ganaxolone

Ganaxolone is used to treat seizures associated with a disorder called cyclin-dependent kinase-like 5 deficiency disorder (CDD) in people 2 years and older. Ganaxolone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Ganciclovir

Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food

ganciclovir (injection)

Ganciclovir is an antiviral medicine used to treat CMV retinitis in people with immunosuppression caused by HIV or AIDS. Ganciclovir is also used to prevent CMV disease in people with immunosuppression due to an organ transplant. Ganciclovir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Ganciclovir Injection (GANCICLOVIR - INJECTION)

This medicine is given as an IV injection into a vein. Carefully follow the instructions for preparing this medicine before injection. Read and make sure you understand the instructions for measuring your dose and using the syringe before using this medicine. Check the medicine before each use. If the liquid medicine...

ganciclovir ophthalmic

Ganciclovir is an antiviral medicine. Ganciclovir ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat eye ulcers caused by herpes infection in adults and children at least 2 years old. Ganciclovir ophthalmic is not a cure for herpes and will not treat symptoms of herpes in any other part of your body. Ganciclovir ophthalmic may...

Ganciclovir Ophthalmic Gel (GANCICLOVIR - OPHTHALMIC)

If you use contact lenses, do not wear them on the days when using these drops. Keep the medicine at room temperature. Avoid heat and direct light. Ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist to show you how to use this medicine correctly. Check the medicine before each use. If the liquid medicine has any particles in it...

Ganglion

A ganglion is a small sac (cyst) filled with clear, jellylike fluid that often appears as a bump on the hands and wrists, but it can also develop on feet, ankles, knees, or shoulders. Ganglions are not cancerous. The cause of ganglions is not known, but it may be a reaction to an injury that causes the tendon sheath...

Ganglions

Discusses ganglions, small cysts that look like bumps often on hands and wrists. Covers exams and tests used to diagnose ganglions. Covers nonsurgical and surgical treatment options. Offers home treatment tips.

Gangrene

Gangrene is the death and decay of tissue that usually occurs when the blood supply to the tissue is cut off by injury or infection. After the tissue is dead, bacteria may infect the tissue and cause decay. Gangrene may affect small areas, such as fingers or toes that have been frostbitten, or larger areas of tissue...

ganirelix

Ganirelix reduces certain hormones in the body, including estrogen. Ganirelix is used with other medicines to treat infertility in women. Ganirelix may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Ganirelix Prefilled Syringe (GANIRELIX ACETATE PREFILLED SYRINGE - INJECTION)

This medicine is used by injecting it into the skin. Please ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist for the correct places on your body where this medicine can be injected. Read and make sure you understand the instructions for measuring dose and using syringe. If you have any questions, talk to your doctor, nurse, or...

Garcinia cambogia

How to Use It Optimal amounts of HCA remain unknown. Although dieters sometimes take 500 mg of HCA three times per day (before each meal), this amount is far below the levels used in animal research (figured on a per-pound body weight basis). The effect of HCA is enhanced when used in conjunction with a low-fat diet...

Gardner's syndrome

Gardner's syndrome is a rare inherited condition in which thousands of small protruding growths of excess tissue (polyps) develop in the stomach, upper portion of the intestine (duodenum), and colon. The polyps caused by this syndrome usually appear around age 15 and may develop into colon cancer. People who have...

Garlic

Botanical names: Allium sativum How It Works The sulfur compound allicin, produced by crushing or chewing fresh garlic or by taking powdered garlic products with allicin potential, in turn produces other sulfur compounds: ajoene, allyl sulfides, and vinyldithiins. 1 Aged garlic products lack allicin, but may have...

garlic

Garlic is an herb also known as Ail, Ajo, Allii Sativi Bulbus, Allium, Allium sativum, Camphor of the Poor, Da Suan, Lasun, Lasuna, Nectar of the Gods, Poor Man's Treacle, Rason, Rust Treacle, or Stinking Rose. Garlic is a commonly used food and flavoring agent. When used as a food product, garlic is not likely to...

Gas (Flatus)

Gas (flatus) is made in the stomach and intestines as your body breaks down food into energy. All people pass gas, some people more than others. It is normal to pass gas from 6 to 20 times per day. What are common causes of gas? Common causes of gas include: Swallowed air. If swallowed air is not burped up, it passes...

Gas and Bloating Home Treatment

Home treatment for gas and bloating includes things like: Avoiding foods and drinks that make symptoms worse. (Some examples are chocolate, peppermint, alcohol, and, in some cases, spicy foods or acidic foods like tomatoes and citrus fruits.) Taking antacids. Not smoking. Not eating right before bedtime.

Gas exchange in the lungs

In the lungs, oxygen and carbon dioxide (a waste product of body processes) are exchanged. This happens in the tiny air sacs (alveoli) at the end of the bronchial tubes. The alveoli are surrounded by capillaries. When a person inhales, oxygen moves from the alveoli to the capillaries. From there it goes into the...

Gas, Bloating, and Burping

Briefly discusses the common causes of gas, bloating, and burping, including food, drink, medicines, and health conditions. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

Gas, Burping, or Bloating That Begins After Eating or Drinking

Gas, burping, and bloating are common after you swallow air, eat foods that cause gas, or drink carbonated beverages. This is normal and usually can be helped by making some simple changes. The amount of gas that different foods cause varies from person to person. Examples of gas-producing foods are: Peas, lentils, and...

Gastric Banding

A band is placed around the upper part of the stomach, creating a pouch. The band is adjustable, so the size of the opening between the pouch and the stomach can be adjusted.

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Discusses gastric bypass surgery to treat obesity. Discusses why and when it is done. Covers laparoscopic and open Roux-en-Y surgery. Discusses risks during and after surgery.

Gastric Bypass Surgery for Obesity

Gastric bypass is surgery to make the stomach smaller and change the connection between the stomach and the intestines. The small intestine is attached to a new opening made in the stomach (above the double row of staples). The two parts of the small intestine are connected so that the unused part of the stomach can drain.

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