Aqueous humor

The shape of the front part of the eye is maintained by a fluid called aqueous humor. Aqueous humor is made by the ciliary body. Strands from the ciliary body support the lens behind the colored part of the eye (iris). Aqueous humor flows into the front of the eye through the pupil. Aqueous humor drains out of the eye...

Arachnoiditis

Arachnoiditis (say "uh-rak-noy-DY-tus") is inflammation of a membrane (called the arachnoid) that surrounds the spinal cord. The inflammation may be ongoing (chronic). This can cause scar tissue near the spinal cord. It can cause nerve roots to stick together and not work as they should. Symptoms may include numbness...

Areas affected by venous skin ulcers

A venous skin ulcer is a shallow wound that develops when the leg veins do not move blood back toward the heart normally. Most venous skin ulcers develop on either side of the lower leg, above the ankle and below the calf.

Areas of the brain affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias

Alzheimer's disease is a condition that destroys the connections between cells in the brain over time. Eventually these cells die. This affects how the brain works. As cells die, the brain shrinks. The damaged areas of the brain include the hippocampus, which is an area of the brain that helps new memories form. Damage...

Areas the Nerves Control

The nerves in the area of a vertebra control specific parts of the body. For example, the 7th cervical nerve (C7) in the neck area controls the triceps (the muscle in the upper arm), while the thoracic nerves (T2 through T7) control the chest muscles. In a spinal cord injury, complete or partial paralysis occurs in the...

Areola

The areola is the dark area of skin surrounding the nipple of the breast. The areola enlarges and darkens during pregnancy.

Arformoterol

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

arformoterol inhalation

Arformoterol inhalation is used to help control the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. . Arformoterol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

argatroban

Argatroban blocks the activity of certain clotting substances in the blood. Argatroban is used to treat or prevent blood clots in adults who have thrombocytopenia (low levels of platelets in the blood) caused by using heparin. Argatroban is sometimes used in people who are undergoing a procedure called angioplasty (to...

Arginine

How to Use It Most people do not need to take extra arginine. While some people with serious infections, burns, or other trauma should take arginine, appropriate amounts must be determined by a doctor. Levels used in research vary considerably (2–30 grams per day). Most research on cardiovascular disease has used...

Arginine for Sports & Fitness

Arginine How Much Is Usually Taken by Athletes? At very high intakes (approximately 250 mg per 2.2 pounds of body weight), the amino acid arginine has increased growth hormone levels, 1 an effect that has interested body builders due to the role of growth hormone in stimulating muscle growth. 2 However, at lower amounts...

Arginine for Weight Control

Arginine How Much Is Usually Taken by Dieters? At very high intakes (approximately 250 mg per 2.2 pounds of body weight), the amino acid arginine has increased growth hormone levels, 1 an effect that has interested body builders due to the role of growth hormone in stimulating muscle growth. 2 However, at lower amounts...

aripiprazole (injection)

Abilify Maintena and Abilify Asimtufii are used in adults to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Aristada is used in adults to treat schizophrenia. . Aristada Initio is used together with oral aripiprazole to start or restart Aristada. Aripiprazole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

aripiprazole (oral with sensor)

Aripiprazole is an antipsychotic medicine that is used to treat adults with schizophrenia. Aripiprazole is used alone or with a mood stabilizer medicine to treat adults with bipolar I disorder (manic depression). . Aripiprazole is used with antidepressant medication to treat major depressive disorder in adults...

aripiprazole (oral)

Aripiprazole is an antipsychotic medicine that is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and children at least 13 years old. Aripiprazole is also used in children at least 6 years old to treat Tourette's disorder, or irritability related to autistic disorder. Aripiprazole is used alone or with a mood stabilizer...

Aripiprazole Oral Solution (ARIPIPRAZOLE - ORAL)

This medicine is used for the following purposes: bipolar disorder, depression, developmental disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's disorder. Generic Name: Aripiprazole.

Aripiprazole Oral Tablet 10 mg (ARIPIPRAZOLE - ORAL)

This medicine is used for the following purposes: bipolar disorder, depression, developmental disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's disorder. Brand Name(s): Abilify. Generic Name: Aripiprazole.

Aripiprazole Oral Tablet 15 mg (ARIPIPRAZOLE - ORAL)

This medicine is used for the following purposes: bipolar disorder, depression, developmental disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's disorder. Brand Name(s): Abilify. Generic Name: Aripiprazole.

Aripiprazole Oral Tablet 2 mg (ARIPIPRAZOLE - ORAL)

This medicine is used for the following purposes: bipolar disorder, depression, developmental disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's disorder. Brand Name(s): Abilify. Generic Name: Aripiprazole.

Aripiprazole Oral Tablet 20 mg (ARIPIPRAZOLE - ORAL)

This medicine is used for the following purposes: bipolar disorder, depression, developmental disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's disorder. Brand Name(s): Abilify. Generic Name: Aripiprazole.

Aripiprazole Oral Tablet 30 mg (ARIPIPRAZOLE - ORAL)

This medicine is used for the following purposes: bipolar disorder, depression, developmental disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's disorder. Brand Name(s): Abilify. Generic Name: Aripiprazole.

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