What is this medication? FAM-TRASTUZUMAB DERUXTECAN (fam-tras TOOZ eu mab DER ux TEE kan) treats some types of cancer. 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 […]
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What is this medication? FAMOTIDINE (fa MOE ti deen) treats heartburn, stomach ulcers, reflux disease, or other conditions that cause too much stomach acid. It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. COMMON […]
What is this medication? FAMOTIDINE (fa MOE ti deen) treats heartburn, stomach ulcers, reflux disease, or other conditions that cause too much stomach acid. It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. COMMON […]
What is this medication? FAMOTIDINE (fa MOE ti deen) treats heartburn, stomach ulcers, reflux disease, or other conditions that cause too much stomach acid. It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. COMMON […]
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disorder that causes a very high level of LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that the body needs to build cells. The body makes all the cholesterol it needs in the liver and removes extra or excess cholesterol from the blood as needed. Excess cholesterol […]
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is a genetic disorder that causes cancer of the colon and rectum, which are parts of the large intestine. People with this condition develop more than 100 noncancerous growths (polyps) in the colon. If this condition is not treated, the polyps will turn into colon cancer by age […]
What is this medication? FAMCICLOVIR (fam SYE kloe veer) helps manage infections, such as cold sores and genital herpes, caused by viruses. This medication does not kill the virus and it may still be possible to spread the virus to others. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by bacteria. This medicine […]
Falls: How to Lower Your Risk 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. Who is at high risk of falling? Anyone can fall, although the risk is higher […]
Falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries in children and teens age 18 and younger. Injuries from falls include cuts, bruises, broken bones, and concussions. Many of these can be prevented. For children, rough play is a common cause of falls and injuries. Children should be reminded not to push and shove each other […]
Fallopian tube cancer, or tubal cancer, is cancer that starts in the tissues or cells of the fallopian tubes. The fallopian tubes connect the uterus to the ovaries. This type of cancer can spread (metastasize) to the ovaries or to other parts of the body. What are the causes? This cancer may be caused by: […]