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  • Osteoporosis – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become weak and fragile, making them more likely to fracture even after minor falls or injuries. 2. What causes osteoporosis? It occurs when bone loss…

  • Onychomycosis (Fungal Nail Infection) – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is onychomycosis? Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nails, most commonly affecting toenails. It causes thickened, discolored, brittle, or crumbly nails. 2. What causes onychomycosis? It is caused by dermatophytes, yeasts, or…

  • Tramadol -FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is tramadol? Tramadol is an opioid pain medication used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. It is considered a step below stronger opioids like morphine or oxycodone. 2. How does tramadol work?…

  • Endone – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is Endone? Endone is a brand name for oxycodone, an opioid pain medication used to relieve moderate to severe pain. 2. How does Endone work? Endone works by binding to opioid receptors in…

  • Codeine-FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is codeine? Codeine is a pain-relieving medication that belongs to the opioid class. It is used to relieve mild to moderate pain and sometimes to suppress coughing. 2. How does codeine work? Codeine…

  • GLP-1 Receptor Agonists – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What are GLP-1 receptor agonists? GLP-1 receptor agonists are medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes and, in some cases, support weight loss. Examples include semaglutide, dulaglutide, liraglutide, and exenatide. 2. What are GLP-1…

  • Metformin – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is metformin? Metformin is an oral medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes. It helps control blood glucose levels and is often the first-line treatment. 2. What is metformin used for? Metformin…

  • Tamiflu – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is Tamiflu? Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is an antiviral medication used to treat and prevent influenza (flu). It works against influenza A and B viruses. 2. What is Tamiflu used for? Tamiflu is used to…

  • PPIs – FAQs

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  • NOACs – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What are NOACs? NOACs (Non-vitamin K Oral Anticoagulants) are blood-thinning medicines used to prevent and treat blood clots. Common examples include apixaban, rivaroxaban, dabigatran, and edoxaban. 2. What are NOACs used for? They are…