This page contains links to eMedTV Drugs & Supplements containing information on subjects from Xanax to Zidovudine. The information is organized alphabetically; the "Favorite Articles" contains the top articles on this page. Links in the box will take you directly to the articles; those same links are available with a short description further down the page.

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Descriptions of Drugs & Supplements

Xanax
If you have panic disorder or anxiety, your healthcare provider may prescribe Xanax. This page on the eMedTV site explains how this prescription drug works and offers an in-depth look at its effects, dosing information, and possible side effects.
Xanax XR
Xanax XR is a prescription medicine that is approved for treating panic disorder. This eMedTV article offers an overview of this anxiety medication, explaining how Xanax XR works, its potential side effects, and tips on when and how to take the drug.
Xarelto
Xarelto is a medicine prescribed to prevent blood clots (and in some cases, strokes) in certain people. This eMedTV segment presents an overview of this blood-thinning medicine, including how it works, possible side effects, and more.
Xeljanz
Xeljanz is a medicine licensed to treat rheumatoid arthritis. This selection from the eMedTV Web library features more details on this prescription medication, with information on how it works, dosing instructions, side effects, and more.
Xeloda
Xeloda is a prescription drug that is approved to treat certain types of breast and colorectal cancer. This eMedTV article provides a detailed look at the drug, including how it works, possible side effects, and tips on when and how to take the drug.
Xenical
Xenical can be used as both a weight loss aid and to prevent people from regaining weight they have lost. This eMedTV segment takes a detailed look at Xenical, discussing how it works, general dosing information, possible side effects, and more.
Xeomin
Xeomin is used to relax the muscles that cause eyelid twitching, wrinkles, neck pain, and other problems. This eMedTV article takes a closer look at this prescription medicine, including how it works, how it is administered, safety precautions, and more.
Xerese
Xerese is a prescription skin cream used to treat cold sores. This eMedTV Web article takes an in-depth look at this medication, including details on how it works, what to expect, dosing guidelines, and more.
Xgeva
Xgeva is licensed to prevent certain skeletal problems that may occur when cancer has spread to the bone. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at this drug, including how it works, how often it is given, possible side effects, and more.
Ximino
Ximino capsules are taken once daily to treat moderate-to-severe acne in adults and adolescents. This eMedTV resource features an overview of various topics associated with this prescription drug, including how it works, side effects, dosing, and more.
Xodol
Short-term pain associated with an injury or surgery is often treated with Xodol, a combination medication. This eMedTV resource provides a detailed overview of this drug, including how it works, dosing guidelines, safety precautions, and more.
Xolair
Xolair is a prescription drug that is approved to prevent allergic asthma. This eMedTV page explains how the Xolair injection works to prevent asthma attacks due to certain allergens and also lists possible side effects and general dosing guidelines.
Xolegel
Xolegel is a medicated gel prescribed for the treatment of seborrhea. This part of the eMedTV Web library presents a comprehensive overview of this medicine, including details on how it works, potential side effects, how to apply it, and more.
Xopenex
Xopenex is a prescription drug that is approved to treat asthma or other similar respiratory conditions. This eMedTV article describes the other conditions the medication can treat, explains how it works, and highlights potential side effects.
Xopenex HFA
Xopenex HFA is a prescription medicine that is used for the prevention and treatment of airway spasms. This eMedTV Web page explains how the inhaler works, lists possible side effects that may occur, and describes the effects of the drug.
Xtandi
As a prescription chemotherapy drug, Xtandi is approved for treating prostate cancer that has spread. This eMedTV article contains more details on several topics relating to this drug, including how it works, how to take it, and potential side effects.
Xylitol
Xylitol is a natural sugar substitute that is also used to prevent cavities and treat dry mouth. This eMedTV Web page further explains what xylitol is used for, explores the product's effectiveness, and lists side effects that may occur.
Xyzal
Xyzal is a prescription medication that helps alleviate allergy symptoms and treat chronic hives. This eMedTV Web page describes the drug in more detail, providing information about how it works, possible side effects, and general precautions.
Yasmin
Yasmin is an oral contraceptive that is used to prevent pregnancy. This part of the eMedTV Web site discusses Yasmin in more detail, including information on how the contraceptive works, when and how to take it, and what to do if you miss a dose.
Yaz
Yaz is an oral contraceptive that can also help treat acne and PMDD. This article on the eMedTV Web site discusses how the drug works, describes when and how to take it, and explains what you should know before using this form of oral contraception.
Yellow Fever Vaccine
The yellow fever vaccine requires only one shot and provides protection for 10 years or more. This eMedTV Web page gives an overview of this vaccine, listing possible side effects and describing who should and shouldn't get it.
Yervoy
Available by prescription, Yervoy is a drug used to slow down the progression of melanoma skin cancer. This eMedTV resource takes a closer look at this medicine, including how it works, general dosing instructions, safety precautions, and more.
Yohimbe
Yohimbe is an herbal product that may have several uses, such as treating sexual problems and depression. This eMedTV Web page explains how yohimbe supposedly works, lists possible side effects, and discusses its safety and effectiveness.
Zaditor
Zaditor is an over-the-counter eyedrop used for relieving itching due to eye allergies. This eMedTV resource describes how this medication works, explains what side effects may occur, and offers tips and precautions to be aware of.
Zafirlukast
Zafirlukast is a prescription drug licensed for preventing asthma attacks in adults and children. This eMedTV Web page further describes this medicine and provides detailed information on its effects, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.
Zalcitabine
Zalcitabine is typically prescribed to treat HIV and AIDS. This part of the eMedTV archives offers information on how zalcitabine works to prevent the HIV virus from multiplying, describes potential side effects, and lists general dosing information.
Zaleplon
Zaleplon is a drug that is prescribed to treat short-term insomnia in those having trouble falling asleep. This eMedTV article provides general information on zaleplon and its uses, possible side effects, dosing guidelines, and precautions.
Zaltrap
Zaltrap is given every two weeks to treat cancer of the colon and rectum that has spread to other areas. This eMedTV article explores this medicine in more detail, with information on how it works, possible side effects, and dosing guidelines.
Zanaflex
Zanaflex is a medication used for the short-term treatment of spasticity. This selection from the eMedTV archives takes an in-depth look at this prescription medicine, with information on side effects, dosing guidelines, drug warnings, and more.
Zanamivir
Zanamivir is a prescribed medication that is approved to treat and prevent influenza A and influenza B. This eMedTV Web article explains how the drug works and provides information on possible side effects, general precautions, and dosing tips.
Zanosar
Zanosar is a drug used to treat certain types of pancreatic cancer. This selection from the eMedTV Web site takes an in-depth look at this prescription medicine, with discussions on specific uses, how the drug is given, potential side effects, and more.
Zantac
Zantac is a medication used to treat heartburn, ulcers, GERD, erosive esophagitis, and other conditions. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Zantac, including information about how it works, its strengths, and some of its side effects.
Zantrex-3
Zantrex-3 is a weight loss pill that is available without a prescription. This eMedTV Web page describes Zantrex-3 in more detail, including information on its effectiveness and safety, potential side effects of the diet pill, and more.
Zarah
Zarah, a type of oral contraceptive, is a generic version of Yasmin. This selection from the eMedTV Web site provides an overview of this birth control pill, explaining how it works, when and how it should be taken, side effects, and more.
Zarontin
Zarontin is a medication used to treat certain epileptic seizures called absence seizures. This eMedTV article discusses Zarontin in more detail, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and tips on when and how to take the drug.
Zaroxolyn
Zaroxolyn is a prescription drug that is approved to control high blood pressure and treat fluid retention. This eMedTV page explains how Zaroxolyn works and covers detailed information on its uses, possible side effects, and tips on taking the drug.
Zebeta
Zebeta has been approved to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). This page on the eMedTV Web site describes how this medication works, offers general dosing information, and explains what side effects may occur during the treatment process.
Zecuity
Zecuity is a medicated skin patch prescribed for relieving symptoms of a migraine. This eMedTV Web selection offers an overview of this medicine, including details on what it is used for, how it works, potential side effects, and more.
Zegerid
Zegerid is commonly prescribed to treat various conditions related to the stomach, esophagus, or intestines. This eMedTV page covers how this drug works and when and how to take it, as well as potential side effects, dosing tips, and safety precautions.
Zegerid OTC
Zegerid OTC is a nonprescription medicine used to treat heartburn by decreasing stomach acid. This eMedTV Web article offers an in-depth look at the medicine, including information on how it works, possible side effects, dosing information, and more.
Zelapar
Zelapar is a prescription drug commonly used to treat Parkinson's disease. This selection from the eMedTV Web site provides an overview of this medicine, including information on how it works, possible side effects, dosing tips, and more.
Zelboraf
Zelboraf is a drug licensed to treat a certain type of skin cancer. This article from the eMedTV Web site describes the effects of this prescription medication, explains what to know before taking it, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Zelnorm
Zelnorm is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation and chronic idiopathic constipation. This eMedTV segment explores the uses, side effects, and strengths of this prescription drug, and also describes how and when to take it.
Zenatane
As a type of retinoid drug, Zenatane is used to treat severe acne that has not responded to other treatment. This eMedTV article offers a comprehensive look at this prescription medicine, including how to take it, possible side effects, and more.
Zenchent
Available only by prescription, Zenchent is a birth control pill that mainly works by stopping ovulation. This eMedTV page offers a complete overview of this medication, including information on its effects, possible problems, and dosing guidelines.
Zenchent Fe
Zenchent Fe is an oral contraceptive that comes in the form of a chewable tablet. This eMedTV Web article provides a detailed overview of this birth control pill, including how it works, dosing tips, and some general safety precautions.
Zenpep
A prescription medicine, Zenpep is approved for increasing low levels of pancreatic enzymes. This eMedTV Web page contains more details on this drug, including how it works, how to take it, potential side effects, and more.
Zeosa
Zeosa is a combined oral contraceptive that works to prevent pregnancy in a few different ways. This eMedTV segment describes how this birth control pill works, lists possible side effects, discusses dosing guidelines, and more.
Zerit
Zerit is a prescription medication that is used for treating the HIV virus and AIDS. This eMedTV article describes the effects of the drug, explains how the medicine works, and provides dosing tips and precautions for the medication.
Zestoretic
Zestoretic is a prescription drug used to treat high blood pressure in adults. This eMedTV article offers a more in-depth look at this medication, including information about its effects, its side effects, and its available strengths.
Zestril
Zestril is used to treat high blood pressure and other conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. This eMedTV page provides an in-depth look at the drug, including how it works, side effects, dosing guidelines, and available strengths.
Zetia
Zetia is a medicine licensed to treat high cholesterol and sitosterolemia, a rare genetic condition. This eMedTV article discusses the effects of the prescription drug, how it works, how and when to take it, potential side effects, and more.
Zetonna
As a type of nasal spray, Zetonna can help relieve symptoms of seasonal or year-long allergies. This eMedTV selection presents a more detailed look at this prescription medicine, including how it works, how to use it, and what to discuss with your doctor.
Zevalin
Zevalin is a prescription drug used to slow down the progression of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. This eMedTV Web selection takes a closer look at this medicine, including how it works, general dosing guidelines, safety precautions, and more.
Ziac
Ziac is a prescription medicine often used for treating high blood pressure. This page from the eMedTV Web site describes how this drug works, explains when and how to take it, lists some of the potential side effects to be aware of, and more.
Ziagen
Ziagen is a prescription medication that is used for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV article provides an overview of how the drug works, explains what you should know before taking it, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Zidovudine
Zidovudine was the first medication approved for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. This article from the eMedTV archives explains how the drug works and describes its effects, dosing information, potential side effects, and more.

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