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Esomeprazole Dose - 20mg/40mg WHEN, HOW and WHY?Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used to -·        treat GERD, ·        reduce the risk of NSAID associated gastric ulcers, ·        eradicate H. pylori, and · ...
In adults, vitamin D deficiency is defined as a serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level of less than 20 ng per mL (50 nmol per L), and vitamin D insufficiency is defined as a serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level of 20 to 30 ng per mL (50 to 75 nmol per L). RemoveAvailable Brand
Key facts Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health, food security, and development today. Antibiotic resistance can affect anyone, of any age, in any country. Antibiotic resistance occurs naturally, but misuse of antibiotics in humans and animals is accelerating the process. A gr...
Revised guideline for clinical management of Dengue4th Edition 2018, Revised (Printed May, 2020) The draft version of revised guideline for clinical management of Dengue. The revised guideline contains new conception regarding pediatric management as well as management of Dengue in pregnancy. Dengue in Covid19 context has been briefly d...
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidelines of Bangladesh. The guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and control of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Many reflux patients remain symptomatic on a standard dose of proton pump inhibitor (PPI). In some patients, especially those with nonerosive reflux disease or atypical GERD symptoms, acid-suppressive therapy with PPIs is not as successful. In patients with residual reflux symptoms despite PPI treatment, adding an alginate plus antacid offe...
Depression is a mood disorder that involves a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest which interferes with daily functioning.Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of drugs that are typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder. SSRIs are the most commonly prescribed antidepres...
The primary treatment approach for most people of OCD will be to start with psychological treatment in the form of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).  However, for some people where therapy as not proved successful initially, the NICE guidelines recommend additional therapy (CBT with ERP), or a choice of medication in the form of Selective S...
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges in management and follow-up in common respiratory diseases such as asthma. This review will discuss the current recommendations regarding asthma and COVID-19 based on best available evidence at this time. RemoveAvailable Brand
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath). It is also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm).Montelukast is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, stuffy/runny/itchy nose).  Common Ast...
Statins, also known as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, are a class of lipid-lowering medications that reduce illness and mortality in those who are at high risk of cardiovascular disease. They are the most common cholesterol-lowering drugs. RemoveAvailable Brand
In India, COVID-19 patients are developing a rare but fatal fungal infection, called "black fungus."  Two cases of black fungus have been detected at BIRDEM Hospital in patients who have recovered from Covid-19.According to an advisory issued by the Indian Council of Medical Research the following conditions in Covid-19 patients increase the...