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OTC antiemetic medications: Relief for nausea and vomiting

The Checkup by Singlecare

Antiemetics may also reduce radiation-associated or chemotherapy-induced nausea resulting from cancer treatment. The total dosage should not exceed 100 mg per day. The typical dosage of diphenhydramine is 25–50 mg every four to six hours as needed. The maximum dosage totals 300 mg per day. or 25 mg once daily at bedtime.

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Solutions for Constipation Relief

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Chemotherapy agents: Chemotherapy agents can lead to constipation in a variety of ways such as slowing the movements of the intestinal tract or creating inflammation that disrupts digestive function. Be sure to work with your doctor or practitioner to determine the right supplements and dosages for you. Gastroenterology.

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Top 20 Drugs with US Patent Expiry in 2023 Based on Total Sales Value

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Company: AstraZeneca First Approval Date: Jul 31, 2009 Generic Name: Saxagliptin Patent Expiration: Jan 2023 2022 Sales: $257M Indication: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Onglyza is a member of the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor class of oral hypoglycemics used combined with diet and exercise for managing type 2 diabetes.

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How Does Carnitine Support Hashimoto’s?

The Thyroid Pharmacist

10-13) For example, research relating to cancer and the use of chemotherapy drugs found that carnitine supplementation was able to help reverse muscle damage and weakness caused by toxic side effects of anticancer drugs. (38). 2009 Sep;63(9):1098-105. Role of carnitine in cancer chemotherapy-induced multiple organ toxicity.

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Olanzapine interactions to avoid

The Checkup by Singlecare

While it can be used to manage many mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia , it also plays a role in the prevention and treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. If deemed necessary to combine, the dosages and durations of the contributing medications should be reduced and kept to a minimum.