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Relenza (Zanamivir) - Inhalation: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages - Verywell Health

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What Is Relenza? Relenza ( zanamivir ) is a prescription option for influenza (flu) type A and B infections. People 7 years of age and older may use Relenza to treat the flu if they've had fewer than two days of symptoms. People at least 5 years of age and older can use Relenza to prevent the flu. If you're a resident of a skilled nursing or long-term care facility, however, Relenza may not be prescribed to you since it isn't proven to be an effective preventive option in such settings. Also, this medication is not recommended for flu prevention or treatment in people with lung conditions, such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). As an influenza virus neuraminidase inhibitor (NAI), Relenza works by blocking neuraminidase (NA) and preventing it from working. NA is a type of protein responsible for releasing viruses from your infected cells and encouraging the spread of the flu. Relenza is available as a powder. You will...

Spatial and temporal parasite dynamics: microhabitat preferences and infection progression of two co-infecting gyrodactylids - Parasites & Vectors - Parasites & Vectors

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Experimental data The data used here are from the experimental study of Cable and van Oosterhout [45], subsequently used as the basis of an agent-based model in van Oosterhout [53]. Briefly, cultures of three different Gyrodactylus strains were used to infect three different fish stocks: Ornamental Stock (OS), Lower Aripo River fish (LA) and Upper Aripo River fish (UA); 157 guppies in total, in a full factorial design to give nine different host-parasite combinations, with 13–22 replicates per combination. Two out of the three parasite strains were Gyrodactylus turnbulli , a laboratory-bred strain ( Gt3 ) and a wild turnbulli strain obtained from guppies caught in the Lower Aripo River, Trinidad ( Gt ), whereas the third strain was G. bullatarudis , also a wild type obtained from hosts in the Lower Aripo River. Both male (68) and female (89) individually isolated guppies were used for the experiment and maintained under constant environmental conditions ( \(25\pm 0.5 \,^\circ\) C; 12...

Celebrex Dosage: Strengths, Form, How to Take It, and More - Healthline

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If you have certain inflammatory conditions, your doctor might suggest Celebrex as a treatment option. It's a prescription drug used in adults to treat: It's also approved to treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) in certain children. Celebrex comes as a capsule you swallow and contains the active ingredient celecoxib.* It belongs to a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This article describes the dosages of Celebrex, as well as its strengths and how to take it. To learn more about Celebrex, see this in-depth article. Note: This article covers Celebrex's usual dosages provided by the drug's manufacturer. But when taking Celebrex, always take the dosage your doctor prescribes. * An active ingredient is what makes a drug work. The recommended daily dosage of Celebrex for its different approved uses is described below. What is the form of Celebrex? Celebrex comes as a capsule that you swallow. Celebrex strengths: 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg, a...

Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanate) – Oral: Uses, Side Effects - Verywell Health

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What Is Augmentin? Augmentin ( amoxicillin and clavulanate ) is an oral prescription drug used to treat certain bacterial infections. Augmentin contains two ingredients: amoxicillin and clavulanate. Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that works by stopping bacterial growth. Clavulanate is a beta-lactamase inhibitor. It protects amoxicillin from being destroyed by bacteria. Augmentin does not treat viral infections, such as the common cold, the flu, or COVID-19. This medication is available as an oral tablet, chewable tablet, oral extended-release tablet, and oral suspension. Drug Facts Generic Name : Amoxicillin and clavulanate Brand Name(s) : Augmentin Drug Availability : Prescription Therapeutic Classification : Penicillin-like antibiotic Available Generically : Yes Controlled Substance : N/A Administration Route : Oral Active Ingredient : Amoxicillin and clavulanate Dosage Form(s) :...