OrganizedWisdom Health - Eczema

Neem and Pregnancy

Cgifford — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:25:43 GMT

Pregnancy prevention is one of the claimed uses for neem. The supplement neem may be taken by both men and women as a contraceptive. It is thought that neem may cause miscarriages in pregnant women.

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Tacrolimus and Pregnancy

TaraSal — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:02:08 GMT

Tacrolimus (Prograf) use in pregnancy is not recommended. There have been no controlled studies performed in human pregnancies; therefore, risk of birth defects cannot be ruled out. Animal studies have shown adverse toxicity to the fetus. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, speak with your doctor before beginning this medication. If you have already begun tacrolimus while pregnant, your doctor should discuss the potential risks with you.

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Kenalog Interactions

TaraSal — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:13:21 GMT

Kenalog (triamcinolone) drug interactions may include large doses of aspirin and salicylates, blood thinners such as warfarin, bupropion, diabetic drugs, drugs that cause potassium loss like amphotericin B, diuretics, estrogens, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, quinolone antibiotics like ciprofloxacin, antibiotics such as erythromycin, some anti-seizure medications such as phenytoin and phenobarbital, live vaccines, natalizumab, and certain herbal products like licorice. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors before starting Kenalog.

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Kenalog Uses

TaraSal — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:11:20 GMT

Kenalog (triamcinolone) uses include reducing inflammation, redness and swelling in conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis. When used in dental paste form, Kenalog is used to treat mouth ulcers. As an injectable, it is used in treating a variety of conditions such as allergic disorders, arthritis, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, collagen and skin diseases.

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Kenalog and Pregnancy

TaraSal — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:21:45 GMT

Kenalog (triamcinolone) use in pregnancy is not recommended. Animal studies have found adverse effects on the unborn baby. Currently, there have been no adequate studies performed on pregnant women. If you are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant, be sure to tell your doctor before starting Kenalog.

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Kenalog Warnings and Precautions

TaraSal — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:18:25 GMT

When taking Kenalog (triamcinolone), a few precautions should be noted. Those with tuberculosis, peptic ulcer, or diabetes should not be treated with any corticosteroid preparation without the advice of the patient’s physician.

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Kenalog Overdose

TaraSal — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:17:23 GMT

A Kenalog (triamcinolone) overdose has not been shown to cause serious problems; especially in topical or inhaled form. As with other drugs, if you do overdose on Kenalog, seek medical attention immediately.

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Kenalog Dosage

TaraSal — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:15:52 GMT

Kenalog (triamcinolone) dosage depends on the form of the drug being used. When using Kenalog as a topical, apply a small amount to the affected area and rub it gently into the skin. If you are using the dental paste, apply in a thin layer, just enough to cover the mouth ulcer. Kenalog in injectable form is given into different locations such as a muscle, a skin lesion, or a joint. Injections are usually given by a trained health care professional.

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Aristocort Overdose

TaraSal — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:01:40 GMT

An Aristocort overdose can occur if an individual takes more than the recommended amount, whether accidentally or intentionally. One large dose is not expected to produce life-threatening symptoms, however, high doses taken over time can cause weight gain, increased facial hair growth, roundness of the face, bruising, swelling, and muscle pain or weakness. If you think you have taken too much of this drug call your doctor or pharmacist.

Fast Facts:

In case of a possible overdose, you can call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Aristocort is a brand name for the generic triamcinolone.
Doctors prescribe Aristocort to treat allergies, eczema, arthritis, lupus, and psoriasis.

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Cutivate Side Effects

CatherIN — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:41:39 GMT

As with any medication, there is a chance of experiencing side effects when using Cutivate. Common side effects include dryness, mild stinging, burning, or itching. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience potentially serious side effects such as blisters, pimples, crusting, or changes in color of treated skin, headache, rash, swollen hair follicles, stretch marks, muscle weakness, feeling tired, weight gain, puffiness in the face, blurred vision, seeing halos around lights, mood changes, or sleep problems.

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Seek medical attention if you experience symptoms of an allergic reaction such as hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue.
Cutivate is used in the treatment of certain skin conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis.
Cutivate is a brand name for the drug fluticasone.

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