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Medications and Drugs for Treatment of Acute Radiation Syndrome

Discover top medications for 'treating Acute Radiation Syndrome'? This page compiles essential information on generic and brand-name drugs specifically used for Acute Radiation Syndrome treatment.Here, you can explore dosages, prices, side effects, and administration recommendations to find a treatment that suits your needs.

The FAQ drug section on some common drugs addresses questions, offering insights into prescribed Acute Radiation Syndrome medications and management strategies. Always check with your healthcare provider to confirm the suitability of any treatment option discussed here.

Acute Radiation Syndrome / Acute Radiation Sickness

Acute radiation syndrome occurs when a person is exposed to a high dose of external penetrating radiation within a short time.

Brand Names and Generic Names of Drugs for Treatment of Acute Radiation Syndrome

Pegfilgrastim

Pegfilgrastim is an amino acid, prescribed for decreasing the incidence of infection, drug induced febrile neutropenia (decreased number of neutrophils), in patients who are receiving myelosuppressive anti-cancer drugs.

Brand Names :
Neulastim
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Japan Worried About Health Risks Due to Damaged Nuclear Reactors

Officials have stated that the health risks are quite low as so far very small amount of radioactivity has been released into the environment.

Radiation Fear: Anti-radiation Drug Sales on Rise

Radiation Fear: Anti-radiation Drug Sales on Rise

The fires and explosions at Japan's nuclear plant has sparked the panic buying of potassium iodine pills, a preventative treatment for radiation sickness.

Patient Exposed to Radiation Dies at AIIMS

Patient Exposed to Radiation Dies at AIIMS

A man hospitalized at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) earlier this month after radiation exposure, died of multiple-organ failure on Monday.

Ultra-Violet Radiation

Ultra-Violet Radiation

Ultraviolet radiations are electromagnetic radiations with wavelengths shorter than the shortest wavelength of visible light, " the rays beyond the rainbow".

Radiation Hazards

Radiation Hazards

Ionizing radiation can damage living tissue in the human body. It strips away electrons from atoms breaks some chemical bonds.

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