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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Baricitinib is a medicine indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, alopecia areata or COVID-19, as it works by reducing the immune system’s response, reducing inflammation in the body. This medicine can be offered free of charge by the SUS, as long as it has a medical indication, and is found in the […]
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Theophylline is a medicine indicated for the treatment or prevention of asthma or bronchospasm due to obstructive airway diseases, such as DOPC, for example, as it acts by relaxing the muscles of the bronchi and pulmonary blood vessels, thus facilitating the entry of air into the lungs. This medicine can be found in the form […]
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Infliximab is an anti-rheumatic monoclonal antibody indicated for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis or Crohn’s disease, for example. This medicine works by blocking the action of the TNF-alpha protein, which is related to chronic inflammatory processes in the body, and, in this way, helps to reduce the symptoms of these […]
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Nisulid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic indicated to relieve various types of mild to moderate pain, inflammation or fever, such as sore throat, headache or menstrual cramps, as it acts by inhibiting an enzyme responsible for producing inflammatory substances. on body. This remedy can be found in pharmacies or drugstores, in the form […]
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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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Rivastigmine is a medicine indicated for the treatment of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, as it increases the amount of acetylcholine in the brain, an important substance for the functioning of memory, learning and orientation. This medicine is provided free of charge by the SUS for the treatment of Alzheimer’s, as long as it has a […]
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Warfarin is an anticoagulant indicated for the treatment or prevention of clot formation in cases of deep vein thrombosis, stroke, heart attack or heart valve disease, for example. This medicine works by inhibiting clotting factors dependent on vitamin K, which participates in the production of proteins necessary for blood clotting. Warfarin can be found in […]
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Cilostazol is a vasodilator medicine indicated for the treatment of peripheral vascular disease or prevention of stroke recurrence, as it works by relaxing blood vessels, improving circulation and preventing the formation of clots within the vessels. This medicine can be found in pharmacies or drugstores in the form of tablets containing 50 mg or 100 […]
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The effects of alcohol on the human body can occur in many parts of the body, such as the liver or even the muscles or skin. The duration of the effects of alcohol on the body is related to the time it takes the liver to metabolize alcohol. On average, it takes the body 1 […]
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