Question 1

do you need a prescription for platinol-aq?

Accepted Answer

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

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

can pregnant women use platinol-aq?

Accepted Answer

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

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

do i have a lettuce allergy? what are signs?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Yes, it is possible to have allergy to lettuce, but it is one of the more rare food allergies.  Typical symptoms would be mouth itching or soreness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, hives, itching or rarely in more severe cases trouble breathing, drop in blood pressure (shock), or death.  You only need one or two of these symptoms to suspect an allergy.

Question 7

what are the initial signs of a milk allergy?

Accepted Answer

Skin and GI: Milk allergy usually begins in infancy. Most children have rashes (eczema or hives) and GI symptoms (pain and diarrhea). Less common are nasal and chest symptoms.  Chronic constipation in infants and children is rarely due to true milk allergy.  In young children the initial manifestation of milk allergy can be anaphylaxis, a severe systemic reaction.

Question 8

can bone pain be a sign of allergy?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: I presume you know you didnt "bang" the bone...So if it has lasted a while see your dr. Who will tke a full history and examine you..An allergy would be unusual.

Question 9

hi today i got my tetanus shot what are the 2018 side effects of the shot and whats signs you have a allergy to it?

Accepted Answer

Tetanus shot : A sore arm is the expected side effect. Any allergic to reaction would have occurred by now such as rash and difficult breathing and GI symptoms

Question 10

what is it when you get shard pain above temple on off for ten minutes at a time is it a sign of something bad? i have tmj and allergies...

Accepted Answer

Braces: If you have braces with teeth extracted, clenching, grinding, jaw injury, head and neck injury......Need more information.

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