Bosutinib is used in adults to treat a type of blood cancer called Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). Bosutinib is usually given after other treatments have failed. Bosutinib may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For treating cancer. Brand Name(s): Bosulif. Generic Name: Bosutinib.
Botanical names: Boswellia serrata How It Works The gum oleoresin consists of essential oils, gum, and terpenoids. The terpenoid portion contains the boswellic acids that have been shown to be the active constituents in boswellia. 1 Today, extracts are typically standardized to contain 37.5–65% boswellic acids. Studies...
A lot of people bottle-feed their babies. Sometimes it's a personal decision. Sometimes there's a medical reason, like HIV infection or certain cancer treatments. Many adoptive parents bottle-feed. You can bottle-feed using breast milk or formula. Formula can provide all the calories and nutrients your baby needs in the...
Here's a step-by-step guide to bottle-feeding your baby.
Infant formulas take two times longer for a baby to digest than breast milk. The slower digestion of infant formula can affect: Feeding frequency. Babies who take infant formula usually want to feed less often than babies who are breastfeeding. Bowel movements. Infant formula causes formed, brown stools that have a...
Here are some tips for weaning your baby from the bottle: Don't allow the baby to carry the bottle around. This can help prevent injuries if your baby falls. It also can help keep the bottle from being a comfort item for your baby. Help transfer the baby's attachment from the bottle to another comfort object. When your...
Some babies grow attached to the bottle and do not want to give it up. Here are some common behaviors and suggestions on how to deal with them. Your baby always wants to have a bottle in his or her mouth. Do not let your baby crawl, walk around, or go to bed with a bottle. This will make him or her more prone to dental...
Treating long-term low back pain with botulinum toxin A has been tried. But there have not been enough studies done to know how well it works.
Botulinum toxin is a protein produced by a certain type of bacteria ( Clostridium botulinum ). It is the same toxin that can cause a type of food poisoning (botulism) if a person gets too much in his or her system. Botox shots may be used to treat a wide range of problems, such as: Removing facial wrinkles. Preventing...
The injection of botulinum toxin, commonly known as Botox, has become very popular for reducing wrinkles and rejuvenating the aging face. The effects are only temporary, but the injections can be done quickly, require no recovery time, and are not as complicated as many other cosmetic procedures for the face. Botulinum...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: excess saliva, excessive sweating, eye disease, prevent migraine headaches, movement disorder, muscle spasms, overactive bladder, skin lines and wrinkles, tremors. Brand Name(s): Botox Cosmetic, Botox, Xeomin. Generic Name: OnabotulinumtoxinA, IncobotulinumtoxinA.
This medicine should only be used by a person who has been trained to recognize when and how it should be used. This medicine should be given by a trained health care provider. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor for instructions. Drug interactions can change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects...
What is botulism? Food-borne botulism is a rare but serious type of food poisoning that can result in paralysis. It is caused by the Clostridium botulinum ( C. botulinum) bacterium. The bacteria produce a nerve toxin that can cause paralysis. Food-borne botulism can be fatal and is considered a medical emergency. What...
Botulism is a rare but very serious type of food poisoning caused by toxins produced by bacteria ( Clostridium botulinum ) that are commonly found in soil. Botulism is often caused by food that is not home-canned properly, such as home-canned beans and corn. In children younger than 1 year, botulism may be caused by...
Botulism immune globulin is a sterilized solution made from human plasma. It contains the antibodies to help your body protect itself against infection caused by botulism toxin type A and B. Botulism immune globulin is used to treat infant botulism caused by toxin type A or B. This medicine is used in children who are...
How to Use It Most manufacturers recommend 1,000 to 4,000 mg per day of freeze-dried colostrum. Where to Find It Bovine colostrum is available in capsules, tablets, powdered drink mixes, liquid preparations, food bars, and skin care products. Possible Deficiencies As bovine colostrum is not an essential nutrient, no...
The abnormal breakdown and replacement of bone tissue in Paget's disease may lead to bone deformities such as bowed legs as shown in the picture. Paget's disease may also lead to an enlarged skull or hips or a curved backbone. Deformities are more common in long bones, such as the thighbone (femur). A bone affected by...
Caring for your ostomy is an important part of maintaining your quality of life. You will need to: Empty your pouch as needed. Some pouches can be drained and reused. Other pouches are closed and must be thrown away after each use. Replace your pouching system as needed (usually every 3 to 7 days). This may include...
Covers following an eating plan for inflammatory bowel disease. Helps you learn more about how to eat so you can manage your symptoms but still get the nutrition you need.
What you are looking for is a change in your child's usual bowel habits. Diarrhea means that the child is having more stools and looser ones than usual. Constipation means that the child is having fewer stools than usual and stools are harder to pass. Every baby and child has different bowel habits. What is "normal" for...
How often do newborns have bowel movements? You may be surprised at the number of diapers your newborn goes through every day. Many newborns have at least 1 or 2 bowel movements a day. By the end of the first week, your baby may have as many as 5 to 10 a day. Your baby may pass a stool after each feeding. The number of...
Looks at causes and symptoms of small-bowel and large-bowel obstructions. Covers exams and tests to diagnose it. Covers treatment with enemas or stents. Discusses when surgery may be needed.
A bowel obstruction is a blockage in the intestines that prevents gas, fluids, or food from moving through the intestines normally. Many different problems can cause a bowel obstruction. Some examples are scar tissue from past surgeries (adhesions), certain types of hernias, cancer, twisting of the intestines...
A mechanical bowel obstruction can develop in either the small intestine or the large intestine (also called the colon). The condition partially or completely prevents the contents of the intestine from flowing normally through the bowels. Scar tissue formation (adhesions) can cause a blockage in the small intestine. A...
Learn what to expect during bowel resection surgery.
Discusses surgical treatment of digestive system problems by removing diseased or damaged part of the colon (bowel resection). Includes laparoscopic surgery. Covers what to expect after surgery. Discusses risks.
Anatomy of the colon and rectum The colon and rectum are the last parts of the bowel (intestine). The bowel extends from the opening where food leaves the stomach to the opening where feces leave the body (anus). The bowel helps to process food, absorb nutrients and water, and get rid of waste. Colon cancer site Cancer...
Resection is another name for any surgery that removes tissue or part of an organ. Bowel resection for colorectal cancer, also called partial colectomy, removes the tumor. To make sure that only healthy tissue is left, the doctor removes a small amount of healthy colon or rectum tissue on both sides of the tumor. The...
A bowel transit time test measures how long it takes for food to travel through the digestive tract. After you chew and swallow your food, it moves into your stomach, where it is mixed with acid and digestive enzymes. After your food leaves your stomach, it is squeezed through your small intestine, where nutrients are...
