Edgar C. Johnson

Edgar C. Johnson

Edgar C. Johnson is an Australian medical writer with a strong focus on public health and disease prevention. With years of experience in healthcare journalism, he is dedicated to providing clear, research-backed insights on medical advancements and wellness trends. Edgar’s work aims to empower readers with reliable information to make informed health decisions.

Captopril and Hydrochlorothiazide

Captopril and Hydrochlorothiazide

Captopril and Hydrochlorothiazide Do not take captopril and hydrochlorothiazide if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking captopril and hydrochlorothiazide, call your doctor immediately. Captopril and hydrochlorothiazide may harm the fetus. 🔔 Why is this medication prescribed? The…

Goserelin Implant

Goserelin Implant

Goserelin Implant Goserelin implant is used in combination with radiation therapy and other medications to treat localized prostate cancer and is used alone to treat the symptoms associated with advanced prostate cancer. It is also used to treat advanced breast…

Fexofenadine and Pseudoephedrine

Fexofenadine and Pseudoephedrine

Fexofenadine and Pseudoephedrine The combination of fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine is used in adults and children 12 years of age and older to relieve the allergy symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis (‘hay fever’), including runny nose; sneezing; congestion (stuffy nose); red,…

Calcium Carbonate

Calcium Carbonate

Calcium Carbonate Calcium carbonate is a dietary supplement used when the amount of calcium taken in the diet is not enough. Calcium is needed by the body for healthy bones, muscles, nervous system, and heart. Calcium carbonate also is used…

Montelukast

Montelukast

Montelukast Montelukast may cause serious or life-threatening mental health changes while you are taking this medication or after treatment has stopped. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had any type of mental illness. However, you should know…

Amlexanox

Amlexanox

Amlexanox Amlexanox is no longer available in the US. If you are currently using amlexanox, you should call your doctor to discuss switching to another treatment. 🔔 Why is this medication prescribed? Amlexanox is used to treat ulcers of the…

Aspirin, Butalbital, and Caffeine

Aspirin, Butalbital, and Caffeine

Aspirin, Butalbital, and Caffeine This combination of drugs is used to relieve tension headaches. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. 🔔 How should this medicine be used? The combination of…

Fluocinonide Topical

Fluocinonide Topical

Fluocinonide Topical Fluocinonide topical is used to treat the itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin conditions, including psoriasis (a skin disease in which red, scaly patches form on some areas of the body and eczema…

Alitretinoin

Alitretinoin

Alitretinoin Alitretinoin is used to treat skin lesions associated with Kaposi’s sarcoma. It helps stop the growth of Kaposi’s sarcoma cells. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. 🔔 How should…