Linezolid is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Linezolid is also an MAO (monoamine oxidase) inhibitor. . Linezolid is used to treat different types of bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, skin infections, and infections that are resistant to other antibiotics. Linezolid may also be used for purposes...
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For treating bacterial infection. Brand Name(s): Zyvox. Generic Name: Linezolid.
For treating bacterial infection. Brand Name(s): Zyvox. Generic Name: Linezolid.
For treating bacterial infection. Brand Name(s): Zyvox. Generic Name: Linezolid.
The lingual frenulum is a band of tissue under the tongue that connects the tongue to the bottom of the mouth.
Take the medicine with food. After taking other medicines, wait at least 2 hours before taking this medicine. Do not take any other medicines for 2 hours after this medicine. Keep this medicine at room temperature. Protect from moisture and high humidity. Keep the medicine away from heat and light. Drink plenty of water...
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Liothyronine is a man-made form of a hormone that is normally produced by your thyroid gland to regulate the body's energy and metabolism. Liothyronine is given when the thyroid does not produce enough of this hormone on its own. Liothyronine treats hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone). Liothyronine is also given...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: diagnostic test, low thyroid levels, cancer. Brand Name(s): Cytomel. Generic Name: Liothyronine.
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Anatomy. The oral cavity extends from the skin-vermilion junctions of the anterior lips to the junction of the hard and soft palates above and to the line of circumvallate papillae below and is divided into the following specific areas: . Lip. Anterior two thirds of tongue. Buccal mucosa. Floor of mouth. Lower gingiva...
Lip and oral cavity cancer is a disease that starts in lips or mouth. The oral cavity refers to the mouth. It includes: the front two thirds of the tongue, the gingiva (gums) the buccal mucosa (the lining of the inside of the cheeks) the floor (bottom) of the mouth under the tongue, the hard palate (the roof of the...
How to Use It Products that contain lipase also usually contain other enzymes that help digest carbohydrates and protein. In the U.S., pancreatin, which contains lipase, amylase, and proteases, is rated against a government standard. For example, “9X pancreatin” is nine times stronger than the government standard. Each...
Lipase is an enzyme that helps digest fats. Its exact functions vary slightly depending on where in the body it is produced. The three different types of lipase are: Pharyngeal lipase, which is produced in the mouth and is most active in the stomach. Hepatic lipase, which is produced by the liver and regulates the level...
A lipase test measures the amount of this enzyme in a blood sample. High amounts of lipase may be found in the blood when the pancreas is damaged or when the tube leading from the pancreas (pancreatic duct) to the beginning of the small intestine is blocked.
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Lipids, such as cholesterol, triglycerides, and fatty acids, are fat and substances like fat used as a source of fuel by the body. Lipid levels can be an important measure of health. For example, a person who has high cholesterol has an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Lipids are found in the bloodstream or...
What is a lipoma? A lipoma is a growth of fat cells in a thin, fibrous capsule usually found just below the skin. Lipomas aren't cancer and don't turn into cancer. They are found most often on the torso, neck, upper thighs, upper arms, and armpits, but they can occur almost anywhere in the body. One or more lipomas may...
Liposuction removes fat from your body using suction. During the procedure, small, thin tubes (cannula) are inserted through tiny cuts in the skin. Fat is suctioned out through these tubes as the doctor moves the tubes around under the skin to target specific fat deposits. In recent years, improved techniques have made...
The Victoza brand of liraglutide is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults and children at least 10 years old who have type 2 diabetes mellitus. . Victoza is also used to help reduce the risk of serious heart problems such as heart attack or stroke in adults who have type 2...
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Lisdexamfetamine is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. Lisdexamfetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and in children who are at least 6 years old. . Lisdexamfetamine is also...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, eating disorders, narcolepsy. Brand Name(s): Vyvanse. Generic Name: Lisdexamfetamine.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, eating disorders, narcolepsy. Brand Name(s): Vyvanse. Generic Name: Lisdexamfetamine.
Lisinopril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure in adults and children at least 6 years old. Lisinopril is also used in adults to treat congestive heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril may also be used for purposes not listed in this...
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