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Tips for Traveling with COPD
Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) doesn’t automatically mean you have to put your travel plans on hold. Like other chronic conditions, safe travel with COPD is possible with some pre-planning and thorough preparation. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)…
Xtandi and Interactions: Other Drugs, Supplements, and More
Xtandi (enzalutamide) is a prescription drug used to treat prostate cancer in certain adults. It comes as an oral tablet and an oral capsule. Xtandi can interact with certain supplements and medications, including hydrocodone (Hysingla ER). Does Xtandi interact with…
Understanding the Four Stages of Cataracts: Symptoms, Treatment, and FAQs
Although there are different stages of cataracts, they all progress through the same four stages: early, immature, mature, and hypermature. Cataracts are a condition in which the eye’s lens becomes cloudy, leading to decreased vision over time. This condition can…
Oriahnn dosage: Form, strengths, how to use, and more
Oriahnn (elagolix, estradiol, and norethindrone acetate) is prescribed to treat heavy periods from uterine fibroids. The drug comes as capsules. You swallow a specific one in the morning and a different one in the evening. Oriahnn is used in adults…
Arzerra dosage: Form, strength, how to use, and more
Arzerra (ofatumumab) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The drug comes as a liquid solution for infusion by a healthcare professional. You’ll receive Arzerra on a schedule determined by your doctor. Arzerra is used in…
Copaxone and Cost: How to Find Savings and More
Copaxone (glatiramer) is a prescription drug used to treat certain types of multiple sclerosis (MS). Copaxone’s cost may depend on factors such as your dosage, whether you have health insurance, and the pharmacy you use. How much does Copaxone cost?…
Rubraca dosage: Form, strengths, how to use, and more
Rubraca (rucaparib) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat certain types of ovarian and prostate cancers. The drug comes as an oral tablet that you usually take twice daily. Rubraca is used to treat certain types of recurrent (returning)…
Cost and Aricept: How to find savings, lower costs, and more
Aricept (donepezil) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat Alzheimer’s disease. Aricept’s cost may depend on factors such as your dosage, whether you have health insurance, and the pharmacy you use. How much does Aricept cost? The price you…
Zegalogue dosage: Form, strength, how to use, and more
Zegalogue (dasiglucagon) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat severely low blood sugar levels. The drug comes as a liquid solution for injecting under the skin as needed. Zegalogue is used to treat severely low blood sugar levels in…
Haegarda: Side Effects and How to Manage Them
Haegarda (C1 esterase inhibitor [human]) is a prescription drug used to help prevent hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks. Haegarda can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include injection site reaction, dizziness, and skin rash. Specifically, Haegarda is…