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eMedTV Drugs & Supplements A-Z

Taxol - Tipranavir
This page contains links to eMedTV Drugs & Supplements containing information on subjects from Taxol to Tipranavir. 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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Taxol

Taxol is a medicine that is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat various types of cancer. This eMedTV Web page offers a more in-depth look at Taxol, including its specific uses, possible side effects, and dosing information.

Taxotere

Taxotere is a drug that is approved to treat breast cancer, prostate cancer, and other types of cancer. This eMedTV article offers a more in-depth look at Taxotere and its specific uses, side effects, and information on how the medication is given.

Tazarotene

Available as a gel or a cream, tazarotene is a skin medication used to treat acne and other conditions. This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at this drug, including information on side effects, when and how to apply it, and more.

Tazicef

Tazicef is an antibiotic used for infections caused by bacteria. This article from the eMedTV Web site gives an overview of this injected medication, describing how it works, what to expect during treatment, dosing guidelines, and more.

Tazorac

Tazorac is a prescription drug used to treat acne and plaque psoriasis. This selection from the eMedTV archives takes an in-depth look at this product, explaining how it works, when and how to apply it, potential side effects, and more.

Taztia XT

Taztia XT is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat high blood pressure and some types of angina. This eMedTV article describes how the medication works, explains when and how to take it, and lists possible side effects that may occur.

Tdap

Tdap is a diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine used as a booster for adults and adolescents. This eMedTV Web page describes how the vaccine works, explains how often it is given, and offers general warnings and precautions for this product.

Tegaserod

Tegaserod is used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation. This eMedTV resource provides a detailed overview of the prescription drug, noting in particular its effects, strengths, and dosing guidelines.

Tegretol

Tegretol is a prescription drug that is used to treat certain types of seizures and trigeminal neuralgia. This eMedTV page offers an in-depth look at the drug, including information on how it works, dosing information, and possible side effects.

Tekamlo

Tekamlo is a drug commonly prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure. This selection from the eMedTV site presents a detailed overview of this medication, with information on possible side effects, how it works, safety precautions, and more.

Tekturna

Tekturna is a prescription drug licensed to treat high blood pressure. This eMedTV Web article provides a complete overview of Tekturna, including information on how this medication works, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.

Tekturna HCT

Tekturna HCT is a prescription medicine licensed to treat high blood pressure. This selection from the eMedTV Web site offers an overview of the drug, including information on how it works, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.

Telaprevir

Available by prescription only, telaprevir is used to treat chronic hepatitis C infections. This eMedTV article explains how this medicine works to prevent the virus from multiplying, offers general dosing information, and lists potential side effects.

Telmisartan

Telmisartan is a prescription drug often used for the treatment of high blood pressure. This eMedTV Web page explains how the medication works, describes its effects, and lists potential side effects that may occur, among other things.

Telmisartan/Amlodipine

Telmisartan/amlodipine is a drug prescribed to treat high blood pressure. This selection from the eMedTV Web site takes an in-depth look at this medication, including details on how it works, dosing guidelines, potential side effects, and more.

Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide

Telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide is a combination medicine that is licensed to treat high blood pressure. This eMedTV article explains how the drug works and also discusses its effects, dosing information, and potential side effects.

Temazepam

Temazepam is a drug that is used to treat insomnia. This page from the eMedTV Web site gives a complete overview of the drug, including a description of how it works, suggestions on when and how to take your dose, and a list of possible side effects.

Temovate

Temovate is a topical steroid used on the skin to treat inflammation and itching due to various conditions. This eMedTV article covers potential side effects; dosing tips; and how this drug works to treat eczema, psoriasis, and other skin problems.

Temsirolimus

Temsirolimus is a drug prescribed to treat advanced kidney cancer by slowing down the spread of the cancer. This eMedTV segment presents an overview of this medication, with details on dosing guidelines, how it works, potential side effects, and more.

Tenofovir

Tenofovir is a medication commonly used in HIV "cocktails" for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV Web page describes how the drug works, explains what you should know before starting treatment, and offers dosing information for the product.

Tenormin

Tenormin is a prescription drug used to treat high blood pressure and angina, among other conditions. This eMedTV segment discusses how the drug works, how and when to take it, possible side effects, available strengths, and more.

Tenuate

Tenuate is a medication that can be prescribed as a short-term weight loss aid. This article from the eMedTV Web site describes how Tenuate works and offers more details on the medicine's dosing information, effects, and possible side effects.

Terbinafine

Terbinafine is commonly prescribed to treat both fingernail and toenail fungus. This segment of the eMedTV library explains how the drug works and offers an in-depth look at its uses, effects, dosage information, and possible side effects.

Terbutaline

Terbutaline is a prescription medicine that is used for treating emphysema and asthma. This page on the eMedTV Web site describes the effects of terbutaline, explains when and how to take the medication, and offers dosing information for the drug.

Teriparatide

Teriparatide is a prescription medicine approved for treating osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women. This eMedTV segment offers detailed dosing information for the drug, explains how it works, and lists possible side effects.

Tesamorelin

Tesamorelin is commonly used in people who have lipodystrophy as a result of HIV treatment. This eMedTV Web page provides a detailed overview of this medication, with information on how it works, possible side effects, and when and how to take it.

Tessalon

Tessalon is a cough-suppressing medication that is available only by prescription. This eMedTV article offers a complete overview of this product, with information on strengths, possible side effects, drug warnings, and dosing guidelines.

Testim

Testim is a skin gel often prescribed for the treatment of low testosterone levels in men. This eMedTV Web page describes how the drug works, explains how to use the gel, and lists some of the side effects that have been reported with this medicine.

Testopel

Testopel is a prescription medicine licensed to increase testosterone levels in men. This eMedTV Web selection explains how these pellets work, outlines some general dosing guidelines, describes some of the potential side effects, and more.

Testosterone Buccal Tablet

The testosterone buccal tablet is designed to increase testosterone to normal levels. This selection from the eMedTV site offers a complete overview of this steroid medication, with details on how it is used, what to expect during treatment, and more.

Testosterone Cypionate

Testosterone cypionate is a prescription drug used in the treatment of low testosterone levels in men. This eMedTV resource explains how this hormone medicine works, offers dosing information, lists possible side effects, and more.

Testosterone Enanthate

Testosterone enanthate is an injected medication used to raise testosterone levels within the body. This eMedTV segment offers a complete overview of this prescription drug, with information on how to use it, what to expect, and more.

Testosterone Gel

Testosterone gel is a prescription steroid used to treat low testosterone levels in men. This eMedTV Web segment provides a complete overview of this medication, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and general safety concerns.

Testosterone Patch

The testosterone patch is a medicine approved to help increase testosterone levels in men. This eMedTV Web page explores this drug in more detail, with information on dosing, possible side effects, and what you should know before starting treatment.

Testosterone Pellets

Testosterone pellets are a type of hormone medicine prescribed to treat low testosterone levels in men. This eMedTV page offers an overview of this drug, with details on dosing, possible side effects, and what you should know before starting treatment.

Testosterone Topical Solution

Testosterone topical solution is a prescription drug used for the treatment of low testosterone levels. This eMedTV Web page tells you what you need to know about this medication, including side effects, warnings, and how it is used.

Testred

Available by prescription only, Testred is a medication used in the treatment of low testosterone levels. This eMedTV resource discusses what you should know before taking this drug, explains how it works, and lists possible side effects that may occur.

Tetracycline

Tetracycline is an antibiotic used to treat various types of bacterial infections. This eMedTV page covers the drug's effects, dosing guidelines, potential side effects, and what to tell your healthcare provider before taking it.

Teveten

Teveten is a prescription drug licensed to treat high blood pressure. This selection from the eMedTV Web library provides an overview of this medicine, including information on how it works, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.

Teveten HCT

Teveten HCT is a medicine prescribed to treat high blood pressure. This page from the eMedTV Web archives discusses this medication in more detail, including information on how it works, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, safety issues, and more.

Thalitone

Thalitone is a medication often used to treat water retention and high blood pressure. This segment of the eMedTV archives takes a detailed look at the drug, including dosing information, how it works, and additional side effects.

Theanine

Theanine is an amino acid found in tea that is also used in dietary supplements. This segment from the eMedTV Web site explores how the supplements may work and offers more information on their uses, potential effects, and effectiveness.

Theophylline

Theophylline is a prescription medication licensed to treat airway spasms in people with asthma or COPD. This eMedTV resource offers a more in-depth look at theophylline and its uses, effects, possible side effects, and dosing information.

Thioridazine

Thioridazine is a prescription medication that is used for the treatment of schizophrenia. This eMedTV page explains how thioridazine works to control schizophrenia symptoms, offers general dosing information, and describes the effects of the drug.

Thiothixene

Thiothixene is a drug that is approved to control the symptoms of schizophrenia. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at this drug and its effects, and also offers information on its dosing guidelines and possible side effects.

Thorazine

Thorazine is a drug used to treat nausea and vomiting, schizophrenia, and tetanus, among other things. This eMedTV page describes other uses of this prescription medicine, offers tips on when and how to take it, and lists some if its side effects.

Thyroid USP

Thyroid USP is a prescription medicine often used for treating an underactive thyroid. This eMedTV segment explains how the drug works, lists possible side effects that may occur, and links to more information about various thyroid USP products.

Tiagabine

Tiagabine is a common prescription drug given to people who experience partial seizures. This eMedTV resource provides an in-depth look at this drug, including information on its dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.

Tiazac

Tiazac is a medication that can treat high blood pressure and chest pain by relaxing the blood vessels. This eMedTV Web page explains how the drug works, describes possible side effects, and outlines some general precautions with the medication.

Ticagrelor

Ticagrelor is an antiplatelet drug. As this eMedTV page explains, it helps prevent heart attacks and other problems in people with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). This article gives an overview of this drug and its uses, effects, and dosing guidelines.

Tilia Fe

Tilia Fe is a type of birth control pill used to prevent pregnancy in women of reproductive age. This eMedTV selection takes an in-depth look at this drug, with details on potential side effects, dosing guidelines, safety warnings, and more.

Tiludronate

Tiludronate is a prescription drug that is used for treating Paget's disease in adults. This part of the eMedTV site describes tiludronate in more detail and offers information on its effects, possible side effects, and precautions and warnings.

Timolol

Timolol is a prescribed drug licensed to treat several conditions, such as high blood pressure and glaucoma. This eMedTV page offers an overview of the medication, including what the various forms are used for, possible side effects, and more.

Timoptic

Timoptic is a prescription eye drop used to lower eye pressure in people with high eye pressure or glaucoma. This eMedTV segment describes this product in more detail, including how the medication works, possible side effects, and more.

Tinzaparin

Tinzaparin is a type of anticoagulant used to treat blood clots. This part of the eMedTV Web site takes an in-depth look at this prescription drug, with information on dosing guidelines, warnings, side effects, and generic availability.

Tiotropium

Tiotropium is commonly used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Regular use, as this eMedTV page explains, helps keep airways open and prevent spasms. The drug's effects, possible side effects, and dosing information are also discussed.

Tipranavir

Tipranavir is a prescription drug that is licensed for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV page describes tipranavir in more detail, explains how the drug works to prevent HIV from multiplying, and lists possible side effects that may occur.