eMedTV Drugs & Supplements A-Z
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Atorvastatin calcium (Lipitor) is a prescription drug used to treat high cholesterol and other conditions. This eMedTV resource explains how atorvastatin calcium works and describes its uses, benefits, and potential side effects.
Atripla is a prescription HIV and AIDS medication. This eMedTV article describes the various components that are in the combination drug, explains how Atripla works to stop HIV from multiplying, and offers dosing information for the medicine.
Atrovent is a prescribed drug that treats chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or a runny nose. As this eMedTV page explains, Atrovent opens airways and decreases fluid production in the nasal cavity. The page also lists side effects and dosing tips.
Atrovent HFA is a prescription medication that is used to prevent airway spasms caused by COPD. This eMedTV article offers an introduction to the drug, including a discussion on how it works, how to use it, and some side effects it may cause.
Atrovent inhalation solution is a prescription drug that treats breathing problems associated with COPD. This eMedTV page explains how Atrovent inhalation solution works, describes how to use the nebulizer solution, and lists possible side effects.
Atrovent nasal spray may be prescribed to treat a runny nose due to the common cold or allergies. This eMedTV article offers a more in-depth look at Atrovent nasal spray and its effects, precautions and warnings, and dosing information.
Augmentin is a prescription antibiotic that is licensed to treat various types of infections. This eMedTV article discusses Augmentin uses in more detail, describes how the drug works, and explains what you should know before taking the antibiotic.
Avandamet is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. This part of the eMedTV Web site provides detailed information on Avandamet and its effects, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.
Avandaryl is a prescribed medicine that is used to lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article explains how Avandaryl works to lower blood sugar, lists potential side effects, and covers general dosing guidelines.
Avandia is a prescription medicine used to help control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV page explains how Avandia helps your body to use its natural insulin better and outlines some potential side effects of the drug.
Avapro is often prescribed for people with diabetic nephropathy or high blood pressure. This eMedTV segment explains how the drug works and discusses possible side effects, available strengths, and general dosing information.
Avastin is commonly used in the treatment of specific types of cancer. This segment of the eMedTV archives provides a detailed overview of the drug, including what cancers it treats, how it works, dosing information, side effects, and more.
Aviane is a combined oral contraceptive, meaning it contains both an estrogen and a progestin. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Aviane, including information on its uses, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Avodart is a prescription drug licensed to treat an enlarged prostate (or BPH). This eMedTV Web page discusses Avodart effects, dosing guidelines, strengths, and possible side effects (which can include erectile dysfunction and breast tenderness).
Avonex is a medication that is often prescribed for treating multiple sclerosis. This page from the eMedTV Web site explores how Avonex works, describes the effects of the drug, and explains what you should know before starting treatment.
Axert is a prescription medicine that is used to treat a migraine headache as it occurs. This eMedTV article explains how Axert works to narrow blood vessels in the head, and also lists possible side effects of the drug and tips on how to take it.
Axid is a drug commonly used to treat duodenal ulcers, gastric ulcers, and GERD. This page on the eMedTV Web site provides a detailed overview of Axid (which is available both by prescription and over the counter) and links to more information.
Azathioprine is a drug that is used to prevent kidney transplant rejection and treat rheumatoid arthritis. This eMedTV page provides an overview of this prescription medication, including information on how it works and potential side effects.
Azelastine is a prescription nasal spray used for treating seasonal allergic rhinitis or vasomotor rhinitis. This eMedTV segment explores the effects of azelastine, describes how it works, and explains what you should know before taking the drug.
Azilect is a Parkinson's disease medication available by prescription only. This page from the eMedTV library describes how Azilect works, explains when and how to take the medicine, and lists side effects that may occur with treatment.
Azithromycin is a prescription antibiotic that is prescribed to treat numerous common infections. This eMedTV article lists some specific infections that can be treated with azithromycin and discusses azithromycin effects, strengths, and side effects.
Azmacort is a prescription medication that is approved for preventing asthma attacks. This page on the eMedTV Web site takes an in-depth look at how Azmacort works, highlights potential side effects, and offers tips on when and how to use the inhaler.
AZOR is a prescription medicine that is approved for treating high blood pressure. This article on the eMedTV site offers dosing information on AZOR, describes possible effects of the medicine, and explains what you should know before taking the drug.
Azulfidine is a prescription medicine that is commonly used for treating ulcerative colitis. This eMedTV Web page offers a general overview of the drug, including information on how it works, its effects, possible side effects, and more.
Azulfidine EN-tabs is a drug commonly prescribed for ulcerative colitis and rheumatoid arthritis. This eMedTV page explains how the medicine relieves the symptoms of these conditions, lists possible side effects, and covers general dosing guidelines.
Balsalazide can help relieve inflammation and other symptoms caused by ulcerative colitis. This eMedTV segment offers an in-depth look at the drug, including how it works to treat the condition, tips for those taking it, and possible side effects.
Balziva is an oral contraceptive that is only available by prescription. This selection from the eMedTV Web site further explains how Balziva works to prevent pregnancy, lists possible side effects that may occur, and offers tips on taking this pill.
In parts of the world where tuberculosis is common, infants may receive the BCG vaccine. This eMedTV page explains how the vaccine is used to prevent tuberculosis. This page also provides information on who should and shouldn't get the BCG vaccine.
Beclomethasone is a medicine that is used for reducing inflammation in people with asthma or allergies. This eMedTV page further describes the two different beclomethasone products, including information on dosing and their possible side effects.
Beclomethasone inhalers can be used to prevent asthma attacks and improve breathing in people with asthma. This eMedTV article explains how the beclomethasone inhaler works, describes the effects of the drug, and offers general dosing information.
Beclomethasone nasal spray is used to treat nasal symptoms caused by irritants and allergies. This eMedTV segment discusses other beclomethasone nasal spray uses, describes the effects of the medicine, and explains how to use the nasal spray.
Beconase is a nasal spray that is used for treating allergic and non-allergic rhinitis. This eMedTV resource further explains what Beconase is used for, describes how the medicine works, and offers information on when and how to use the nasal spray.
Benazepril is a prescription drug used to control high blood pressure. This eMedTV article explains how benazepril works and lists the drug's side effects and strengths, factors that can affect dosing, and things to tell your doctor before taking it.
This eMedTV article explains that benazepril-amlodipine is a prescription medication that can lower blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood. This page also covers side effects and dosing guidelines.
Benazepril-Hydrochlorothiazide
Benazepril-hydrochlorothiazide is a prescription drug that is used to lower high blood pressure in adults. This eMedTV article offers an overview of how benazepril-hydrochlorothiazide works, its potential side effects, and dosing guidelines.
Benicar, a prescription drug used to treat high blood pressure, works by relaxing the blood vessels. This eMedTV Web page explains how the drug works, its side effects, strengths, and treatment options.
This eMedTV resource explains that healthcare providers generally prescribe Benicar HCT, which is a combination of Benicar and hydrochlorothiazide, to adults with high blood pressure. This page also outlines side effects and dosing guidelines.
A healthcare provider may prescribe benzphetamine to help people lose weight. This eMedTV segment explains how the drug works, offers precautions to be aware of when taking the medication, lists possible side effects, and more.
Benztropine is a prescription drug that can treat Parkinson's disease and certain movement disorders. This eMedTV article describes benztropine in more detail, including information on how it works, potential side effects, and general precautions.
Bergamot oil may have several health benefits, such as treating skin conditions, depression, and anxiety. This eMedTV article describes other uses of bergamot oil and offers information on possible side effects and safety concerns associated with it.
Beta-sitosterol is a plant sterol commonly used for reducing cholesterol and treating an enlarged prostate. This eMedTV segment explains how beta-sitosterol works, discusses other possible uses for the compound, and lists side effects that may occur.
Betaseron is a prescription medicine that is commonly used for treating multiple sclerosis. This eMedTV segment provides dosing information for Betaseron, describes the effects of the drug, and explains what you should know before starting treatment
Bevacizumab is often used in the treatment of specific types of cancer. This segment of the eMedTV archives provides a detailed overview of the drug, including what cancers it treats, how it works, dosing information, side effects, and more.
Biocef is a prescription antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This page of the eMedTV archives lists conditions treated with the drug, how the drug works, potential interactions, possible side effects, and more.
Biotin is a vitamin that is necessary for several functions within the human body. This eMedTV article provides a complete overview of biotin, including information on how it works, its beneficial uses, dosing information, and possible side effects.
Biperiden is a medicine licensed to treat Parkinson's disease and certain movement problems. This eMedTV segment covers biperiden uses in more detail, describes the possible side effects of the drug, and offers some tips on when and how to take it.
A healthcare provider may prescribe the birth control patch to help prevent pregnancy. This eMedTV Web page explains when and how to use the birth control patch, describes how the contraceptive works, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Birth control pills are prescription tablets that are taken to prevent pregnancy. This eMedTV Web page describes various types of birth control pills, explains how they work, and lists common side effects that have been reported with the pill.
Bitter orange is a fruit that is often used in weight-loss pills and other herbal remedies. This eMedTV Web page further covers what bitter orange is used for, describes how it works, and explains what you should know before taking the supplement.
Black cohosh is an herbal supplement that may help treat symptoms of menopause. This article on the eMedTV Web site provides an overview of black cohosh, including information on how it may work, possible side effects, and general precautions.
Boniva is a prescription drug licensed to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. This eMedTV Web page describes the effects of Boniva, explains when and how to take the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Bontril is commonly prescribed to help people lose weight. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Bontril, including information on how the medication works, its various forms, possible side effects, and dosing guidelines.
Botox is commonly used to treat frown lines and wrinkles, but it can also be used to treat other conditions. This eMedTV segment explains in detail what Botox is, how it is used, the drug's effects, dosing information, and possible side effects.
Botulinum toxin type A is used to treat frown lines and wrinkles, but can be used for other conditions, too. This eMedTV page explains what botulinum toxin type A is, how it's used, the drug's effects, dosing information, and possible side effects.
Brethine is a prescription medicine that is used for treating asthma and emphysema. This eMedTV article explains how Brethine works to improve symptoms, describes the effects of the medication, and offers general warnings and precautions for the drug.
Brevicon is a prescription oral contraceptive that is used by women to prevent pregnancy. This eMedTV Web page provides a complete overview of Brevicon, including detailed information on how it works, dosing tips, possible side effects, and more.
Bromocriptine is a prescription drug used for treating parkinsonism, hyperprolactinemia, and acromegaly. This eMedTV article explains how bromocriptine works for these conditions, lists possible side effects of the drug, and offers dosing guidelines.
Brovana is a prescription medicine approved for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This eMedTV resource explains how Brovana works, describes the effects of the drug, and offers information on when and how to take the medication.
Budeprion SR is a prescription medicine approved for the treatment of depression. This portion of the eMedTV library explains how Budeprion SR works, describes some of its potential side effects, and offers some information on taking the medicine.
Budeprion XL is a prescribed medicine used to treat depression and seasonal affective disorder. This eMedTV resource explains how the drug works by affecting certain chemicals in the brain, lists potential side effects, and covers dosing guidelines.
Budesonide is licensed for the treatment of asthma, allergies, and Crohn's disease. This eMedTV page describes how budesonide helps reduce inflammation, lists some of the budesonide products, and explains the factors that will determine your dosage.
Budesonide and formoterol is a combination medicine that is prescribed to treat asthma. This eMedTV article describes the effects of budesonide and formoterol, explains how and when to use the inhaler, and offers dosing information for the drug.
People who have Crohn's disease may benefit from budesonide EC, a prescription steroid. This segment of the eMedTV archives further describes the uses and effects of the medication and provides links to more detailed information on budesonide EC.
Budesonide inhalation is a prescription medicine that is used to prevent asthma attacks before they start. This eMedTV page discusses how budesonide inhalation works, outlines some potential side effects, and offers information on taking the drug.
Budesonide nasal spray can be prescribed to treat common nasal allergy symptoms. This eMedTV Web page describes the effects of the drug, explains how and when to use it, and lists possible side effects of budesonide nasal spray.
Bumetanide is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat fluid retention. This portion of the eMedTV library offers a more in-depth look at bumetanide and its effects, potential side effects, and information on when and how to take the diuretic.
