Infectious Diseases: Medications
Interferon alfa
11/26/08, HealthwiseInterferon is a man-made copy of a protein that is produced by the body in response to infection. It helps the immune system fight disease and may slow or stop the growth of cancer cells. It can make cancer cells too weak to protect thems
Fluoroquinolones for pneumonia
04/02/07, HealthwiseFluoroquinolones make it difficult for bacteria to reproduce.
Pentamidine
10/25/04, HealthwisePentamidine may affect blood sugar levels. Contact your doctor if you experience any low blood sugar symptoms including
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Abnormal Pap Test - Medications
01/05/09, HealthwiseMedicines may cure a bacterial, fungal, or protozoal infection and allow minor cell changes called atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASC-US) that have caused an abnormal Pap test to return to normal. HPV infection
Albendazole for the treatment of pinworms
09/11/08, HealthwiseAlbendazole kills both immature worms and adult pinworms.
Pinworms - Medications
09/11/08, HealthwiseMedicine is often used for pinworm infections that are causing symptoms such as itching. Both over-the-counter and prescription medicines are available (in liquid, chewable tablet, and tablet forms). Most pinworm infections are cu
Macrolides for pneumonia
04/02/07, HealthwiseMacrolides prevent bacteria from reproducing.
Rifampin
05/21/08, HealthwiseBefore taking rifampin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have liver disease or porphyria ( (a genetic enzyme disorder that causes symptoms affecting the skin or nervous system).
Tetracyclines for pneumonia
04/02/07, HealthwiseTetracyclines make it difficult for bacteria to reproduce.
Cephalosporins for pneumonia
04/02/07, HealthwiseCephalosporins kill bacteria.
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