least one treatment for metastatic disease. Margetuximab-cmkb is a monoclonal antibody that changes the immune system to help control the growth of ...
chest pain, tightness, or discomfort. cool, clammy skin. difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath. dizziness. fainting. lightheadedness. fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat. unusual tiredness or weakness. Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention.