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- June 5, 2024Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is a diuretic medication that increases urine production by the kidneys. It's commonly used to treat high blood…
- June 5, 2024Finasteride treats various conditions, primarily related to hormonal imbalances in men and women. In men over 65, benign prostatic hypertrophy…
- June 5, 2024Atenolol is a beta blocker medication that relaxes blood vessels, allowing them to widen and accommodate more blood, reducing strain…
- June 5, 2024Crestor (rosuvastatin) is a member of the statin family, drugs developed for lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the so-called “bad”…
- June 5, 2024Erysipelas and cellulitis, although similar in appearance, are serious conditions that require prompt attention. Erysipelas typically affects the outer layers…
