What is this medication? ACARBOSE (AY car bose) treats type 2 diabetes. It works by slowing down the breakdown of carbohydrates from the food you eat. This helps reduce your blood sugar (glucose). Changes to diet and exercise are often combined with this medication. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health […]
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Acanthosis nigricans is a condition in which dark, velvety markings appear on the skin. What are the causes? This condition may be caused by: A hormonal or glandular disorder, such as diabetes. Obesity. Certain medicines, such as birth control pills. A tumor. This is rare. Some people inherit the condition from their parents. What increases […]
What is this medication? ACAMPROSATE (a KAM pro sate) treats alcohol use disorder in people who no longer consume alcohol. It works by balancing substances in your brain. This makes it easier to avoid consuming alcohol. It is most effective when used in combination with counseling and behavior therapy. This medicine may be used for […]
What is this medication? ACALABRUTINIB (a KAL a BROO ti nib) treats leukemia and lymphoma. It works by blocking a protein that causes cancer cells to grow and multiply. This helps to slow or stop the spread of cancer cells. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist […]
What is this medication? ACALABRUTINIB (a KAL a BROO ti nib) treats leukemia and lymphoma. It works by blocking a protein that causes cancer cells to grow and multiply. This helps to slow or stop the spread of cancer cells. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist […]
This information provides a general overview and may not apply to everyone. Talk to your family doctor to find out if this information applies to you and to get more information on this subject. View full size What is abusive head trauma? Abusive head trauma is also called shaken baby syndrome. It’s a form of […]
Absence Epilepsy, Pediatric Seizures are sudden bursts of abnormal electrical and chemical activity in the brain. This activity temporarily interrupts normal brain function. Having repeated seizures over time is called epilepsy. Absence epilepsy, also called absence seizure, is a common type of epilepsy in childhood. It is most frequently associated with your child having staring […]
What is this medication? ABROCITINIB (a broe sye ti nib) treats atopic dermatitis. It works on the immune system. It belongs to a group of medicines called JAK inhibitors. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. COMMON BRAND NAME(S): CIBINQO What should I […]
An abrasion is a cut or a scrape on the surface of the skin. An abrasion does not go through all the layers of the skin. It is important to care for an abrasion properly to prevent infection. What are the causes? This condition is caused by rubbing your skin on something or falling on […]
What is this medication? ABOBOTULINUMTOXINA (ab oh BOT ue lye num TOX in Ay) treats severe muscle spasms. It works by relaxing your muscles, which reduces muscle stiffness. It may also be used to decrease the appearance of facial wrinkles. It works by relaxing muscles in the face, which softens wrinkles. This medicine may be […]