Calcitonin slows bone breakdown and rebuilding. It is injected under the skin for the treatment of Paget's disease.
Promethazine and prochlorperazine stop nausea and vomiting by acting on the brain.
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) may go away in a few weeks by itself. If treatment is needed, it usually consists of head exercises (Semont and Epley maneuvers). These exercises will move the particles out of the semicircul
Labyrinthitis usually goes away on its own within a few days to weeks. If labyrinthitis was triggered by a bacterial infection, antibiotics may be prescribed. Viral infections cannot be cured with antibiotics.
Diazepam and clonazepam have a calming effect. They help control vertigo by reducing the activity of the brain and reducing anxiety. They also can help limit nausea and vomiting.
The exact way that an antihistamine reduces vertigo is not known. Some of these antihistamines may also reduce nausea and vomiting.
Notify your doctor if burning or itching occurs or if your condition does not improve.
Notify your doctor if the condition does not improve or appears to worsen.
Antibiotics kill bacteria.
Antibiotics can treat ear infections. However, most children with ear infections get better without them. If the care you give at home relieves pain, and a child's symptoms are getting better after a few days, you may not need ant
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