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Furosemide is primarily used for the treatment of edema, but also in some cases of hypertension (where there is also kidney or heart impairment). [14] It is often viewed as a first-line agent in most people with edema caused by congestive heart failure because of its anti-vasoconstrictor and diuretic effects.
Spironolactone is commonly used in the treatment of hirsutism in women, and is considered to be a first-line antiandrogen for this indication. [68] Spironolactone can be used in the treatment of female-pattern hair loss (pattern scalp hair loss in women). [69] There is tentative low quality evidence supporting its use for this indication. [70]
In medicine, diuretics are used to treat heart failure, liver cirrhosis, hypertension, influenza, water poisoning, and certain kidney diseases.Some diuretics, such as acetazolamide, help to make the urine more alkaline, and are helpful in increasing excretion of substances such as aspirin in cases of overdose or poisoning.
The study found that 15.3% of participants had mild cognitive impairment, and that women with mild cognitive impairment were more likely to report more severe menopause symptoms.
2. Eat Smaller, More Frequent Meals. Instead of three main meals, try eating smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day. This can help if nausea is making it hard to feel like eating or if ...
However, subgroup analysis revealed a possible benefit to older women in terms of a reduced risk of hip fractures, attributable to calcium plus vitamin D supplementation. [ 75 ] It was also found that the intervention did not have an effect on the incidence of colorectal cancer, possibly owing to the long latency associated with colorectal cancers.
Upon analysis, scientists found that participants who stayed on standard statin treatment for their lifetime increased their quality-adjusted life years by 0.24-0.70, and those on higher-intensity ...
[2] [3] Its elimination half-life is increased in the elderly (170 hours for men aged 20–49 years, 300 hours for men aged >70 years). [1] No dosage adjustment is necessary in the elderly nor in patients with renal impairment. [1] Because of its long elimination half-life, dutasteride requires 5 to 6 months to reach steady-state concentrations ...