The PDQ Screening and Prevention Editorial Board reviews human studies and summarizes its understanding of the level of the evidence for the magnitude of the effect (including absolute and relative risks) for both the benefits and the harms of implementing cancer screening and prevention interventions. The Editorial...
A classification system has been developed by the National Cancer Institute's PDQ Adult Treatment Editorial Board to allow the ranking of human cancer treatment studies according to statistical strength of the study design and scientific strength of the treatment outcomes (i.e., endpoints) measured. This...
The PDQ supportive and palliative care information summaries provide descriptions of the pathophysiology and treatment of common physical and psychosocial complications of cancer and its treatment, including complications such as pain, anxiety, depression, fatigue, and nausea and vomiting. Each PDQ health professional...
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Levetiracetam is used to treat certain types of seizures in people with epilepsy, including partial onset seizures, myoclonic seizures, and tonic-clonic seizures. When used for partial onset seizures: Extended-release (XR) levetiracetam is for adults and children at least 12 years old. , Spritam is for children at least...
For seizures. Brand Name(s): Elepsia, Keppra, Roweepra. Generic Name: Levetiracetam, Levetiracetam XR.
For seizures. Brand Name(s): Keppra. Generic Name: Levetiracetam.
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For seizures. Brand Name(s): Keppra. Generic Name: Levetiracetam.
For seizures. Brand Name(s): Keppra, Roweepra. Generic Name: Levetiracetam.
For seizures. Brand Name(s): Spritam. Generic Name: Levetiracetam.
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Levobunolol ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a beta-blocker that is used to treat open-angle glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye. Levobunolol ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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For glaucoma. Brand Name(s): Betagan. Generic Name: Levobunolol.
Levocarnitine is a naturally occurring substance that the body needs for energy. Levocarnitine is used to treat carnitine deficiency. Levocarnitine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
This medicine is given as an IV injection into a vein. Carefully follow the instructions for preparing this medicine before injection. Always inspect the medicine before using. The liquid should be clear or light yellow. Do not use the medicine if it contains any particles or if it has changed color. Keep medicine at...
Drink the medicine. Measure the dose of liquid medicine carefully. Use the measuring device that comes with the medicine. If you do not have one, please ask your pharmacist for help. Take this medicine with or right after a meal. This medicine will work best if you take it at about the same time every day. Space doses...
Take this medicine with or right after a meal. This medicine will work best if you take it at about the same time every day. Space doses at least 4 hours apart unless instructed otherwise. Store at room temperature away from heat, light, and moisture. Do not keep in the bathroom. If you forget to take a dose on time...
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Levocetirizine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms such as a runny nose or hives. Levocetirizine is used to treat symptoms of year-round (perennial) allergies in children who are at least 6 months old. . Levocetirizine is also used to...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: allergy symptoms, skin inflammation. Brand Name(s): Xyzal. Generic Name: Levocetirizine.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: allergy symptoms, skin inflammation. Brand Name(s): Xyzal. Generic Name: Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride.
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Levodopa inhalation is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease that come back (OFF episodes) while you are taking another medicine called carbidopa and levodopa. Levodopa inhalation is not to be used in place of any medicine you take daily for Parkinson's disease. Levodopa inhalation may also be used for...
For Parkinson's disease. Brand Name(s): Inbrija. Generic Name: Levodopa.
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