For diabetes. 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. This insulin should be mixed before using. Gently roll the insulin between your hands 10-20 times until evenly mixed. This insulin should...
For diabetes. 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. This insulin should be used 5 to 10 minutes before starting a meal. This insulin does not need to be mixed before using. This insulin...
For diabetes. 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. This insulin should be used 5 to 10 minutes before starting a meal. This insulin does not need to be mixed before using. This insulin...
For diabetes. 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. This insulin should be used 5 to 10 minutes before starting a meal. This insulin does not need to be mixed before using. This insulin...
The nuchal (say "NEW-kuhl") translucency screening is a test done during pregnancy. It uses ultrasound to measure the thickness of the fluid buildup at the back of the developing baby's neck. If this area is thicker than normal, it can be an early sign of Down syndrome, trisomy 18, or heart problems. The test is done...
Radioactive tracers are used in imaging tests that help find problems inside the body. These tracers give off particles that can be detected and turned into a picture to help find problems in organs or other structures. The tracer is usually given through an intravenous (I.V.) line placed in a vein. But the tracer also...
Nuclear medicine specialists are medical doctors who use radioactive medicines for diagnosis and treatment of certain problems. Common nuclear medicine tests include bone scans, lung perfusion scans, and HIDA scans for gallbladder function. Nuclear medicine specialists can be board-certified through the Board of Nuclear...
Numbness is the inability to feel anything when your skin is touched. Tingling (paresthesia) is a pins-and-needles sensation, like when your foot "falls asleep."
Nurse practitioners (NPs) are registered nurses (RNs) who have advanced education and clinical training. They can perform physical exams, diagnose and treat health problems, order lab work and X-rays, prescribe medicines, and provide health information. Nurse practitioners may specialize in the care of children...
What is nursemaid's elbow? Nursemaid's elbow, also called radial head subluxation, means that the radius has pulled away from its normal position. (The radius is one of two long bones in the lower arm, or forearm.) The ligament that supports the radial bone then slips into the elbow joint. When this happens, the radial...
Nusinersen works by helping the body produce a protein essential to the function of nerves that control muscle movement. This protein is lacking in people with an inherited disorder called spinal muscular atrophy caused by a mutation in a specific gene. Nusinersen is used to treat spinal muscular atrophy in adults...
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This medicine is given as an injection into the spine. It is important that you keep taking each dose of this medicine on time even if you are feeling well. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor for instructions. Drug interactions can change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care...
Nutrients are substances in food that provide energy or are needed to support normal body functions. Nutrients are used to build and repair body tissues, including muscles, bones, and internal organs. Nutrients include: Carbohydrate. Fat. Protein. Vitamins. Minerals. Water.
Food gives you energy for physical activity. To have energy, you need to get the right amount of: Protein. It maintains and rebuilds tissues, such as muscles. Carbohydrate. This is the body's preferred source of energy. Fat, which also provides energy. Water, to replace water lost through activity. Eating a diet that is...
Your nutrition needs increase during pregnancy. Your body needs protein, carbohydrate, and fats for energy. Good sources of these nutrients include: Lean protein. Examples include fish that are low in mercury, poultry without skin, low-fat milk products, and beans and peas (legumes). Fish that are low in mercury include...
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), http://www.fda.gov. You will find this label on most foods. The Nutrition Facts label allows you to compare similar foods or to check whether the food is a good source of a nutrient. The % Daily Value section can tell you whether a food is high or low in a particular...
The nutrition status of patients with cancer can vary at presentation and through the continuum of cancer care. Many patients experience unintentional weight loss leading to a diagnosis of cancer.[ 1, 2] Studies have reported malnutrition in 30% to 85% of patients with cancer.[ 3, 4] In addition, malnutrition increases...
Nutrition is what you eat and drink and how your body uses it. Good nutrition is important for good health. A healthy diet includes a variety of foods and liquids that have nutrients (vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and water) your body needs. Good nutrition for people with cancer may differ from what...
Eating well during breastfeeding helps you stay healthy. Eat a variety of grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy or dairy alternatives, and protein foods. Avoid fish high in mercury. And limit alcohol and caffeine. Your doctor or midwife may suggest eating more calories each day than otherwise recommended for a person of...
Nutritional counseling means that a registered dietitian helps you learn about a healthy eating plan. This plan and other suggestions fit your or your family's needs. A healthy eating plan will consider: Height and weight. Growth trends over time give the most useful information. Family history and current conditions...
For birth control.
Nystagmus is involuntary movement of the eyes. These eye movements may be slow or fast, steady or jerky, and the eyes may move from side to side or up and down or both. It is normal for most people to have some degree of nystagmus in response to certain visual patterns. For instance, a person may have mild, temporary...
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Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food
Nystatin when taken by mouth is used to treat yeast infections in the mouth. Oral nystatin is not absorbed into your bloodstream and will not treat fungal infections in other parts of the body or on the skin. Nystatin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
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Nystatin is an antifungal medicine. Triamcinolone is a steroid medicine. . Nystatin and triamcinolone topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat skin infections caused by fungus or yeast. Nystatin and triamcinolone topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For yeast infections. Brand Name(s): Bio-Statin. Generic Name: Nystatin.
For yeast infections. Generic Name: Nystatin.
