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Naloxone (Narcan®), the antidote for opioid overdose, is a safe and effective way of preventing respiratory failure and death from opioid poisoning. Naloxone can be given by health care workers or bystanders to people with suspected opioid poisoning.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported a number of cases of severe allergic reactions to acne medicines containing benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. Symptoms included chest tightness, trouble breathing, faintness, and severe swelling of the face, throat, lips, and tongue. Anyone with these symptoms should call 911 right away.
Apetamin, which contains cyproheptadine, lysine, and vitamins, is marketed as a quick, non-surgical method of body enhancement. Although it is not approved by the FDA, it is illicitly sold online and on social media platforms in the United States. There is no standard dosing of apetamin, and its ingredients are linked to liver damage and other dangerous side effects.
Eluxadoline is a medication used for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) in adults. The most common side effects of eluxadoline are mild constipation, nausea, and abdominal pain. There are important safety considerations for eluxadoline including rare but serious side effects and a potential for drug-drug interactions.
Metformin is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It has mild side effects and is generally safe when taken as prescribed. Rarely, it can cause a severe and life-threatening condition called lactic acidosis in patients with specific risk factors.
Lexapro is the brand name for escitalopram, an SSRI antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. Escitalopram is associated with side effects including sleep disturbances, fatigue, and nausea. Like many other antidepressants, escitalopram may require several weeks to months of use to provide full benefits.
To date, there are no definite answers about how well melatonin works, how safe it is when taken for long periods, or what constitutes a melatonin overdose.
Art products are mixtures of chemicals and should be used correctly. It's common for children to swallow these products or get them on the skin or eye. Most of the time, the children are fine but mishaps can occur, especially eye or skin irritation.
Two old drugs used for malaria, chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, are being studied for their potential to treat coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19). Side effects from these drugs can be very serious and include irregular heart rhythms that can result in death. Check state COVID-19 website resources and telephone hotlines for more information about COVID-19 in your area.
Clonidine is a medication used to treat high blood pressure and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In overdoses, clonidine can cause low heart rate and blood pressure, drowsiness, and shallow breathing. Only take clonidine as directed by your doctor to avoid unwanted adverse effects.
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