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Does Amoxicillin Expire?

May 5, 2024

Amoxicillin has an average shelf-life of around 2-years (when stored in proper conditions). Amoxicillin is commonly prescribed to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as pneumonia; bronchitis (infection of the airway tubes leading to the lungs); and infections of the ears, nose, throat, urinary tract, and skin.Key TakeawaysAmoxicillin...

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Difference Between Nasonex and Flonase

May 2, 2024

Nasonex and Flonase are both nasal sprays and allergy medications that are used to treat nasal allergy symptoms (or all by reducing inflammation caused by corticosteroids. They are both FDA-approved to treat seasonal and year-round allergies, and are generally considered equally effective and safe. Nasonex requires a prescription due to its active...

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Detoxify Trazodone from Your System: Drink Lots of Water and  Watch Your Diet
How Long Does Trazodone Stay in Your System

Apr 30, 2024

According to an older study performed on Trazodone, “Trazodone has biphasic elimination, with a redistribution half-life of about one hour and an elimination half-life of 10-12 hours. Trazodone is nearly completely metabolized hepatically by hydroxylation and oxidation to metabolites that are probably inactive.”Generally speaking, you...

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Does Medicare Cover Ozempic

Apr 17, 2024

Obesity affects more than 42% of the United States population. Medicare eligibility begins at the age of 65. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “The prevalence of obesity among those aged 75 and over (27.8%) was lower than prevalence among those aged 65–74 (40.8%).” Meaning that while there’s...

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How Long Does Prednisone Stay in Your System

Apr 15, 2024

Prednisone (or drug brands Rayos, Deltasone, and Prednisone Intensol) may take anywhere from 16.5 hours to 22 hours to completely leave your system. Typically, the length of time that the substance stays within your body is dependent on the drug's half life multiplied by 5.5 (for example, 5.5 x 3 hours or 5.5 x 4 hours, equalling a total of...

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What is Considered a High Dose of Prednisone

Apr 12, 2024

Prednisone (or brands such as Rayos or Deltasone) is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat the symptoms of low corticosteroid levels in the body. Prednisone is also used to treat other conditions in patients with normal corticosteroid levels and suffering from high inflammation in the body.According to Mayo Clinic,...

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How to Take Ozempic

Apr 10, 2024

Check your pen and attach a new needle. Make sure your pen contains clear and colorless Ozempic®. Screw on a new needle and pull off both needle caps. Check the flow with each new pen, turn the dose selector to select the flow check symbol. Press and hold in the dose button. Repeat until a drop appears. Select your dose and turn the dose...

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What to Avoid When Taking Low Dose Naltrexone

Apr 8, 2024

Low-dose naltrexone is an opiate antagonist that is taken orally to block opioid docking sites (receptors) in cells. The drug is approved by the FDA for the treatment of addictions to opioids and alcohol. Low-dose Naltrexone has also been used off-label as a treatment for various types of cancers, HIV/AIDS, Parkinson’s disease,...

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Does Ozempic Need to be Refrigerated

Apr 5, 2024

“Ozempic” is the brand name for the drug “semaglutide,” which is a prescription medication manufactured and sold by Novo Nordisk. As an injection, it can help control blood sugar in people with Type 2 diabetes. It is also known for its weight-loss qualities. On its own, Ozempic can cost over $1,000 when not covered by...

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