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Recent Articles by Flávia Costa

Desogestrel: Indications, How to Take & Side Effects

Desogestrel is a progestin-only birth control pill used to prevent pregnancy, especially in women who cannot take estrogen. Learn how desogestrel works, how to take it, what to do if you miss a pill, possible side effects, and who should avoid using it.

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Cyclobenzaprine: Indications, How to Take, Dosing & Side Effects

Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant used to relieve pain and stiffness caused by conditions like fibromyalgia, neck pain, and back pain. Learn how cyclobenzaprine works, its recommended dosage, possible side effects, and who should avoid using this medication.

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Kyleena: Indications for Use, How It Works & Side Effects

Kyleena is a hormonal IUD that prevents pregnancy for up to 5 years by releasing levonorgestrel into the uterus. Learn how Kyleena works, how it’s inserted, its possible side effects, and who can or cannot use this long-term contraceptive method.

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Mounjaro: Indications for Use, Doses & Side Effects

Mounjaro is a prescription injection approved for type 2 diabetes that helps lower blood sugar, improve insulin sensitivity, and support weight loss. Learn how Mounjaro works, its dosage, side effects, precautions, and how it compares to Ozempic for diabetes and weight management.

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Acetylcysteine: Uses (Inhalation & IV), Dosing & Side Effects

Acetylcysteine is a prescription medication used to thin and loosen mucus in lung diseases and as an antidote for acetaminophen overdose. Available in inhalation and IV forms, acetylcysteine helps clear airways and protect the liver when used under medical supervision.

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Clobetasol Propionate: Uses, Types, Doses & Side Effects

Clobetasol propionate is a potent corticosteroid used to treat psoriasis, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and other inflammatory skin conditions. Learn about its 0.05% formulations, how to use them safely, possible side effects, precautions, and FDA-approved brand names.

Stomach Ache

Medicine for Stomach Pain: What Works? (Medications & Home Remedies)

Medicine for stomach pain can include antacids, proton pump inhibitors, gas relief tablets, stomach protectors, and antibiotics when infections are present. Learn which medicines relieve pain, how they work, when to avoid them, and when to see a doctor.

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Clonidine: Indications, Dosing & Side Effects

Clonidine is used to treat high blood pressure and may also help with pain management and sedation. Learn about clonidine dosage forms, recommended doses, side effects, and safety precautions, including information on FDA-approved oral and injectable formulations.

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Shingles Vaccine: Indications, Dosing Schedule & Side Effects

The shingles vaccine (Shingrix) helps prevent shingles and postherpetic neuralgia. Learn how it works, recommended ages, dosing schedule, possible side effects, and who should or shouldn’t get vaccinated according to current CDC guidelines.

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Fluticasone and Salmeterol: Uses, Doses, How to Take & Side Effects

Fluticasone and salmeterol is a combination inhaled medication used to manage asthma and COPD by keeping airways open and reducing lung inflammation. Learn about its uses, dosage, side effects, and precautions for safe and effective respiratory symptom control.

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Liraglutide (Saxenda / Victoza): What It's For, Doses & Side Effects

Liraglutide is a medication used to manage obesity and type 2 diabetes, helping regulate blood sugar and promote weight loss. Learn about its uses, dosage for Saxenda and Victoza, how it’s administered, possible side effects, contraindications, and comparison with semaglutide.

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Diuretics: Main Types & Contraindications

Diuretics are medications that help remove excess sodium and water from the body, often prescribed for high blood pressure, heart failure, kidney disease, and swelling. Learn about the main types of diuretics, their uses, common side effects, and when they are not recommended.

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Anticonvulsants: Indications for Use, Main Types & Use During Pregnancy

Anticonvulsants are medications used to treat epilepsy and other conditions like bipolar disorder, neuropathic pain, and migraines. Learn how anticonvulsants work, their main types, uses, dosage recommendations, and safety considerations during pregnancy.

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Zepbound: What It Is & How It Works (Plus Dose Schedule)

Zepbound is an FDA-approved weight loss injection containing tirzepatide that helps reduce hunger and support long-term weight management in adults with obesity or overweight. Learn how Zepbound works, dosage schedules, side effects, and prescription requirements.

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Phentermine: Indications, How It Works, Doses & Side Effects

Phentermine is a prescription medication used for short-term weight loss in people with obesity or overweight and related conditions. Learn how phentermine works, recommended dosage forms, treatment duration, possible side effects, overdose risks, and important contraindications.