Abusive head trauma is brain damage that occurs when a baby is shaken, slammed, or thrown against an object. It is a form of child abuse. It can cause serious long-term problems or even death. It is also called intentional head injury or shaken baby syndrome.
What is abusive head trauma? Abusive head trauma is a brain injury that occurs when someone shakes a baby or throws a baby against an object. It is a form of child abuse. It may happen to children up to 5 years of age, but it's most common in babies younger than 1 year old. It is never okay to shake or throw a young...
Botanical names: Euterpe oleracea Mart. How It Works Açaí is one of nature’s richest sources of anthocyanins—a type of bioflavonoid. Anthocyanins make up the purple, red, and blue-black pigments found within certain berries, fruits, plants, and flowers. The fruit of açaí also contains protein, fiber, enzymes, vitamin E...
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Acalabrutinib is used to treat mantle cell lymphoma in adults who have received at least one prior treatment for this condition. Acalabrutinib is also used to treat adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma. Acalabrutinib may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
(a kal" a broo' ti nib)
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For treating cancer. Brand Name(s): Calquence. Generic Name: Acalabrutinib.
For treating cancer. Brand Name(s): Calquence. Generic Name: Acalabrutinib.
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Acamprosate is used to help maintain sobriety in alcohol-dependent adults who no longer drink alcohol. This medicine is used with behavioral therapy or counseling support to help prevent an urge to drink again. Acamprosate will not treat or prevent alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Acamprosate may not be as effective if you...
For treating alcohol dependence. Generic Name: Acamprosate.
Acanthosis nigricans is a common skin condition that causes patches of thicker skin that are usually darker than the nearby skin. They are found most often on the neck or the underarm (axilla). But they also can occur on other areas of the body. Acanthosis nigricans may be caused by different things. These include being...
Acarbose slows the digestion of carbohydrates in the body, which helps control blood sugar levels. Acarbose is used together with diet and exercise to treat type 2 diabetes. Acarbose is sometimes used in combination with insulin or other diabetes medications you take by mouth. Acarbose may also be used for purposes not...
(ay' car bose)
For diabetes. Brand Name(s): Precose. Generic Name: Acarbose.
Many people worry about getting a disease like hepatitis or HIV from an accidental needle stick. But it doesn't happen often. Most of the time, the person on whom the needle was used doesn't have hepatitis, HIV, or another infection that can be spread that way. When the person does have an infection that can be spread...
Find out why it's important to keep taking your ACE inhibitor or ARB and how to make it easier.
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Acebutolol is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins). Acebutolol is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart rhythm disorders. Acebutolol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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This medicine is used for the following purposes: angina, anxiety, heart attack, high blood pressure, irregular heart beat. Generic Name: Acebutolol.
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Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes why you take it, how to take it, what you can expect while you're taking it, and any warnings about the medicine. The information provided here is general. So be sure to read the information that came with your medicine. If you have any questions or...
Acetaminophen injection is used to treat pain in adults and children at least 2 years old. For moderate to severe pain, acetaminophen is sometimes given with opioid pain medicine. . Acetaminophen injection may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Acetaminophen is used to reduce fever and relieve minor pain caused by conditions such as colds or flu, headache, muscle aches, arthritis, and menstrual cramps. Acetaminophen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. Acetaminophen rectal is given as a suppository to treat many conditions such as headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers. Acetaminophen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Acetaminophen and benzhydrocodone is a combination medicine used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Acetaminophen and benzhydrocodone contains an opioid cough medicine, and may be habit-forming. . Acetaminophen and benzhydrocodone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer. Butalbital is a barbiturate. It relaxes muscle contractions involved in a tension headache. Acetaminophen and butalbital is a combination medicine used to treat tension headaches. This medicine is not for treating headaches that come and go. Acetaminophen and...
