Question 1

could you give me the generic names for varilix & pronix(or prolix) vaccines given in india?

Accepted Answer

Vaccines: Varilix is the chicken pox vaccice and PRIORIX is the name of the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine made by Glaxo Smith Kline

Question 2

growing gullbladder polips - until what size i can save my gullbladder?

Accepted Answer

1centimeter.: As a general rule, gallbladder polyps can be safely observed provided that they are less than 1 centimeter in size.  Beyond that size, gallbladder removal is recommended to be certain that there is no cancer associated with the polyp.

Question 3

once h.pyroli treated ,is it reoccure?

Accepted Answer

Low recurrence rate: in developed countries, the recurrence rate of H pylori is low, usually around 3% per year.  The risk of recurrence is highest in the first year after eliminating the organism. Good luck.

Question 4

what are the long-term health affects associated with prolia injections?

Accepted Answer

Prolia: Prolia is used for just 2 years and is safe and effective in the vast majority of patients.
If you ever feel some symptoms you think might be related to Prolia call your doctor right away.

PS: Just for kicks one of my twin granddaughters is Leah so I like the term Pro"Leah".

Question 5

what is the prefix/ word root/ combining vowel/ and suffix meaning deciciency of all cells?

Accepted Answer

Do you mean "penia"?: Pancytopenia designates a deficiency or inadequate numbers of all blood cells. Leukopenia indicates a deficiency of white blood cells (wbcs). Anemia indicates a deficiency of red blood cells (rbcs). Aplastic anemia refers to the illness whereby the bone marrow can not produce sufficient new blood cells resulting in lowered counts of rbcs, wbcs, & platelets--or pancytopenia.

Question 6

is prolia best for osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Prolia represents a new category of osteoporosis treatment that is effective and has convenient twice yearly dosing.  It appears much more effective than the bisphosphonates and rivals Forteo with much more convenience.  It is expensive if not covered by your insurance.  Whether it is best for you or not depends on many factors which would require more information about a specific patient.

Question 7

what are the active ingredients in prolia?

Accepted Answer

Only one: Hi. The only active ingredient in Prolia is denosumab, a monoclonal antibody that binds a signaling molecule, RANK Ligand (RANKL), that bone forming cells (osteoblasts) secrete that activates bone resorbing cells (osteoclasts). RANKL activates the osteoclasts to break down bone. Denosumab interrupts that, and preserves bone mass and architecture.

Question 8

is prolia ever administered by iv infusion?

Accepted Answer

No. : Prolia is a subcutaneous injection. There are other osteoporosis treatments, such as reclast, (zoledronic acid) which is given by IV infusion. They treat the same thing but are very different drugs.

Question 9

can i take my proair if i left it in a hot car?

Accepted Answer

It's pretty sturdy: it can cause problems due to the heat making it leak, in theory, in practice it would have to get very hot indeed.
Wait until it naturally comes back to room temperature and use normally. You  could tell if nothing is coming out.

Question 10

can i take celexa (citalopram) and prolsic at the same time?

Accepted Answer

No: Talk to your doctor before using citalopram together with omeprazole. Combining these medications may increase the blood levels of citalopram and increase the risk of certain side effects, including an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious or life-threatening.

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What is the prefix/ word root/ combining vowel/ and suffix meaning deciciency of all cells?

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