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.
Some remedies for allergic rhinitis, especially antiallergic ones, such as antihistamines or corticosteroids, help to alleviate the symptoms of allergic rhinitis such as a blocked or runny nose, itchy nose and eyes or constant sneezing, and can be used in the form of spray, drops or tablets. These remedies should be used with the advice […]
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Saxenda is an injectable medicine used for weight loss in obese or overweight people, as it helps reduce appetite and control body weight, and can cause a reduction of up to 10% of total weight, when associated with a healthy and practical diet. of regular physical exercise. This medicine contains liraglutide in its composition, which […]
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Promestriene is a medicine indicated for the treatment of vulvovaginal atrophy caused by a decrease or lack of estrogen in the body, or to accelerate the healing of injuries to the vagina and cervix after natural birth or after genital surgery. This remedy works by promoting the gain of muscle tone by increasing local blood […]
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Some gynecological ointments, such as nystatin, clotrimazole or metronidazole ointments, are indicated for the treatment of infections such as candidiasis, trichomoniasis or bacterial vaginosis, for example. These ointments can also be used after medical procedures, such as vaginal surgeries or cauterization of the cervix, for example, being applied to the vaginal canal with the help […]
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Some ointments for cuts in private parts, such as dexpanthenol, clotrimazole, clostebol + neomycin or collagenase, help to heal the skin and mucous membranes, and treat the condition that caused cuts or wounds in the vagina, vulva, groin, penis or anus. These ointments can be recommended for cuts or wounds in private parts caused by […]
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Meningitis can be caused by different microorganisms and, therefore, there are vaccines that help prevent meningococcal meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis of serogroups A, B, C, W-135 and Y, pneumococcal meningitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b. Some of these vaccines are already included in the national vaccination plan, […]
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Metronidazole ointment is a medicine with antiparasitic action that helps combat vaginal infections caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalisand should be used in accordance with the gynecologist’s instructions. Metronidazole, in addition to ointment, is also available in other presentations, such as tablets and injection, which are available in pharmacies, under the generic or under the […]
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Alteplase is a medicine indicated for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction, acute massive pulmonary embolism or acute ischemic stroke, as it acts quickly by dissolving the clot inside the blood vessel, preventing complications from these diseases. This medicine is found in hospitals in the form of a diluted powder for injection into the vein, […]
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Repellents are topical products that, when applied to the skin, form a layer of vapor on the skin, with an odor that repels insects, such as repellents that have DEET, icaridin, IR3535 or herbal essential oils in their composition. In addition to topical repellents, to prevent bites and combat mosquitoes, other measures can also be […]
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Melatonin can cause side effects, such as excessive drowsiness during the day, difficulty concentrating, headache, agitation or mental confusion, for example, especially when used long-term or in high doses, which generally range from 1 to 10 mg. Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced by the body but can be obtained in the form of a […]
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