Vorapaxar is used to lower the risk of stroke or serious heart problems in people who have had a heart attack or a blood vessel disorder affecting circulation in the arms and legs. Vorapaxar is sometimes used together with aspirin or clopidogrel (Plavix). . Vorapaxar may also be used for purposes not listed in this...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: prevent blood clots, prevent stroke, prevent heart attack. Brand Name(s): Zontivity. Generic Name: Vorapaxar.
Voretigene neparvovec ophthalmic (for use in the eyes) is used to treat diseases of the retina that can cause night blindness, light sensitivity, and progressive vision loss. Voretigene neparvovec ophthalmic is for use only in people with a specific gene mutation. Before you receive this medicine, you will need a...
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Voriconazole is an antifungal medicine that is used to treat infections caused by yeast or other types of fungus. Voriconazole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For treating fungal infections. Generic Name: Voriconazole.
For treating fungal infections. Brand Name(s): Vfend. Generic Name: Voriconazole.
For treating fungal infections. Brand Name(s): Vfend. Generic Name: Voriconazole.
Vorinostat is used to treat skin problems caused by cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Vorinostat is usually given after other treatments did not work or have stopped working. Vorinostat may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For treating cancer. Brand Name(s): Zolinza. Generic Name: Vorinostat.
Vortioxetine is an antidepressant that is used to treat major depressive disorder in adults. Vortioxetine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For depression. Brand Name(s): Trintellix. Generic Name: Vortioxetine.
Vosoritide is used to help in growth in children with achondroplasia (a type of rare genetic bone disorder) who are 5 years and older whose bones are still growing. Vosoritide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Voxelotor is used to treat sickle cell disease in adults and children at least 4 years old. Voxelotor is sometimes given together with another medicine called hydroxyurea. Voxelotor may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For sickle cell anemia. Brand Name(s): Oxbryta. Generic Name: Voxelotor.
Vulnerable adults are those who are not able to defend themselves, protect themselves, or get help for themselves when injured or abused. A person may be vulnerable because of a physical condition or illness, such as weakness in an older adult or a physical disability. A mental or emotional condition may also make...
Vulnerable adults are those adults who are not able to protect themselves or get help for themselves when injured or emotionally abused. An adult may be vulnerable because of a physical condition or illness (such as weakness in an older adult or physical disability) or a mental or emotional problem.
The vulva is the genital area outside the body that surrounds the opening of the vagina and urethra. It also includes the small, sensitive structure (clitoris) that becomes stimulated during sexual activity and the folds of skin or lips (labia) that cover the opening of the vagina and urethra.
This summary addresses squamous cell cancer of the vulva and vulvar intraepithelial neoplasias (VIN), some of which are thought to be precursors to invasive squamous cell cancers. . The labia majora are the most common sites of vulvar carcinoma and account for about 50% of cases. The labia minora account for 15% to 20%...
Vulvar cancer is a rare cancer that starts in the tissues of the vulva. Vulvar cancer forms in a woman's external genitalia, called the vulva. It occurs when cells in the vulva start to grow out of control. The vulva includes: the inner and outer lips of the vagina, the clitoris (the sensitive tissue above the lips...
What is vulvodynia? Vulvodynia is pain in the vulva that can't be explained by another health problem, such as an infection or a skin problem. The vulva is the genital area outside the body that surrounds the opening of the vagina and the urethra. It also includes the clitoris and the labia. What causes it? Doctors...
Vutrisiran is used to treat adults with polyneuropathy of hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (damage of multiple nerves throughout the body). Vutrisiran may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For amyloidosis. Brand Name(s): Amvuttra. Generic Name: Vutrisiran.
Waist circumference (distance around the waist) is a common measure used to check for fat held around the stomach. Having extra body fat around the stomach-more than 35 in. (88 cm) for women and more than 40 in. (102 cm) for men-increases your risk of heart disease and diabetes. How to measure waist circumference: Place...
Practice good posture as you walk. Stand up straight. Leaning forward or backward as you walk can put strain on your back. Keep your head up and your eyes forward. Shrug your shoulders every once in a while and then relax them. This will remind you not to tense your shoulders as you walk. Start out slowly. Choose an...
During early labor, walking can help ease discomfort or pain. Some women walk during much of their labor.
Stand facing a wall with your feet about 12 to 24 inches from the wall. If you feel any pain when you do this exercise, stand closer to the wall. Place your hands on the wall at shoulder height, slightly wider apart than your shoulders. Turn your fingers out a little, rather than straight up and down. Slowly bend your...
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Warfarin is an anticoagulant (blood thinner). Warfarin reduces the formation of blood clots. Warfarin is used to treat or prevent blood clots in veins or arteries, which can reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other serious conditions. Warfarin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warfarin is a pill that you take regularly to help prevent blood clots or to keep a clot from getting bigger. Coumadin is the common brand name for warfarin. To make sure that warfarin is effectively thinning your blood, it's important to eat about the same amount of vitamin K every day. Here's why: Vitamin K normally...
