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Asthma is a breathing condition resulting from inflammation and sometimes mucus buildup in the lungs’ airways. This condition can be aggravated by things like dust or pollen in the air, but overall, people with asthma have narrowed airways at almost all times. Traditionally, severe asthma has been controlled using a…

Traditionally, the method used to test for tuberculosis has involved inserting a needle under the skin and injecting a special protein. The injected substance forms a small bubble under the skin, and the patient will need to be monitored over the course of 48 hours to check the consistency and…

Xifaxan is an antibiotic intended to halt the growth of bacteria. Xifaxan is a medication prescribed to patients with diarrhea, but should not be used if the diarrhea is bloody or if it is accompanied by a fever. Be sure to report these symptoms to your doctor. Distinction between a…

Xenical is the brand name for the generic prescription drug Orlistat, commonly used to treat obesity. Alli is the over-the-counter version of this medication. These medications work by blocking the absorption of ingested fat in the human body. This reduces the overall intake of calories and may lead to weight…

In the human body, factor V is a protein that is necessary for proper blood clotting. Some people have a genetic mutation of the protein which is called factor V Leiden. This is a disorder that can cause a condition known as thrombophilia. If you have the factor V Leiden…

Xeljanz XR is the brand name for the oral prescription of the generic drug tofacitinib. Xeljanz XR is a Janus kinase inhibitor (JAK) that works by blocking the activity of certain members of the Janus kinase family of enzymes. Inhibition of these Janus kinase enzymes reduces inflammation, pain, and joint…

The generic name for Xyrem is sodium oxybate and is prescribed for narcolepsy, which is a chronic sleep disorder. People with narcolepsy are prone to cataplexy that manifests as abrupt and short attacks of weakened or paralyzed muscles. The function of sodium oxybate is to reduce the sleepiness during daytime…

Zolpidem is the generic form of the well-known medication Ambien. This prescription medication is commonly used by individuals who have difficulty sleeping, especially those with insomnia. In particular, Zolpidem is beneficial for individuals who wake frequently during the night and have difficulty falling back asleep. If you have a Medicare…

Linezolid, widely known under its brand name, Zyvox, is an antibiotic prescribed to remedy specific types of bacterial infections. The job of this medicine is to stifle bacterial growth. It does not cure viral infections. Linezolid is used to treat certain types of pneumonia and complex skin infections caused by…