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Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking colchicine and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions regarding the information, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Take this medication by mouth with or without food, exactly as directed by your doctor. Dosing recommendations vary widely and may be different from the following recommendations. Taking more than the recommended dose may not increase this drug's effectiveness and may increase your risk for side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. If you are taking this medication to treat a gout attack, carefully follow the directions given by your doctor. This medication works best if you take it at the first sign of an attack. The recommended dose is 1.2 milligrams at the first sign of an attack, followed by 0.6 milligrams one hour later. The maximum recommended dose is 1.8 milligrams taken over a 1-hour period. Ask your doctor ahead of time about how soon you can repeat tr...

A pacemaker is a life-saver. It faithfully keeps your heart beating at a normal rhythm and helps manage your health condition. But in rare cases, an infection related to your pacemaker can put your life at risk. Advertising Policy Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy And, because the infection is sometimes internal, you may not realize you're in danger. Cardiologist Bruce Wilkoff, MD, answers questions on what you need to know about pacemaker-related infections. Q: How do pacemakers work? A: Implanted pacemakers normalize your heartbeat with a steady stream of electric impulses. In most cases, the device sends these impulses through leads attached to your heart. Some pacemakers, called leadless pacemake...

Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using this medication and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist. If you are using the lotion form of this medication, shake the bottle well before each use. Use this medication on the skin only. Clean and thoroughly dry the area to be treated. Apply a thin layer of the medication to the affected area and gently rub in, usually twice daily (in the morning and evening) or as directed by your doctor. Wash your hands after using unless you are using this medication to treat the hands. Do not wrap, cover, or bandage the area unless directed to do so by your doctor. Wear loose-fitting clothes after applying the medication to the groin area. Do not apply the medication in the eyes, nose, mouth, or inside the vagina. If you do get the medication in those areas, flush with plenty of water. The dosage and length of treatment depends on the type of infection being t...

Inspra (eplerenone) is a type of diuretic drug ("water pill") available in tablet form used to treat high blood pressure in adults as well as heart failure following a heart attack. Approved for use in the United States in 2002, Inspra is available in generic forms. It belongs to a class of drugs called mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists that block the action of the hormone aldosterone which helps to regulate sodium and water, and therefore blood pressure, in the body. This class of drugs belongs to a larger group of diuretics referred to as potassium-sparing diuretics.    FatCamera / E+ / Getty Images Uses A diuretic is a medication that increases urine production by causing the kidneys to remove more sodium and water from the body. As the water is removed, the blood vessel walls relax, and since the heart has less to pump with each beat, blood pressure lowers. While some diuretics deplete the body's potassium, eple...

There are many common types of scalp conditions that can cause some very irritating symptoms. Scalp conditions do not usually cause any major complications, and most are not contagious. Conditions that the scalp is susceptible to include: Mycotic (fungal) conditions, such as dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and ringworm Parasitic infections, such as head lice Inflammatory conditions, such as psoriasis and eczema Many types of scalp conditions share similar symptoms—such as itching, inflammation, skin flaking, and more. Therefore, to receive proper treatment, it's vital to consult with an experienced healthcare provider—such as a dermatologist— for a thorough examination and proper diagnosis.  Common types of scalp conditions are listed below.  john sommer/Getty Images  Androgenetic Alopecia Androgenetic alopecia is a common hair loss condition seen in men as well as in women. In fact, th...

WASHINGTON--( BUSINESS WIRE )--To combat teen abuse of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines containing the cough suppressant dextromethorphan (DXM), Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today signed into law HB 9, prohibiting the sale of DXM-containing products to minors without a prescription. The law will take effect on September 29, 2021. Ohio's new law comes on the heels of the 2020 National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and University of Michigan's annual survey, Monitoring the Future, which showed a slight increase in the percentage of teens who reported abusing OTC cough medicine over the last year – 3.7 percent in 2020 – up from 2.8 percent in 2019. "The recent survey results, combined with stress of the ongoing pandemic, underscores the importance of remaining vigilant when it comes to preventing teen substance use," said Scott Melville, President and CEO, Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA). "In the case of OTC cough medicine, age-18 sales laws ...

White discharge should be clear to milky white and change in consistency throughout your cycle. You normally produce about a teaspoon a day of discharge, but everyone is different. If your discharge becomes curd-like or has a fishy odor, then it could be a sign of infection.  Visit Insider's Health Reference library for more advice. Normal discharge should always be clear to milky white in appearance. Moreover, most people with a vulva produce, on average, one teaspoon of discharge per day because it's how the vagina cleans itself.  Now, it's important to note that discharge usually changes in color and consistency throughout your menstrual cycle as your hormone levels fluctuate. For example, normal discharge is usually either: Sticky and milky white right before ovulation ...