eMedTV Drugs & Supplements A-Z
Ibuprofen is a medication used to treat pain, inflammation, fever, and stiffness. This eMedTV article provides an overview of ibuprofen, including information about how to take the drug as well as potential side effects it may cause.
The antidepressant imipramine comes in two forms -- imipramine hydrochloride and imipramine pamoate. This eMedTV article discusses the differences between the two imipramine products and explains what the drugs are used for.
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 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 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 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 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.
This eMedTV page explores Inderal, a prescription drug used to treat several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels, such as atrial fibrillation and hypertension. This page also contains information on dosing, side effects, and strengths.
This eMedTV Web page examines Inderal LA, a prescription drug that treats angina symptoms, high blood pressure, and several other conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. This page covers Inderal LA dosing, strengths, and overdose symptoms.
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 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 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.
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 is a pain reliever and fever reducer available over the counter for children under age three. This eMedTV article offers more information on infant Tylenol, particularly describing its effects, dosing, and possible side effects.
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.
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 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.
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 detemir is a prescription drug licensed to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This segment of the eMedTV Web site describes how insulin detemir works to control blood sugar, offers dosing tips, and lists possible side effects of the medicine.
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 Intal inhaler and nebulizer solution, and lists the various strengths available.
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 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.
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 is typically prescribed to treat HIV or AIDS. This selection from the eMedTV Web site provides an overview of Invirase, including information on how the drug works, possible side effects, and tips for when and how to take the drug.
Ipratropium is a prescription medicine that comes in several forms and treats a runny nose and COPD. This eMedTV page offers an overview of ipratropium, including information about how the drug 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.
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.
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 is a synthetic version of isoflavone, a plant compound similar to estrogen. This portion of the eMedTV library discusses ipriflavone in detail and explains how it is still undetermined whether this treatment prevents bone loss.
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 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 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 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.
Isradipine is a medicine that is available by prescription to treat high blood pressure. This eMedTV article explains how isradipine works, provides dosing information for the medicine, and lists possible side effects that may occur during treatment.
Isradipine CR is a prescription high blood pressure medication. This article from the eMedTV Web site explains how isradipine CR works and offers a more in-depth look at the drug's effects, possible side effects, and dosing information.
Janumet is a prescription drug that is licensed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV resource explains how Janumet works to control blood sugar, describes the effects of the medicine, and offers tips for when and how to take the drug.
Januvia is a prescription medicine that can help control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article explains how Januvia works, identifies some potential side effects of the drug, and lists tips on how to take the medicine.
Jolivette is a birth control pill that contains only the progestin hormone. This eMedTV resource describes the effects of Jolivette, offers dosing information for the pill, and explains what you should know before using this form of contraception.
Junel is a type of oral contraceptive. This eMedTV article offers a complete overview of the birth control pill, including information on its uses, side effects, and dosing guidelines, as well as what you should tell your doctor before taking it.
As an oral contraceptive, Junel Fe works to prevent pregnancy by stopping ovulation. This eMedTV article discusses Junel Fe in more detail, including information on how the contraceptive works, when and how to take it, and some general precautions.
Kaletra is commonly prescribed along with other HIV medications for the treatment of HIV or AIDS. This eMedTV article describes how Kaletra works, explains when and how to take the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur with treatment.
Kariva is an oral contraceptive that is only available by prescription. This portion of the eMedTV library further explains how Kariva works to prevent pregnancy, lists possible side effects that may occur, and offers tips on taking the contraceptive.
Kava is an herbal supplement that is often used for treating anxiety, stress, and other conditions. This eMedTV page further explains what kava is used for, explores the effectiveness of the supplement, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Kava kava is an herbal supplement most commonly used for treating anxiety. This page from the eMedTV Web site discusses other possible uses of kava kava, explores the effectiveness of this supplement, and explains whether it is safe to use.
Keflex, which is available by prescription, is typically used to treat common bacterial infections. This eMedTV article also explains how the drug works, possible side effects, overdose symptoms, available strengths, and more.
Kelnor is a "combined" oral contraceptive, as it contains an estrogen and a progestin. This eMedTV page explains how Kelnor works to prevent pregnancy and provides a more in-depth look at potential side effects, dosing tips, and general precautions.
Keppra is a medication that is approved to treat partial, myoclonic, and generalized tonic clonic seizures. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at how Keppra works and further explores its effects, potential side effects, and dosage information.
Ketoprofen is a drug commonly used to treat arthritis symptoms and general pain. This portion of the eMedTV archives covers ketoprofen in detail, including information about how the medication works, its uses, and side effects of the drug.
Ketorolac tromethamine is a prescription medication used for short-term relief of moderate to severe pain. This eMedTV Web page discusses ketorolac, including information about its uses, its strengths, and some of its potential side effects.
Kineret is a rheumatoid arthritis medication that is prescribed when other drugs have failed to work. This eMedTV page describes how Kineret works, offers dosing information for the drug, and explains what you should know before starting treatment.
Klonopin has been approved for the treatment of certain epileptic seizures and panic disorder. This eMedTV article provides a detailed overview of Klonopin, including information on how it works, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.
Kytril is a drug that is prescribed to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or radiation. This eMedTV resource explains how Kytril works and offers a more in-depth look at its dosing information, effects, and possible side effects.
L-arginine is a semi-essential amino acid that is found within the cells of the human body. This eMedTV Web article discusses how L-arginine works and offers more information on its beneficial uses, safety concerns, and potential side effects.
L-glutamine is a non-essential amino acid sometimes used in dietary supplements. This eMedTV article explains the importance of this amino acid, lists the potential benefits of L-glutamine supplements, and explores the effectiveness of these products.
L-theanine is an amino acid used in dietary supplements for treating various conditions. This eMedTV article explains what L-theanine is used for, explores its effectiveness for these uses, and describes the alleged benefits of this supplement.
L-tryptophan is an amino acid that is used for various conditions, such as depression and PMS. This eMedTV article further explains what L-tryptophan is used for, explores its effectiveness, and describes the serious safety concerns of the supplement.
L-tyrosine is a naturally occurring amino acid that is also available in supplement form. This eMedTV segment provides a detailed overview of L-tyrosine, including information on its safety and effectiveness, possible side effects, and more.
Labetalol is a prescription medication that can be used to control high blood pressure. This eMedTV article offers an overview of labetalol, including tips on how to best take the medication and details about common side effects of the drug.
Lamictal has been approved for the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder. This selection from the eMedTV archives provides a detailed overview of the drug, including information on its uses, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.
Lamisil is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat fingernail and toenail fungus. This part of the eMedTV archives explains how the drug works and offers details on its effects, possible side effects, and dosing information.
Lamivudine is a prescription drug that is licensed for treating hepatitis B and HIV or AIDS. This eMedTV resource explains how lamivudine works, describes the effects of the drug, and offers dosing tips and guidelines for the medicine.
Lamivudine/zidovudine, a prescription drug, helps prevent the HIV virus from spreading to uninfected cells. This eMedTV resource describes the medication in detail, explaining how it works, when and how it should be taken, side effects, and more.
Lamotrigine is a drug that is used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder. This selection from the eMedTV Web site offers an in-depth look at this drug, providing information on its dosing, possible side effects, overdose symptoms, and more.
Lansoprazole is a prescription drug used to treat stomach ulcers, erosive esophagitis, and other conditions. This eMedTV resource discusses other uses of lansoprazole and explains how the medication works to reduce acid in the stomach.
Lapatinib is a drug that is used for treating metastatic breast cancer (specifically, HER2-positive cancer). This eMedTV article explains how the medication works, offers dosing information, and lists possible side effects.
Lasix is a prescription medicine that is used to treat fluid retention and high blood pressure. This eMedTV article explains how Lasix works to decrease blood volume, offers tips for when and how to take the drug, and lists potential side effects.
Lavender is a flowering plant used for aromatherapy, as an herbal remedy, and for various other uses. This eMedTV article explores the purported benefits of lavender, discusses the product's effectiveness, and lists some of its potential side effects.
Leena is a birth control pill that contains an estrogen and a progestin, and works by stopping ovulation. This eMedTV page provides an overview on Leena, including information on its possible side effects, dosing tips, and general precautions.
This portion of the eMedTV library talks about Lescol, a prescription medication that is licensed to treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides. This article offers an in-depth look at Lescol and its uses, possible side effects, and dosages.