Antibodies have been found in people who recover from COVID-19 but it’s unclear how long the immune response lasts Once you have been infected by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, your body develops antibodies as an immune response to fight the infection. Antibodies typically appear a few weeks after the infection regardless of whether it was mild, severe or even asymptomatic. After...
Can UTI Go Away by Itself?
Urinary tract infection, or UTI, is caused by the bacterial infection in any part of the urinary system, including kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Urinary tract infection, or UTI, is caused by the bacterial infection in any part of the urinary system, including kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Symptoms typically include an increased urge to urinate with or without pain...
What Is the Difference Between Butter and Ghee? Charts
Ghee is clarified butter commonly used in Indian and Pakistani cuisines. It is made from butter obtained from cow or buffalo milk. The difference between butter and ghee is listed below. The difference between butter and ghee chart Difference Ghee Butter Burning point Higher (485°F) Lower (350°F) Lactose-free Yes No Fat concentration Slightly higher Slightly lower Dairy proteins Slightly lower...
Vivlodex (meloxicam) for Osteoarthritis: Side Effects & Dosage
Generic drug: meloxicam Brand name: Vivlodex What is Vivlodex (meloxicam), and how does it work? Vivlodex (meloxicam) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug indicated for management of osteoarthritis (OA) pain. What are the side effects of Vivlodex? WARNING RISK OF SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTROINTESTINAL EVENTS Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events,...
Orphenadrine citrate/aspirin/caffeine: Muscle Relaxer Warnings
Generic drug: orphenadrine citrate, aspirin and caffeine Brand name: Norgesic What is Norgesic (orphenadrine citrate, aspirin and caffeine), and how does it work? Norgesic (orphenadrine citrate, aspirin and caffeine) is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of musculoskeletal pain. Norgesic may be used alone or with other medications. Norgesic belongs to a class of drugs called Analgesics, Other...
Percodan (aspirin/oxycodone) Painkiller Side Effects & Warnings
Generic drug: aspirin and oxycodone hydrochloride Brand name: Percodan What is Percodan (aspirin and oxycodone hydrochloride), and how does it work? Percodan (aspirin and oxycodone hydrochloride) is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Moderate to Moderately Severe Pain. Percodan may be used alone or with other medications. Percodan belongs to a class of drugs called Analgesics, NSAID/Opioid...
Duexis for Rheumatoid Arthritis & Osteoarthritis: Drug Warnings
Generic drug: ibuprofen and famotidine Brand name: Duexis What is Duexis (ibuprofen and famotidine), and how does it work? Duexis (ibuprofen and famotidine) is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis. Duexis may be used alone or with other medications. Duexis belongs to a class of drugs called NSAIDs. It is not known if...
Anjeso (meloxicam): NSAID Side Effects, Dosage, Warnings
Generic drug: meloxicam Brand name: Anjeso What is Anjeso (meloxicam), and how does it work? Anjeso (meloxicam) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in adults to manage moderate-to-severe pain, alone or in combination with non-NSAID analgesics. What are the side effects of Anjeso? WARNING RISK OF SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTROINTESTINAL EVENTS Cardiovascular Risk Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cause an...
What Class Is Severe Asthma?
Asthma is termed as a chronic inflammatory lung disease caused by the airway’s hypersensitive response to allergic stimuli (dust, pollen, pollution, smoke or unhygienic conditions). Asthma is termed as a chronic inflammatory lung disease caused by the airway’s hypersensitive response to allergic stimuli (dust, pollen, pollution, smoke or unhygienic conditions). This results in the narrowing of airway passages, making it...
Vaccine-Induced Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia (VITT) and COVID-19
VITT is an extremely rare side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine Vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT), also called vaccine-induced prothrombotic immune thrombocytopenia (VIPIT), is an extremely rare side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine. VITT is characterized by the presence of two conditions at the same time: Thrombosis: formation of blood clots, often in unusual sites like the brain Thrombocytopenia: low...