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Valaciclovir, also spelled valacyclovir, is an antiviral medication used to treat outbreaks of herpes simplex or herpes zoster (shingles). [2] It is also used to prevent cytomegalovirus following a kidney transplant in high risk cases. [ 2 ]
Clark's rule is a medical term referring to a mathematical formula used to calculate the proper dosage of medicine for children aged 2–17 based on the weight of the patient and the appropriate adult dose. [1] The formula was named after Cecil Belfield Clarke (1894–1970), a Barbadian physician who practiced throughout the UK, the West Indies ...
200 mg twice daily Finasteride: Propecia: 5αR inhibitor: Oral: 1–5 mg/day Dutasteride: Avodart: 5αR inhibitor: Oral: 0.25–0.5 mg/day Progesterone: Prometrium [c] Progestogen: Oral: 100–400 mg/day Medroxyprogesterone acetate: Provera: Progestogen: Oral: 2.5–40 mg/day Depo-Provera: Progestogen: IM: 150 mg every 3 mos: Depo-SubQ Provera ...
Menstrual suppression refers to the practice of using hormonal management to stop or reduce menstrual bleeding. In contrast to surgical options for this purpose, such as hysterectomy or endometrial ablation , hormonal methods to manipulate menstruation are reversible.
Dopamine agonists are currently the preferred medication for suppressing lactation, which work by suppressing prolactin production. [3] Cabergoline (Dostinex™) is currently most effective option currently available, as it is available as a single dose (as opposed to bromocriptine which must be taken twice daily for 2 weeks.) [4] It may be prescribed in the case of breast abscess.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday approved a new type of prescription pain medication for adults to treat moderate to severe acute pain. The drug, called Journavx ...
The elimination half-life (t 1/2) of aciclovir depends according to age group; neonates have a t 1/2 of 4 hours, children 1–12 years have a t 1/2 of 2–3 hours whereas adults have a t 1/2 of 3 hours. [3]
Doctors stress the importance of talking to your health care provider before putting yourself on a daily dose of baby aspirin, which is typically 81 milligrams. “But sometimes in people with ...