Sirolimus Oral Tablet (SIROLIMUS - ORAL)
This medicine is used for the following purposes: blood vessel disease, lung disease, prevent organ transplant rejection. Brand Name(s): Rapamune. Generic Name: Sirolimus.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: blood vessel disease, lung disease, prevent organ transplant rejection. Brand Name(s): Rapamune. Generic Name: Sirolimus.
Sirolimus protein-bound is used to treat adults with a certain type of perivascular epithelioid cell tumor (PEComa). . Sirolimus protein-bound may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Sirolimus topical is used on the skin to treat people 6 years and older with a type of tumor called angiofibroma on your face caused by the genetic condition tuberous sclerosis. Sirolimus topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Sitagliptin is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Sitagliptin is not for treating type 1 diabetes. Sitagliptin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For diabetes. Brand Name(s): Januvia. Generic Name: Sitagliptin.
Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food
Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food
For diabetes. Brand Name(s): Janumet. Generic Name: Sitagliptin/Metformin.
For diabetes. Brand Name(s): Janumet. Generic Name: Sitagliptin/Metformin.
This is a comfortable position for resting while staying upright. Sitting over the back of a chair is also an ideal position for receiving a back rub.
A sitz bath is a shallow warm water bath used to promote healing and relieve pain or itching around the bottom, such as for hemorrhoids, or the genitals following childbirth. Another type you might find at a drugstore is a basin that fits on a toilet seat and is filled with water. Do not add anything to the water, such...
Sjögren's syndrome (say "SHOH-grins") is a disease in which the immune system attacks the body's glands that make moisture. This disease may cause the tear and saliva glands to become scarred and damaged. It can cause extreme dryness in the eyes and mouth. Sjögren's syndrome is most common in women who are older than...
What is Sjögren's syndrome? Sjögren's syndrome (say "SHOH-grins") is a disease in which the immune system attacks the glands that make moisture for the body, such as tears and saliva. The damage keeps the glands from working the way they should and makes your eyes and mouth dry. The disease may also cause other...
Sjögren's syndrome (say "SHOH-grins") causes your body's defense, or immune, system to attack the glands that make moisture. The condition affects your tear and saliva glands and sometimes other parts of your body. Your eyes and mouth get very dry. Sjögren's also may cause you to be very tired and to have pain in your...
Skier's (or gamekeeper's) thumb results from a tear of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb. This injury can happen when your thumb is pulled back or to the side, away from your fingers. It often happens when a skier falls on an outstretched hand that is holding a ski pole. The tear can be partial or complete.
Skin adhesives are clear gels that may be used to hold the edges of a small cut together. Your doctor may apply a skin adhesive instead of stitching your cut. A liquid will be applied to your skin and allowed to dry. As it dries, it creates a film that will hold together the edges of your cut. If a skin adhesive is used...
A skin or wound culture is a test to find germs (such as bacteria, a virus, or a fungus) that can cause an infection. A sample of skin, tissue, or fluid is added to a substance that promotes the growth of germs. If no germs grow, the culture is negative. If germs that can cause an infection grow, the culture is...
Skin barrier repair moisturizers may work better than ordinary skin moisturizers for treating dry skin. These moisturizers have ingredients like ceramides that help the skin form a natural barrier. They work by reducing water loss and helping to rebuild the skin. Barrier repair moisturizers help reduce the burning and...
Discusses why and how skin biopsies are done. Covers preparing for surgery and post-surgery risks. Explains how to interpret results, including abnormal results. Covers what affects test results.
Skin cancer happens when cells in your skin grow abnormally and out of control. The cancer cells can spread to other parts of your body. Skin cancer may first appear as a new mole, a change in a growth or mole, a sore that doesn't heal, or an irritation of the skin. Exposure to the sun is the most common cause of skin...
Individuals who have light-hair and -eye color, freckles, and who sunburn easily are particularly susceptible to developing skin cancer.[ 1] There are two primary types of skin cancer, keratinocyte carcinoma (including basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma [SCC]) and melanoma. Observational and analytic...
Cancer prevention is action taken to lower the chance of getting cancer. By preventing cancer, the number of new cases of cancer in a group or population is lowered. Hopefully, this will lower the number of deaths caused by cancer. To prevent new cancers from starting, scientists look at risk factors and protective...
Learn how to check your skin for possible signs of skin cancer.
Skin cancer may be treated more successfully if it is caught early. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) hasn't recommended for or against routine skin cancer screening for adults at normal risk. This means the USPSTF didn't find enough evidence from studies to show that all adults with a normal risk for...
Note: The Overview section summarizes the published evidence on this topic. The rest of the summary describes the evidence in more detail. Other PDQ summaries containing information related to skin cancer screening include the following: Skin Cancer Prevention, Skin Cancer Treatment, Genetics of Skin Cancer, Levels of...
Screening is looking for cancer before a person has any symptoms. This can help find cancer at an early stage. When abnormal tissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat. By the time symptoms appear, cancer may have begun to spread. Scientists are trying to better understand which people are more likely to...
There are three main types of skin cancer: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC). Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Melanoma. BCC and SCC are the most common forms of skin cancer and together are referred to as nonmelanoma skin cancers. This summary addresses the treatment of BCC and SCC of the skin and the related noninvasive lesion...
Skin cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the skin. The skin is the body's largest organ. It protects against heat, sunlight, injury, and infection. Skin also helps control body temperature and stores water, fat, and vitamin D. The skin has several layers, but the two main...
Discusses melanoma, skin cancer that may be caused by too much sun exposure. Covers symptoms. Discusses how it is diagnosed. Offers prevention tips and covers skin self-exams. Discusses treatment options, including surgery and radiation therapy.
Discusses basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, two types of nonmelanoma skin cancer. Covers causes and what increases your risk. Discusses early detection. Covers treatment choices, including chemotherapy and surgery. Offers prevention tips.