Uric acid
...drugs (NSAIDs) and corticosteroids can reduce pain and inflammation associated with gout attacks. **Importance of Proper Management** * Uncontrolled gout can lead to chronic joint damage, kidney stones, and cardiovascular...
Search Results for immunosuppressant-drugs
Stribild
**Stribild (Generic: Elvitegravir/Cobicistat/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir)** **Comprehensive Overview:** Stribild is a once-daily pill used to treat HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). It contains a combination of four antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) that work together to...
Emtricitabine
...the nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) class of drugs and plays a crucial role in suppressing the replication of the virus. Emtricitabine works by interfering with the reverse transcriptase enzyme,...
Tenofovir
...medications (e.g., Atazanavir) * Concomitant use with nephrotoxic drugs can increase renal toxicity **Tips for Optimization:** * Include synonyms: antiviral medication, NRTI * Incorporate relevant conditions: HIV-1, Hepatitis B *...
Health Risks
...dietary habits, physical activity levels, and weight management for optimal health * Substance Abuse and Addiction: Understanding the neurobiology, consequences, and recovery pathways related to alcohol, drugs, and tobacco use...
Vascular stent
...weakened vessel walls **Materials:** – Typically made of nitinol, stainless steel, or other biocompatible materials – Coated with drugs to prevent blood clots and facilitate healing **Insertion Techniques:** – Endovascularly...
Stent types
...vessel support but may carry a higher risk of restenosis. * **Drug-Eluting Stents:** Coated with antiproliferative drugs to reduce cell growth and prevent restenosis, these stents are used in patients...
Pulmonic Embolism
...Treatment options aim to dissolve or remove the clot and prevent future embolisms, and may include: * Anticoagulants (blood thinners) * Thrombolytics (clot-dissolving drugs) * Surgery (in severe cases) **Prevention:**...
Gastrointestinal Fistula
...immunosuppressive drugs) * Endoscopic closure * Surgical repair * Nutritional support **Complications of GI Fistulas:** * Sepsis * Fistula recurrence * Intestinal obstruction * Malignancy **Prevention of GI Fistulas:** *...
Treatment for Rectovaginal Fistula
...This post explores the various treatment approaches for rectovaginal fistulas, including: * Medications: Antibiotics to treat infection and anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce swelling * Endoscopic repair: Fistula closure using minimally...