This page contains links to eMedTV Drugs & Supplements containing information on subjects from Lodosyn to Macrodantin. 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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Lodosyn
Lodosyn is a drug used to treat Parkinson's disease and Parkinson-like symptoms due to other causes. This eMedTV resource explains how the drug works, describes the effects of Lodosyn, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Loestrin
Loestrin is a prescription combined oral contraceptive. This article from the eMedTV Web site explains how Loestrin works and provides a more in-depth look at the birth control pill's effects, potential side effects, and dosing information.
Loestrin 24 Fe
Loestrin 24 Fe is a newer form of prescription oral contraceptive. This eMedTV Web page describes Loestrin 24 Fe in more detail, explains how and when to take the pill, and lists common side effects associated with this type of birth control pill.
Loestrin Fe
Loestrin Fe, a prescription birth control pill, works to prevent pregnancy by stopping ovulation. This eMedTV Web page provides a detailed description on how Loestrin Fe works and also discusses its possible side effects and dosing guidelines.
Lofibra
Lofibra, which is a form of fibrate, is commonly used to reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels. This eMedTV article offers a more in-depth look at the uses and effects of the drug, explains when and how to take it, lists side effects, and more.
Lomustine
Lomustine capsules are taken every six weeks for the treatment of brain tumors or Hodgkin's disease. This eMedTV selection describes the benefits of this chemotherapy drug. It also discusses side effects, details on how it works, and dosing instructions.
Loniten
Available by prescription, Loniten is a drug used to lower high blood pressure. This eMedTV Web article offers an overview of this medicine, describing how it works, when and how to take it, and why it may not be the best choice for some people.
Lopid
Lopid is a prescription drug used to lower triglycerides and cholesterol. This section of the eMedTV archives explains how Lopid can help prevent a stroke or heart attack and also covers the drug's uses, dosing, and side effects.
Lopinavir and Ritonavir
Lopinavir and ritonavir is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV segment explores the effects of lopinavir and ritonavir, describes how the combination drug works, and explains when and how to take the medicine.
Lopressor
Lopressor is a drug used to treat several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. This eMedTV page covers some specific uses of the prescription drug (such as relieving angina symptoms), as well as its effects, dosing tips, and strengths.
Loratadine
Loratadine 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.
Loratadine and Pseudoephedrine Sulfate
Loratadine and pseudoephedrine sulfate is a medication used for treating common nasal allergy symptoms. This eMedTV article discusses other uses for the drug, lists possible side effects that may occur, and offers general dosing information.
Lorazepam
Lorazepam is a drug that is licensed to treat anxiety. This selection from the eMedTV library offers an in-depth look at lorazepam, including information on its uses, possible side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.
Lorcaserin
A healthcare provider may recommend lorcaserin to help with weight loss in certain people. This eMedTV resource discusses who this prescription drug is designed for, potential side effects to be aware of, and instructions for when and how to take it.
Lorcet
Lorcet is a pain-relief medication available by prescription only. This article from the eMedTV Web site describes Lorcet in more detail, including information on how the drug works, when and how to take it, and what side effects may occur.
Lortab
Lortab is a pain-relieving medication that is available by prescription only. This page on the eMedTV Web site describes Lortab in more detail, covers how it works to relieve pain, and explains what you should be aware of before starting the drug.
Loryna
Loryna is available by prescription only and is a type of birth control pill (oral contraceptive). This eMedTV page offers an overview of this contraceptive, including details on how it works, possible side effects, and tips on how to take it effectively.
Losartan
Losartan is a drug that is prescribed for high blood pressure control and diabetic nephropathy treatment. This eMedTV article describes these uses in more detail and offers information on the drug's effects, dosing, and potential side effects.
Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide
This eMedTV page talks about losartan potassium-hydrochlorothiazide, a drug used to lower high blood pressure in adults. This drug is also known as losartan-hydrochlorothiazide. This page covers the dosages, side effects, and strengths of this drug.
LoSeasonique
LoSeasonique is an oral contraceptive that allows women to only have a period once every three months. This eMedTV page describes how the medication works, explains what you should know before taking the contraceptive, and lists possible side effects.
Lotemax
Lotemax is a medication prescribed for treating various inflammatory eye conditions. This eMedTV Web resource takes an in-depth look at this prescription eye medicine, including how it works, possible side effects, and general dosing guidelines.
Lotensin
Available by prescription, Lotensin is a drug used to lower high blood pressure. This eMedTV article gives an overview of Lotensin, describing how it works, how and when to take it, and what to do if you overdose.
Lotensin HCT
As this eMedTV resource explains, Lotensin HCT is a drug that is used to lower high blood pressure in adults. This Web page offers an overview of this product, including information on general dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Loteprednol
Loteprednol is a prescription medicine approved to treat eye inflammation and eye allergies. This eMedTV page explains how this medicine works, describes possible side effects, and lists several safety precautions to be aware of before use.
Lotrel
Lotrel is prescribed to lower high blood pressure in adults. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains how Lotrel works to relax the blood vessels also gives an overview of potential side effects and general doing guidelines.
Lovastatin
Lovastatin is approved for the treatment of conditions such as high cholesterol and triglycerides. This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth look at this medication, including its uses, dosing, possible side effects, overdose information, and more.
Lovastatin Extended-Release
This page on the eMedTV Web site discusses the prescription medication lovastatin extended-release, which is used to treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides. This article outlines uses, dosing, and alternatives for this medication.
Lovaza
Lovaza is a prescription drug used for treating very high triglycerides. This article from the eMedTV library describes the effects of this fish oil medication, explains when and how to take it, and lists some of its potential side effects.
Lovenox
Lovenox is a type of heparin medication used for preventing and treating blood clots. This section of the eMedTV site provides a complete overview of this prescription drug, including details on how it works, safety precautions, side effects, and more.
Low-Ogestrel Review
Low-Ogestrel is a birth control pill that is only available by prescription. This page on the eMedTV site explains how and when to take Low-Ogestrel, describes how this form of contraception works, and lists potential side effects that may occur.
Loxapine
Loxapine, a prescription antipsychotic medication, is used to treat schizophrenia. This selection from the eMedTV archives offers an overview of the drug, including in-depth information on its uses, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Loxapine Inhalation Powder
Loxapine inhalation powder is used to treat agitation in people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. This eMedTV article describes this prescription drug in more detail, including how it works, side effects, safety concerns, and more.
Loxitane
Loxitane is an antipsychotic drug that is used to treat schizophrenia. This portion of the eMedTV library offers an in-depth look at the medication, including information on its uses, possible side effects, and dosing guidelines.
Lozol
Lozol is a prescription drug that is used for treating fluid retention and controlling high blood pressure. This eMedTV page explains how Lozol works and offers a more in-depth look at its dosing information and potential side effects.
Lubiprostone
Lubiprostone is a prescription drug used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation and IBS with constipation. This eMedTV page offers a detailed overview of this medication, describing how it works, potential side effects, and tips on taking the drug.
Lucentis
Lucentis is a medicine used to treat macular edema and age-related wet macular degeneration. This eMedTV article describes the effects of Lucentis, explains how often the drug is administered, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Ludiomil
Ludiomil is a prescription medication that is used for treating depression in adults. This selection from the eMedTV archives provides an overview of this drug and its uses, possible side effects, and dosing information.
Lumigan
Lumigan is a prescription eye drop used to reduce eye pressure in people with certain eye conditions. This eMedTV segment explains how Lumigan works, offers general dosing guidelines for the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Lunesta
Lunesta is a prescription medicine that is used as a sleep aid to treat insomnia. This section of the eMedTV library further discusses the effects of Lunesta, lists precautions and warnings for the drug, and offers general dosing information.
Lupron
Available by prescription only, Lupron is used to treat advanced prostate cancer and precocious puberty. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at this medicine, including specific uses, how it works, how to administer it, safety precautions, and more.
Lupron Depot
Lupron Depot is used for several different conditions and mimics a naturally occurring hormone in the body. This eMedTV segment takes a detailed look at this drug, with information on the specific conditions it treats, dosing, side effects, and more.
Lurasidone
Available by prescription only, lurasidone is an antipsychotic drug used for the treatment of schizophrenia. This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at this medication, with details on how to take it, what to discuss with your doctor, and more.
Lutein
Lutein is a type of naturally occurring pigment that may help treat or prevent eye disorders. This eMedTV Web resource discusses the claimed benefits of lutein supplements, explains how they may work, and explores their safety and effectiveness.
Lutera
Lutera is a generic version of Alesse, a prescription birth control pill. This eMedTV Web page offers a complete overview of Lutera, including information on how it works, general dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Luvox
Luvox is a prescription medicine that is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This eMedTV article explains how Luvox affects a certain chemical in the brain, highlights potential side effects, and offers tips on taking the medication.
Luvox CR
Luvox CR is a prescription medicine used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder. This eMedTV Web page explains how the drug works, offers dosing information, and lists potential side effects that may occur.
Luxiq
As a topical steroid, Luxiq helps treat scalp irritation and itching due to psoriasis or other conditions. This eMedTV article gives a complete overview of this skin medication, including details on how to use it, side effects, and more.
Lybrel
Lybrel is an oral contraceptive that allows women to not have any menstrual periods at all. This eMedTV article provides an overview on Lybrel, including information on how the contraceptive works, possible side effects, and general precautions.
Lyrica
A healthcare provider may prescribe Lyrica to treat epilepsy, fibromyalgia, or nerve pain. This part of the eMedTV library offers an in-depth look at this drug, including information on its possible side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.
Lysteda
Unlike other medications approved for treating heavy menstrual bleeding, Lysteda is a nonhormonal drug. This eMedTV segment offers an overview of this medicine, with in-depth information on side effects, dosing guidelines, how it works, and more.
Ma Huang
Ma huang is a naturally occurring substance that was commonly used as a diet pill until it was banned. This eMedTV segment discusses ma huang in more detail, including information on why it was banned, possible side effects, and general precautions.
Maca
Maca is a root that may have several benefits when used medicinally, such as stimulating sexual desire. This eMedTV Web article describes possible benefits of maca, covers general safety concerns, and discusses the effectiveness of this supplement.
Macrobid
Macrobid is an antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections. As this eMedTV article explains, it is long-acting and only needs to be taken twice a day. This page takes an in-depth look at the uses, dosing guidelines, and side effects of this drug.
Macrodantin
A prescription drug, Macrodantin is an antibiotic used to treat and prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). This eMedTV selection takes an in-depth look at this product, explaining how it works, warnings to be aware of, possible side effects, and more.

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