eMedTV Drugs & Supplements A-Z

Omalizumab

Omalizumab is used to treat allergic asthma attacks when inhaled corticosteroids have failed to work. This eMedTV page examines this prescription drug, explaining how it works, tips to ensure a safe treatment process, potential side effects, and more.

Omega-3

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutritional components necessary for normal growth and development. This eMedTV segment describes other benefits of omega-3, explains how it works, and lists possible side effects of the supplements.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega-3 fatty acids are important components of the human diet that provide numerous benefits. This eMedTV article describes the benefits of omega-3 supplements, explains how they work, and explores the effectiveness of these products.

Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters

Omega-3-acid ethyl esters is a prescription fish oil product used for treating very high triglycerides. This eMedTV page describes the effects of omega-3-acid ethyl esters, offers dosing information for the drug, and lists its possible side effects.

Omeprazole

Omeprazole is a drug used to treat conditions such as ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This eMedTV article explains how this prescription medicine works to reduce acid in the stomach and discusses its uses and potential side effects.

Omnaris

Omnaris is a prescription nasal spray that is used for treating common nasal allergy symptoms. This eMedTV article explains how Omnaris works, describes the effects of the medicine, and offers information on how and when to use the nasal spray.

Omnicef

Omnicef is an antibiotic commonly used to treat bacterial infections, such as tonsillitis or strep throat. This eMedTV segment explains what else the drug is used for, how it works to rid infections, possible side effects, and dosing information.

OnabotulinumtoxinA

OnabotulinumtoxinA is a drug used to treat severe underarm sweating, eyelid twitching, and other conditions. This eMedTV article provides an overview of this medication, including details on how it works, possible side effects, and dosing guidelines.

Ondansetron

Ondansetron helps to prevent nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. This eMedTV page takes a look at how ondansetron works to block serotonin, and also lists possible side effects and general dosing guidelines for the drug.

Onglyza

The prescription drug Onglyza is used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults. This article from the eMedTV library describes the benefits of this product, explains how it works, and offers information on when and how to take this medication.

OptiPranolol

OptiPranolol is a prescription drug used to lower eye pressure in people with high eye pressure or glaucoma. This eMedTV page explores the effects of this drug, explains when and how to use the eye drops, and discusses potential side effects.

Optivar

Optivar is a prescription medicine licensed to treat itchy eyes caused by allergies. This eMedTV Web article provides an overview of this drug, including information on how the eye drops work, potential side effects, and tips on when and how to use them.

Oracea

Oracea is a prescription medicine used for treating inflammatory lesions that occur with rosacea. This eMedTV Web page describes how the drug works, explains when and how to take it, and lists potential side effects that may occur with treatment.

Oral Contraceptives

Oral contraceptives are prescription pills that are taken to prevent pregnancy. This eMedTV Web page explains how this form of contraception works, describes the various types of pills available, and lists some of the side effects that may occur.

Orally Disintegrating Carbidopa-Levodopa

Orally disintegrating carbidopa-levodopa is prescribed to treat Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at orally disintegrating carbidopa-levodopa, including information on its other uses, how it works, and possible side effects.

Orally Disintegrating Metoclopramide

Conditions such as GERD and diabetic gastroparesis can be treated with orally disintegrating metoclopramide. This eMedTV segment provides a detailed overview of this drug, with information on when and how to take it, side effects, dosing, and more.

Orally Disintegrating Selegiline

Orally disintegrating selegiline is a prescription drug used for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV page explores orally disintegrating selegiline, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and general precautions.

Oramorph

Oramorph SR is a type of extended-release pain medication that is approved for long-term use. This eMedTV article provides an in-depth look at this prescription medication, including how it works, possible side effects, dosing information, and more.

Orencia

Orencia is a prescription drug licensed for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. This eMedTV page describes the effects of Orencia, offers dosing information for the drug, and lists important precautions to be aware of before starting treatment.

Oretic

Oretic is a type of diuretic used for the treatment of fluid retention and high blood pressure. This eMedTV Web page offers detailed information on the drug, including its uses, potential side effects, and effects.

Orlistat

Orlistat is often used as an aid to weight loss in conjunction with dietary changes. This eMedTV segment offers a detailed overview of the drug, explaining how it works, when and how it should be taken, possible side effects, and dosing guidelines.

Ortho Evra

Available in the form of a patch, Ortho Evra is a prescription drug that is used to prevent pregnancy. This eMedTV page provides a detailed description on how Ortho Evra works and also discusses its possible side effects and dosing guidelines.

Ortho Micronor

Ortho Micronor is a progestin-only oral contraceptive that is available by prescription. This eMedTV segment describes how the medication works, explains how and when to take this form of birth control, and lists potential side effects that may occur.

Ortho Tri-Cyclen

Ortho Tri-Cyclen is a combined oral contraceptive that is available by prescription only. This eMedTV page explains how this form of birth control works, offers dosing information, and lists side effects that may occur with the pill.

Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo

Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo is a combined oral contraceptive that is available by prescription. This page on the eMedTV site describes how Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo works, explains how to take the birth control pill, and lists potential side effects of the drug.

Ortho-Cept

Ortho-Cept is a birth control pill that is available by prescription. This article on the eMedTV site describes how Ortho-Cept works, explains when and how to take the oral contraceptive, and lists possible side effects that may occur with the pill.

Ortho-Cyclen

Ortho-Cyclen is a prescription combined oral contraceptive. This article from the eMedTV Web site explains how Ortho-Cyclen works and provides a more in-depth look at the birth control pill's effects, potential side effects, and dosing information.

Ortho-Novum

Ortho-Novum is a prescription birth control pill that primarily works by stopping ovulation. This eMedTV article describes the drug in more detail, including information on the different types of this product, possible side effects, and dosing tips.

Oseltamivir

Oseltamivir is a prescription drug that is used to treat and prevent the flu. This eMedTV resource provides a detailed description of this medication and its uses. This page also includes information on dosage, strengths, and potential side effects.

Ovcon

Ovcon is a prescription birth control pill that mainly works by stopping ovulation. This eMedTV resource offers a complete overview of this pill, including information on the different types of Ovcon, potential side effects, and tips on taking it.

Oxaprozin

Oxaprozin is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat symptoms caused by various types of arthritis. This eMedTV Web page explains how the medication works and discusses its specific uses, effects, and potential side effects.

Oxazepam

Oxazepam is a prescription drug that may be prescribed to treat anxiety or alcohol withdrawal. This part of the eMedTV site discusses how oxazepam works, as well as its possible side effects, available strengths, and general precautions and warnings.

Oxcarbazepine

Oxcarbazepine is a drug that is used to control a certain type of seizure in people with epilepsy. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at oxcarbazepine, including information on its uses, dosing, possible side effects, and more.

Oxybutynin

Oxybutynin is commonly prescribed to treat bladder conditions caused by nerve problems. This eMedTV article discusses specific oxybutynin uses, explains how the medication works, and offers dosing information, including when and how to take it.

Oxybutynin ER

Oxybutynin ER is a prescription medicine licensed to treat bladder problems due to an overactive bladder. This eMedTV page describes the effects of oxybutynin ER, explains how the drug works, and offers dosing guidelines and tips for taking the drug.

Oxybutynin Gel

Oxybutynin gel is a medication prescribed to treat an overactive bladder. This page from the eMedTV Web site provides a more in-depth look at this product, including information on dosing information, general precautions, and potential side effects.

Oxybutynin Patch

The oxybutynin patch can be prescribed to treat overactive bladder symptoms, such as urinary urgency. This eMedTV page explains when and how to use oxybutynin patches, describes the effects of the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.

Oxycodone

Oxycodone is a type of narcotic found in many prescription pain medications. This eMedTV Web segment describes how the drug works, lists potential side effects that may occur, and explains what you should be aware of before using this medication.

Oxycodone ER

Oxycodone ER is a narcotic medication commonly prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain. This eMedTV resource describes how the drug works, offers dosing information, and explains what side effects may occur with treatment.

Oxycodone/APAP

Moderate to moderately severe pain can often be treated with oxycodone/APAP. This page from the eMedTV Web site provides an in-depth look at this prescription drug, including how it works, possible side effects, dosing information, and more.

OxyContin

OxyContin is a prescription narcotic medication approved for treating moderate to severe pain. This eMedTV resource describes the effects of the drug, offers dosing information, and explains what side effects may occur with treatment.

Oxymetazoline Nasal Spray

Oxymetazoline nasal spray is a non-prescription drug used to treat nasal congestion due to various causes. This eMedTV resource offers an overview of the drug, including how it works, possible side effects, and tips on when and how to use the spray.

Oxytrol

Available in the form of a patch, Oxytrol is a prescription drug that is used to treat overactive bladder. This eMedTV segment provides a detailed description of how the drug works and also discusses its possible side effects and dosing guidelines.

Paclitaxel

Paclitaxel is a medicine prescribed for treating lung cancer, breast cancer, and ovarian cancer. This eMedTV resource describes paclitaxel uses in more detail, explains how the medication works, and offers general dosing information.

Palgic

Palgic is a prescription drug used for treating a variety of allergies, including eye and skin allergies. This eMedTV resource describes how the medicine works, explains what forms and strengths it comes in, and lists some potential side effects.

Paliperidone

Paliperidone is a drug that is licensed for treating schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. This eMedTV Web page further explores the effects of paliperidone, offers general dosing information for the drug, and lists possible side effects.

Palonosetron

Palonosetron is a drug that is licensed to prevent nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy or surgery. This eMedTV Web page offers a more in-depth look at the drug, including its effects, potential side effects, and dosing information.

Pamelor

Pamelor is a prescription medication that is approved to help treat depression. This eMedTV article explains how the medication can affect certain chemicals in the brain, lists potential side effects, and gives tips for those taking the medication.

Pamidronate

Pamidronate is a medication used for treating bone problems or blood calcium problems caused by cancer. This eMedTV article offers a general overview of pamidronate, including information on its effects, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.