eMedTV Drugs & Supplements A-Z

Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen is a medication used to treat pain, inflammation, fever, and stiffness. This eMedTV article provides an overview of this medication, including information about dosing guidelines, potential side effects, and more.

Iloperidone

Iloperidone is a medication approved to treat schizophrenia. This article from the eMedTV Web library provides a complete overview of the drug, including information on how this antipsychotic medicine works, dosing guidelines, side effects, and more.

Imipramine

The antidepressant imipramine comes in two forms -- imipramine hydrochloride and imipramine pamoate. This eMedTV article discusses the differences between the two products and explains what the drugs are used for.

Imipramine Hydrochloride

Imipramine hydrochloride is a prescription drug used to treat both depression and bedwetting. This eMedTV article discusses the drug in more detail, including how the drug works, dosing information, and possible side effects.

Imipramine Pamoate

Imipramine pamoate is a prescription drug used to treat adult depression. This eMedTV article provides detailed information on imipramine pamoate uses, effects, possible side effects, general dosing guidelines, and strengths.

Imitrex

Imitrex is a prescription medicine used to treat migraine headaches that have already started. This eMedTV page discusses how Imitrex works and when and how to take it, as well as its potential side effects, dosing guidelines, and available strengths.

Imuran

Imuran is a prescription drug that can prevent kidney transplant rejection and treat rheumatoid arthritis. This eMedTV page offers an overview of Imuran, providing information on how the medicine works, potential side effects, and dosing guidelines.

Indapamide

Indapamide is a prescription drug that is used for treating fluid retention and high blood pressure. This eMedTV resource offers dosing information for indapamide, explains how the drug works, and lists possible side effects that may occur.

Inderal

Inderal is a drug used to treat atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and several other conditions. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Inderal, including information on dosing, side effects, strengths, and more.

Inderal LA

Inderal LA is a drug used to treat several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. This eMedTV article offers an overview of this medication, including information on dosing guidelines, strengths, overdose symptoms, and more.

Indinavir

Indinavir is a prescription medicine that is approved for treating HIV and AIDS in adults. This page on the eMedTV site describes the effects of indinavir, explains how the drug works, and lists possible side effects that may occur during treatment.

Indocin

Indocin is a prescription drug that may be used to relieve pain, inflammation, fever, and swelling. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Indocin, featuring information about its uses, its strengths, and some of its potential side effects.

Indomethacin

Indomethacin is a prescription drug that is used to relieve pain and inflammation. As this eMedTV page explains, indomethacin may also be used to reduce fever, swelling, and stiffness caused by arthritis or other painful conditions.

Infanrix

Infanrix is a childhood vaccine that provides protection against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. This eMedTV resource describes the benefits of this medication, explains how it works, and offers information on when and how to get vaccinated.

Infant Acetaminophen

Infant acetaminophen is an over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer for children under age three. This eMedTV page offers general dosing information for infant acetaminophen, lists possible side effects of the drug, and explains how it works.

Infant Tylenol

Infant Tylenol is a pain reliever and fever reducer available over the counter for children under age three. This eMedTV article offers more information on this product, including its effects, dosing, possible side effects, and more.

Infliximab

Infliximab is a prescribed drug for inflammatory conditions affecting the joints, skin, and digestive tract. This eMedTV resource explains how infliximab works, lists side effects, and covers what to tell your physician prior to taking the drug.

Influenza Vaccine

The influenza vaccine is usually given through an injection, but a new nasal spray has recently been approved by the FDA. This eMedTV resource explains how the influenza vaccine is created, who should get it, and possible side effects.

Inhaled Insulin

Inhaled insulin is a prescription drug that helps lower blood sugar by providing insulin for the body. This eMedTV page explains how the medication works to remove sugar from the blood, lists possible side effects, and covers dosing guidelines.

InnoPran XL

InnoPran XL is a prescription medication licensed to treat high blood pressure. This article from the eMedTV Web site explains how the drug works, describes its effects, and offers general information on when and how to take it.

Learn About Inositol

Inositol is a dietary supplement used to treat a variety of different conditions. This eMedTV Web page explores various inositol uses, discusses the safety and effectiveness of the supplement, and describes potential side effects that may occur.

Insulin

Insulin is a hormone that can help control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. This eMedTV page offers an overview of this hormone and medication, including a description of various types, information on how it works, and possible side effects.

Insulin Aspart

Insulin aspart is a prescription drug used for the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV resource describes how it works, explains when and how to use this medicine, and lists potential side effects that may occur.

Insulin Aspart Protamine/Insulin Aspart

Insulin aspart protamine/insulin aspart is a type of insulin used for treating diabetes. This page from the eMedTV library describes the effects of this medicine, explains how it works, and offers general dosing information for the medication.

Insulin Detemir

Insulin detemir is licensed to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This segment of the eMedTV Web site describes how this medicine works to control blood sugar, offers dosing tips, lists possible side effects to be aware of, and more.

Insulin Glargine

Insulin glargine is a prescription drug used to control blood sugar by providing a steady level of insulin. This eMedTV page explains how this medicine works to remove sugar from the blood, lists possible side effects, and covers general precautions.

Insulin Glulisine

Insulin glulisine is commonly prescribed to lower blood sugar after meals in people with diabetes. This eMedTV page offers an overview of insulin glulisine, including information on how the drug works, possible side effects, and how to take it.

Insulin Lispro

Insulin lispro is a type 1 and type 2 diabetes medication used to control blood sugar spikes after meals. This eMedTV page describes the effects of insulin lispro, explains how and when to use the drug, and lists possible side effects that can occur.

Insulin Lispro Protamine/Insulin Lispro

Insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro is an insulin medication often prescribed to treat diabetes. This eMedTV article describes how this form of insulin works, explains how to inject the drug, and lists side effects that may occur with treatment.

Intal

Intal is a prescription drug that is used for preventing asthma attacks in adults and children. This eMedTV page explains how Intal works, describes how to use the inhaler and nebulizer solution, and lists the various strengths available.

Intelence

Intelence is a prescription medication commonly used as part of an HIV "cocktail" to treat HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV article describes how the drug works, offers dosing guidelines, and explains what side effects may occur with treatment.

Interferon Beta-1a

Interferon beta-1a is a medication that is prescribed for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. This eMedTV page describes the two different forms of interferon beta-1a, explains the effects of the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.

Interferon Beta-1b

Interferon beta-1b is a medication that is commonly prescribed to treat multiple sclerosis. This eMedTV resource describes interferon beta-1b in more detail and further explores its effects, dosing information, and potential side effects.

Intuniv

Intuniv is a nonstimulant drug used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This eMedTV segment provides an in-depth overview of this medication, including the age group it is used for, side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.

Invega

If you have schizophrenia, your doctor may prescribe Invega. This section of the eMedTV Web site explains how the prescription drug works and discusses its effects, potential side effects, and available strengths.

Invirase

Invirase is typically prescribed to treat HIV or AIDS. This selection from the eMedTV Web site provides an overview of this medication, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and tips for when and how to take it.

IPOL

IPOL is an injectable vaccine often given during childhood to prevent polio. This article from the eMedTV Web site describes how this vaccination works, explains when and how to receive it, and lists some of the potential side effects to be aware of.

Ipratropium

Ipratropium is a prescription medicine that comes in several forms and treats a runny nose and COPD. This eMedTV page offers an overview of the drug, including information about how it works, potential side effects, and tips on taking it.

Ipratropium and Albuterol Inhaler

The ipratropium and albuterol inhaler, which is available by prescription, is used for treating COPD. This eMedTV resource describes the effects of the combination medication, offers tips on using it, and lists some potential side effects.

Ipratropium and Albuterol Solution

Ipratropium and albuterol solution is approved for treating and preventing airway spasms due to COPD. This eMedTV resource discusses general precautions with the drug, explains how it works, and describes tips for when and how to use the medication.

Ipratropium Bromide Inhalation Solution

Ipratropium bromide inhalation solution is a prescription drug that is used to treat COPD. This page on the eMedTV site explains how ipratropium bromide inhalation solution works and offers suggestions on when and how to use the medication.

Ipratropium HFA Inhaler

The ipratropium HFA inhaler is prescribed to treat the symptoms of COPD and works by opening up the airways. This eMedTV article explains how the inhaler works, lists potential side effects, and describes when and how to use it.

Ipratropium Nasal Spray

A healthcare provider may prescribe ipratropium nasal spray to treat a runny nose caused by several factors. This eMedTV resource explains in detail how the medication works, offers general dosing information, and lists possible side effects.

Ipriflavone

Ipriflavone is a synthetic version of isoflavone, a plant compound similar to estrogen. This portion of the eMedTV library discusses this substance in detail and explains how it is still undetermined whether taking it prevents bone loss.

IPV

IPV is a routine childhood vaccine that provides protection against polio. This article from the eMedTV library lists various IPV products currently available, offers information on when and how to get vaccinated, and describes how the vaccine works.

Irbesartan

Irbesartan is a prescription drug used for the treatment of high blood pressure and diabetic nephropathy. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at the drug and its effects, dosing information, and potential side effects.

Isentress

Isentress is a prescription drug that is used in combination with other HIV medicines to treat HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV article describes how Isentress works, offers general dosing guidelines, and provides some general precautions for the drug.

Isocarboxazid

Isocarboxazid is a prescription drug that is used to treat depression. This eMedTV resource explains why isocarboxazid is usually used as a last resort. This page also describes how isocarboxazid works and provides tips for taking the medicine.

Isoptin SR

Isoptin SR is a prescribed medicine that works to lower blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels. This eMedTV resource further discusses Isoptin SR, including information on possible side effects, general precautions, and dosing guidelines.

Isotretinoin

Isotretinoin is a prescription medicine licensed to treat severe nodular acne. This eMedTV segment describes the medication in more detail, including information on possible side effects, general precautions, and tips on when and how to take it.

Isradipine

Isradipine is a medicine that is available by prescription to treat high blood pressure. This eMedTV article explains how the drug works, provides dosing information for the medicine, and lists possible side effects that may occur during treatment.