Fifth Disease

What is fifth disease? Fifth disease is a very common childhood illness. Adults can get it too. It is sometimes called slapped-cheek disease because of the rash that some people get on the face. You spread the disease by coughing and sneezing. Fifth disease is usually a mild illness that lasts a few weeks. It can be...

Fifth disease

Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum) is a contagious and usually mild viral illness that is common in children. Early symptoms of fifth disease are like flu symptoms, which are then followed by a rash on the face that looks like slapped cheeks and a lacy pink rash on the backs of the arms and legs, torso, and buttocks...

Fifth disease rash

Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum) is sometimes called "slapped-cheek disease" because of the rash that some people get on the face. A bright red rash occurs on the cheeks, and then the rash may appear on the rest of the body. The rash may last for 7 to 10 days. The rash on the body starts as round red spots and...

filgrastim

Filgrastim is used to treat neutropenia (lack of certain white blood cells) in patients receiving certain cancer medications, undergoing a bone marrow transplant, or caused by other conditions. Neupogen, Zarxio, and Nivestym can be used in a procedure called leukapheresis, where white blood cells needed for a stem cell...

Filgrastim Injection (FILGRASTIM - INJECTION)

This medicine is used for the following purposes: blood cell disorder, bone marrow transplant, chemotherapy complications. Brand Name(s): Neupogen, Nivestym. Generic Name: Filgrastim, Filgrastim-aafi.

Filgrastim Prefilled Syringe (FILGRASTIM - INJECTION)

This medicine is used for the following purposes: blood cell disorder, bone marrow transplant, chemotherapy complications. Brand Name(s): Granix, Neupogen, Nivestym, Zarxio. Generic Name: Tbo-filgrastim, Filgrastim-sndz, Filgrastim, Filgrastim-aafi.

Filler Injections

Filler injections are a cosmetic treatment used to smooth wrinkles or pitted scars in the skin, usually on the face. They are also used to make the lips fuller. When injected under the skin, a filler raises or puffs up that area. This usually goes away over time. There are many kinds of injectable fillers, including...

finasteride

Finasteride is used alone or with other medication to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with enlarged prostate. Finasteride is also used to treat male pattern hair loss in men. . This medicine is for use in men only. Finasteride may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Finasteride

Common brand names: Propecia, Proscar Finasteride is used to improve symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), as well as to reduce the need for surgery. As of the last update, we have found no reported interactions between this medicine and specific foods, supplements, or other compounds. It is possible that...

finasteride and tadalafil

Finasteride and tadalafil is used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men. This medicine is for use in men only. Finasteride and tadalafil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Find Out About Fatty Acids

Some fatty acids are well known to protect health, like the popular omega-3s found in fish oil. Others are more obscure or come from surprising sources, like evening primrose oil. All fatty acids are important for numerous functions in the body and help with everything from heart disease protection to anti-aging. Select...

Find Your Ovulation Day

You can most accurately pinpoint your ovulation day by monitoring your cervical mucus, your basal body temperature (BBT), and your luteinizing hormone (LH) changes. During the 5 to 6 days before and on the day of ovulation, the cervix produces a type of mucus that is stretchy, slippery, thin, and clear. This quickly...

Finding Good Footwear

The following tips on good footwear may prevent toe, foot, or ankle problems or injuries. Have your feet measured regularly. The size of your feet may change as you grow older. Have both feet measured. Often one foot is larger than the other. The shoes should be fitted to the larger foot. Don't choose shoes based on the...

Fine-needle aspiration

Fine-needle aspiration is a method of collecting cells from the breast, liver, mouth, neck, lymph nodes, genitals, respiratory tract, or thyroid to look for signs of cancer, infection, or other conditions. During a fine-needle aspiration, a health professional inserts a thin needle into a suspicious lump and removes...

Fine-Needle Lymph Node Biopsy

In a fine-needle lymph node biopsy, your doctor inserts a thin needle into the lymph node and removes a sample of cells. The sample is examined under a microscope.

finerenone

Finerenone is used in adults with chronic kidney disease related to diabetes mellitus type 2, to reduce the risk of: kidney problems getting worse; a heart attack; needing to be hospitalized for heart failure; or, death from heart failure. Finerenone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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