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Recent Articles by Flávia Costa

Tinea Versicolor Treatment: Creams, Lotions & Oral Medications

Tinea versicolor treatment involves antifungal creams, lotions, or pills that stop fungal growth and restore normal skin color. Options include ketoconazole, clotrimazole, and fluconazole. Good hygiene and sun protection also help speed recovery and prevent recurrence.

Medications

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

Monurol is an antibiotic used to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by bacteria such as E. coli and Enterococcus faecalis. It contains fosfomycin tromethamine and is usually taken as a single oral dose on an empty stomach, providing relief within a few days.

Natural Treatments

How to Stop Binge Eating: Medications & Home Remedies

Learn how to stop binge eating with FDA-approved treatments like lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse), plus antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and natural remedies such as chia seeds, turmeric, and psyllium husk. Find out which options can help reduce appetite and control binge episodes.

Medications

Quetiapine (Seroquel): Indications for Use, Dosing Instructions & Side Effects

Quetiapine (Seroquel) is an antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder. Learn how quetiapine works, recommended dosages, common side effects, and important precautions for safe use under medical supervision.

Medications

Dramamine: Uses, How to Take It, Dosing & Side Effects

Dramamine is an antihistamine used to prevent and treat nausea, dizziness, and vomiting caused by motion sickness, vertigo, or surgery. Learn how to take Dramamine tablets, chewables, and liquid forms safely, recommended doses by age, and possible side effects like drowsiness.

Medications

Ketorolac: How It Works, What It's Used for, Dosage & Side Effects

Ketorolac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve moderate to severe pain from surgery, fractures, kidney stones, and dental procedures. Learn its forms, recommended dosages, side effects, and safety precautions for proper medical use.

Breast Cancer

Tamoxifen: Uses, Dosing & Side Effects

Tamoxifen is a medication used to treat estrogen-dependent breast cancer by blocking the effects of estrogen and preventing tumor growth. Learn how tamoxifen works, recommended dosage, possible side effects, and important precautions during treatment.

Diseases and Conditions

Dyshidrosis Treatments: 7 Medications Plus Home Remedies

Options for dyshidrosis treatments include antihistamines, topical or oral corticosteroids, calcineurin inhibitors, potassium permanganate soaks, and antibiotics for infection, plus home remedies like jasmine or chamomile compresses. Learn dosing guidance, safety tips, daily skin care, and prevention. .

Medications

Loperamide (Imodium): Uses, How to Take, Dosage & Side Effects

Loperamide is a medicine used to treat acute or chronic non-infectious diarrhea by slowing bowel movements and improving stool consistency. Learn how loperamide works, recommended dosages for adults and children, possible side effects, and who should avoid taking it.

Medications

Lansoprazole: Indications, Dosing & Side Effects

Lansoprazole: indications, dosing, and safety. Explains how this proton pump inhibitor lowers stomach acid to treat GERD, reflux esophagitis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, Zollinger-Ellison, and H. pylori (with antibiotics); how to take it; maintenance dosing; common side effects; and who should avoid it.

Migraine

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.