Everything you need to know about the main medications, including indications, how to take them, side effects and contraindications. See also lists of medications indicated to treat the most common diseases and conditions.
Medicines that can be used to alleviate dengue symptoms and that are generally recommended by a doctor are paracetamol (Tylenol) and dipyrone (Novalgina), which help to reduce fever, in addition to relieving pain and discomfort. During dengue treatment it is essential to rest and drink plenty of fluids, including homemade serum and, if the person […]
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Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a steroid hormone produced naturally by the adrenal glands and is responsible for participating in the production of sexual hormones, such as testosterone and estrogen. DHEA production reaches its maximum quantity between the ages of 20 and 30, with its concentration decreasing from that age onwards. DHEA can also be obtained synthetically […]
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Immunosuppressants are medicines that reduce or inhibit the action of the immune system, preventing the body’s healthy cells from being attacked and destroyed by the immune system itself, or reducing the production of substances that cause autoimmune diseases. Therefore, immunosuppressive medications are generally indicated to prevent organ rejection after transplants, for the treatment of autoimmune […]
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The ointments recommended for the treatment of boils contain antibiotics in their composition, such as nitrofural, bacitracin and neomycin, for example, since the boil is a skin infection caused by bacteria, which forms a reddish lump, generating intense pain and discomfort. Applying the right ointment helps treat the boil faster, relieving pain and discomfort. These […]
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Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic indicated for the treatment of respiratory problems such as bronchitis, pneumonia or pulmonary emphysema, as it acts to relieve coughing with phlegm by fluidifying airway secretions and facilitating their elimination or expectoration. This medicine can cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and, in the most serious cases, allergic reactions, […]
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Semaglutide is an antidiabetic indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, as it works by stimulating the production of insulin by the pancreas and decreasing the production of glucagon, which helps to reduce glucose levels in the bloodstream, when associated with a healthy diet and practicing regular physical exercise. Furthermore, semaglutide, with the trade […]
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Cytotec is a medicine that contains misoprostol in its composition, a substance that was originally created for the treatment of stomach ulcers, as it works by blocking the production of gastric acid and inducing the production of mucus, protecting the stomach wall. However, it has also been proven that it is capable of causing uterine […]
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Nafazolin is a nasal decongestant indicated to relieve the symptoms of colds, rhinitis or rhinosinusitis, such as nasal congestion and the feeling of a blocked nose, as it acts by causing a narrowing of the blood vessels in the nasal mucosa, reducing blood flow, which reduces swelling and nasal obstruction. This remedy can be found […]
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Sinusitis medicines, such as paracetamol, ibuprofen, amoxicillin or budesonide, help relieve symptoms such as a blocked or runny nose, headache or a feeling of heaviness in the face when bending down. This is because these remedies act to reduce inflammation of the sinuses, facilitate the elimination of nasal secretion or help fight bacteria. Sinusitis is […]
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Dolutegravir is an antiretroviral indicated for the treatment of HIV infection, along with other antiretrovirals, as it works by blocking the virus’s integrase enzyme, preventing its replication. This medicine is provided free of charge by the SUS in the form of tablets containing 50 mg of dolutegravir sodium, in addition to being associated with another […]
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