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MEDICATION GUIDE STELARA™ (stel ar’ a) (ustekinumab) Injection

March 16th, 2010

Stelara™ introduction
Read this Medication Guide before you start taking STELARA™ and each time before you get an injection. There may be new information. This Medication Guide does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your medical condition or treatment with STELARA™.

What is the most important information [...]

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Swine Flu (Swine Influenza A [H1N1] Virus)

March 16th, 2010

What is swine flu (novel H1N1 influenza A swine flu)?

Swine flu (swine influenza) is a respiratory disease caused by viruses (influenza viruses) that infect the respiratory tract of pigs and result in nasal secretions, a barking-like cough, decreased appetite, and listless behavior. Swine flu produces most of the same symptoms in pigs [...]

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Lovaza to Lower Triglycerides & Prevent Angina, Strokes, and Heart Attacks

March 16th, 2010

GENERIC NAME: omega-3-acid ethyl esters
BRAND NAME: Lovaza
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Lovaza is an antilipemic or fat-regulating drug that is used in addition to diet to reduce triglyceride (TG, a fat-carrying particle in the blood) levels in adult patients with severe elevations in blood levels of TG (≥mg/dL). TG [...]

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OTC Pain Medication and Fever Reducers (Analgesics, Antipyretics)

March 16th, 2010

Introduction to OTC pain medication and fever reducers
Pain is the most common reason for people to seek medical advice, pain medicine is the most frequently purchased over-the-counter (OTC) medication. Fever is one of the most common reasons that children visit the doctor. Moreover, one in five emergency room visits for [...]

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