eMedTV Drugs & Supplements A-Z
DTaP is a vaccine used to prevent bacterial infections that cause diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. This eMedTV resource further describes DTaP and offers information about vaccination schedules and precautions to be aware of with DTaP.
Duetact, a medicine available by prescription, is licensed to treat type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article offers a more in-depth look at the drug and its effects on blood sugar levels, possible side effects to look out for, and dosing information.
DuetDHA is a prenatal vitamin that is only available by prescription. This eMedTV article describes DuetDHA prenatal vitamins in more detail, including the benefits of taking the vitamins, potential side effects, and general dosing guidelines.
Duloxetine is a prescription medicine licensed to treat depression, anxiety, and neuropathic pain. This eMedTV page explains how duloxetine works, describes some of its potential side effects, and provides some information on taking the medication.
DuoNeb can be used to prevent airway spasms due to COPD. This eMedTV article provides a detailed overview of DuoNeb, including information on how the drug works, potential side effects, and tips on when and how to use the nebulizer.
Dutasteride is a prescription medication licensed for the treatment of an enlarged prostate. This eMedTV article highlights how dutasteride works, when and how to take it, what to do if you overdose, and potential side effects to look out for.
Dyazide is a diuretic often used to treat fluid retention and high blood pressure. This page on the eMedTV site gives an overview of the drug, including an explanation of how it works, its potential side effects, and when and how to take it.
Dynacirc is a blood pressure medication that is available by prescription. This eMedTV page describes how Dynacirc works to lower blood pressure, lists possible side effects that may occur with treatment, and offers dosing information for the drug.
Dynacirc CR is a prescription drug that is used for controlling high blood pressure. This part of the eMedTV archives describes Dynacirc CR in more detail and offers information on the medicine's effects, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.
Dyrenium is a prescription medication that is licensed to treat fluid retention. This article from the eMedTV library explains how Dyrenium works, offers dosing information for the drug, and lists potential side effects that may occur with treatment.
Edecrin is a medicine that can be prescribed to treat fluid retention. This page on the eMedTV Web site explains how the diuretic works, offers general dosage information for Edecrin, and describes possible side effects of the drug.
Efavirenz is a medication that can be prescribed as a treatment for HIV or AIDS. This part of the eMedTV archives provides more information on the drug, including its effects, possible side effects that may occur, and dosing guidelines.
Efavirenz, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir
Efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir is a prescription HIV and AIDS medication. This eMedTV segment discusses the effects of the drug, describes how it works, and explains what you should know before taking efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir.
Effexor is an antidepressant that is commonly used to treat depression in adults. This eMedTV Web page offers an in-depth look at how this prescription drug works and how and when to take it -- and also lists some potential Effexor side effects.
Effexor XR is a drug that is used to treat depression and anxiety disorders. This page on the eMedTV Web site explains how this prescription medicine works, and also discusses Effexor XR side effects, general dosing information, and off-label uses.
Elavil is a prescription drug used for treating depression. This eMedTV Web page covers how Elavil works, when and how to take it, conditions to let your doctor know about before you start taking it, and the medicine's potential side effects.
Eldepryl is prescribed to treat Parkinson's disease in combination with carbidopa-levodopa medications. This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of Eldepryl, including information on possible side effects, dosing information, and general precautions.
Eletriptan is a prescription drug used to treat migraines; it is not used to prevent them. This eMedTV article explains how eletriptan relieves migraine symptoms, lists some potential side effects of the drug, and offers tips on how to take it.
Ellence is a drug that is used in combination with other chemotherapy medicines for treating breast cancer. This eMedTV page describes Ellence in more detail, explains how the medication works, and offers general warnings and precautions for the drug.
Elmiron is a medication used to treat bladder discomfort caused by interstitial cystitis. This eMedTV resource describes Elmiron -- the only oral drug approved to treat this bladder condition -- and its uses, as well as potential side effects.
Emend is a drug that can be prescribed to prevent nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy or surgery. This eMedTV page offers a more in-depth look at Emend, including information on its effects, dosing tips and precautions, and potential side effects.
Emsam is a prescription drug that is approved for the treatment of depression. This eMedTV article explains how Emsam works to relieve depression symptoms, and also lists available strengths of Emsam and possible side effects of the drug.
Emtricitabine is prescribed in conjunction with other medications to treat HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at emtricitabine, including how it works, possible side effects, and factors that may affect your dosage.
Emtricitabine and tenofovir is a prescription HIV and AIDS medication. This article from the eMedTV Web site describes the combination drug in more detail, explains how it works, and offers information on when and how to take the medication.
Emtriva is a prescription medicine that is used in the treatment of HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Emtriva, including information on how it works, possible side effects, tips on when and how to take the medication, and more.
Enablex is a prescription drug that is licensed for the treatment of overactive bladder. This part of the eMedTV Web site offers an in-depth look at Enablex, including information on its uses, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Enalapril is a prescription medicine used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. This eMedTV article explains how enalapril works and discusses its effects, dosing guidelines, and potential side effects.
Enbrel is a prescription drug that treats several inflammatory conditions that affect the joints and skin. This eMedTV article explains how Enbrel relieves the symptoms of these conditions, lists side effects, and covers general dosing guidelines.
Enfuvirtide is typically prescribed to treat HIV infection and AIDS. This selection from the eMedTV Web site offers an overview on how enfuvirtide works, its potential side effects, and suggestions for when and how to take the medication.
Enjuvia is a prescription medicine that is used to alleviate certain symptoms associated with menopause. This eMedTV resource provides an overview of Enjuvia, including information on how it works, possible side effects, dosing tips, and more.
Enpresse is a prescription triphasic birth control pill. This eMedTV page describes this form of contraceptive in more detail, explains when and how to take the pill, and lists precautions and warnings you should be aware of before starting Enpresse.
Entacapone is a drug that is often prescribed with carbidopa-levodopa for treating Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV segment describes the effects of entacapone, explains how it works, and includes dosing information for the medication.
Entocort EC is a type of prescription steroid that is used to treat Crohn's disease. This selection from the eMedTV Web site describes the effects of Entocort EC, explains how and when to take the drug, and offers dosing information for the medicine.
Ephedra is an herbal product that was a popular weight loss pill until it was banned in the United States. This eMedTV article provides an overview of ephedra, including information on why it was banned, possible side effects, and safety concerns.
Epirubicin is a prescription drug that is used for treating breast cancer. This eMedTV page describes how epirubicin works, offers general dosing information for the medicine, and explains what you should tell your doctor before starting treatment.
A healthcare provider may prescribe Epitol to treat epileptic seizures or trigeminal neuralgia. This eMedTV article further discusses the uses of this prescription drug and lists some of its side effects and general precautions and warnings.
Epivir is a prescription medicine that is licensed to treat chronic hepatitis B and HIV or AIDS. This eMedTV page explains how Epivir works for these conditions and offers an in-depth look at its effects, possible side effects, and dosing guidelines.
Epoetin alfa is a medicine that is used to treat anemia due to chemotherapy, renal failure, or zidovudine. This eMedTV page explains how epoetin alfa works and offers more details on the drug's effects, dosing information, and possible side effects.
Epogen is a prescription drug used to treat anemia due to chemotherapy, renal failure, or zidovudine. This eMedTV Web page discusses in detail other Epogen uses, explains how the medication works, and offers general dosing information.
Epzicom is a medication that is available by prescription to treat HIV and AIDS. This page on the eMedTV site describes Epzicom in more detail and offers an in-depth look at the drug's effects, dosing guidelines, potential side effects, and more.
Equetro is a prescription drug approved to help manage certain episodes of bipolar disorder. This eMedTV article provides a detailed overview of the medication, including tips on when and how to take the drug and potential side effects.
Errin is a progestin-only birth control pill that is available by prescription only. This eMedTV article explains how Errin works and offers a more in-depth look at its effects, warnings and precautions, dosing information, and potential side effects.
Escitalopram is a medication commonly used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. This part of the eMedTV archives further discusses escitalopram and its uses, effects, and potential side effects.
Esidrix is a medicine that is prescribed for the treatment of fluid retention and high blood pressure. This eMedTV resource further discusses Esidrix and its effects, potential side effects, and general dosing information.
Eskalith is a medication that can be prescribed to treat bipolar disorder. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at Eskalith, explaining how it works, listing possible side effects, and providing suggestions for when and how to take the drug.
Esomeprazole (Nexium) is a medication used to treat conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This eMedTV article explains how esomeprazole works to reduce acid in the stomach and discusses its uses and potential side effects.
Estazolam is a prescription drug that is licensed for the short-term treatment of insomnia. This eMedTV page explains the effects of estazolam and offers information on its precautions and warnings, possible side effects, and tips on taking the drug.
Estrace is a prescription drug that helps relieve various symptoms and conditions of menopause. This eMedTV page offers an overview of Estrace, including information on how it works to increase estrogen levels, potential side effects, and dosing tips.
Estrace Vaginal Cream is a prescription estrogen medication used to treat vaginal menopause symptoms. This eMedTV article describes how the medication works, explains how to use the cream, and lists possible side effects that may occur with treatment.
Estradiol vaginal cream is a prescription medicine approved for treating vaginal menopause symptoms. This eMedTV article further explains what estradiol vaginal cream is used for, explains how to use it, and lists some of its potential side effects.
Estradiol vaginal tablets are approved to treat vaginal symptoms often associated with menopause. This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of the medicine, including information on how it works, potential side effects, and dosing tips.
Estropipate is a prescription medicine used to replace estrogen that the ovaries no longer produce. This eMedTV article explains what estropipate is used for, offers dosing information for the drug, and lists potential side effects that may occur.
Estropipate vaginal cream is commonly prescribed to relieve vaginal-related menopause symptoms. This eMedTV Web page describes how the cream works, explains how and when to apply it, and lists some of the drug's potential side effects.
Estrostep Fe is a "triphasic" oral contraceptive, which means that it has three "phases" of hormones. This eMedTV page provides an overview of Estrostep Fe, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and when and how to take it.
Eszopiclone is a prescription drug that is licensed for the treatment of insomnia in adults. This eMedTV article explains the effects of eszopiclone and offers information on its precautions and warnings, possible side effects, and dosing guidelines.
Etanercept is a prescription medicine that is used to treat inflammatory conditions of the joints and skin. This eMedTV page explains how etanercept works, lists side effects, and covers what to tell your healthcare provider prior to taking the drug.
Ethacrynic acid is a prescription medication that is licensed to treat fluid retention. This eMedTV Web page offers a more in-depth look at the medication, including its effects, dosing information, and possible side effects.
Ethosuximide is a drug that may be prescribed to treat absence seizures in people with epilepsy. This eMedTV Web page further discusses this prescription drug, including information on its effects, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.
Etidronate is a medication that is licensed to treat heterotopic ossification and Paget's disease. This eMedTV segment discusses etidronate uses in more detail, describes how the drug works, and explains how and when to take the medicine.
Etodolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is used to treat arthritis symptoms and general pain. This eMedTV resource explains how the drug works and offers more detailed information on its specific uses, overdose symptoms, and more.
Etodolac extended-release (Lodine XL) is used to help treat various arthritis symptoms. This part of the eMedTV Web site explains how etodolac extended-release works and offers information on its effects, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.
Etonogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Vaginal Ring
Etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring is inserted once a month to help prevent pregnancy. This eMedTV page describes how the contraceptive works, explains how to use the vaginal ring, and lists possible side effects of this birth control method.
Evista is prescribed to treat postmenopausal women for osteoporosis. As this eMedTV article explains, it can also help reduce their risk of breast cancer. The drug's effects, dosing guidelines, and side effects are also described in detail.
Exelon is a medicine used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV article describes the various forms of Exelon available, explains how it works, and offers dosing information for the drug.
The Exelon Patch is used for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's and Parkinson's dementia. This eMedTV article describes this medication in more detail, explains how it works, and offers general dosing information for the drug.
Exemestane is a medication licensed to treat certain types of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. This eMedTV resource offers a detailed look at the prescription drug, including how it works, potential side effects, and tips on taking the drug.
Exenatide is a prescription drug that is licensed to lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV page explains how exenatide works to increase insulin production, lists potential side effects, and covers general dosing guidelines.
Exforge is a prescription drug that is used to control high blood pressure. This portion of the eMedTV library provides an overview of Exforge, including information on how the drug works, potential side effects, and tips on taking the medication.
Expecta Lipil is a non-prescription supplement that is meant to be used in addition to a prenatal vitamin. This eMedTV page explains how Expecta Lipil is beneficial to women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, describes possible side effects, and more.
Exubera is a medication used to control blood sugar in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article offers an overview on the medication, including how it works, lists potential side effects, and tips on taking it.