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Novel oral chemotherapeutic holds potential for stomach cancer patients

European Pharmaceutical Review

The availability of oral chemotherapy treatments would provide stomach cancer patients with the option of more efficacious drugs with improved tolerability in a more convenient dosage format” The poor clinical outcomes of stomach cancer make it a key target for drug development. Benefits of daily oral chemotherapy over IV.

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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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10 benefits of acidophilus probiotics

The Checkup by Singlecare

In a 2014 analysis of 25 clinical trials, researchers found that probiotics such as acidophilus can also help treat moderate to severe eczema symptoms in adults. Researchers concluded that more high-quality studies are needed to offer dosage recommendations. However, there is evidence that probiotics can support weight loss efforts.

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Hydrocodone acetaminophen alternatives: What can I take instead of hydrocodone acetaminophen?

The Checkup by Singlecare

These options may be more suitable for certain individuals due to the type of pain experienced, their side effect profiles, the avoidance of specific drug allergies, the routes of administration available, and dosages. mg to 2 mg every 4 hours as needed – adjust according to response IM, SubQ: 0.2

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Tramadol (Ultram) alternatives: What can I take instead of tramadol?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Tramadol has been available in the United States since 1995, but not until 2014 did it become a schedule IV controlled substance by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) based on data suggesting abuse potential similar to other schedule IV opioids available at that time. These options may be more suitable for certain individuals.

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How Myo-inositol Can Improve Hashimoto’s Symptoms

The Thyroid Pharmacist

For example, having people take therapeutic dosages of two nutrients, selenium and myo-inositol , in addition to working to balance their blood sugar, can work wonders at reducing their anxiety and OCD symptoms, as well as reducing their thyroid antibodies and thyroid symptoms. Recommended dosage and precautions. 2014 Jan;29(1):55-63.

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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.