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What Is Adalimumab Used For?

This eMedTV article discusses how adalimumab helps relieve inflammatory conditions affecting the joints, spine, and digestive system. This page describes the conditions adalimumab is used for and also talks about off-label uses.

What Is Addison Disease?

As this eMedTV segment explains, Addison disease (also called Addison's disease) is an illness caused by a malfunction of the adrenal glands. This page lists some of the causes and possible symptoms of this condition.

What Is Addison's Disease?

As this eMedTV resource explains, Addison's disease is an adrenal cortex condition characterized by fatigue, weakness, and other symptoms. This page also outlines treatment options, causes, and tests commonly used to make a diagnosis.

What Is Adherence?

As this video explains, adherence means following your healthcare provider's instructions for taking a medication.

What Is Alendronate and Cholecalciferol Used For?

Alendronate and cholecalciferol is used for the treatment of osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women. This eMedTV article describes the effects of the drug and discusses possible off-label alendronate and cholecalciferol uses.

What Is Alendronate Used For?

Alendronate is used to treat osteoporosis and Paget's disease of the bone. This eMedTV segment provides more information on what alendronate is used for, including a list of "off-label" uses, such as treating cancer that has spread to the bones.

What Is Alfuzosin Used For?

As this eMedTV Web article explains, alfuzosin is used for relieving the symptoms of an enlarged prostate in adults. This page also describes how the medication works and lists some off-label alfuzosin uses, such as treating premature ejaculation.

What Is Aliskiren and Valsartan Used For?

This eMedTV article explains why aliskiren and valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure in adults. This resource takes a closer look at this prescription drug, discussing how it works, possible off-label uses, and whether children can take it.

What Is Aliskiren Used For?

Aliskiren is used for the treatment of high blood pressure in adults. This eMedTV article contains detailed information on these uses, including an explanation of how this prescription drug works and why lowering your blood pressure is important.

What Is Aliskiren-HCTZ Used For?

This eMedTV resource discusses how aliskiren-HCTZ is used for lowering high blood pressure in adults. This page further explains aliskiren-HCTZ uses, including an explanation of how the drug works to reduce blood volume and relax the blood vessels.

What Is Allegra Used For?

As this segment of the eMedTV archives explains, Allegra is used to treat seasonal allergy symptoms as well as chronic hives and other conditions. The article also describes how the drug works and who can use it.

What Is Allopurinol Used For?

Common allopurinol uses include preventing high uric acid levels in people with certain health conditions. This eMedTV Web resource takes a closer look at what allopurinol is used for, including its use in children and possible off-label uses.

What Is Almotriptan Used For?

What is almotriptan used for? Almotriptan is used to treat migraine headaches once they start. This eMedTV resource explains that almotriptan is not used to prevent migraines and is not approved for use in certain people.

What Is Alopecia Areata?

What is alopecia areata? Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease characterized by hair loss. This eMedTV page explains who alopecia areata affects, what its symptoms are, and how it can be treated.

What Is Alprazolam Used For?

Some people wonder, "What is alprazolam used for?" Alprazolam is used to treat panic disorder or anxiety. This eMedTV page also lists possible "off-label" alprazolam uses, such as the treatment of insomnia, PMDD, or agitation.

What Is Alprazolam XR Used For?

As this portion of the eMedTV Web site explains, alprazolam XR is used for treating adults who suffer from panic disorder. This resource discusses these and other alprazolam XR uses, including "off-label" uses and its use in children.

What Is Amantadine Used For?

Amantadine is used for treating the flu, Parkinson's disease, and certain side effects due to other drugs. This eMedTV page discusses these and other amantadine uses in more detail, including possible off-label uses and its use in children.

What Is Amiloride Used For?

Amiloride is used for the treatment of high blood pressure and water retention. This selection from the eMedTV library contains detailed information on the uses of this drug, including an explanation of "off-label" amiloride uses.

What Is Amiloride-HCTZ Used For?

Amiloride-HCTZ is primarily used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention. This eMedTV page provides detailed information on what this drug is used for, including details on giving it to children and "off-label" amiloride-HCTZ uses.

What Is Amlodipine and Atorvastatin Used For?

Amlodipine and atorvastatin is used for the treatment of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. This eMedTV page discusses the specific effects of each component of the drug, as well as off-label uses and whether it is given to children.

What Is Amlodipine and Olmesartan Used For?

Amlodipine and olmesartan is used for the treatment of high blood pressure in adults. This article from the eMedTV library further discusses what the medication is used for and explains whether there are any "off-label" amlodipine and olmesartan uses.

What Is Amlodipine and Valsartan Used For?

Amlodipine and valsartan is used for controlling high blood pressure in adults. This article from the eMedTV archives explores amlodipine and valsartan uses in more detail and explains how the combination drug works to lower blood pressure.

What Is Amlodipine Used for?

Amlodipine is approved to treat high blood pressure and heart disease. This eMedTV segment discusses these and other amlodipine uses, including "off-label" uses of the drug, such as when the drug is used as a treatment for migraines.

What Is Amlodipine-Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide Used For?

Amlodipine-valsartan-hydrochlorothiazide is licensed to lower blood pressure in people with hypertension. This eMedTV segment covers the uses of amlodipine-valsartan-hydrochlorothiazide in more detail and explains how the drug works.

What Is Amoxapine Used For?

What is amoxapine used for? As this eMedTV article explains, amoxapine is used for the treatment of depression in people over the age of 18. This Web page also explains how the drug works and discusses amoxapine use in children and teenagers.

What Is Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Used For?

Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium is used for treating certain types of infections. As this eMedTV segment explains, uses of the combination drug may include the treatment of ear infections, skin infections, and sinus infections.

What Is Amoxicillin ER Used For?

This eMedTV page explains that amoxicillin ER is used for treating strep throat in adults and children over a certain age. This Web page takes a closer look at these and other uses for this prescription antibiotic, including possible off-label uses.

What Is Amoxicillin Prescribed For?

This eMedTV Web resource explains that amoxicillin is licensed to treat several conditions, such as ear infections, nose infections, strep throat, and gonorrhea, to name a few. This page takes a closer look at the many uses of amoxicillin.

What Is Amoxil Used For?

Amoxil is used for treating certain types of infections, such as ear, nose, or throat infections. This eMedTV Web page lists other approved Amoxil uses, discusses the use of the drug in children, and covers possible off-label uses for the antibiotic.

What Is Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine Extended Release Used For?

What is amphetamine-dextroamphetamine extended release used for? This eMedTV resource discusses how amphetamine-dextroamphetamine extended release works to treat ADHD. This page also discusses some off-label uses of the drug.

What Is Amprenavir Used For?

Amprenavir is used for treating adults and children who have HIV or AIDS. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at amprenavir uses, including off-label uses. This page also explains how the drug works to prevent the HIV virus from multiplying.

What Is an Implantable Defibrillator?

This multimedia segment explains what an implantable defibrillator is and how it works.

What Is Anakinra Used For?

As this eMedTV page explains, anakinra is used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in adults, but it can also be used "off-label" for other conditions. Off-label uses for the drug may include the treatment of uveitis, among other things.

What Is Anaprox Used For?

What is Anaprox used for? As this eMedTV page explains, Anaprox is used to treat conditions related to pain, inflammation, fever, and stiffness (such as tendonitis and arthritis). This page also discusses Anaprox uses in children and off-label uses.

What Is Anastrozole Used For?

What is anastrozole used for? This page on the eMedTV Web site explains how the drug is used to treat breast cancer that is hormone receptor-positive in postmenopausal women. Off-label uses for this enzyme inhibitor are examined as well.

What Is Angina Pectoris?

What is angina pectoris? Angina pectoris is a heart condition that is characterized by chest pain. This eMedTV Web page offers a brief overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of each type of angina.

What Is Angina?

Most people confuse angina with a heart attack, so it's important to know the difference between the two. This eMedTV page explains what angina is, with a detailed look at the condition, including causes, symptoms, and how it compares to a heart attack.

What Is Apomorphine Used For?

Apomorphine uses include treating "off episodes" of Parkinson's disease. This selection from the eMedTV Web library explains how apomorphine can help to relieve periods of stiffness and movement problems that are associated with Parkinson's disease.

What Is Appendicitis?

What is appendicitis? Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. This eMedTV Web page offers basic information on the condition, including causes, symptoms, and treatment options (such as surgery).

What Is Aprepitant Used For?

Aprepitant is used for the prevention of nausea and vomiting caused by surgery or chemotherapy. This eMedTV Web page explores how the medicine works, explains whether it can be used in children, and discusses possible off-label aprepitant uses.

What Is Apri Used For?

Apri is an oral contraceptive that is used for preventing pregnancy in women of reproductive age. As this eMedTV page explains, off-label Apri uses can include treating acne and painful menstrual periods. This page also lists several Apri benefits.

What Is Aquaphor?

Many people may have heard of Aquaphor Healing Ointment, but what is Aquaphor actually used for? This eMedTV segment describes the benefits of this product, explains how it works, and offers general information on when and how to use it.

What Is Aranelle Used For?

Aranelle is a combined oral contraceptive that is used for preventing pregnancy in women of reproductive age. This eMedTV page describes other Aranelle uses, such as its off-label uses to treat acne, PMDD, and painful or irregular menstrual periods.

What Is Arformoterol Tartrate Used For?

Arformoterol tartrate is used for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in adults. This eMedTV resource explains how the medication works to prevent airway spasms and explores possible off-label arformoterol tartrate uses.

What Is Aripiprazole Used For?

As this eMedTV Web page explains, aripiprazole is used for treating symptoms of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. The drug also has off-label uses, such as treating behavioral problems associated with dementia.

What Is Armodafinil Used For?

Armodafinil is prescribed to promote wakefulness in people with narcolepsy and other sleep disorders. As this eMedTV page explains, armodafinil uses may also include treatment of excessive sleepiness due to shift work sleep disorder and sleep apnea.

What Is Asenapine Used For?

Healthcare providers often recommend using asenapine for the treatment of certain mental illnesses. This eMedTV page lists these conditions, explains how the medication works, and addresses whether it should be used in children or the elderly.

What Is Asthma?

With asthma, inflammation of the airways makes it difficult to carry air in and out of the lungs. This eMedTV page provides detailed information on this condition, including possible symptoms, common triggers, how it is diagnosed, and treatment options.

What Is Atazanavir Used For?

Atazanavir is used for preventing HIV from multiplying and spreading to uninfected cells in the body. This eMedTV article describes how the drug works for treating HIV and AIDS, and explains whether there are any off-label atazanavir uses.

What Is Atenolol Used For?

This eMedTV resource lists numerous uses for atenolol, including high blood pressure control and relief of chest pain caused by angina. This page also lists some off-label uses for the medication, such as treating migraines or anxiety.

What Is Ativan Prescribed For?

This eMedTV resource explains that Ativan is approved to treat adults and children (age 12 and older) who have anxiety or severe seizures. This page also covers possible off-label uses and further addresses the question, "What is Ativan prescribed for?"

What Is Ativan?

As this eMedTV Web resource explains, Ativan is a prescription medication used to treat anxiety and severe seizures. This page further explains what Ativan is, including an explanation of how it works and a description of possible side effects.

What Is Atomoxetine Used For?

What is atomoxetine used for? As this eMedTV Web page explains, atomoxetine is used for the treatment of ADHD in children, teenagers, and adults. This article also explains that there are no universally accepted off-label atomoxetine uses.

What Is Augmentin Prescribed For?

As this segment from the eMedTV Web archives explains, Augmentin is prescribed for treating various types of bacterial infections, including ear infections, sinus infections, and pneumonia. A link to more information is also included.

What Is Autism?

What is autism? As this eMedTV article explains, autism is a brain disorder that affects thought, communication, and social interaction. This Web page also includes information on the possible causes, symptoms, and treatment options for autism.

What Is Avelox Prescribed For?

As this eMedTV article explains, Avelox is a "broad-spectrum" antibiotic that is effective against many types of bacteria. This page explains what infections Avelox is prescribed for specifically, with links to more in-depth information.

What Is Aviane Used For?

Aviane has many uses, such as preventing pregnancy and reducing menstrual pain. This eMedTV Web page provides more information on what Aviane is used for, including several "off-label" Aviane uses, such as treating acne or PMDD.

What Is Azathioprine Used For?

As this eMedTV article explains, there are several azathioprine uses. The drug has been approved to prevent kidney transplant rejection and to treat rheumatoid arthritis. It can also be used off-label for treating things such as ulcerative colitis.

What Is Azelastine Ophthalmic Solution Used For?

As this eMedTV page explains, azelastine ophthalmic solution is used for relieving itching caused by eye allergies. This article further discusses the drug's uses, including information on how it works and its use in children as young as three years old.

What Is Azelastine Used For?

Azelastine is used for treating non-allergic nasal symptoms and seasonal nasal allergy symptoms. This eMedTV Web page further explains what the medicine is used for, describes how it works, and discusses possible off-label azelastine uses.

What Is Azithromycin Used For?

What is azithromycin used for? This eMedTV page explains that azithromycin is used to treat common infections (such as pneumonia and ear infections) in both children and adults, as well as sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea and chlamydia.

What Is Baclofen Used For?

Baclofen is primarily used for treating spasticity caused by certain spinal cord or brain injuries. This eMedTV Web page also lists possible "off-label" uses, such as the treatment of chronic hiccups, cluster headaches, and bladder spasms.

What Is Bactrim Prescribed For?

This eMedTV page explains that Bactrim is an antibiotic that is approved to treat several infections, such as ear infections, traveler's diarrhea, and Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. This page further discusses the uses of Bactrim.

What Is Balsalazide Used For?

This eMedTV article explains that the prescription drug balsalazide is used mainly to treat ulcerative colitis. This resource also discusses potential off-label balsalazide uses (which can include treating Crohn's disease).

What Is Balziva Used For?

Balziva, a prescription oral contraceptive, is used for preventing pregnancy in women of reproductive age. This eMedTV page explains how Balziva works to prevent pregnancy and also lists "off-label" Balziva uses (such as treating heavy periods).

What Is Beclomethasone Nasal Spray Used For?

Beclomethasone nasal spray is used for treating nasal symptoms caused by irritants and allergies. This eMedTV Web page discusses other uses for the medication, including any possible off-label uses and whether it is given to children.

What Is Benadryl?

Have you ever wondered what Benadryl is? As this segment from the eMedTV archives explains, Benadryl is an antihistamine medication used for treating a variety of conditions, including allergy symptoms, insomnia, and common cold symptoms.

What Is Benazepril-Amlodipine Used For?

What is benazepril-amlodipine used for? This eMedTV Web page explains that benazepril-amlodipine is used to relax the blood vessels, which helps to lower high blood pressure. This resource also explores how the medication works.

What Is Benazepril-Hydrochlorothiazide Used For?

What is benazepril-hydrochlorothiazide used for? This eMedTV resource discusses how benazepril-hydrochlorothiazide is used to lower high blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and reducing blood volume.

What Is Benicar Used For?

High blood pressure (hypertension) can be managed with the prescription drug Benicar. This article from the eMedTV Web site describes the effects of this medicine in more detail and discusses whether Benicar is used for hypertension in children.

What Is Benzphetamine Used For?

As this eMedTV Web page explains, benzphetamine is used as a weight-loss medication in people who have exogenous obesity. This article explains benzphetamine uses in more detail, including information on how the drug works and its use in children.

What Is Benztropine Used For?

Common benztropine uses include treating Parkinson's disease and certain movement disorders. This page from the eMedTV Web site further explains what benztropine is used for, including information on how it works and possible off-label uses.

What Is Bepotastine Used For?

The FDA has licensed bepotastine for the treatment of eye itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis. This eMedTV segment describes both approved and off-label bepotastine uses for adults and children, and explains how the drug works.

What Is Betaxolol Used For?

Betaxolol is approved for treating high blood pressure and lowering eye pressure. This page on the eMedTV Web site explores the uses of betaxolol in more detail, lists possible off-label uses for the drug, and explains how the medication works.

What Is Bevacizumab Used For?

Bevacizumab is used for treating specific types of cancer, such as colorectal cancer. This eMedTV article describes these uses in detail, explaining how the drug works to combat cancer, whether it is given to children, and off-label bevacizumab uses.

What Is Bimatoprost Used For?

Bimatoprost is used for reducing eye pressure in people with open angle glaucoma or high eye pressure. This eMedTV resource explores bimatoprost uses in more detail, including information on possible off-label uses for the medication.

What Is Biocef Used For?

What is Biocef used for? As this segment of the eMedTV library explains, Biocef is commonly used to treat various bacterial infections and prevent bacterial endocarditis. Off-label uses and uses for the drug in children are also described.

What Is Biperiden Used For?

Treating Parkinson's disease and movement disorders caused by other drugs are among approved biperiden uses. This eMedTV page further discusses what biperiden is used for, including possible off-label uses and whether it is safe for use in children.

What Is Bird Flu?

Viruses that cause bird flu occur naturally in wild birds worldwide, but are rarely found in humans. This eMedTV Web page answers the question, "What is bird flu?" in detail, including why it's a concern for humans.

What Is Bisoprolol and Hydrochlorothiazide Used For?

High blood pressure often can be controlled with bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide. This page from the eMedTV archives discusses why bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide is used for hypertension and explains how the drug works to lower blood pressure.

What Is Bisoprolol Used For?

Bisoprolol is licensed for the treatment of high blood pressure in adults. This article from the eMedTV Web site explains how this medication works to lower blood pressure, lists off-label uses for bisoprolol, and discusses whether children can take it.

What Is Blepharitis

What Is Blood Pressure?

This multimedia clip defines blood pressure.

What Is Blood Presure?

Blood pressure is the pressure inside your blood vessels. This eMedTV resource explains why it's important to maintain a normal blood pressure. What is blood presure is a common misspelling and variation of what is blood pressure.

What Is Blood?

This video clip describes the function of blood in the body.

What Is BMI?

BMI is short for body mass index, which is a measurement of body fat based on a person's height and weight. This eMedTV Web page explains how this number is used to help determine if a person is overweight or obese.

What Is Botulinum Toxin Type A Used For?

Botulinum toxin type A is used for frown lines and wrinkles, but it can be used for other reasons, too. This eMedTV resource describes these uses in detail, explaining how the drug works, when it is given to children, and exploring off-label uses.

What Is Bromelain Used For?

As this eMedTV article explains, bromelain is used for treating or preventing several conditions, such as arthritis, blood clots, and cancer. This page further describes the uses of the supplement and explains why more research is necessary.

What Is Bromelain?

As explained in this eMedTV Web page, bromelain is a type of enzyme that may have several medicinal effects. This resource further explains what bromelain is, how it may work, and whether it is effective for various uses.

What Is Bromocriptine Used For?

Bromocriptine is used for treating type 2 diabetes, parkinsonism, and other conditions. This eMedTV page describes how the drug works for these conditions, explains whether it should be used in children, and lists possible off-label uses of the drug.

What Is Budeprion SR Used For?

What is Budeprion SR used for? Budeprion SR is used for the treatment of depression in adults. This eMedTV resource also lists some off-label Budeprion SR uses, such as helping people stop smoking and treating ADHD or seasonal affective disorder.

What Is Budeprion XL Used For?

What is Budeprion XL used for? This segment of the eMedTV archives explains that the drug is approved to treat depression and seasonal affective disorder in adults. It also discusses off-label uses for the drug and giving it to children.

What Is Budesonide and Formoterol Used For?

What is budesonide and formoterol used for? As this article from the eMedTV site explains, budesonide and formoterol is a combination drug that is used for preventing asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

What Is Budesonide EC Used For?

Budesonide EC is used for the treatment of Crohn's disease in adults. This eMedTV Web page describes specific uses of the medication, explains why the drug is not approved for use in children, and discusses possible off-label budesonide EC uses.

What Is Budesonide Inhalation Used For?

What is budesonide inhalation used for? Budesonide inhalation is approved to prevent asthma attacks. This eMedTV article explains budesonide inhalation uses in adults and children, and describes an off-label use of budesonide inhalation to treat COPD.

What Is Budesonide Nasal Spray Used For?

Budesonide nasal spray is used for the treatment of nasal allergy symptoms in adults and children. This eMedTV resource describes the effects of the drug, explains how it works, and lists possible off-label budesonide nasal spray uses.

What Is Bumetanide Used For?

What is bumetanide used for? As this eMedTV article explains, the drug is used to treat fluid retention in adults. This page describes how bumetanide works to remove salt and water from the blood and also lists some off-label uses of the drug.

What Is Buproban Used For?

What is Buproban used for? Buproban is used mainly for smoking cessation. But as this eMedTV Web page explains, Buproban may also help reduce nicotine withdrawal symptoms. Off-label Buproban uses can include treating ADHD or helping with weight loss.

What Is Bupropion SR Used For?

What is bupropion SR used for? Bupropion SR is used to treat depression and help people quit smoking. This eMedTV segment also outlines some possible "off-label" uses of bupropion SR, such as treating ADHD or seasonal affective disorder.

What Is Bupropion Used For?

What is bupropion used for? Bupropion is used for the treatment of depression in adults. As this eMedTV segment explains, "off-label" bupropion uses may include helping people stop smoking and treating ADHD and seasonal affective disorder.

What Is Bupropion XL Used For?

What is bupropion XL used for? As this page on the eMedTV Web site explains, This NDRI is used to treat depression and seasonal affective disorder in adults. However, it can also be used "off-label" to treat ADHD and help people quit smoking.

What Is Buspirone Used For?

Buspirone is mainly used for treating anxiety, but it can be used off-label for other conditions. This eMedTV page further explains what buspirone is used for, lists common off-label buspirone uses, and discusses whether the drug is used in children.

What Is Butterbur Used For?

As this eMedTV page explains, butterbur is an herbal supplement used for a variety of medicinal purposes, such as treating allergies and preventing migraines. This article describes other potential benefits of butterbur and covers its effectiveness.

What Is Butterbur?

As this eMedTV Web article explains, butterbur is a type of plant that may have several medicinal properties, such as treating allergies or migraines. This page further discusses what butterbur is and how it works, as well as possible side effects.

What Is Byetta Used For?

What is Byetta used for? Byetta treats type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels. This eMedTV article explains how Byetta increases insulin production and decreases sugar production, and also explains why the medicine is not used in children.

What Is Bypolar?

Bipolar disorder is a disease characterized by severe shifts in mood, energy, and functioning. As this eMedTV article explains, the disorder is treatable, but if left untreated, symptoms can worsen. Bypolar is a common misspelling of bipolar.

What Is Calcium Used For?

Calcium is used for treating osteoporosis, low calcium in the blood, and high blood pressure. This eMedTV resource lists other common calcium uses, explores the effectiveness of this mineral, and discusses the use of this supplement in children.

What Is Celebrex Used For?

As this eMedTV page explains, Celebrex is a prescription medication that is mainly used to treat the inflammation and pain that can accompany conditions such as arthritis and painful menstrual periods. Off-label Celebrex uses are also discussed.

What Is Cephalexin Prescribed For?

As this eMedTV article explains, cephalexin is often prescribed for the treatment of bacterial infections (such as sinus infections or urinary tract infections). It can also be used to prevent heart valve infections.

What Is Cephalexin Used For?

What is cephalexin used for? This eMedTV page explains that this prescription antibiotic can treat bacterial infections and prevent heart valve infections. It can also be a substitute for penicillin if a person is allergic to that particular drug.

What Is Chiropractic?

Chiropractic care is a form of spinal manipulation that is done by hand. This portion of the eMedTV Web site explains the theories behind it and includes information about the profession's history, which was founded in 1895.

What Is Chlamydia?

Many people have heard of the term chlamydia, but what is it exactly? This section of the eMedTV library offers a detailed overview of this common sexually transmitted disease, with information on symptoms, treatment, complications, and more.

What Is Cholera?

Cholera is an acute illness characterized by watery diarrhea and rapid fluid loss. This eMedTV Web page discusses the symptoms, transmission, and treatment of this illness and offers links to in-depth articles on specific aspects of this disease.

What Is Cholesterol?

Many people wonder, "What is cholesterol?" As this eMedTV article explains, cholesterol is something your body needs to work properly. This page explains this topic in detail and talks about the health risks of having too much cholesterol in the blood.

What Is Clindamycin Prescribed For?

This segment of the eMedTV Web library explains that clindamycin is prescribed for several conditions, such as certain bacterial infections, acne, and bacterial vaginosis. A link to more detailed information is also included.

What Is Clindamycin Used For?

Clindamycin has been approved for various bacterial infections, such as skin or respiratory infections. This eMedTV resource discusses what else clindamycin is used for, describes how the antibiotic works, and explains whether it is used in children.

What Is Clonazepam Prescribed For?

This eMedTV selection takes a closer look at what clonazepam is prescribed for. As this article explains, clonazepam is often prescribed for the treatment of panic disorder (in people with or without agoraphobia) and certain types of epileptic seizures.

What Is Clonazepam Used For?

Clonazepam is primarily used for the treatment of epileptic seizures and panic disorder. This eMedTV article offers a detailed discussion on what the drug is used for, including information on off-label clonazepam uses and using the drug in children.

What Is Clonazepam?

The question "What is clonazepam?" is addressed in this eMedTV segment. As this article explains, clonazepam is a prescription benzodiazepine medication approved for the treatment of various forms of epileptic seizures and panic disorder.

What Is Clonidine Prescribed For?

Although often prescribed for high blood pressure, clonidine can also be used to control cancer pain. This eMedTV selection takes a closer look at the different forms of clonidine and gives an overview of the conditions they treat.

What Is Clonidine Used For?

Clonidine is approved to treat high blood pressure and severe cancer pain. This eMedTV Web page covers these uses of clonidine in more detail, explains how this drug is used for "off-label" purposes, and discusses the use of this medication in children.

What Is Clonidine?

This eMedTV segment answers the question, "What is clonidine?" As this article explains, clonidine is a medication approved for treating high blood pressure and severe cancer pain. It comes in the form of tablets, skin patches, and an epidural.

What Is COPD?

This eMedTV page explains that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease in which the lungs are damaged and it becomes difficult to breathe. This page further discusses what COPD is, including possible symptoms and prevention tips.

What Is Cushing's Disease?

What Is Darvocet Used For?

You may be wondering, "What is Darvocet used for?" As this article from the eMedTV Web site explains, Darvocet is a narcotic drug used for treating mild to moderate pain, with or without a fever. This article takes a closer look at this drug.

What Is Darvocet?

This eMedTV Web page answers the question, "What is Darvocet?" As this article explains, it is a medication that is licensed for the treatment of mild to moderate pain. It contains a narcotic medication and is classified as a controlled substance.

What Is Dementia?

What is dementia? As this eMedTV page explains, it is not a specific disease; rather, it is a term used to refer to a group of symptoms that affect the brain. This article explains what these symptoms are and discusses their history.

What Is Demerol Used For?

Many people may have heard of Demerol, a narcotic drug, but what is it used for? As this eMedTV resource explains, the drug is used for treating pain. Injectable forms of this drug can also be used as an anesthesia and for preoperative sedation.

What Is Demerol?

Demerol has been around for decades, but many people still don't know what it is; so, what is Demerol? This eMedTV segment describes what this medication is used for and explains why it is no longer commonly prescribed for sedation and pain relief.

What Is Depakote Used For?

Depakote helps prevent migraines and treat epilepsy (as well as mania associated with bipolar disorder). This eMedTV page discusses the uses of Depakote in more detail and explains how this prescription medication is used for off-label purposes.

What Is Diabetes?

In people with diabetes, the body does not make enough insulin or it does not respond to insulin properly. This eMedTV segment answers the question "What is diabetes?" and explains the effects of the condition on the body.

What Is Diazepam Used For?

Anxiety and seizures are among the conditions that diazepam can treat. This eMedTV article describes these diazepam uses in more detail, and also discusses how the drug can be used for off-label purposes (such as for treating agitation or insomnia).

What Is Dibetes?

This article on the eMedTV Web site briefly answers the question, "What is diabetes?" and provides a link to more detailed information on this common medical condition. What is dibetes is a common misspelling of what is diabetes.

What Is Diclofenac Sodium Used For?

This eMedTV page explains that diclofenac sodium is used to treat symptoms of several conditions related to pain and inflammation, like gout, but doesn't cure them. This page also lists off-label uses for the drug and discusses its use in children.

What Is Diclofenac Used For?

Diclofenac is licensed to treat pain, migraines, arthritis, and various other conditions. This eMedTV article discusses the uses of diclofenac in more detail (including possible off-label uses for the drug) and explains how the medication works.

What Is Diclofenac?

Many people may not know what diclofenac is and what it is used for. As this Web page from the eMedTV site explains, diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for treating pain, migraines, arthritis, and various other conditions.

What Is Diebetes?

What is diabetes? As this eMedTV page explains, diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by a buildup of glucose in the blood. This article describes the various types of diabetes. What is diebetes is a common misspelling of what is diabetes.

What Is Dimentia?

This segment of the eMedTV site answers the question, "What is dementia?" by explaining what characterizes dementia and how it is diagnosed. A link to more information is also provided. What is dimentia is a common misspelling of what is dementia.

What Is Diovan Used For?

This eMedTV article addresses the question, "What is Diovan used for?" This page explains that Diovan is a prescription medication used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure, and can also improve survival following a heart attack.

What Is Diphenhydramine?

Many people wonder what diphenhydramine is. As this page from the eMedTV site explains, it is an antihistamine drug approved for treating various conditions, including allergies and insomnia. It is available both over the counter and by prescription.

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