eMedTV Drugs & Supplements A-Z

Isradipine CR

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.

Istalol

Istalol is a prescription eye drop used to reduce eye pressure in people with certain eye conditions. This eMedTV page explains how the drug works, describes possible uses, offers general dosing guidelines, and lists some potential side effects.

Jantoven

Jantoven is a prescription drug approved for the prevention and treatment of blood clots. This eMedTV Web page describes how the medication works, lists side effects that may occur with treatment, and explains how to ensure a safe treatment process.

Janumet

Janumet is a prescription drug that is licensed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV resource explains how the medicine works to control blood sugar, describes the effects, and offers tips for when and how to take it.

Januvia

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

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

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.

Junel Fe

As an oral contraceptive, Junel Fe works to prevent pregnancy by stopping ovulation. This eMedTV article discusses this drug in more detail, including information on how the contraceptive works, when and how to take it, and some general precautions.

Kadian

Kadian is a prescription medication that is used for the relief of moderate to severe pain. This eMedTV resource explains how Kadian works, describes its effects, offers dosing information for the drug, and lists side effects that may occur.

Kaletra

Kaletra is commonly prescribed along with other HIV medications for the treatment of HIV or AIDS. This eMedTV article describes how this medication works, explains when and how to take it, and lists possible side effects that may occur with treatment.

Kapidex

Kapidex is a medication often prescribed for the treatment of GERD and erosive esophagitis. This eMedTV resource describes how the drug works, explains when and how to take it, and lists some of the side effects that may occur with treatment.

Kariva

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

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

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

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

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.

Kemadrin

Kemadrin is a prescribed drug used to treat certain symptoms of Parkinson's disease and antipsychotic drugs. This eMedTV Web article describes how Kemadrin works, explains when and how to take the medicine, lists side effects that may occur, and more.

Keppra

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.

Keppra XR

Keppra XR is a prescription medicine approved for the treatment of epilepsy. This page on the eMedTV site describes the specific effects of this medication, explains when and how to take it, and lists some of its potential side effects.

Kerlone

Kerlone is a prescription medication available for the treatment of high blood pressure. This article on the eMedTV Web site describes the effects of the drug, explains how it works, and offers dosing information for this medicine.

Ketoprofen

Ketoprofen is a drug commonly used to treat arthritis symptoms and general pain. This portion of the eMedTV archives covers this medication in detail, including information about how it works, approved uses, and potential side effects.

Ketorolac

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.

Ketotifen

Ketotifen is an over-the-counter eye drop approved to relieve eye itching due to eye allergies. This eMedTV resource describes how the medication works, offers dosing information, and explains what side effects may occur with this product.

Kineret

Kineret is a rheumatoid arthritis medication that is prescribed when other drugs have failed to work. This eMedTV page describes how this medication works, offers dosing information, and explains what you should know before starting treatment.

Kinrix

Kinrix is a childhood vaccine that provides protection against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and polio. This eMedTV page explains how this vaccination works, lists possible side effects, and offers information on when and how to get vaccinated.

Klonopin

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

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 dosing information, effects, and possible side effects.

L-Arginine

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

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

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

L-tryptophan is an amino acid that is used in supplement form for conditions such as depression and PMS. This eMedTV page further explains what L-tryptophan is used for, explores its effectiveness, and describes safety concerns with the supplement.

L-Tyrosine

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

Labetalol is a prescription medication that can be used to control high blood pressure. This eMedTV article offers an overview of this drug, including tips on how to best take it, common side effects to be aware of, dosing information, and more.

Lacosamide

People experiencing partial seizures may benefit from lacosamide. This page from the eMedTV Web site takes a closer look at how this prescription medication works, offers precautions to be aware of when taking the drug, and lists possible side effects.

Lamictal

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.

Lamictal XR

An extended-release tablet, Lamictal XR is a prescription drug that can help treat seizures. This eMedTV segment explains that it is meant to be used with other seizure medications and also discusses dosing, side effects, how it works, and more.

Lamisil

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

Lamivudine is a prescription drug licensed for treating hepatitis B and HIV or AIDS. This page from the eMedTV archives explains how this medication works, describes its clinical effects, offers dosing tips and guidelines, and more.

Lamivudine/Zidovudine

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

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

Lansoprazole is commonly prescribed to treat stomach ulcers, erosive esophagitis, and other conditions. This eMedTV resource discusses other uses of lansoprazole, explains how the medication works to reduce acid in the stomach, and lists side effects.

Lantus

Lantus is a medication used to control blood sugar in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV Web article offers a complete overview on the medication, including information on how it works, potential side effects, and tips on taking it.

Lapatinib

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

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.

Latanoprost

Latanoprost is an eye drop approved to reduce eye pressure in people with glaucoma or high eye pressure. This eMedTV segment describes how this medicine works, explains when and how to use it, and lists possible side effects to be aware of.

Lavender

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.

Lecithin

Lecithin is a dietary supplement claimed to be beneficial for many conditions, including high cholesterol. This eMedTV page describes other potential benefits of lecithin, explores its safety and effectiveness, and lists its potential side effects.

Leena

Leena is a birth control pill that contains an estrogen and a progestin; it works by stopping ovulation. This eMedTV page provides an overview of this drug, including information on its possible side effects, dosing tips, and general precautions.

Lescol

Lescol is a prescription medication commonly used to treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides. This eMedTV segment offers an in-depth look at this drug and its uses, possible side effects, and dosages, with links to additional information.