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This eMedTV Web page explains techniques for plague prevention that reduce the threat of infection in humans. For example, because there is no vaccine, antibiotics are often given to those who are in close contact with infected animals or people.
Plague research is aimed at identifying genes in the bacteria that cause plague. This eMedTV resource outlines other areas of research, such as developing more promising treatment options and developing a vaccine against inhaled forms of the plague.
This eMedTV Web page discusses the three forms of plague transmission and the bacteria that cause the disease. Transmission most often occurs through the bites of infected fleas; person to person transmission is extremely rare.
This segment of the eMedTV archives explains the importance of prompt plague treatment (often in the form of antibiotics). The quicker the disease is diagnosed and treatment begun, the better a person's chances of survival.
Plan B is an emergency contraceptive that can prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Plan B, including information on how it works, when and how to take it, possible side effects, and general precautions.
Plan B is considered safe for use in most women who are breastfeeding. Plan B, as this eMedTV page explains, should not affect the quantity or quality of breast milk. This page also covers what to tell your doctor before using Plan B when nursing.
Plan B should not intentionally be used during pregnancy. This eMedTV segment further discusses Plan B and pregnancy, explaining why the pill is a pregnancy Category X medication. This page also covers why it won't disrupt an established pregnancy.
On this eMedTV Web page, we discuss the Plan B contraceptive pill. Information on the pill includes its possible side effects, warnings, interactions, dosing, and uses.
This eMedTV segment explains that there is only one standard Plan B dosage -- one pill taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex and the second pill taken 12 hours later. This page also offers tips on when and how to most effectively take the drug.
As this eMedTV page explains, drug interactions may occur when Plan B is taken with certain seizure medications, antibiotics, and other drugs. This page describes how some of these Plan B drug interactions could increase the risk of pregnancy.
Although an overdose of Plan B is unlikely, taking too much of this pill may cause nausea and vomiting. This eMedTV article gives more details on what to expect from a Plan B overdose and describes the treatment methods that may be considered.
Some of the Plan B side effects may include headaches, fatigue, and nausea. This page of the eMedTV Web site describes other potential side effects of Plan B, including potentially serious ones that should be reported to a healthcare provider.
Plan B is an emergency contraceptive that is used for preventing pregnancy after unprotected sex. This eMedTV page further discusses Plan B uses, including information on when to use it and details on how this "morning-after pill" works.
Plan B Warnings and Precautions
As this eMedTV resource explains, you should not take Plan B if you suspect that you may already be pregnant. This page provides several other Plan B warnings and precautions, including what to tell your doctor before using this contraceptive.
This eMedTV Web page explains that Plan B is a contraceptive that is used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse. This page offers a brief description of Plan B, including tips on taking it. PlanB is a common misspelling of Plan B.
| Planning Ahead for the Weekend (Combination Therapy) |
This video explains how planning ahead for the weekend can help you stick with your treatment plan.
| Planning for a Cesarean Section |
This multimedia video discusses things to consider when planning for a cesarean section.
Although there is no standard plant sterol dosage, the AHA recommends taking 2 grams daily. This eMedTV Web page also offers plant sterol dosing recommendations from the FDA and includes other information about plant sterol products.
Plant Sterol Drug Interactions
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