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  2. Levamisole - Wikipedia

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    Levamisole, sold under the brand name Ergamisol among others, is a medication used to treat parasitic worm infections, specifically ascariasis and hookworm infections. [1] It is taken by mouth. [2] Side effects may include abdominal pain, vomiting, headache, and dizziness. [2] Use is not recommended during breastfeeding or the third trimester ...

  3. List of infectious diseases - Wikipedia

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    Diagnostic methods that can identify influenza include viral cultures, antibody- and antigen-detecting tests, and nucleic acid-based tests. Treatment of influenza in cases of mild or moderate illness is supportive and includes anti-fever medications such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen , adequate fluid intake to avoid dehydration, and resting at ...

  4. Antiparasitic - Wikipedia

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    Melarsoprol (for treatment of sleeping sickness caused by Trypanosoma brucei) Eflornithine (for sleeping sickness) Metronidazole (for vaginitis caused by Trichomonas) Tinidazole (for intestinal infections caused by Giardia lamblia) Miltefosine (for the treatment of visceral and cutaneous leishmaniasis, currently undergoing investigation for ...

  5. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines - Wikipedia

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    The first list was published in 1977 and included 208 medications. [8] [2] [9] The WHO updates the list every two years. [10] There are 306 medications in the 14th list in 2005, [11] 410 in the 19th list in 2015, [10] 433 in the 20th list in 2017, [12] [13] 460 in the 21st list in 2019, [14] [15] [16] and 479 in the 22nd list in 2021.

  6. Terbinafine - Wikipedia

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    Terbinafine is an antifungal medication used to treat pityriasis versicolor, fungal nail infections, and ringworm including jock itch and athlete's foot. [1] [2] [3] It is either taken by mouth or applied to the skin as a cream or ointment.

  7. Glossary of medicine - Wikipedia

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    Clinical research – is a branch of healthcare science that determines the safety and effectiveness of medications, devices, diagnostic products and treatment regimens intended for human use. These may be used for prevention, treatment, diagnosis or for relieving symptoms of a disease. Clinical research is different from clinical practice.

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    Price: $9 per applicator/bottle | Active ingredient: Tolnaftate, 1% | Application: Apply twice a day (morning and night) Fungi-Nail takes the prize for best overall toenail fungus treatment ...

  9. Levamisole induced necrosis syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Levamisole induced necrosis syndrome (LINES) [1] is a complication of adulterated cocaine recognized in 2011, caused by the use of levamisole as a cutting agent for cocaine. Spontaneous bruising of the earlobes is considered characteristic of this condition, but lesions can present anywhere on the body.