Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a bacterial infection passed to humans by wood ticks and dog ticks that can lead to life-threatening complications, such as shock and kidney failure, if it is not treated promptly. Initial symptoms usually start about 2 to 14 days after the tick bite and may include a sudden fever, severe...
Rocuronium is used to relax the muscles. It works by blocking the signals between your nerves and your muscles. Rocuronium is given before general anesthesia in preparing you for surgery. Rocuronium helps to keep your body still during surgery. It also relaxes your throat so a breathing tube can be more easily inserted...
Roflumilast reduces inflammation in the lungs that leads to COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). . Roflumilast is used to prevent worsening of symptoms in people with severe COPD. Roflumilast is not a bronchodilator and will not treat a bronchospasm attack that has already begun. Roflumilast may also be used...
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For chronic lung disease (COPD). Brand Name(s): Daliresp. Generic Name: Roflumilast.
For psoriasis. Brand Name(s): Zoryve. Generic Name: Roflumilast.
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Rolapitant is used together with other medicines to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy. Rolapitant may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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This medicine may be taken with or without food. This medicine is usually combined with another medicine to treat your condition. Store at room temperature away from heat, light, and moisture. Do not keep in the bathroom. It is important that you keep taking each dose of this medicine on time even if you are feeling...
When roll breathing, always breathe in through your nose and breathe out through your mouth. As you breathe out, make a whooshing sound. Lie on your back. For comfort, you can place a small rolled towel under your neck. Or you can prop yourself up on several pillows. Put one hand on your belly and the other hand on your...
Put your left hand on your belly and your right hand on your chest. Notice how your hands move as you breathe in and out. Practice filling your lower lungs by breathing so that your "belly" (left) hand goes up when you inhale and your "chest" (right) hand remains still. Keep your shoulders relaxed and don't shrug...
Stand with a chair in front of you and a wall behind you. If you begin to fall, you can use them for support. Stand with your feet together and your arms at your side. Hold this position for 30 seconds. Do this exercise twice a day. Try to progress to doing it with your eyes closed.
Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food
Romidepsin is used to treat T-cell lymphoma affecting the skin (cutaneous T-cell lymphoma). Romidepsin is given after at least one other cancer treatment did not work or has stopped working. Romidepsin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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For treating cancer. Generic Name: Romidepsin.
Romiplostim is used to prevent bleeding episodes in people with chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), a bleeding condition caused by a lack of platelets in the blood. Romiplostim is for use in adults and children who are at least 1 year old. Romiplostim is not a cure for ITP and it will not make your platelet...
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This medicine is used for the following purposes: bleeding disorder, bone marrow disorder. Brand Name(s): Nplate. Generic Name: Romiplostim.
Romosozumab is used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women with a high risk of bone fracture who cannot use other osteoporosis medications (or when other medications did not work). Romosozumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For bone strength. Brand Name(s): Evenity. Generic Name: Romosozumab-aqqg.
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For 38 years, Ron kept his Vietnam memories to himself. When stress brought on flashbacks, he dealt with them by drinking them away. "I didn't realize I had a problem," he said. "I run a very successful program with a great staff. I considered it recreational drinking, but really I was self-medicating." But on one...
Botanical names: Aspalathus linearis How It Works Rooibos is completely caffeine free and, unlike black tea (Camellia sinensis), does not contain tannins that may interfere with iron absorption. Rooibos is rich in flavonoids, polyphenols, and phenolic acids (including aspalathin, (+)-catechin, isoquercitrin, luteolin...
Describes root canal surgery in detail. Covers what to expect after surgery, why surgery is done, and how well it works. Lists risks involved.
Root canal treatment (also called a root canal) is a dental procedure done to remove the infected core (pulp) of a tooth. This helps relieve toothache, stop infection, and promote healing. When the pulp is healthy, it feeds the tooth and helps fight infection. When the pulp becomes damaged because of a deep cavity or...
Root planing and scaling is one of the most effective ways to treat gum disease before it becomes severe. Root planing and scaling cleans between the gums and the teeth down to the roots. Your dentist may need to use a local anesthetic to numb your gums and the roots of your teeth. Some dentists and dental hygienists...
The roots of a tooth, which extend below the gum line and anchor a tooth into the jawbone, have nerves and blood vessels that carry nutrients to the core (pulp) of the tooth. The roots are covered by cementum, a solid, tough tissue that helps keep the tooth firmly in its socket.
Ropeginterferon alfa-2b is used in adults to treat polycythemia vera, which is a disorder that affects your body's ability to produce blood cells. Ropeginterferon alfa-2b may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
