Kidney transplantation is the best way known to save a person's life after the person develops kidney failure. In the past, kidneys were only taken from living close relatives or from people who had recently died. Transplants from living donors have a better chance of success than those from deceased donors. Also, in...
Blood donation means giving some of your blood so that it can be used to help someone else. Donated blood helps people who have lost blood in an accident. It also helps people who have an illness such as cancer, anemia, sickle cell disease, or hemophilia. If you donate blood before you have surgery, your own blood will...
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Donepezil is used to help improve mental function in people with Alzheimer's disease. Donepezil does not work the same in all people. Some people taking this medicine have improved mental function, while others may have unchanged or even worsening mental function. Donepezil is not a cure for Alzheimer's...
Donepezil improves the function of nerve cells in the brain. It works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical called acetylcholine (ah SEET il KOE leen). People with dementia usually have lower levels of this chemical, which is important for the processes of memory, thinking, and reasoning. Memantine reduces the...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: Alzheimer's disease, dementia. Generic Name: Donepezil, Donepezil Hydrochloride.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: Alzheimer's disease, dementia. Brand Name(s): Aricept. Generic Name: Donepezil.
For Alzheimer's disease. Brand Name(s): Namzaric. Generic Name: Donepezil/Memantine, Donepezil/Memantine Titration Pack.
Botanical names: Angelica sinensis How It Works Traditionally, dong quai is believed to have a balancing or “adaptogenic” effect on the female hormonal system. Contrary to the opinion of some authors, dong quai does not qualify as a phytoestrogen and does not appear to have any hormone-like actions in the body. This is...
Dong quai is a plant also known as Angelica China, Angelica sinensis, Angelicae Gigantis Radix, Angélique Chinoise, Angélique de Chine, Chinese Angelica, Dang Gui, Danggui, Danguia, Kinesisk Kvan, Ligustilides, Radix Angelicae Gigantis, Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Tang Kuei, Tan Kue Bai Zhi, Tanggwi, or Toki. Dong quai...
Dopamine is a brain chemical called a neurotransmitter that carries signals between nerve cells and helps the brain perform critical functions. Dopamine helps the brain control motor functions and movement and possibly to perform other functions related to mood. An imbalance or shortage of dopamine can cause brain...
Dopamine is a medication form of a substance that occurs naturally in the body. It works by improving the pumping strength of the heart and improves blood flow to the kidneys. Dopamine is used to treat certain conditions that occur when you are in shock, which may be caused by heart attack, trauma, surgery, heart...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: low blood pressure, sudden loss of blood pressure, slow heartbeat. Generic Name: Dopamine.
A Doppler ultrasound test uses reflected sound waves to see how blood flows through a blood vessel. It helps doctors assess the blood flow through major arteries and veins, such as those of the arms, legs, and neck. It can show blocked or reduced flow of blood through narrow areas in the major arteries of the neck. This...
A Doppler ultrasound (or duplex scanning) is a medical test that uses reflected sound waves to estimate the speed and direction of blood as it flows through a blood vessel. It helps doctors evaluate blood flow through arteries and veins. Doppler ultrasound can be used to evaluate the vessels in several areas of the...
Courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho. Figure 1 shows a color Doppler ultrasound picture of blood flowing through a normal artery (red) and vein (blue). Figure 2 shows an ultrasound picture of an artery narrowed by the buildup of calcium and fat (cholesterol) in the inner lining of the artery, called...
Doravirine is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. Doravirine is used together with other medicines to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Doravirine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS. Doravirine may also be used for...
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For HIV. Brand Name(s): Pifeltro. Generic Name: Doravine.
Doravirine, lamivudine, and tenofovir are antiviral medicines that prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. Doravirine, lamivudine, and tenofovir is a combination medicine used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). This medicine is not a cure...
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This medicine may be taken with or without food. This medicine will work best if you take it at about the same time every day. Store at room temperature away from heat, light, and moisture. Do not keep in the bathroom. Keep the desiccant (drying) packet in the bottle and keep the bottle closed tightly. This medicine...
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Dornase alfa is used in people with cystic fibrosis to thin mucus in the airways. This may help improve lung function and lower the risk of infections. Dornase alfa may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For cystic fibrosis. Brand Name(s): Pulmozyme. Generic Name: Dornase Alfa.
