Respiratory Health: Medications
Respiratory syncytial virus immune globulin (RSV IG) (injectable)
09/09/04, HealthwiseRSV IG is made from human plasma (part of the blood) and may contain infectious agents (e.g., viruses) that can cause disease. Although RSV IG is screened, tested, and treated to reduce the possibility that it carries an infectious agent, it can stil
Palivizumab (injectable)
09/08/04, HealthwisePalivizumab is usually administered once a month during the RSV season. Your healthcare provider will give you detailed instructions on when the shot will be administered.
Ribavirin for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection
07/16/08, HealthwiseRibavirin prevents the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) from reproducing.
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Alpha 1-proteinase inhibitor
05/28/08, HealthwiseDo not self-inject this medicine if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of needles, IV tubing, and other items used in giving the medicine.
Bronchodilators for cystic fibrosis
06/26/07, HealthwiseBronchodilators relax the muscles in the airways of the lungs. This enlarges (dilates) the airways and makes it easier for you to breathe. Bronchodilators may also help you cough up mucus. When they are used to treat cystic fibrosis,
Dornase alfa (inhalation)
07/30/04, HealthwiseAmpules of dornase alfa do not contain a preservative. Once opened, the entire contents of the ampule must be used or discarded.
Antibiotics for cystic fibrosis
06/26/07, HealthwiseAntibiotics kill bacteria that cause infection. After your doctor has determined what type of bacteria is present, he or she will prescribe the right kind of antibiotic. Antibiotics can be taken in pill or liquid form or in an aerosol tha
Enzyme replacement therapy for cystic fibrosis
06/26/07, HealthwiseEnzymes help a person who has cystic fibrosis digest food by replacing digestive enzymes that are normally released by the pancreas. Pancrelipase is available in tablet, powder, or capsule form and is usually taken before eating. Caps
Cystic Fibrosis - Medications
06/26/07, HealthwiseMedicines for cystic fibrosis help keep the lungs as healthy as possible, reduce and control mucus in the lungs, and replace digestive enzymes.
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) - Medications
03/03/08, HealthwiseThere is no known medicine that effectively reduces the risk of dying from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) or shortens the length of illness in people who have HPS.
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