eMedTV Drugs & Supplements A-Z

Benzphetamine

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

A prescription drug, benztropine is used to 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.

Benzyl Alcohol Lotion

If you have head lice, a healthcare provider may prescribe benzyl alcohol lotion. This eMedTV Web article offers an in-depth look at this medicated lotion, providing information on its dosing, possible side effects, general safety precautions, and more.

Bepotastine

The itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis can be treated with bepotastine. This segment of the eMedTV Web site takes a detailed look at this drug, with information on possible side effects, dosing, when and how to take it, and more.

Bepreve

Bepreve is commonly prescribed to help relieve itching of the eyes caused by allergies. This page of the eMedTV Web site provides a detailed overview of this drug, with information on when and how to take it, side effects to watch for, and more.

Bergamot Oil

Bergamot oil may have several health benefits, such as treating skin conditions, depression, and anxiety. This eMedTV article describes other uses of the oil and offers information on possible side effects and safety concerns associated with it.

Beta Blockers

Beta blockers may be prescribed to treat conditions such as chest pain, glaucoma, and high blood pressure. This eMedTV article offers an overview of these medications, providing information on specific uses, how they work, possible side effects, and more.

Beta-Sitosterol

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.

Betagan

Betagan is a prescription eye drop used to treat high eye pressure or chronic open angle glaucoma. This eMedTV Web segment describes how this medication works, offers information on how to use the eye drop, and lists some side effects that may occur.

Betamethasone Valerate Foam

Your healthcare provider may recommend betamethasone valerate foam if you have scalp psoriasis. This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at this medication, listing other conditions it can treat, dosing guidelines, safety warnings, and more.

Betapace

Betapace is a prescription medicine licensed for the treatment of various irregular heart rhythms. This eMedTV resource describes the specific effects of the medication, explains how it works, and offers general dosing information, and more.

Betaseron

Betaseron is a prescription medicine that is commonly used for treating multiple sclerosis. This eMedTV segment provides dosing information for the drug, describes its effects, and explains what you should know before starting treatment.

Betaxolol

Betaxolol is a prescription medicine approved for treating high blood pressure and high eye pressure. This eMedTV page covers this medication in more detail, including the forms and strengths of this drug, possible side effects, and more.

Betimol

Betimol is a medicated eye drop used for lowering eye pressure in people with certain eye conditions. This eMedTV resource offers an overview of this drug, including information on how it works, when to take it, possible side effects, and more.

Betoptic

Betoptic is a prescription eye drop used to lower eye pressure in people with certain eye conditions. This eMedTV Web page discusses this drug in more detail, explains how it works, and offers helpful dosing information on the product.

Bevacizumab

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.

Bexxar

Available by prescription only, Bexxar is licensed to help treat certain types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. This eMedTV segment offers an overview of this medicine, with details on how it works, general dosing instructions, safety precautions, and more.

Beyaz

In addition to preventing pregnancy, the birth control pill Beyaz provides a daily dose of folate. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at this product, with details on how it works, who can take it, side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.

Biaxin

Biaxin is a type of antibiotic used for the treatment of various infections. This selection from the eMedTV Web library describes how Biaxin works and offers information on its dosing guidelines, general precautions, and possible side effects.

Bicalutamide

Available in tablet form, bicalutamide is a drug used to treat advanced prostate cancer. This selection from the eMedTV Web site offers an overview of this product, with details on its effectiveness, dosing guidelines, side effects, and more.

Bimatoprost

Bimatoprost is an eye drop used to lower eye pressure in people with certain eye conditions. This eMedTV Web page further discusses what bimatoprost is used for, explains how to use the eye drop, and lists potential side effects of the medicine.

Biocef

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

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

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.

Birth Control

As this portion of the eMedTV site explains, there may be a connection between birth control and high blood pressure, especially when risks associated with birth control and high blood pressure, like smoking, are present.

Birth Control Patch

A healthcare provider may prescribe the birth control patch to help prevent pregnancy. This eMedTV Web page explains when and how to use the patch, describes how this contraceptive works, and lists possible side effects that may occur.

Birth Control Pills

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.

Bisoprolol

Bisoprolol is a prescription drug approved for treating high blood pressure. This eMedTV resource describes how this medication works, explains when and how to take it, lists some of the potential side effects, and offers links to specific information.

Bisoprolol and Hydrochlorothiazide

Bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide is a prescription medicine licensed to treat high blood pressure. This eMedTV segment describes the specific effects of this combination drug, explains how it works, offers dosing information, and more.

Bitter Orange

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

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.

Blocadren

Blocadren is a prescribed drug used to treat several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. This eMedTV page covers possible uses, such as treating high blood pressure and preventing heart attacks, as well as general precautions.

Boceprevir

Boceprevir, a prescription drug, is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C. This part of the eMedTV site discusses this protease inhibitor in more detail, including how it works, what to expect, and the other medications it must be taken with.

Bonine

Bonine is an over-the-counter medication commonly used for treating and preventing motion sickness. This eMedTV resource describes how the drug works, explains when and how to take it, and lists some of its potential side effects.

Boniva

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

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.

Boostrix

Boostrix is a booster vaccine used to prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. This eMedTV article offers a complete overview on this drug, including how it works, dosing guidelines, general precautions, possible side effects, and more.

Botox

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 the drug is, how it is used, its effects, dosing information, possible side effects, and more.

Botulinum Toxin Type A

Botulinum toxin type A is used to treat frown lines and wrinkles, but can be used for other conditions, too. This eMedTV page gives an overview of this product, explaining how it's used, the drug's effects, dosing information, and possible side effects.

Boudreaux's Butt Paste

Boudreaux's Butt Paste is a non-prescription diaper rash ointment used to treat and prevent rashes. This eMedTV Web page describes how the ointment works, explains how to use the product, and lists some of its potential side effects.

Brethine

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.

Brevibloc

Brevibloc is an IV medicine used to control arrhythmias, high blood pressure, and a rapid heart rate. This eMedTV article gives an overview of this drug, including how it's used, what side effects may occur, who manufactures it, and more.

Brevicon

Brevicon is a prescription medication that is used by women to prevent pregnancy. This eMedTV Web page provides a complete overview of this oral contraceptive, including detailed information on how it works, dosing tips, possible side effects, and more.

Briellyn

Women seeking an oral contraceptive (birth control pill) may benefit from Briellyn. This eMedTV Web page offers a complete overview of this generic product, with details on side effects, how to take it, drug warnings, and more.

Brilinta

As an antiplatelet medication, Brilinta is used to help prevent harmful blood clots from forming. This eMedTV selection takes an in-depth look at this medication, including how it works, possible side effects, safety warnings, and more.

Brimonidine

Brimonidine is a prescribed eye drop licensed to treat ocular hypertension and glaucoma. This eMedTV Web selection offers a complete overview of this medication, including how this drug works, safety concerns, potential side effects, and more.

Brimonidine/Timolol

Brimonidine/timolol is an eye drop used to lower pressure in the eye. This selection from the eMedTV archives provides an overview of this product, with information on possible side effects, when and how to take your dosage, and more.

Brinzolamide

Brinzolamide is a prescription drug approved to treat certain eye conditions, such as open-angle glaucoma. This eMedTV page explains how the eye drop works, describes possible side effects, and lists several safety precautions to be aware of.

Bromelain

Bromelain is a type of pineapple enzyme that may have several medicinal benefits. This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of this substance, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and general safety precautions.

Bromocriptine

Bromocriptine is a prescription drug used for treating type 2 diabetes, acromegaly, and other conditions. This eMedTV article explains how the medication works for these conditions, lists possible side effects, and offers dosing guidelines.

Brovana

Brovana is a 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

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

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

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 available products, and explains the factors that will determine your dosage.

Budesonide and Formoterol

Budesonide and formoterol is a combination medicine that is prescribed to treat asthma and COPD. 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.

Budesonide EC

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

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

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

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.