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Recent Articles by Flávia Costa

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.

Medications

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.

Nutritional Supplements

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

Betaine is an amino acid that helps lower homocysteine levels and supports heart and liver health. Learn about its uses, benefits, forms like betaine hydrochloride and anhydrous betaine, common side effects, and safety recommendations for supplements.

Hepatitis

Hepatitis B Vaccine: CDC-Recommended Schedule (Babies & Adults)

Hepatitis B vaccinw helps prevent infection from all hepatitis B virus subtypes, protecting adults, children, and newborns. Learn who should get vaccinated, recommended schedules including pregnancy, possible side effects, and safety guidelines for effective prevention.

Medications

Fosfomycin: Uses, How to Take, Side Effects & Contraindications

Fosfomycin is an antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections, including cystitis, urethritis, and asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy. Available as fosfomycin tromethamine 3 g sachets, it helps eliminate bacteria and may be prescribed for prevention, dosing, and recurrent infections.

Medications

Alendronate: Uses, How to Take, Dosing & Side Effects

Alendronate is a medication used to treat osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women. Learn how alendronate works, recommended dosage, possible side effects, safety precautions, and who should not use it to reduce the risk of spine and hip fractures.

Hair Loss

11 Best Hair Growth Supplements & Medications

Discover the best hair growth supplements and medications that support healthy hair, reduce shedding, and encourage regrowth. Learn about biotin, multivitamins with zinc and B-complex, keratin-based options, and FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

Medications

Advil vs Tylenol: Key Differences, Uses, Dosing & Side Effects

Advil vs Tylenol: Learn the key differences between ibuprofen and acetaminophen, including uses, dosage, side effects, and contraindications. Understand when each is recommended, risks of alternating them, and how to choose the safest option with medical guidance.

Kidney Stones

6 Kidney Stone Medications Your Doctor May Prescribe

Kidney stone medications, such as NSAIDs, pain relievers, opioids, alpha-blockers, thiazide diuretics, and potassium citrate, help relieve pain, prevent recurrence, and support stone elimination. Learn how doctors use these treatments, along with allopurinol and supportive home remedies.

Medications

Vyvanse: Indications, Dosing & Side Effects (Including Weight Loss)

Vyvanse is a prescription stimulant used to treat ADHD in children and adults, and binge eating disorder in adults. Learn about its uses, onset, dosage, side effects, safety precautions, generic availability, dependence risks, and why it is not approved for weight loss.

Medications

10 Hemorrhoid Medications (Creams, Pills & Natural Options)

Hemorrhoid medication can help relieve pain, swelling, and itching caused by internal or external hemorrhoids. Learn about prescription and over-the-counter options, creams, suppositories, and treatments that ease symptoms and promote healing for mild to severe cases.

Medications

Nimesulide: Uses, Legal Status, Side Effects & Alternatives

Nimesulide is an NSAID used to relieve pain, fever, and inflammation but is not FDA-approved in the US due to liver safety concerns. Learn about its legal status, indications, dosing guidelines, side effects, contraindications, and alternatives available in other regions.

Hepatitis

Hepatitis A Vaccine: When It's Recommended, Doses & Schedule

The hepatitis A vaccine protects against the hepatitis A virus, which can cause fever, fatigue, and jaundice. Learn who should get vaccinated, the CDC-recommended dosing schedule for children and adults, travel exceptions, and possible side effects.

Medications

Prednisone: Uses, How to Take, Dosage, & Side Effects

Prednisone is a corticosteroid used to treat inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatism, arthritis, osteoarthritis, allergies and even cancer. Learn more about what prednisone is used for, how to take it, the recommended dosage and the most .

Medications

Mirena IUD: How It's Inserted, Side Effects & How Long It Lasts

The Mirena IUD is a hormonal intrauterine device used for birth control, heavy menstrual bleeding, and endometrial protection. Learn how it works, who can use it, possible side effects, insertion steps, and answers to common questions about its safety and effectiveness.