eMedTV Drugs & Supplements A-Z

Citalopram

Citalopram is a drug that is used for the treatment of depression in adults. This eMedTV page explains how citalopram works to reduce depression symptoms, describes the effects of the drug, and lists possible side effects to look out for.

Citracal Prenatal + DHA

Citracal Prenatal + DHA is a prenatal vitamin that is commonly prescribed to pregnant women. This eMedTV article discusses Citracal Prenatal + DHA in more detail, including information on important nutrients contained in the vitamins and dosing tips.

Citranatal

Citranatal is a line of prenatal vitamins that contain iron, calcium, and, in one variety, DHA. This eMedTV page lists the various products currently available, offers dosing information for the vitamins, and explains how they work.

CLA

CLA is a type of trans fat that may help reduce body fat and prevent certain types of cancer. This page from the eMedTV Web site further discusses how CLA works, possible side effects, and information about the safety and effectiveness of the product.

Clarinex

The prescription medication Clarinex treats allergy symptoms, as well as chronic hives and itching. This eMedTV Web page discusses how the drug works and medical conditions to discuss with your doctor before taking it, such as liver disease.

Clarinex-D

A healthcare provider may prescribe Clarinex-D to treat hay fever symptoms. This selection from the eMedTV archives provides an overview of Clarinex-D, describing how the drug works and also listing possible side effects and available strengths.

Clarithromycin

Clarithromycin is a prescription antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections. This eMedTV article offers an overview of clarithromycin, including information on how it works, possible side effects, dosing guidelines, and general precautions.

Claritin

Claritin is a common non-prescription drug used to treat a range of allergy symptoms. This page of the eMedTV Web site provides an in-depth look at the drug, including how it works, dosing information, side effects to be aware of, and more.

Claritin Eye

Claritin Eye is a medication used to treat allergy-related itchy eyes. This eMedTV Web article takes an in-depth look at this drug, including possible side effects, how the eye drop works, and what to tell your healthcare provider before using it.

Claritin-D

Claritin-D is an over-the-counter drug that is licensed to treat nasal allergy symptoms. This article from the eMedTV Web site provides a more in-depth look at Claritin-D, including its uses, effects, and dosing guidelines.

Clemastine

Clemastine is an antihistamine drug licensed to treat allergies, the common cold, and allergic reactions. This eMedTV segment discusses the drug in more detail, including information on how it works, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.

Cleocin

Cleocin is a prescription medication used to treat certain bacterial infections. This eMedTV Web article offers an overview of this antibiotic, including information on how it works, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.

Climara

Climara is a prescription medication used in hormone replacement therapy. This eMedTV resource covers Climara uses in more detail, describes how the drug works for several conditions, and explains what you should know before starting treatment.

Climara Pro

Climara Pro is a skin patch prescribed to treat menopausal symptoms and prevent osteoporosis. This eMedTV article describes this hormone replacement medication in more detail, including how it works, potential side effects, and general precautions.

Clindamycin

Clindamycin is found in many prescription antibiotics and is used to treat various bacterial infections. This eMedTV Web page describes how this medication works, explains when and how to take it, and provides a list of potential side effects.

Clindamycin/Benzoyl Peroxide

Clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide is a skin gel used to treat acne. This selection from the eMedTV Web site gives an overview of this prescription product, with detailed information on topics such as side effects, dosing, available strengths, and more.

Clinoril

Clinoril is a drug that is used to relieve symptoms of arthritis and general pain, fever, or inflammation. This eMedTV segment explains the effects of the drug and offers information on its dosing guidelines and potential side effects.

Clobazam

Clobazam is prescribed for use with other seizure medicines to treat Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. This eMedTV page offers an overview of this drug, including how it works, possible side effects, and what to discuss with your doctor before starting treatment.

Clobetasol Propionate

Clobetasol propionate is a steroid used to treat inflammation and itching due to various skin conditions. This eMedTV article covers side effects, dosing tips, and how this prescription drug works to treat eczema, dermatitis, and other skin problems.

Clobetasol Propionate Foam

Clobetasol propionate foam is prescribed to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. This eMedTV page explains how this steroid works to treat skin itching and inflammation, lists potential side effects, and describes when and how to apply it.

Clobex

Clobex, a steroid medication, is used to treat skin conditions such as scalp psoriasis. This part of the eMedTV site offers more details on this prescription product, including how it works, what to expect during treatment, dosing guidelines, and more.

Clomid

Clomid, a prescription medicine, is licensed to treat infertility in women. This page on the eMedTV Web site contains a general overview of the medication, including its effects, potential side effects, dosage information, and more.

Clomiphene

Clomiphene is a medication that is prescribed to treat infertility in women. This eMedTV Web page covers how clomiphene works and provides general information on its effects, success rate, and possible side effects.

Clomipramine

Clomipramine is a prescription drug licensed for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. This eMedTV article explains how clomipramine works, describes some potential side effects, and outlines some tips for when and how to take this medication.

Clonazepam

Clonazepam is a drug that is used to treat epileptic seizures and panic 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.

Clonidine

Clonidine is a prescription drug most commonly used for treating high blood pressure. This eMedTV resource discusses other approved uses of the medicine, describes how it works, and explains what side effects may occur with treatment.

Clonidine ER

Clonidine ER is a drug prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at this medication, including details on how it works, dosing guidelines, potential side effects, and more.

Clopidogrel

Clopidogrel, marketed under the name Plavix, is a drug used to help keep harmful blood clots from forming. This eMedTV Web page explains how clopidogrel works and looks at dosage guidelines for the medicine, as well as side effects it may cause.

Clorazepate

Clorazepate is a prescription drug used to treat partial seizures, anxiety, and alcohol withdrawal. This eMedTV page provides an in-depth look at the drug, providing information on how it works, possible side effects, dosing information, and more.

Clozapine

Clozapine is approved for the treatment of schizophrenia in people who fail to respond to other medications. This eMedTV segment provides an in-depth look at the drug, including its effects, suggestions for when and how to take it, and side effects.

Clozaril

Clozaril is a prescription drug approved to help manage symptoms of schizophrenia. This eMedTV article provides a detailed overview of the drug, including information on how it works, tips for those taking it, and potential side effects.

Co-Gesic

Co-Gesic is licensed for the treatment of moderate to moderately severe pain. This eMedTV page provides a complete overview of Co-Gesic, including information on how it works, tips on taking it, possible side effects, and general precautions.

Coartem

Coartem is a prescription medicine used to treat mild cases of malaria. This eMedTV Web selection provides a complete overview of this antimalarial medication, with information on how it works, possible side effects, and dosing guidelines.

Cod Liver Oil

People may use cod liver oil for its health benefits, such as lowering blood pressure and triglycerides. This eMedTV page explains what else cod liver oil may be used for, discusses its effectiveness, and lists potential side effects that may occur.

Coenzyme Q10

People who have certain health conditions may find it beneficial to use coenzyme Q10 supplements. This eMedTV page offers a detailed look at coenzyme Q10, including how it works, potential side effects, and what to tell your doctor before taking it.

Cogentin

Cogentin is commonly prescribed to treat Parkinson's disease and extrapyramidal symptoms. This eMedTV Web article describes how Cogentin works, explains when and how to take the medicine, lists side effects that may occur, and more.

Cognex

Cognex is a medication that can be prescribed to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. This eMedTV Web page offers general dosing information for Cognex, explains how the drug works, and lists possible side effects that can occur with treatment.

Colazal

Colazal is used to help relieve symptoms of inflammation associated with ulcerative colitis. This eMedTV Web page gives an overview of the prescription drug, including information on dosing, how the drug works, its potential side effects, and more.

Colchicine

Available by prescription, colchicine is used to treat gout flares and prevent gout attacks. This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of this medication, with information on possible side effects, general dosing guidelines, and safety warnings.

Colcrys

Colcrys is a medication used for gout and familial Mediterranean fever (FMF). As this eMedTV page explains, it is the only colchicine drug approved by the FDA. This article offers an overview of the drug's uses, dosing guidelines, side effects, and more.

Colesevelam

Colesevelam is used to treat high cholesterol and diabetes. This article from the eMedTV Web site features a complete overview of the drug, including information on how it works, what you should know before taking it, how to take it, and more.

Colestid

Colestid is a brand-name medicine that is commonly prescribed for treating high cholesterol. This page of the eMedTV library offers a more in-depth look at how the drug works and also discusses potential side effects and dosing information.

Colestipol

Colestipol is a drug commonly used to help lower total and LDL cholesterol levels. This section of the eMedTV Web site contains more information on this prescription medication, including how it works, dosing guidelines, and potential side effects.

Colloidal Silver Information

Researchers studying colloidal silver and hepatitis C have not found it to be an effective treatment. This eMedTV segment explores dangerous side effects that may occur if colloidal silver is used for the treatment of hepatitis C.

colyte

Before your colonoscopy, you may need to use a laxative such as colyte. This selection from the eMedTV Web site gives an overview of this product, explaining why it is necessary, what to expect, how to use it, and more.

Combigan

As a prescription eye drop, Combigan contains two medications that work together to lower eye pressure. This eMedTV article explains how this medicine works, lists potential side effects, and offers tips on when and how to use it.

CombiPatch

CombiPatch is a hormone replacement medication approved for treating menopause symptoms. This eMedTV Web page discusses other approved uses, explains how to use the skin patch, and lists potential side effects to be aware of during treatment.

Combivent

Combivent is typically prescribed to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This eMedTV article explains how the medication works, describes its effects, and lists potential side effects that can occur.

Combivir

Combivir, a prescription medication, helps prevent the HIV virus from spreading to uninfected cells. This eMedTV resource describes the drug in detail, explaining how it works, when and how it should be taken, side effects, and more.

Compazine

Compazine is a medication licensed for treating severe nausea and vomiting, schizophrenia, and anxiety. This eMedTV Web page explains how Compazine improves the symptoms of these conditions and offers general dosing information for the drug.

Comtan

Comtan is a prescription drug that is approved for treating Parkinson's disease. This article from the eMedTV site describes how Comtan works, explains when and how to take the drug, and lists potential side effects to look out for during treatment.

Comvax

Comvax is a combination vaccine used to prevent Hib and hepatitis B. This selection from the eMedTV archives offers an overview of this product, including information on why it is currently unavailable, how it works, possible side effects, and more.

Concerta

Concerta is a prescription medication that is designed to have a calming effect in people with ADHD. This eMedTV article explains how Concerta works, outlines some potential side effects, and offers tips for when and how to take the medicine.

Conjugated Estrogens

Conjugated estrogens is a blend of estrogens that is found in several medicines for menopause treatment. This eMedTV page offers an overview of these estrogens, including information on the various products, potential side effects, and more.

Conjugated Estrogens Vaginal Cream

Conjugated estrogens vaginal cream is licensed to treat vaginal symptoms associated with menopause. This eMedTV page offers an overview of the medicine, including information on how the cream works, potential side effects, and tips for using it.

Conjugated Linoleic Acid

Conjugated linoleic acid may be able to reduce body fat and prevent cancer by affecting certain body cells. This eMedTV resource also describes the safety and effectiveness of conjugated linoleic acid and lists possible side effects that may occur.

Controlled Substances

Controlled substances are strictly regulated to reduce the risk of abuse and illegal distribution. This eMedTV Web article takes an in-depth look at these medications and tells you what you need to know about how they are categorized.