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Patiromer was generally well tolerated in studies. Side effects that occurred in more than 2% of patients included in clinical trials were mainly gastro-intestinal problems such as constipation, diarrhea, nausea, and flatulence, and also hypomagnesemia (low levels of magnesium in the blood) in 5% of patients, because patiromer binds magnesium in the gut as well.
Polystyrene sulfonates are a group of medications used to treat high blood potassium. [1] Effects generally take hours to days. [1] They are also used to remove potassium, calcium, and sodium from solutions in technical applications. Common side effects include loss of appetite, gastrointestinal upset, constipation, and low blood calcium. [1]
Herpetic gingivostomatitis is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). The HSV is a double-stranded DNA virus categorised into two types; HSV-1 and HSV-2.HSV-1 is predominantly responsible for oral, facial and ocular infections whereas HSV-2 is responsible for most genital and cutaneous lower herpetic lesions.
Indifferent topical creams include zinc oxide and glycerin cream, which can have itching and burning sensation as side effects and docosanol. [40] [1] Docosanol, a saturated fatty alcohol, was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for herpes labialis in adults with properly functioning immune systems. It is comparable in ...
Dapsone by mouth was one of the first medications used to treat moderate to severe acne vulgaris, and is still occasionally prescribed for the treatment of severe cases. [11] [12] A topical form of dapsone is also effective with potentially less side effects. [13] It is unclear if the combination with pyrimethamine is useful in the prevention ...
The UPOINT diagnostic approach suggests that antibiotics are not recommended unless there is clear evidence of infection. [52] The effectiveness of alpha blockers (tamsulosin, alfuzosin) is questionable in men with CPPS and may increase side effects like dizziness and low blood pressure. [64]
Tricyclic antidepressants reduce PHN pain, but their use is limited by side effects. [2] Opioid medications are not generally recommended for treatment except in specific circumstances. Such cases should involve a pain specialist in patient care due to mixed evidence of efficacy and concerns about potential for abuse and addiction .
Other uses include, prevention of cytomegalovirus infections following transplant, and severe complications of Epstein–Barr virus infection. [6] [7] It can be taken by mouth, applied as a cream, or injected. [6] Common side effects include nausea and diarrhea. [6] Potentially serious side effects include kidney problems and low platelets. [6]