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Recent Articles by Flávia Costa

Migraine Medication: Types, Uses & Possible Side Effects

Migraine medications like triptans, NSAIDs, gepants, and beta-blockers can treat or prevent migraine attacks. Learn about FDA-approved options for acute and preventive care, how they work, possible side effects, and who should avoid specific migraine medications.

Medications

Lasix: Uses, How to Take (Tablets & IV), Dosage & Side Effects

Lasix is a diuretic medication containing furosemide prescribed to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention caused by heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, and severe burns. Learn how Lasix works, dosing for adults and children, potential side effects, and important contraindications.

Pink eye

Pink Eye Medicine: Treatments for Viral, Bacterial & Allergic Conjunctivitis

Pink eye medicine can include antibiotic, antihistamine, or lubricating eye drops depending on the cause, whether viral, bacterial, or allergic. Learn about the most common treatments, home remedies, and medical options to relieve redness, itching, swelling, and other conjunctivitis symptoms.

Medications

Dapagliflozin (Farxiga): Uses, How to Take, Dosage & Side Effects

Dapagliflozin is a prescription medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease. Available as a generic or under the brand names Farxiga and Xigduo XR, it helps control blood sugar and may aid in weight loss. Learn about its uses, dosage, side effects, and precautions.

Medications

Prazosin: Uses, How to Take, Doses & Side Effects

Prazosin is an alpha-blocker used to treat high blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow. Learn how prazosin works, its recommended dosage, possible side effects, and precautions for safe use, including who should avoid taking this medication.

Diseases and Conditions

Cystitis Treatment: List of Medications Your Doctor May Prescribe

Cystitis treatment includes antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and pain relievers to ease symptoms like pain and frequent urination. Learn how medications, home remedies, and supplements such as cranberry extract can help treat and prevent urinary tract infections.

Medications

Clarithromycin: Indications, Dosing & Side Effects

Clarithromycin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections like pneumonia, sinusitis, tonsillitis, and skin infections, as well as H. pylori–related stomach conditions. Learn about its dosage, side effects, and precautions for safe and effective treatment.

Medications

Cephalexin: Indications, Dosing & Contraindications

Cephalexin is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat respiratory, urinary tract, skin, bone, and joint infections. Learn about its approved uses, recommended dosages for adults and children, possible side effects, and safety precautions for proper medical use.

Medications

Oxandrolone: Medical Uses, How to Take, Dosing & Side Effects

Oxandrolone is a synthetic steroid used to treat conditions like Turner syndrome, malnutrition, and alcoholic hepatitis. Learn how oxandrolone works, recommended doses, treatment duration, and possible side effects, including liver problems and hormonal changes.

Medications

Mupirocin: Indications, How to Use, Precautions & Side Effects

Mupirocin is an antibiotic ointment used to treat bacterial skin infections like impetigo, folliculitis, and furunculosis. Learn how mupirocin works, proper dosage and precautions, possible side effects, and who can safely use this FDA-approved topical treatment.

Medications

Neomycin: Indications, How to Use, Side Effects & Contraindications

Neomycin is an antibiotic used to treat or prevent minor skin infections like boils, eczema, and infected wounds. Learn how neomycin ointment works, how to use it safely, possible side effects, and who should avoid it, according to FDA-approved guidance.

First Aid

What to Put on a Burn: 8 Creams + Ointments (& How to Treat)

Learn what to put on a burn to relieve pain, reduce redness, and promote healing. Discover effective creams like hydrocortisone, silver sulfadiazine, and bacitracin, plus tips for treating first-degree burns safely and preventing infection at home.

Medications

Atorvastatin: Indications for Use, Dosing Instructions & Side Effects

Atorvastatin is a statin used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides, helping prevent heart disease and stroke. Learn how atorvastatin works, recommended doses, possible side effects, and who should avoid this medication for safe and effective cholesterol control.

Anxiety

Anxiety Medications: 5 Pharmacy Options (& Natural Alternatives)

Anxiety medications, such as antidepressants, benzodiazepines, nonbenzodiazepines, beta-blockers, and antihistamines, can help manage symptoms like constant worry, rapid heartbeat, and insomnia. Learn how they work, when they’re prescribed, and natural options that may complement treatment.

Medications

Diethylpropion: Uses, How to Take, Doseage & Side Effects

Diethylpropion is an FDA-approved prescription medication used for short-term weight loss. Learn how it works to reduce appetite, recommended dosages, possible side effects, and who should avoid using it, along with safer long-term alternatives for obesity treatment.