...infections The active ingredients in Augmentin are amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. Clavulanate potassium is a form of clavulanic acid. Augmentin belongs to a group of drugs called penicillin antibiotics. This...
...to vitamin E and polyunsaturated fatty acid deficiency may contribute. Additionally, alcohol breaks down in your liver into a chemical called acetaldehyde. Acetaldehyde may inhibit red blood cell enzymes and...
...the stomach, its upper sphincter also serves to keep food and other fluids from entering the airway. The lower oesophageal sphincter keeps ingested food and gastric acid from travelling back...
...as fillers made from hyaluronic acid, are safer as the body is able to break them down over time; this does mean, however, that their effect may gradually fade over...
...severity of the body’s auto-immune response and prevent the body from attacking the kidneys. Commonly-used medications include:[23][24] Corticosteroids Hydroxychloroquine Cyclophosphamide Mycophenolic acid Azathioprine Managing hypertension that accompanies nephritic syndrome in...
...used in the production of certain foods and beverages, including beer, wine, and cider. Sulfites interact with stomach acid to release an irritant gas called sulfur dioxide, which can cause...
...for reducing joint pain include: glucosamine chondroitin S-adenosyl-methionine (SAM-e) methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) omega-3 fatty acids ginger curcumin, a compound found in turmeric capsaicin, a compound found in chili peppers Boswellia serrata...
...because the medication, when combined with the contrast dye material, may trigger a condition known as metabolic acidosis. References: Gotway MB, Elicker BM. Radiographic techniques. In: Mason RJ, Broaddus CV,...
...response. Common treatments include: * **Topical medications:** Creams, gels, or lotions containing benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, or retinoids help reduce inflammation and exfoliate the skin. * **Oral medications:** Antibiotics, such...
...can be another cause for a child developing pneumonia. These include other potential infectious causes, such as: Aspiration pneumonia, which is when food, saliva or stomach acid enters the lungs...