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People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.
Throughout history, plants containing cardiac steroids have been used as heart drugs and as poisons (e.g., in arrows used in combat), emetics, and diuretics.
By definition, when a medication is administered intravenously, its bioavailability is 100%.
Certain topical medications such as clotrimazole and betamethasone are not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. They must be used very cautiously, as directed by a doctor, to treat any child. Children have a much greater response to topical steroid medications.
Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.