Question 1

can pregnant women use platinol-aq?

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Platinol-AQ: Platinol-AQ is FDA Pregnancy Category D (Positive evidence of risk).

Question 2

who should not use platinol-aq?

Accepted Answer

Platinol-AQ: "Cisplatin is contraindicated in patients with preexisting renal impairment. Cisplatin should not be employed in myelosuppressed patients, or in patients with hearing impairment. Cisplatin is contraindicated in patients with a history of allergic reactions to Cisplatin or other platinum-containing compounds."  See; http://www.drugs.com/pro/platinol.html

Question 3

do you need a prescription for platinol-aq?

Accepted Answer

Platinol-AQ: Yes, Platinol-AQ requires a prescription.

Question 4

what is platinol-aq used for?

Accepted Answer

Platinol-AQ: Platinol-AQ is used for the treatment of cancer.

Question 5

what can you tell me about cisplatin (platinol)?

Accepted Answer

Anticancerous: Cis platinum developed after work at GM employed soluble platinum in catalytic converters for their cars.  It was found in next lab that cultures of bacteria and fungus used to test preservatives on fabrics were dying.  Electron microscopy showed platinum entering nucleus to destroy DNA.  When tumors were evaluated with platinum, chemical localized on tumor membrane showing presence of DNA in that location.  Drug does not enter tumor nucleus but is active in destroying many malignancies.

Question 6

which medicine to take for allergies is most effective?

Accepted Answer

Intranasal steroids: In milder cases of allergy, otc antihistamines such as claritin, allergra and zyrtec can be used.The most effective medications for more severe cases are nasal steroids such as flonase(now generic), nasonex, (mometasone) Omnaris which are liquid sprays, and Qnasl and zetonna which are dry. Head to head studies show that nasal steroids(vs antihistamines)are much better for congestion and allergy symptoms. Vers.

Question 7

could you tell me what's the best medicine for cold/allergies?

Accepted Answer

Treating congestion: Cold/allergies are usually a very vague and general term to descibe of nasal congestion, runny nose, cough due to post nasal drip and headache if there are sinus infections. Depending what causes it and how severe your symptoms are, best treatment can be different. If you can be more specific, it would be helpful. Otherwise, you should see a doctor to be evaluated to see which treatment is best.

Question 8

why lately i suffer allergy when take medicine which have pseuoeephedrine?

Accepted Answer

Medication Allergies: There is no answer to the 'why' in these medical questions. There just is the reality that you are allergic to pseudoephedrine.

Question 9

what to do if i have a horrilbe allergy please someone which one is the best medicine?

Accepted Answer

No single one: Depending on the severity of your condition. 
There is no one best drug for anyone but most people respond well to intranasal cortisone + a intranasal antihistamine. Dymista is currently the only rx drug with this combination. 
Avoidance remains the best and consider allergy shots if your symptoms are not adequately controlled.  However allergy shots are not medicine.

Question 10

how long before allergy medicine works?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Depending upon the medication used, the time until the onset of effect will vary. Generally antihitamines work relatively quickly and inhaled steroids may take a week or so to have ful effect.

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