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Azathioprine

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Azathioprine is

Avian Influenza H7N9 (Bird Flu)

MOH MONITORS FOR POTENTIAL OUTBREAKS IN SINGAPORE SFA’S ROLE IN PREVENTING H7N9 OUTBREAK IN SINGAPORE PERSONAL PROTECTION AGAINST AVIAN INFLUENZA INFECTION Influenza A, H7N9 is one of the strains of avian influenza (bird flu). There are three types of influenza viruses — A, B, and C. Only types A and B cause significant diseases in humans. Strains of influenza A include A/H1N1 and avian influenza A/H5N1 and A/H7N9. Avian influenza viruses normally affect poultry (e.g. domesticated chickens, ducks and turkeys). Several strains of H7 viruses have also been found in birds including influenza A/H7N9. In early 2017, A/H7N9 avian influenza was reported

Avian Influenza H5N1 (Bird Flu)

BIRD FLU CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS BIRD FLU SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS BIRD FLU COMPLICATIONS BIRD FLU TREATMENT BIRD FLU PREVENTION Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is an infectious disease in birds caused by type A of the influenza virus. Domestic poultry, including chickens and turkeys, are particularly vulnerable to this rapidly fatal influenza. They become infected with the avian flu virus through direct contact with an infected bird’s saliva, nasal secretions, and excreta or through contact with contaminated surfaces (such as cages) or materials (such as water or feed). Birds infected by this type A influenza virus have

Avanafil

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Avanafil is

Autoimmune Hepatitis

SYMPTOMS OF AUTOIMMUNE HEPATITIS WHO IS AT RISK OF AUTOIMMUNE HEPATITIS? AUTOIMMUNE HEPATITIS DIAGNOSIS WHEN TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE? AUTOIMMUNE HEPATITIS TREATMENT (PROVIDED BY NUH) DURATION OF TREATMENT FOR AUTOIMMUNE HEPATITIS Autoimmune hepatitis is an inflammatory disease of the liver that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks the liver cells. Hepatitis is a general term that means inflammation of the liver. In autoimmune hepatitis, the body’s immune system attacks the cells of the liver, which causes the liver to become inflamed. Symptoms of Autoimmune Hepatitis Most patients with autoimmune hepatitis have no symptoms. The disorder is often first detected

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD in Children)

ADHD IN CHILDREN SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS OF ADHD ADHD TREATMENT OPTIONS MEDICATION FOR ADHD HELP WITH BEHAVIOURAL MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION SKILLS TRAINING PARENTS TO ELICIT DESIRED BEHAVIOUR How do you know if your child’s level of activity and inattention is normal or a sign of ADHD, a brain disorder that affects children and teenagers and may continue into adulthood? Here’s what you need to know about the condition. ADHD in Children Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a brain disorder marked by a pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity that may interfere with a person’s functioning or development. The

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD in Adults)

WHAT IS ADHD IN ADULTS? ADULT ADHD SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS SEEKING HELP TREATMENT FOR ADULT ADHD LIFESTYLE CHANGES AND COPING STRATEGIES SUPPORTING A LOVED ONE WITH ADULT ADHD FURTHER TIPS TO HELP YOU ORGANISE YOUR LIFE Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a condition that is typically associated with children, can also affect adults. What is ADHD in Adults?  Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) causes people to feel restless and have trouble maintaining attention. ADHD is a mental health condition, and those who suffer from it exhibit inattention, hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour. Having ADHD makes it hard to keep a calm

Atropine Eye Drop (for Non-Myopia Users)

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Atropine belongs to a class of medications called mydriatics, which dilate the pupil to make it

Atropine Eye Drop (for Myopia Users)

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Atropine eye drop helps to slow down the progression of myopia in children and teenagers. Myopia,

Atovaquone and Proguanil

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT THIS MEDICATION? DISCLAIMER Medication Information

Atorvastatin

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Atorvastatin belongs

Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) in Young Children

WHAT IS ATOPIC DERMATITIS? CAUSES OF ATOPIC DERMATITIS IN INFANTS SIGNS OF ATOPIC ECZEMA IN INFANTS AND CHILDREN AGGRAVATING FACTORS IN ECZEMA WILL MY CHILD GROW OUT OF ECZEMA? TREATMENT OF YOUR CHILD’S ATOPIC DERMATITIS Young children are especially prone to skin conditions, such as atopic dermatitis, more commonly known as eczema. What is Atopic Dermatitis? Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is an itchy, dry inflammation of the skin. It is the most common type of skin disease in children and is not infectious. A child with atopic dermatitis has sensitive skin which is irritated easily.

Atomoxetine

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Atomoxetine is

Athlete’s Foot

WHAT IS ATHLETE’S FOOT? WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE CAUSES OF ATHLETE’S FOOT? WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ATHLETE’S FOOT? WHAT CAN I DO TO TREAT ATHLETE’S FOOT? WHEN DO I NEED TO SEE A DOCTOR? WHAT ELSE CAN I DO TO MANAGE THIS CONDITION? Learn about symptoms and causes of athelete’s foot, self help treatment options, medication and when to seek medical help. What is Athlete’s Foot? Tinea pedis is commonly known as athlete’s foot. It refers to a fungal infection on the foot. It is one of the most common types of fungal skin infection. What are the possible

Atezolizumab

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Atezolizumab is a therapy that increases the immune response, and is used to treat certain types of cancer. It works with your body’s immune system to fight against cancer cells. How should I take or use this medication? Atezolizumab is given via an

Atenolol

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Atenolol belongs to a group of medications known as beta-blockers.Beta-blockers are usually used in the treatment

Asthma (Common Childhood Illnesses)

WHAT IS ASTHMA? THE ALLERGIC MARCH HOW COMMON IS ASTHMA AMONG CHILDREN IN SINGAPORE? WHAT CAUSES AN ASTHMA ATTACK? WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ASTHMA? WHAT IS AN ASTHMA ACTION PLAN? WHAT CAN I DO IF MY CHILD HAS AN ASTHMA ATTACK? HOW IS ASTHMA TREATED? Asthma affects about one in five children in Singapore. Learn more about asthma in children and asthma triggers. What is Asthma? Asthma is a condition in which the airways are inflamed and become more sensitive than usual. When sensitive airways are exposed to certain triggers, they overreact, become narrower, and breathing becomes difficult. Childhood asthma

Asplenia in Children

WHAT IS ASPLENIA? RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH ASPLENIA PREVENTING INFECTION IN CHILDREN WITH ASPLENIA Some people are born without a spleen or have it removed for medical reasons. What can you do if your child has asplenia? Read on to find out. What is Asplenia? Asplenia refers to the absence of normal spleen function or of a spleen, an organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen, and that’s crucial in helping our bodies fend off bacterial infections. Asplenia can either be congenital, where a person is born without a spleen or the result of a splenectomy, where the

Aspirin

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Aspirin (also known as Acetylsalicylic acid) is used to prevent blood clots from forming by making

Arthritis in the Hands and Wrists: Causes and Treatment

CAUSES OF ARTHRITIS IN HANDS AND WRISTS DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT FOR ARTHRITIS IN HANDS AND WRISTS Arthritis in the hands and wrists can be a painful affliction among the elderly. Read on to find out about some common causes and the treatments that offer relief. Arthritis in the hands and wrists is a chronic joint condition commonly experienced in the elderly. Symptoms include chronic pain, joint stiffness, and swelling.  Causes of Arthritis in Hands and Wrists Arthritis of the hand may arise without any significant causes, especially in older people or those whose hands have suffered past trauma or injury. Arthritis

Aripiprazole

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Aripiprazole is used to treat and prevent the return of

Apraxia of Speech (Speech Disorder)

WHAT IS APRAXIA OF SPEECH (AOS)? COMMON CAUSES OF APRAXIA OF SPEECH APRAXIA OF SPEECH: SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS DIAGNOSIS OF APRAXIA OF SPEECH APRAXIA OF SPEECH: RISK FACTORS TREATMENT OF APRAXIA OF SPEECH APRAXIA OF SPEECH: HOW TO HELP YOURSELF Apraxia of speech (AOS) is a motor speech disorder. Learn more about AOS causes, diagnosis and treatment. What Is Apraxia of Speech (AOS)? Apraxia of speech (AOS) is a motor speech disorder, characterised by impaired planning or programming of speech movements, as a result of damage in the brain. A person with AOS frequently has difficulty sequencing sounds in words

Apixaban

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Apixaban is

Apalutamide

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Apalutamide is used to treat prostate cancer which may or may not have spread to other

Anxiety Disorder or Just Anxious?

ROOT CAUSES OF ANXIETY DISORDERS SEEKING TREATMENT HOW TO REDUCE ANXIETY: What is the difference between normal anxiety and anxiety disorder? Learn more, so you can seek solutions and professional help if need be.   Everyone experiences some form of anxiety from time to time. Some even feel anxious all the time. But when does it become a health concern, and how do we know if we are just being overly-worried — or if we are suffering from an anxiety disorder? If you find yourself asking, “Do I have an anxiety disorder?” or “Why do I get anxiety?”, this guide

Anxiety Disorder

SIGNS OF ANXIETY DISORDER TREATMENT FOR ANXIETY DISORDER There are many types of anxiety disorder. Learn their symptoms, so you can better seek treatment. Anxiety and fear are common emotions. But, while fear is a normal response to a perceived threat, anxiety is an unwarranted or inappropriate fear or response to a vague or ill-defined threat. Anxiety can be a normal or an appropriate emotion when dealing with day-to-day stresses or problems. However, when anxiety is persistent, excessive and irrational, this may affect:  The way a person leads his life The person’s ability to work The person’s ability to cope with

Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Anti-Tumor Necrosis

Anti-Spasmodic

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Anti-spasmodics are

Anti-Nausea

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Anti-nausea medications

Anti-Malarial

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Anti-malarial medications

Anti-Infective Eye Preparations

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Eye infections are commonly caused by bacteria, fungi or viruses. Most superficial eye infections can be

Antihistamine (Oral)

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Information on oral Antihistamines including Antihistamine uses and side effects.

Antihistamine (eye drop)

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Antihistamines are a group of medications which can be used to relieve symptoms of allergic reactions.

Antifungals (Oral)

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? This class

Antifungal pessaries (for vaginal thrush)

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Antifungal pessaries are used to treat vaginal thrush. Learn how

Antifungal (topical)

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Topical antifungals are

Anti-Diarrhoeal

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Anti-diarrhoeals help

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear (ACL Tear)

WHAT IS THE ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT (ACL)? WHAT ARE THE COMMON CAUSES OF ACL INJURY? ACL TEAR SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS OF AN ACL TEAR? WHAT TYPES OF ACL TREATMENT ARE AVAILABLE? WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP MYSELF? 
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What you need to know about a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), its symptoms and treatment. What Is the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)? The anterior cruciate ligament, also called the ACL, is one of the four major ligaments of the knee helping to prevent excessive motion of the knee joint. It is commonly injured

Antenatal Supplements

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE/USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet ​This leaflet describes some of the common supplements prescribed by your healthcare professional during your pregnancy.    Folic Acid(usually taken from preconception till the 12th week of pregnancy) What is this for​ ​To reduce the risk of birth defects, e.g. abnormal development of the spinal cord in the baby during the

Antenatal Depression: Causes and Treatment

CAUSES OF ANTENATAL DEPRESSION SEEKING ANTENATAL DEPRESSION TREATMENT More common than postnatal depression, antenatal depression strikes one in five pregnant women locally. We tell you the signs to look out for and what types of antenatal depression treatment work best. Pregnancy and childbirth are a special time in the life of most women. But sometimes, instead of bei​ng excited, joyful and in the pink of health, many women find themselves dealing with antenatal depression. Related: Healthy Start For Your Pregnancy

 Research has suggested that depression during pregnancy may be even more common than postnatal depression. Locally, about one in five pregnant women is likely

Antacids

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Antacids are

Ankle Pain: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

ANKLE PAIN SYMPTOMS AND COMMON CAUSES WHEN SHOULD YOU GO TO A DOCTOR FOR ANKLE PAIN TREATMENT? HOW TO GET RELIEF FROM ANKLE PAIN Don’t let ankle injuries affect your mobility and keep you from your everyday activities. Learn about ankle pain symptoms and common causes, and how to get relief from ankle pain. Ankle Pain Symptoms and Common Causes Arthritis While arthritis is not a common cause of ankle pain, the condition can occasionally cause pain. This is most common in patients with rheumatoid arthritis or those with a previous ankle injury.   Sprains A sprain in the ankle causes

Anastrozole

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Anastrozole is

Amoxicillin or Co-amoxiclav/Amoxicillin-Clavulanate (High Dose Therapy)

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? The following

Amorolfine nail lacquer

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Amorolfine nail lacquer is used to treat fungal nail infections.

Amlodipine

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Amlodipine lowers

Amitriptyline

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Amitriptyline belongs

Amisulpride

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Amisulpride is used to treat and prevent the return of

Amiodarone

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Amiodarone is

Amiloride

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Amiloride belongs to a class of medications called Diuretics. It works on your kidneys to get

Ambulatory Nutrition Support

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Ambroxol

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Ambroxol is used to thin and loosen mucus or phlegm

Ambrisentan

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Ambrisentan is

Amantadine

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Amantadine can

Alprazolam

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Alprazolam belongs

Alpelisib

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Alpelisib is

Allopurinol

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Allopurinol is

Allergy Services: KKH

KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital can help to assess and manage your child’s allergy, whether it is food allergy, asthma, eczema or others. Allergies are common among children. Allergies to foods such as eggs, milk, nuts and shrimp, and environmental factors such as dust mites and moulds often manifest as disorders of the skin or respiratory system and in severe cases, the other organs. As a specialist hospital for children, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital’s Allergy Service can help to assess and manage your child’s allergy, whether mild or severe. Our expertise includes: The evaluation and management of: Management of

Allergies (Child)

OVERVIEW Find out what are the common childhood allergies, their risk factors as well as prevention and treatment options. Overview Allergies are some of the most common health problems. Millions of people worldwide are affected by asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis and other allergy-related conditions. Although allergies are more common in children, the onset or recurrence of allergies can take place at any age.

Allergic Rhinitis

WHAT IS ALLERGIC RHINITIS? WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE CAUSES OF ALLERGIC RHINITIS? WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ALLERGIC RHINITIS? WHAT CAN I DO TO TREAT ALLERGIC RHINITIS? WHEN DO I NEED TO SEE A DOCTOR? WHAT ELSE CAN I DO TO MANAGE THIS CONDITION? Learn about symptoms and causes of allergic rhinitis, self help treatment options, medication and when to seek medical help. What is Allergic Rhinitis? Allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever, occurs when a person breathes in particles which they are allergic to. This makes the inside of their nose, eyes, and airway very sensitive and cause

Allergic Conjunctivitis

WHAT IS ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS? WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE CAUSES OF THIS CONDITION? WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS? WHAT CAN I DO TO TREAT ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS? WHEN DO I NEED TO SEE A DOCTOR? WHAT ELSE CAN I DO TO MANAGE THIS CONDITION? DISCLAIMER Minor Ailment What is allergic conjunctivitis? Allergic conjunctivitis is a condition that affects the eyes and this usually happens when you are allergic to things that irritate your eyes. When your eyes are exposed to the allergen, they may become red, itchy and watery. What are the possible causes of this condition? Allergic conjunctivitis is

Alirocumab

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Alirocumab is a type of monoclonal antibody (a man-made protein that attaches to a target in

Alfuzosin

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Alfuzosin  belongs

Alfacalcidol

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Alfacalcidol is

Alectinib

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Alectinib is

Albendazole

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? WHEN SHOULD I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT THIS MEDICATION? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet

Agomelatine

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Agomelatine belongs

Admissions: Top 10 Reasons for Being Admitted to Hospital

TOP 10 REASONS FOR HOSPITALISATION IN SINGAPORE These are the statistics on the most common reasons for hospital admission in Singapore. ​​ Top 10 Reasons for Hospitalisation in Singapore     ​2019 ​2020 2021​ Total No. of Discharges (‘000)  ​647.4 585.8​ 596.2​ % of Total Discharges ​ ​ ​ 1. Accident, poisoning and violence[ICD10AM : S00-T98] ​8.5 ​8.4 ​9.8 2. Cancer[ICD10AM : C00-C96] ​5.6 5.5​ ​5.3 3. Ischaemic heart diseases[ICD10AM : I20-I25] ​3.0 2.9​ 3.0​ 4. Pneumonia[ICD10AM : J12-J18] 3.1​ 3.1​ 2.6​ 5. Other heart diseases[ICD10AM: I00-I09, I26-I52] 2.3 2.2​ 2.4​ 6. Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue[ICD10AM : L00-L08] ​2.3

Administration: Voriconazole Suspension

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER This leaflet explains how to reconstitute or prepare the Voriconazole suspension by mixing water with the powdered medication.  What is this medication for? ​Voriconazole is an anti-fungal medication which works by stopping the growth of fungi. It is used to treat fungal infection and may also be used to prevent fungal infection in patients after an organ transplant or in patients with weak immunity. This leaflet explains how to reconstitute or prepare

Administration: Mixing Powdered Medication into Suspensions

DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet This leaflet explains how to reconstitute a bottle of medication, which means to mix cool boiled water with a powdered medication to produce a suspension. 1. Gently shake the bottle to loosen the powderOpen the cap.   2. If the bottle has markings to indicate the final volume:a) Carefully add cool boiled water to about HALF the height of the final marking on the bottle.b) Close the cap.c) Shake the bottle until all the powder is thoroughly mixed.d) Allow the suspension to stand for 2-5 minutes to remove the air bubbles in the bottle.e) Open the cap.f)

Administration: How to Use Vaginal Pessaries

HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet How should I take or use this medication? ​This leaflet explains the correct method of inserting vaginal pessaries.    1. Wash your hands and vaginal area with a gentle cleanser/soap and water.     Dry it thoroughly.     2. Remove the pessary from the packaging/wrapper.   (a) Some medications come as a pre-filled applicator (which means that the pessary is already pre-inserted into the applicator).    (b) Others may have a separate applicator, where you will need to insert

Administration Leaflet: Oral Administration of Vitamin K Ampoule

HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet How should I take or use this medication? ​This leaflet explains the correct method of breaking and administering Vitamin K orally from the glass ampoules. The glass ampoules are designed to ensure a clean break, provided the following steps are followed:  ​Step 1: Shake the ampoule until all the solution is at the bottom of the ampoule. The solution should be clear; do not use it if it looks cloudy. Step 2: Hold the bottom

Administration leaflet: Dissolving Sachets

DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet 1. Prepare a small plastic cup, a syringe, a small spoon and the tablet(s)/capsule(s).  2. Use the syringe to measure the amount of water needed, as instructed by your healthcare professional, and put this amount into the cup.Use water that has been boiled and cooled to room temperature. Do NOT use hot water. 3. Follow the steps below depending on whether you are taking a tablet or capsule.The number of tablets or capsules may change according to your dose. Please check with your healthcare professional if you are not sure.  Tablet Put the tablet(s) into the cup. You may

Adjustment Disorder

SYMPTOMS OF ADJUSTMENT DISORDER WHAT CAUSES AN ADJUSTMENT DISORDER? HOW DO YOU MANAGE AN ADJUSTMENT DISORDER? Adjustment disorder is a reaction to stress and can persist for more than a few months after the stressful event.   Most people struggle to cope with stress and change at times, but an adjustment disorder refers to significant distress that persists for more than a few months after the stressful event. This reaction to stress can interfere with everyday tasks such as studying and working, with the enjoyment of life in general. Symptoms of Adjustment Disorder The main symptoms of an adjustment disorder in children

Addictions: Signs, Symptoms and Reasons

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ADDICTION SPECIALISED PROGRAMME FOR MANAGING ADDICTION: NAMS Know someone showing signs of internet addiction, sex addiction or substance abuse? Learn to spot the signs of addictions and where to seek help. Addiction is a chronic, progressive, and relapse-prone illness that affects a person both physically and psychologically. A person can become addicted to either substances (i.e., drugs or alcohol) or to certain activities (e.g., gambling, sex, the internet). Addiction is characterised by the following: The person continues the addictive behaviour despite the negative consequences The frequency or intensity of the behaviour increases over time When the behaviour

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, or ARDS, is a life-threatening condition where the air sacs in the lungs fill up with fluid. When a patient suffers Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), the lungs are affected by severe inflammation and subsequently scarring, which leads to extremely low level of oxygen in the blood. This is a dangerous condition with a high risk of death. Treatment of ARDS often involves the use of a breathing machine known as a ventilator. 

Acute Primary Care: Managing These Conditions

POLYCLINICS WITH THIS SERVICE Suffering from some primary health ailment like the flu, gastric discomfort, or what looks like a minor fracture? Visit a National Healthcare Group (NHG) polyclinic in your neighbourhood — rather than heading straight for the A&E. There is no need to panic and go to the Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments for colds, general physical discomfort, or sudden aches and pains (primary care).  National Healthcare Group’s (NHG) polyclinic team of doctors and nurses can treat and manage conditions like: Common cold/flu Aches and pains Gastric discomfort Minor fractures/sprains Minor cuts/wounds, etc  Many acute conditions are episodic and generally

Acute Appendicitis In Children

WHAT IS THE APPENDIX? WHAT CAUSES APPENDICITIS IN CHILDREN? COMMON SYMPTOMS OF ACUTE APPENDICITIS IN CHILDREN Is your child’s stomach ache just that or a sign of something more serious? Learn how to spot appendicitis symptoms in children and know when to seek medical treatment. What Is the Appendix? The appendix is a 4cm- to 10cm-long, finger-like structure arising from the caecum, which is the first part of the large intestine. The lining of the appendix contains cells which help fight infection. The appendix is normally found in the right lower part of the abdomen and may be removed without

Acupuncture Treatment: Sengkang General Hospital

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT ENSURING PATIENT SAFETY DURING ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT PRECAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS Acupuncture treatment may help patients with chronic pain in their pain management.   The acupuncture service at Sengkang General Hospital (SKH) offers complimentary acupuncture treatment (both inpatient and outpatient) for pain management from any discipline within the hospital as well as from any other medical institutions, such as polyclinics, general practitioners and private specialists. Our physicians are trained in acupuncture and are MOH-registered Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncturists.  Acupuncture treatment is a drug-free treatment, which may ease pain or improve symptoms of a patient’s condition and

Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma)

WHAT IS ACOUSTIC NEUROMA? WHAT CAUSES ACOUSTIC NEUROMA? Acoustic neuroma, also known as vestibular schwannoma is a benign growth that may cause hearing loss and imbalance in some people. Read on to learn more. What is Acoustic Neuroma?  Acoustic neuroma (also called vestibular schwannoma) is a non-cancerous growth that develops on the eighth cranial nerve, which connects the inner ear with the brain. One part of this nerve, known as the cochlear division, transmits sound, while the other, the vestibular division, sends balance information from your inner ear to brain. In most cases, the condition affects one’s hearing and balance. Acoustic

Acne scars

This is a sample post testing. WHAT IS ACNE SCAR? WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE CAUSES OF ACNE SCAR? WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ACNE SCAR? WHAT CAN I DO TO TREAT ACNE SCAR? WHEN DO I NEED TO SEE A DOCTOR? WHAT ELSE CAN I DO TO MANAGE THIS CONDITION? Learn about symptoms and causes of acne scars, self help treatment options, medication and when to seek medical help. What is Acne Scar? During an acne outbreak, damage to the pores of the skin can sometimes result in scarring of the skin. The affected pores may swell and cause the

Acne

WHAT IS ACNE? WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE CAUSES OF ACNE? WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ACNE? WHAT CAN I DO TO TREAT ACNE? WHEN DO I NEED TO SEE A DOCTOR? WHAT ELSE CAN I DO TO MANAGE THIS CONDITION? DISCLAIMERS Learn about symptoms and causes of acne, self help treatment options, medication and when to seek medical help. What is Acne?  Acne is a skin condition that occurs when sebum, an oil which is produced by your skin, along with dead skin cells clog your skin pores, creating whiteheads and blackheads. Bacteria on your skin can sometimes infect these

Acitretin

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? It is

Aciclovir Cream

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Aciclovir cream is used for the treatment of mild herpes simplex infections of the lips (cold

Acetylcysteine Eye Drop

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Acetylcysteine eye drop breaks down mucus strands on the eye surface and makes tears less sticky.

Acetazolamide

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Acetazolamide is

Accuhalers

WHAT ARE ACCUHALERS? WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO USE ACCUHALERS CORRECTLY? HOW DO ACCUHALERS WORK? HOW SHOULD I TAKE/USE ACCUHALERS? WHAT SHOULD I AVOID WHEN USING ACCUHALERS? HOW SHOULD I STORE ACCUHALERS? HOW SHOULD I CLEAN MY ACCUHALERS? HOW SHOULD I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What are Accuhalers?  Accuhalers are inhaler devices that help deliver a specific amount of medication to your lungs. They are used to deliver medications that are used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Both asthma and COPD affect the lungs which makes it harder for

Acarbose

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? ALSO AVAILABLE IN OTHER LANGUAGES DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is

Acalabrutinib

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Acalabrutinib is

Abacavir

Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Abacavir is an antiretroviral medication used for treating human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. It works by preventing the virus from reproducing, and hence, reducing the amount of virus in your body. This increases the CD4 cell count in your body. CD4 cells are a type of immune cells that help your body fight off infections.  Abacavir is not a cure for HIV infection. It must be taken consistently every day to slow the progression of the disease. How should I take or use this medication? Abacavir is always given in combination with

Abdominal Pain

  Causes of Abdominal Pain Commonly known as a stomach ache, abdominal pain can be caused by indigestion, trapped wind, overeating, smoking and a viral or bacterial infection. If the pain is sudden and severe in a particular area of your belly, it could be due to more serious medical issues such as appendicitis, ulcers, gallstones or kidney stones. Home Treatments: How To Relieve Stomach Aches at Home If you are experiencing a slight pain in your stomach, try to ease the discomfort with one of these home treatments: Sip water Avoid solid food for a few hours Avoid milk and other

Abdominal Pain in Children

What causes stomach pain in your child? Approximately 20 percent of children will seek attention for abdominal pain some time during their childhood. The pain could be acute or recurrent in nature and often may be associated with other symptoms, such as vomiting and diarrhoea.  The abdominal pain may arise from gastrointestinal or non-gastrointestinal causes. Common causes include constipation, infant colic and gastroenteritis. However, some of these children could be suffering from more serious conditions such as obstruction of the intestines, bleeding in the intestines and appendicitis, which need medical attention as soon as possible.  Consult your doctor when the following problems

Abdominal Sacropolpopexy

Get a better understanding of abdominal sacrocolpopexy, why the surgery is necessary and its potential complications. What Is Abdominal Sacropolpopexy? It is an operation performed from the abdomen to support the vagina to the ligament on the spine (after previous or concurrent surgery to remove the womb) by using a synthetic mesh.  Why Is It Performed? Sacrocolpopexy is done to treat severe protrusion of the vagina after the womb is removed. The protrusion usually bothers you because of:• An uncomfortable lump• Urinary difficulties (e.g. incomplete emptying of the bladder)• Bowel difficulties (e.g. constipation, incomplete emptying of bowels)• Pain• Infection• Bleeding Abdominal sacrocolpopexy

Abemaciclib

Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Abemaciclib is used to treat hormone-positive breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. It may be used together with other medications such as Letrozole, Exemestane, Anastrozole or Fulvestrant.  How should I take or use this medication? Take Abemaciclib two times a day You may take it with or without food Do not break, chew or crush the tablet. Swallow the tablet whole. Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have difficulty swallowing What should I do if I forget to take or use this medication? If you forget

Abnormal Blood Test Results

Don’t ignore your abnormal blood test results just because you haven’t noticed any external symptoms. Raised tumour markers, anaemia or abnormal liver function tests in particular may indicate an underlying condition that requires treatment. Getting Abnormal Blood Results During Blood Tests Patients may be referred to a gastroenterologist upon receiving an abnormal blood test result from a routine health screening.  The most commonly referred patients fall into three categories: 1. Raised tumour markers (alphafetoprotein [AFP], carcinoembryonic antigen [CEA], carbohydrate antigen 19-9 [CA19-9])2. Anaemia3. Abnormal liver function tests Patients with these abnormal blood test results may not show any external symptoms but should seek

Abnormal Heart Rhythm (Arrhythmia)

Ever feel your heart beating too quickly? You may have an arrhythmia, a condition characterised by an irregular heart rhythm. Find out more about arrhythmias and learn how to detect the symptoms of an abnormal heart rhythm. What Is an Abnormal Heart Rhythm? Heart rhythm problems, or arrhythmia, occur when the electrical impulses produced by your heart that coordinate heartbeat do not function properly, causing your heart to beat too quickly (tachycardia), too slowly (bradycardia), or irregularly (bradycardia-tachycardia). Age increases the probability of experiencing an arrhythmia. It may also occur in people who do not have heart disease. Some heart arrhythmias are

A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Apply Eye Ointment

A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Apply Eye Ointment    Important Information  Read the label on the tube carefully before using the eye ointment.  Using a mirror may make the application of eye ointment easier. Record the date opened on the tube of eye ointment. Throw it away immediately once contaminated or after reaching its in-use shelf life as recommended by the manufacturer.  If you need to apply both the eye drop and ointment, you should apply the eye drop first. Wait for at least 5 minutes before applying the eye ointment. If you need to apply more than one

A New Approach To Mental Health Treatments

Mental health treatment centres are specialist wards that create a better patient experience and are designed to reduce the stigma of mental illness. Visitors heading to the two specialist wards at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) will be greeted by brightly coloured walls, airy interiors and serene gardens. The 40-bed Mood Disorders Unit (MDU) Inpatient Service caters to patients with mood disorders such as major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, while the 20-bed Early Psychosis Intervention Programme (EPIP) Inpatient Centre treats patients with psychosis, symptoms of which include hallucinations, delusions and disorganised thought or behaviour. Together, these two facilities reflect advances in

Abscess (Dental)

Dental abscess: what is the difference between periapical abscess and periodontal abscess? What Is a Dental Abscess? An abscess is a localised collection of pus. Dental abscesses can be related to:• An infection of the pulp of the tooth (periapical abscess)• An infection of the gum and tissues surrounding the tooth (periodontal abscess)• A combination of both Dental abscesses, if uncontrolled, can spread to become facial infections.  Causes of Dental Abscesses A periapical abscess is a result of bacteria from dental plaque invading the pulp of the tooth. Bacteria enter the pulp through a cavity (decay) or tooth fracture. The pulpal infection

Asbestosis

Key facts Asbestosis is a chronic lung disease caused by exposure to asbestos dust. Asbestos is a material that was commonly used in construction during the 1900s, until its use was banned in 2003. The main symptom of asbestosis is shortness of breath that is worse with physical activity. If your doctor thinks you may have asbestosis, they will assess your symptoms, ask about your past asbestos exposure and carry out lung function tests, as part of making a diagnosis. Asbestosis has no cure, but there are things you can do to reduce your risk of complications. What is asbestosis?