Conditions We Cover
Find treatment options by the condition they treat. Each page explains the condition and lists the medicines used for it.
Recurrent Depressive Disorder
Recurrent depressive disorder involves repeated episodes of low mood, low energy and loss of interest, with periods of normal mood in between. Treatment lifts each episode and helps prevent the next.
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Renal Cell Carcinoma
Renal cell carcinoma is the most common kidney cancer in adults. Early disease is treated with surgery; advanced disease uses targeted medicines that block tumour growth and blood supply.
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Renal Osteodystrophy
Renal osteodystrophy is bone disease caused by chronic kidney disease, where disturbed calcium, phosphate and vitamin D metabolism weakens the bones. Active vitamin D is a mainstay of treatment.
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Respiratory Tract Disorders Associated with Viscid Mucus
Some lung conditions produce abnormally thick, sticky mucus that blocks the airways. Mucolytic medicines thin those secretions so they can be coughed up more easily.
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Respiratory Tract Infection
A respiratory tract infection affects the airways or lungs, from a mild sinus or throat infection to bronchitis or pneumonia. Most cases are viral and settle on their own; bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics such as doxycycline or cefpodoxime.
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Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome causes an uncomfortable urge to move the legs, usually worse in the evening or at night, and it responds well to dopamine-acting medicines such as pramipexole and ropinirole.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the joint lining, causing swelling and pain that's treated with anti-inflammatories and disease-modifying medicines.
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Rickets
Rickets is a bone disorder in which severe vitamin D, calcium or phosphate deficiency leaves bones soft and weak, mainly in children. It's treated by restoring vitamin D, sometimes with the activated form alfacalcidol.
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Rosacea
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition causing facial redness, visible blood vessels and sometimes acne-like bumps. It's managed by avoiding triggers and using topical treatments such as azelaic acid.
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