eMedTV Drugs & Supplements A-Z

Nexium

Nexium is a medication used to treat conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This eMedTV article discusses other uses of Nexium, explains how the drug reduces acid in the stomach, and describes some of its common side effects.

Niacin

Niacin is a type of B vitamin that is available in the form of prescription drugs and dietary supplements. This eMedTV page explores the benefits of niacin, offers dosing information for the product, and lists potential side effects that may occur.

Niacin Extended Release

Niacin extended-release is a prescription drug used to lower cholesterol, triglycerides, and the chance of another heart attack in some people. This eMedTV article covers the dosing, strengths, and possible side effects of this drug.

Niacin Extended-Release/Lovastatin

Niacin extended-release/lovastatin is licensed to treat conditions related to cholesterol and heart disease. This eMedTV segment explains how this prescription drug works, describes its effects, and offers dosing information for the product.

Niacin Extended-Release/Simvastatin

Niacin extended-release/simvastatin is a prescription drug used for lowering cholesterol and triglycerides. This eMedTV segment offers a more in-depth look at this medication and its effects, dosing guidelines, and potential side effects.

Niaspan

Niaspan is a prescription drug that lowers cholesterol and triglycerides in people who cannot lower their cholesterol through lifestyle changes alone. This eMedTV page covers Niaspan's uses, how it works, and how and when to take it.

Nicardipine

Nicardipine is a prescription drug used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). This eMedTV segment provides an overview of this medication, including information on its clinical effects, dosing information, and potential side effects.

Nicardipine SR

A healthcare provider may prescribe nicardipine SR to treat high blood pressure. This page from the eMedTV archives explains how nicardipine SR works, lists potential side effects, and offers information on when and how to take the medicine.

Nifediac

Nifediac CC is a type of calcium channel blocker that is prescribed to treat high blood pressure. This eMedTV article provides an in-depth look at the drug, including information on how it works, potential side effects, and dosing guidelines.

Nifedical XL

Nifedical XL is a prescription medicine used for treating chest pain and high blood pressure. This eMedTV article offers a detailed overview of Nifedical XL, including information on how the drug works, possible side effects, and dosing guidelines.

Nifedipine

Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker that is used to treat angina and high blood pressure. This eMedTV resource offers a detailed overview of the drug, including information on its uses, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.

Nisoldipine

Nisoldipine is a medicine that is prescribed for treating high blood pressure. This page from the eMedTV library explains how nisoldipine works, lists potential side effects, and offers information on when and how to take the medicine.

Nizatidine

Nizatidine is a medicine used to treat certain conditions related to the esophagus, stomach, or intestines. This eMedTV article describes the various forms of the drug that are available and explains how the product works to reduce stomach acid.

Nolvadex

Nolvadex is a drug that is prescribed to treat and prevent certain types of breast cancer. This eMedTV Web page provides a detailed look at the drug, including how it works to combat the disease, possible side effects, dosing information, and more.

Nor-QD

Nor-QD is a progestin-only birth control pill often used by breastfeeding women. This article from the eMedTV Web site explores the advantages and disadvantages of Nor-QD, explains how it works, and lists potential side effects that may occur.

Nora-BE

Nora-BE is a generic progestin-only birth control pill that is available by prescription. This eMedTV segment describes the effects of Nora-BE, explains how and when to take this form of contraception, and lists possible side effects that may occur.

Norco

Norco is a prescription drug licensed to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. This eMedTV page describes Norco in more detail and offers a more in-depth look at how the drug works, its dosing information, and possible side effects that may occur.

Nordette

Nordette is a combined oral contraceptive that can only be obtained with a prescription. This eMedTV resource describes this form of birth control in more detail, explores how it works, and explains what you should know before using it.

Norinyl

Norinyl is a combined oral contraceptive that is available only by prescription. This eMedTV Web article explains how this form of birth control works, offers tips on when and how to take Norinyl, and lists possible side effects of this contraceptive.

Norpramin

Norpramin is a prescription medicine that is used for treating depression. This eMedTV resource explains how Norpramin works, provides general dosing information, and lists side effects that can potentially occur.

Nortrel

Nortrel is a combined oral contraceptive that primarily works by stopping ovulation. This eMedTV article provides a complete overview of the drug, including information on its different forms, potential side effects, dosing tips, and more.

Nortriptyline

Nortriptyline is a prescription medicine licensed for the treatment of depression. This portion of the eMedTV library explains how nortriptyline works, describes some potential side effects, and outlines some tips for when and how to take the drug.

Norvasc

Norvasc is a calcium channel blocker that helps to lower blood pressure and treat certain types of angina. This eMedTV site further describes this prescription drug, with information on its uses, effects, potential side effects, and more.

Norvir

Norvir is often prescribed as a "booster" drug to increase the level of other HIV medicines in the blood. This eMedTV article explains how Norvir is used, describes the effects of the medication, and lists possible side effects that may occur.

Novolin 70/30

Novolin 70/30 is an insulin medication approved for the treatment of diabetes in adults. This eMedTV article describes the effects of this medication, explains when and how to inject it, lists potential side effects that may occur, and more.

Novolin N

Novolin N is non-prescription insulin used for controlling blood sugar in people with diabetes. This eMedTV resource describes how Novolin N works, explains when and how to administer the drug, and lists possible side effects of the medication.

Novolin R

Novolin R is a short-acting, non-prescription insulin approved for controlling blood sugar after meals. This eMedTV resource features an overview of Novolin R, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and general precautions.

NovoLog

NovoLog is a rapid-acting insulin approved for treating type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV resource explains how and when to use NovoLog, describes the effects of the medication, and lists potential side effects to look out for during treatment.

NovoLog Mix 50/50

NovoLog Mix 50/50 is a prescription insulin used for treating type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV resource describes the effects of NovoLog Mix 50/50, explains how it works to control blood sugar, and offers general dosing guidelines for the drug.

NovoLog Mix 70/30

NovoLog Mix 70/30 is a medication approved to control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. This eMedTV page describes how this medication works; lists possible side effects that can occur; and explains how, when, and where to inject the insulin.

NPH Insulin

An intermediate-acting diabetes drug, NPH insulin is used to control blood sugar in people with diabetes. This eMedTV page explains how NPH insulin works and offers more information on the drug's effects, dosing guidelines, and potential side effects.

NPH Insulin/Regular Insulin

NPH insulin/regular insulin is a non-prescription medicine used for treating diabetes. This page on the eMedTV site explains how this form of insulin works, lists some of its potential side effects, and offers information on how to inject the drug.

NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)

NSAIDs are drugs used to treat a number of conditions that cause pain and inflammation. This page on the eMedTV Web site covers specific uses of NSAIDs, their possible side effects, and what to tell your healthcare provider before taking these drugs.

NuvaRing

NuvaRing is a hormonal birth control method that comes in the form of a flexible vaginal ring. This eMedTV page discusses how NuvaRing works, describes how to insert the ring, and explains what you should know before using this form of contraception.

Nuvigil

Nuvigil is a prescription drug that is used to treat excessive sleepiness due to certain sleep disorders. This eMedTV article lists these specific sleep disorders, describes the effects of Nuvigil, and explains how and when to take the medicine.

Nystatin

Nystatin is an antifungal medicine used to treat thrush, yeast diaper rash, and other fungal infections. This eMedTV article describes how the drug works, explains what forms it comes in, and lists some of its potential side effects.

Ocella

Ocella is a generic oral contraceptive that is used to prevent pregnancy. This eMedTV resource explores how Ocella works, describes how to use this birth control pill, and explains what you should be aware of before using this form of contraception.

Ocupress

Ocupress is a prescription eye drop used to treat open angle glaucoma and high eye pressure. This eMedTV segment explores how Ocupress works, describes how to use the eye drop, and explains what side effects may occur with this medication.

Ogen

Ogen is a prescription medication most commonly used for treating menopause symptoms. This eMedTV resource covers other uses of the drug and offers a more in-depth look at its effects, dosing information, and potential side effects.

Ogen Vaginal Cream

Ogen Vaginal Cream is an estrogen medication often prescribed to treat vaginal menopause symptoms. This eMedTV segment describes the drug's effects, explains how it works, and offers information on how and when to apply the cream.

Ogestrel

Ogestrel is a prescription birth control pill that primarily works by stopping ovulation. This eMedTV page offers an overview of Ogestrel, including information on what to tell your doctor before using it, possible side effects, and dosing tips.

Olanzapine

Olanzapine is a medication that is used to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. This selection from the eMedTV archives offers an overview of olanzapine, including information on its uses, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.

Olanzapine and Fluoxetine

Olanzapine and fluoxetine is a prescription drug approved to treat depression due to bipolar disorder. This eMedTV resource discusses the uses of the medication in more detail, including how it works and possible side effects.

Olmesartan

Olmesartan works to relax the blood vessels and increase blood flow in people with high blood pressure. This eMedTV segment explains how the drug does this. The available strengths, side effects, and treatment options are also discussed.

Olmesartan Medoxomil-Hydrochlorothiazide

This eMedTV resource explains that olmesartan medoxomil-hydrochlorothiazide is a prescribed medication used to lower high blood pressure in adults. This resource also explores how the medication works, its uses, and potential side effects.

Olopatadine Nasal Spray

Olopatadine nasal spray is a prescription drug licensed to treat seasonal nasal allergy symptoms. This eMedTV resource offers a more in-depth look at olopatadine nasal spray and its specific uses, effects, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.

Olopatadine Ophthalmic Solution

Olopatadine ophthalmic solution is an eyedrop used to treat eye allergies. This eMedTV Web page further discusses what the medication is used for, explains how to use it effectively, and lists potential side effects to be aware of.

Olsalazine

Olsalazine is prescribed to prevent ulcerative colitis symptoms in people for whom it is in remission. This eMedTV article presents an in-depth look at the drug, including how it works, possible side effects, and helpful tips for people taking it.