Lodoxamide Ophthalmic
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Lodoxamide ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat allergy-related eye symptoms such as redness, itching, burning, watery eyes, and sensitivity to light. Lodoxamide is for use in adults and children at least 2 years old. Lodoxamide ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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. Wash your hands before and after handling this medicine. Do not let the tip of the...
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Lofexidine works by blocking the release of norepinephrine, a hormone similar to adrenaline that contributes to opioid withdrawal symptoms. . Lofexidine is used to reduce opioid withdrawal symptoms after you stop taking an opioid suddenly. . Lofexidine will not treat opioid addiction. Lofexidine may also be used for...
For drug addiction treatment. Brand Name(s): Lucemyra. Generic Name: Lofexidine.
If you've had surgery on your back or belly, an injury to your trunk, or pain in your back, then you know that bending and twisting can cause more pain or injury. Follow these steps to get in and out of bed without bending or twisting. Before you lie down, stand with the back of your legs touching the bed. Reach your...
If you've had surgery on your back or belly, an injury to your trunk, or pain in your back, then you know that bending and twisting can cause more pain or injury. You can use the log roll method to get in and out of bed safely. To get into bed, you first need to sit on the side of the bed. To sit down safely: Stand with...
Botanical names: Lomatium dissectum How It Works According to obscure sources, lomatium is reputed to have antiviral effects. One source suggests the constituents tetronic acids and a glucoside of luteolin may be potentially antiviral. 2 However, little is known about how these compounds act or if other ones might be as...
Lomitapide is used in adults together with a low-fat diet and other treatments to lower total cholesterol in people with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (an inherited type of high cholesterol). Lomitapide also reduces blood levels of "bad" cholesterol, such as low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or...
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To lower high fat levels in blood. Brand Name(s): Juxtapid. Generic Name: Lomitapide.
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Lomustine is used to treat brain tumors in people who have already received surgery or radiation. . Lomustine is also used with other cancer medicines to treat Hodgkin's disease, after other treatments have failed. Lomustine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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For treating cancer. Brand Name(s): Gleostine. Generic Name: Lomustine.
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Lonafarnib is for use in people with certain rare genetic conditions that cause premature and rapid aging. Lonafarnib is for use in adults and children at least 12 months old whose bodies have reached a certain size (a body surface area of 0.39 square meters). Lonafarnib is used to lower the risk of death in people with...
Lonapegsomatropin is a form of human growth hormone used to treat people 1 year and older who weigh at least 25 lbs (11.5 kg) and have growth problems because of inadequate secretion of growth hormone. Lonapegsomatropin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Brand Name(s): Skytrofa ®
Loncastuximab tesirine is used to treat large B-cell lymphoma after at least two other cancer treatments did not work or have stopped working. Loncastuximab tesirine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For treating cancer. Brand Name(s): Zynlonta. Generic Name: Loncastuximab Tesirine.
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As you or a family member ages, you may have concerns about how to manage health problems. Most people would like to stay in their homes and have family members help them out. But this isn't always possible. You or a loved one may not have training to provide some types of care. Or a family member may have financial or...
As you age, you may have concerns about how to manage health problems. Most people would like to stay in their homes with help from someone they know, like a family member or friend. But this isn't always possible. For many reasons, people may not have a family member or friend who can provide care. This is where...