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Recent Articles by Flávia Costa

Primosiston: What Is It For & How to Take It

Primosiston is a medication that can be used to stop uterine bleeding, delay your period, or start it sooner. Learn about how this medication is taken and what the main side effects are.

Medications

Fluconazole: What It’s For, How to Use & Side Effects

Fluconazole is an antifungal used for the treatment of yeast infections, fungal nails and athletes foot. It can be found in pill, cream or powder form. Learn more about how to use fluconazole, what it is for, and possible side effects.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis Medication: Prescription Ointments & Pills

Psoriasis medications to be used depend on the type, location and extent of lesions. Treatment may involve the use of creams or ointments with corticosteroids and retinoids or oral medications, like cyclosporine, methotrexate or acitretin, .

Eczema

Eczema Cream: 7 Prescription Ointments from Your Doctor

Eczema cremas, such as dexamethasone, betamethasone, pimecrolimus or tacrolimus, help reduce skin inflammation and relieve symptoms like redness, irritation or intense itching. Check out the main creams for eczema your doctor may prescribe .

Urinary Tract Infection

UTI Medicine: 9 Prescription Medications (& Home Remedies)

Medications most commonly prescribed to treat urinary tract infections are usually analgesics, antibiotics or antispasmodics, but there are also some home remedies you can try, like cranberry juice or elderberry syrup. Learn about the medi.

Sinusitis

Antibiotics for Sinus Infection: 8 Medications

Antibiotics for sinus infections, such as amoxicillin, axetilcefuroxime or levofloxacin, are indicated in cases of bacterial sinusitis, as they help eliminate bacteria, relieving inflammation in the sinuses. Here are the main antibiotics fo.

Gout

Gout Medicine: 5 Medications Your Doctor May Prescribe

Para tratar e prevenir a gota, geralmente são necessários remédios como anti-inflamatórios, analgésicos, corticoides e medicamentos que inibem a produção de ácido úrico e aumentam a sua eliminação, como o alopurinol e a probenecida, respeti.

Medications

Amoxicillin: Indications, Recommended Dose & Side Effects

Amoxicillin is an antibiotic used to treat various infections such as UTIs, ear infections and respiratory infections. Learn more about what amoxicillin is prescribed for, the recommended dose and side effects associated with use.

Fertility

Plan B Side Effects: 9 Possible Symptoms & What to Do

Plan B side effects often include headaches, vomiting, nausea or breast tenderness. These symptoms can be managed with fluids, herbal teas, analgesics or antiemetics. Learn about other adverse effects of Plan B and how to treat them, and check out questions that are frequently asked about the morning-after pill.

Diarrhea

Diarrhea Medicine: 4 Pharmacy Medications & Home Remedies

When diarrhea medicine is prescribed, the doctor takes factors like the underlying cause, the patient’s health status and symptoms into consideration. Learn more about the medications that can be used to treat diarrhea in adults and children, as well as some home remedies to treat mild symptoms .

Asthma

Asthma Medication: Chronic Management & Asthma Attacks

Asthma medications vary based on age, symptoms, frequency of asthma attacks and health history. They can be used for long-term or short-term use, depending on whether they are needed for asthma attacks. Learn more about the medications most commonly prescribed for asthma.

Sore Throat

Antibiotics for Sore Throat: 5 Types & When To Take

Some antibiotics, like amoxicillin, azithromycin and cephalexin are recommended for the treatment of bacterial infections. Learn more about when antibiotics are prescribed to treat a sore throat, as well as the most common types of antibiotics prescribed .

Anxiety

Sleeping Pills: Supplements, Prescriptions & Herbs

There are many treatment options available for sleep disturbances, like herbs (valerian, passionflower and chamomile) and natural supplements (like melatonin or tryptophan), as well as prescription medications. Learn about the most commonly recommended sleep agents and how they are taken.

Diabetes

Diabetes Medications: Insulin, Oral Meds & Natural Options

Diabetes can be treated with oral medications, like metformin, or insulin, which is injected. Treatment for type 1 and type 2 diabetes are quite different due to different pathologies. Learn about the most common medications that are prescribed, as well as natural options that can help to manage blood sugars.

Hemorrhoids

6 Hemorrhoid Ointments & Home Remedies to Try

Hemorrhoid treatment aims to relieve symptoms like pain, swelling or bleeding. They contain anti-inflammatory and analgesic action which are indicated for the prevention or resolution of internal or external hemorrhoids. Learn about the most common hemorrhoid treatments and how to use them.