Dapsone is an antibiotic indicated for the treatment of leprosy, also known as leprosy, when associated with other antibiotics, such as rifampicin and/or clofazimine, as it helps eliminate the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae. Furthermore, dapsone may be indicated for the treatment of dermatitis herpetiformis, which is a chronic autoimmune disease caused by gluten intolerance, which leads […]
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Dexchlorpheniramine is an antihistamine indicated for the treatment of allergies, such as allergic rhinitis, hives, insect bites, allergic eczema or atopic dermatitis, for example. This medicine works by blocking the effects of histamine in the body, a substance responsible for allergy symptoms, such as itchy skin, nose or eyes, redness of the skin, swelling in […]
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Phenobarbital is a barbiturate medication indicated for the treatment of seizures and epilepsy, as it has anticonvulsant and sedative properties, which act directly on the brain. This medicine can be found in pharmacies or drugstores, in the form of 50 mg and 100 mg tablets, or an oral solution (drops) of 40 mg/mL, under the […]
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Phenytoin is an antiepileptic medicine used to treat tonic-clonic epilepsy. In addition, this medication may also be indicated to treat and prevent seizures that begin during or after brain surgery and to treat migraines. This medication works by decreasing excessive electrical activity in the brain and must be prescribed by a neurologist, who may recommend […]
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Adalimumab is an injectable medicine indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis or Crohn’s disease, as it works by reducing inflammation by blocking a specific protein, TNF-alpha, which is present in high levels in inflammatory diseases. This medicine can be found in the form of an injectable pen, pre-filled syringe or vial containing […]
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Mesalazine is an intestinal anti-inflammatory indicated for the treatment of inflammatory intestinal diseases, such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease, for example, as it works by reducing inflammation to prevent and reduce crises. This medicine can be provided free of charge by the SUS or purchased in pharmacies or drugstores in the form of coated […]
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Letrozole is a medicine indicated for the treatment of breast cancer that depends on estrogen for its growth, in postmenopausal women, as it reduces estrogen levels in the body, and thus prevents the multiplication of tumor cells. This medicine works by blocking the action of the aromatase enzyme, which is responsible for transforming other hormones […]
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Statins are medicines indicated to lower bad cholesterol (LDL), total cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, and prevent the development of complications and cardiovascular diseases, such as atherosclerosis, heart attack or stroke. This is because statins, such as simvastatin, atorvastatin or rosuvastatin, act by reducing the production of cholesterol, which when levels are high can […]
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Azathioprine is an immunosuppressant indicated for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis or Crohn’s disease, or to prevent rejection after liver, kidney or heart transplants, for example. This medicine works by reducing the action of the immune system, preventing healthy cells in the body or the transplanted organ from being […]
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Phenylbutazone is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug indicated for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis, acute attacks of gout or extra-articular rheumatism, as it inhibits inflammatory substances in the body, having an anti-rheumatic, analgesic and antipyretic effect. This medicine should only be used under the advice of a rheumatologist, as it can cause serious side effects, such […]
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