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  • SGLT2 Inhibitors – FAQs

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    This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What are SGLT2 inhibitors?SGLT2 inhibitors are a group of medicines that help lower blood glucose by reducing the amount of glucose reabsorbed by the kidneys. The excess glucose is then passed out of the body…

  • Ryeqo (Relugolix/Estradiol/Norethisterone Acetate) – Frequently Asked Questions

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    This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is Ryeqo?Ryeqo is a prescription medicine containing relugolix, estradiol and norethisterone acetate. It is used to treat moderate to severe symptoms associated with uterine fibroids and endometriosis in appropriate patients. It combines suppression of…

  • Pharmacogenetics – FAQs

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    This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is pharmacogenetics?Pharmacogenetics is the study of how a person’s genetic differences affect their response to medicines. Genetic variations can influence how quickly a medication is absorbed, broken down, transported, or removed from the body,…

  • PCSK9 Inhibitors: Evolocumab vs Inclisiran – FAQs

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    This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What are evolocumab and inclisiran?Evolocumab and inclisiran are medicines that target PCSK9, a protein involved in regulating LDL cholesterol. Both can substantially reduce LDL-C, but they work in different ways. Evolocumab is a monoclonal antibody…

  • Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT): Oral vs Transdermal – Cardiovascular Risks – FAQs

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    This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is menopausal hormone therapy (MHT)?Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) uses oestrogen, with or without a progestogen, to treat menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, and genitourinary symptoms. The type and route of MHT…

  • Overactive Bladder and Mirabegron – FAQs

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    This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is overactive bladder (OAB)?Overactive bladder is a condition characterised by urinary urgency, usually accompanied by increased daytime frequency and nocturia, with or without urgency urinary incontinence. It occurs when the bladder contracts involuntarily during…

  • LUTS, Tamsulosin 0.4 mg and Dutasteride – FAQs

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    This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What are LUTS and how are they related to an enlarged prostate?Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are urinary symptoms involving the storage or emptying of the bladder. In men, benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) is a…

  • Topical Corticosteroid Potency – FAQs

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    This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What are topical corticosteroids?Topical corticosteroids are medicines applied directly to the skin to reduce inflammation, redness, itching, and swelling. They are commonly used to treat conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and other inflammatory skin…

  • Tretinoin 0.05% (Retrieve) – 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 tretinoin 0.05% (Retrieve)? Tretinoin 0.05% is a topical retinoid cream derived from vitamin A. It is commonly used to treat acne and sun-damaged skin by promoting skin cell turnover and improving skin…

  • Ozempic (Semaglutide) – 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 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…