Ask GP Now

Category: Drugs

  • Ozempic (Semaglutide) – FAQs

    —

    by

    admin
    in ,

    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is Ozempic? Ozempic is the brand name for semaglutide, a medication approved to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. It belongs to a class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor…

  • Wegovy (Semaglutide) – FAQs

    —

    by

    admin
    in ,

    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is Wegovy? Wegovy is the brand name for semaglutide at a higher dose, a medication approved for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related health condition,…

  • ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers) – FAQs

    —

    by

    admin
    in ,

    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What are ARBs? ARBs, or Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers, are a class of medications used primarily to treat high blood pressure and heart-related conditions. They work by blocking the action of angiotensin II, a…

  • Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) – FAQs

    —

    by

    admin
    in ,

    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What exactly is Mounjaro? Mounjaro is the brand name for tirzepatide, a relatively new class of metabolic medication originally developed to help adults with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar more effectively. It…

  • Selsun Shampoo (Selenium Sulfide) – FAQs

    —

    by

    admin
    in ,

    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is Selsun shampoo? Selsun shampoo contains selenium sulfide, an antifungal and anti-seborrhoeic agent used to treat dandruff, seborrhoeic dermatitis, and certain fungal skin infections. It helps reduce scalp flaking, itching, and inflammation. 2.…

  • Ketoconazole Shampoo – FAQs

    —

    by

    admin
    in ,

    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is ketoconazole shampoo? Ketoconazole shampoo is a medicated antifungal shampoo used to treat scalp conditions caused by yeast and fungal overgrowth. It is commonly available in 1% over-the-counter formulations and 2% prescription-strength versions.…

  • Ezetimibe – FAQs

    —

    by

    admin
    in , ,

    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is ezetimibe? Ezetimibe is a cholesterol-lowering medication used to reduce levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood. It is often prescribed alone or in combination with a statin to improve cholesterol…

  • Topical Ketoconazole – FAQs

    —

    by

    admin
    in ,

    Disclaimer: This information is intended for general education only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is topical ketoconazole? Topical ketoconazole is an antifungal medication applied directly to the skin or scalp. Unlike oral medications, it targets the infection at its source. It is available as creams, gels, lotions,…

  • Iron Infusion – FAQs

    —

    by

    admin
    in ,

    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is an iron infusion? An iron infusion is a medical treatment in which iron is delivered directly into the bloodstream through a vein. It is used to rapidly correct iron deficiency when oral…

  • Shingles Vaccine – FAQs (Updated 2025, Australia)

    —

    by

    admin
    in ,

    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is the shingles vaccine? The shingles vaccine protects against herpes zoster, a viral infection that causes a painful rash and blisters, often in a band on one side of the body. It also…