Atovaquone interferes with the reproduction of protozoa (single-cell organisms) that can cause disease in the body. Atovaquone is used to treat or prevent pneumonia caused by a fungal infection called Pneumocystis carinii (also called Pneumocystis jiroveci). . This medicine is for use in adults and children who are at...
Atovaquone and proguanil is a combination medicine used to treat or prevent malaria, a disease caused by parasites. These medicines work by interfering with the growth of parasites in the red blood cells of the human body. Parasites that cause malaria typically enter the body through the bite of a mosquito. Malaria is...
For infection. Brand Name(s): Mepron. Generic Name: Atovaquone.
Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food
This medicine is used for the following purposes: prevent malaria, malaria. Brand Name(s): Malarone. Generic Name: Atovaquone/Proguanil HCl.
Atrial fibrillation (say "AY-tree-uhl fih-bruh-LAY-shun") is a type of irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) in which the heart's upper chambers quiver, or fibrillate. This increases the risk of blood clots, which can cause a stroke or other problems. The lower chambers beat without a regular rhythm and may beat too fast...
Discusses atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). Covers causes, including high blood pressure and CAD. Discusses what increases your risk. Covers treatment with medicines, cardioversion, and catheter ablation.
Most people with atrial fibrillation don't have to change their daily activities. You can live well and safely with atrial fibrillation. Here are some tips on preventing problems with arrhythmia. Try to manage stress. Treatments like yoga, biofeedback, and meditation may help. Stress may trigger an episode of atrial...
Hear how atrial fibrillation affected three people's lives and how each one found a way to manage it.
Learn how to have a healthy, active lifestyle with atrial fibrillation.
Learn how to manage your symptoms and live better with a-fib.
Guides you through the decision to have catheter ablation for the heart rhythm problem atrial fibrillation. Lists benefits and risks of catheter ablation and medical therapy. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
Guides you through the decision to take an anticoagulant to prevent stroke. Explains atrial fibrillation and risk of stroke. Lists benefits and risks of anticoagulants. Includes interactive tool to help you decide.
Guides you through decision to have electrical cardioversion for atrial fibrillation. Lists benefits and risks. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
Guides you through the decision to take warfarin or a direct oral anticoagulant (apixaban, dabigatran, edoxaban, or rivaroxaban) to prevent stroke. Explains atrial fibrillation and risk of stroke. Lists benefits and risks of anticoagulants.
An atrial septal defect is an opening in the wall that separates the upper chambers of the heart. It is a type of congenital heart disease, which refers to structural problems that develop before a baby is born or at birth. When an atrial septal defect is present, some oxygen-rich blood that should have been pumped to...
Atrioventricular septal defect is an opening between all four chambers of the heart that is present at birth (congenital heart disease). The opening is caused by a failure of heart tissue to come together during the growth of the fetus. Atrioventricular septal defect results in a large opening in the center of the...
Atrophic gastritis is long-term (chronic) inflammation of the stomach that results in the breakdown of the stomach lining. Some causes of atrophic gastritis include an infection caused by H. pylori or low levels of iron or vitamin B12.
Atrophic vaginitis occurs when the lining of the vagina becomes thin and fragile because of decreased estrogen levels, usually during and after menopause. Symptoms include vaginal dryness, vaginal burning and irritation, pain during sexual intercourse, and/or bleeding after sexual intercourse.
Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food
Atropine is used to help reduce saliva, mucus, or other secretions in your airway during a surgery. Atropine is sometimes used as an antidote to treat certain types of poisoning. Atropine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Atropine affects the body in many different ways, such as reducing spasms in the bladder, stomach, and intestines. Diphenoxylate is an antidiarrheal medication. Atropine and diphenoxylate is a combination medicine used to treat diarrhea in adults and children who are at least 13 years old. Atropine and diphenoxylate may...
Atropine and pralidoxime is a combination medicine used as an antidote to treat poisoning by a pesticide (insect spray) or a chemical that interferes with the central nervous system, such as nerve gas. This medicine is not effective as an antidote for all types of pesticide poisonings. You may need medications or...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, excess saliva, poisoning, slow heartbeat, reverse drug effect. Generic Name: Atropine Sulfate.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, excess saliva, poisoning, slow heartbeat, reverse drug effect. Generic Name: Atropine, Atropine Sulfate.
Atropine causes the muscles in your eye to become relaxed. This widens (dilates) your pupil so that it will not respond to light. Atropine ophthalmic (for the eye) is used to dilate your pupils when you have an inflammatory condition or in postsurgery situations in which this effect may be helpful. . Atropine ophthalmic...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: eye disease, eye. Generic Name: Atropine.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: eye disease, eye. Brand Name(s): Isopto Atropine. Generic Name: Atropine.
Store at room temperature away from heat, light, and moisture. Do not keep in the bathroom. Drink plenty of water while on this medicine. You must be able to drink water while on this medicine. Always have water available to drink when you are thirsty to prevent losing too much water. Talk to your doctor before eating...
For diarrhea. Generic Name: Atropine/Diphenoxalate.
