eMedTV Drugs & Supplements A-Z

Frovatriptan

Frovatriptan is a drug that is prescribed to treat a migraine headache once it has started. This eMedTV page highlights how frovatriptan works to relieve migraine symptoms, lists potential side effects, and describes some general dosing guidelines.

Fulvestrant

Fulvestrant may be prescribed to postmenopausal women as a treatment for breast cancer. This eMedTV resource offers an overview of the drug, noting its effects, how it works, and precautions to be aware of prior to taking the medication.

Furosemide

Furosemide is a prescription drug licensed to treat fluid retention and control high blood pressure. This eMedTV resource offers a more in-depth look at how furosemide works, potential side effects, and information on when and how to take the drug.

Fuzeon

Fuzeon is prescribed in combination with other drugs to treat HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV article provides detailed information on the medication, including potential side effects, dosing information, and important tips and precautions.

GABA

GABA is supplement that supposedly helps improve mood or promote weight loss. This eMedTV page offers an overview of this product, including possible benefits of the supplement, information on its effectiveness, and a list of possible side effects.

Gabapentin

Gabapentin is a drug that can be used to treat certain types of seizures, as well as postherpetic neuralgia. This eMedTV resource discusses the drug in detail, offering information on how it works, dosing information, side effects, and more.

Gabitril

Gabitril is a drug that is used for the treatment of a certain type of seizure. This segment of the eMedTV Web site provides an in-depth look at the drug, with information on its effects, dosing guidelines, available strengths, and more.

Galantamine

Galantamine is a drug used for treating mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. This eMedTV resource provides general dosing information for galantamine, explains how the drug works, and describes its effects.

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid

Gamma-aminobutyric acid is a supplement claimed to have several health benefits. This eMedTV article offers a complete overview of this product, including information on its possible uses, potential side effects, safety concerns, and more.

Gardasil

Gardasil is a vaccine that is used to prevent conditions caused by certain types of human papillomavirus. This eMedTV page offers an in-depth look at Gardasil, with detailed information on its effects, side effects, dosing information, and more.

Garlic

Garlic is claimed to have several medicinal benefits, such as lowering blood pressure. This eMedTV Web page provides an overview of this supplement, including how it may treat several health conditions, possible side effects, and safety concerns.

Gelnique

Gelnique is a prescription skin gel that is used to treat symptoms of an overactive bladder. This eMedTV article offers a complete overview of this drug, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and tips for when and how to use it.

Gemcitabine

Gemcitabine is a prescription drug that is approved for treating several types of cancer. This eMedTV resource discusses how the medication works, lists potential side effects, and offers information on how to receive the injection.

Gemfibrozil

Gemfibrozil is a common prescription drug approved for the treatment of high triglycerides and cholesterol. This eMedTV article also lists uses of the medication, side effects, and conditions to tell your healthcare provider about before you take it.

Gemzar

Gemzar is a prescription medicine often used for treating various types of cancer. This eMedTV article gives an overview of Gemzar, providing information on how the medication works, it potential side effects, and how it is administered.

Geodon

Geodon is a medicine that can be prescribed to treat schizophrenia or bipolar disorder in adults. This eMedTV Web page provides an overview of Geodon uses, effects, general dosing guidelines, and potential side effects.

Gesticare

Gesticare is a prescription prenatal vitamin that contains a variety of different vitamins and minerals. This eMedTV segment describes the benefits of this supplement, explains how it works, and offers dosing information for the product.

Gesticare DHA

Gesticare DHA is a prenatal vitamin that contains omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, and various other minerals. This eMedTV article explains why it is important to take this supplement during pregnancy, offers general dosing information, and more.

Ginkgo

Ginkgo is an herbal supplement that is claimed to improve memory and help with several other conditions. This eMedTV article describes the benefits of ginkgo, lists side effects that may occur, and explains the effectiveness of this herbal remedy.

Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo biloba supplements are often used to improve memory and mental functioning. This article on the eMedTV Web site discusses other benefits of ginkgo biloba, explains how it works, and explores the safety and effectiveness of this product.

Ginseng

Ginseng is an herbal supplement often used to enhance memory and mental function. This page on the eMedTV Web site discusses some of the benefits of ginseng, explains how it works, and explores the safety and effectiveness of these products.

Glatiramer

Glatiramer is a prescription medication for multiple sclerosis that comes in injectable form. This eMedTV article explains when and how to give the injections, describes the effects of the drug, and lists potential side effects that may occur.

Glimepiride

Glimepiride is a prescription medicine used to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article explains how glimepiride works by increasing insulin production and also highlights dosing guidelines and potential side effects.

Glipizide

Glipizide is a prescription medicine that is approved to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article explains how the drug works to help the pancreas produce more insulin, outlines potential side effects, and more.

Glipizide and Metformin

Glipizide and metformin is a prescription medicine that lowers blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV resource explains how the medication works to control blood sugar, lists possible side effects, and offers dosing information.

Glucomannan

Glucomannan is an herbal supplement that can help treat several conditions (such as constipation). This eMedTV article describes these conditions in more detail and provides information on the effectiveness and safety of glucomannan.

Glucophage

Glucophage is a prescription medication that is used to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article explains how Glucophage works, lists its potential side effects, and offers some tips on when and how to take it.

Glucophage XR

Glucophage XR is a drug that is licensed to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV segment explains how this medication works and includes detailed information on its benefits, dosages, and potential side effects.

Glucosamine

Glucosamine is a supplement used for treating various conditions, but is especially useful for arthritis. This eMedTV resource describes the effects of glucosamine, explores its effectiveness, and explains what side effects may occur with the product.

Glucosamine and Chondroitin

Glucosamine and chondroitin is a dietary supplement commonly used for treating arthritis. This eMedTV Web page explains how it works, offers dosing information for the product, and lists some of its potential side effects.

Glucosamine Hydrochloride

Glucosamine hydrochloride is a dietary supplement most often used to treat arthritis. This eMedTV article describes the various effects of glucosamine hydrochloride, explains whether it is effective, and lists potential side effects of the supplement.

Glucosamine Sulfate

Glucosamine sulfate is a supplement most often used to treat arthritis. This eMedTV Web page explains how glucosamine sulfate works, explores the safety and effectiveness of the supplement, and lists potential side effects of the product.

Glucotrol

Glucotrol is a prescription drug approved to lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV Web page explains how the drug works to increase insulin production, lists potential side effects, and covers general dosing guidelines.

Glucovance

Glucovance is a prescription medicine that is used to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article explains how the drug works, outlines some potential side effects, and provides some tips for taking the medication.

Glumetza

Glumetza is a medication approved to help manage type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV Web page describes in detail how the drug works and offers a general overview of its effects, potential side effects, dosing information, and more.

Glutamine

Glutamine is a non-essential amino acid that is sometimes used in dietary supplements. This eMedTV segment covers some of the possible benefits of glutamine, discusses its effectiveness, and explores the safety of supplementation.

Glutathione

Glutathione, a substance made naturally by the human body, has several important functions. This eMedTV Web article provides a detailed overview of glutathione, including information on its benefits, effectiveness, and safety precautions.

Glyburide

Glyburide is a prescription drug that is approved to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV page explains how it helps increase the production of insulin in the pancreas, outlines potential side effects, and more.

Glyburide and Metformin

Glyburide and metformin is a prescription drug that is licensed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV resource covers how glyburide and metformin works and when and how to take it, as well as the drug's side effects and dosing guidelines.

Glycine

Glycine is a nonessential amino acid that may be useful for conditions such as schizophrenia and strokes. This eMedTV page provides a detailed overview of glycine, including information on its safety and effectiveness, possible side effects, and more.

Glynase

Glynase is a prescription medicine that is approved to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article explains how the medication works, lists some potential side effects, and offers tips on when and how to take the drug.

Goji

Goji is a plant containing edible berries that are used in supplements, health foods, and health drinks. This eMedTV segment describes the compounds found in goji, explains what it is used for, and explores the effectiveness of these products.

Goldenseal

Goldenseal is an herbal supplement used for various conditions, such as allergies or infections. This page on the eMedTV site discusses the supplement's uses in more detail, explores how it works, and lists some of its potential side effects.

Granisetron

Granisetron is a medicine used for preventing nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or radiation. This eMedTV page describes how the drug works, offers dosing information, and explains what you should know before taking the medicine.

Granisetron Transdermal

Granisetron transdermal is commonly used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. This eMedTV Web resource explains how to use the patch, lists potential side effects, and covers what to tell your doctor before using the medication.

Grape Seed Extract

Grape seed extract is used medicinally for several conditions, many related to the heart and blood vessels. This eMedTV article explains how the supplement works, explores its effectiveness, lists potential side effects, and more.

Green Tea

Available in the form of beverages and supplements, green tea appears to provide many health benefits. This eMedTV page further explores these benefits, discusses the effectiveness of the tea for various uses, and lists its potential side effects.

Guanfacine ER

Guanfacine ER is a medication that helps treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at this prescription drug, including information on safety concerns, dosing guidelines, and side effects.

Guarana

Guarana is a plant from the Amazon that is often used as an energy supplement or a weight loss aid. This eMedTV Web page describes guarana in more detail and offers information on its effectiveness, safety, and potential side effects.

H2 Blockers

H2 blockers are used to treat conditions such as gastric ulcers, peptic ulcers, and erosive esophagitis. This eMedTV segment provides an overview of these products and their uses, dosing information, possible side effects, and more.

Halcion

A healthcare provider may prescribe Halcion for the short-term treatment of insomnia. This eMedTV article covers general information on Halcion, including how it works, potential side effects, and tips on when and how to take the medication.

Haldol

Haldol is a prescription drug that is approved to treat several conditions, such as psychotic disorders. This eMedTV article explains the other uses of Haldol, outlines potential side effects, and offers tips on when and how to take the medication.

Haloperidol

Haloperidol is a prescription medication that is used to treat psychotic disorders and behavior problems. This eMedTV resource offers an overview of haloperidol, including information on its uses, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.

Havrix

The vaccine Havrix can be used to provide protection against hepatitis A. This eMedTV segment explains how this medication works, when and how it is used, possible side effects to be aware of, and more.

HCA

HCA is a substance often found in diet pills and weight loss supplements. This page from the eMedTV Web site provides a detailed overview on HCA, including information on how it works, possible side effects, dosing information, and more.

HCTZ

HCTZ is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat fluid retention and control high blood pressure. This eMedTV resource offers a more in-depth look at HCTZ and its effects, potential side effects, and dosage information.

Hepatitis A Vaccine

The hepatitis A vaccine is given as a series of two injections and can protect a person for up to 20 years. This eMedTV page offers detailed information on who should and should not receive the vaccine. A sample vaccination schedule is also included.

Hepatitis B Vaccine

Getting the hepatitis B vaccine is the best way to prevent the disease. This eMedTV Web page explains who should and shouldn't get the vaccine, as well as the typical vaccination schedule for adults and children.

Hepatitis C Combination Therapy

When describing peginterferon and ribavirin therapy, the word "compliance" means a person is consistently taking the drugs as prescribed. This eMedTV website explains why good compliance is critical to destroying the hepatitis C virus.

Herceptin

Herceptin is a prescription medication approved for treating specific kinds of breast cancer. This part of the eMedTV site offers an in-depth look at Herceptin, including how it works, when it is used, dosing information, and possible side effects.

Hib Vaccine

Since the introduction of conjugate Hib vaccine, the incidence of disease has declined by 98 percent. This eMedTV segment offers a look at the facts and figures pertaining to the vaccine, including information on who should and shouldn't get it.

Hiberix

Hiberix is a childhood vaccine used to prevent a type of bacteria that can cause life-threatening diseases. This eMedTV article further explores the benefits of the product, explains how and when to get vaccinated, and describes how the vaccine works.

Hivid

A healthcare provider may prescribe Hivid as part of a treatment plan for HIV or AIDS. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Hivid, explaining how the drug works, possible side effects, and tips for when and how to take the medication.

Hoodia

Hoodia is a weight loss supplement that is available over the counter. This article on the eMedTV Web site explains which products contain it, describes how the herbal supplement works, and discusses its safety and effectiveness.

Hoodia Gordonii

Available without a prescription, hoodia gordonii is an herbal supplement that is used for weight loss. This eMedTV segment describes hoodia in more detail, discusses its safety and effectiveness, and explains what you should know before taking it.

Hormone Replacement Therapy

A healthcare provider may recommend hormone replacement therapy to women with menopausal symptoms. This eMedTV article discusses the benefits, risks, and side effects associated with taking hormone replacement therapy.

Horny Goat Weed

Horny goat weed is a plant found in some herbal supplements that are used to treat sexual problems. This eMedTV resource describes how it works, explores the effectiveness of this product, and lists its potential side effects.

HPV Vaccine

The HPV vaccine can prevent several conditions caused by the human papillomavirus. This page from the eMedTV archives also includes information on the typical dosing schedule for the vaccine, possible side effects, and what to do if you miss a dose.

HRT

HRT (hormone replacement therapy) uses estrogen or estrogen with progestin to treat menopausal symptoms. This eMedTV segment offers an in-depth look at the benefits and risks of using this therapy and answers common questions about the treatment.

Humalog

Humalog is a rapid-acting insulin licensed to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV Web page describes how Humalog works, covers the drug's effectiveness, explains how and when to inject the medication, and lists possible side effects.

Humalog Mix50/50

Humalog Mix50/50 is a prescription drug used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV Web page describes how Humalog Mix50/50 works, explains when and how to use this form of insulin, and lists potential side effects of the product.

Humalog Mix75/25

Humalog Mix75/25 is a prescription insulin medication used to treat diabetes. This eMedTV Web page describes how Humalog Mix75/25 works, explains how to use this form of insulin, lists potential side effects, and covers some general precautions.

Humira

Humira is a prescription drug for inflammatory conditions affecting the joints, spine, and digestive tract. This eMedTV page explains how Humira works, lists possible side effects, and describes what to tell your physician prior to taking the drug.

Humulin 50/50

Humulin 50/50 is a non-prescription drug used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV Web resource describes how the medication works, explains when and how to use this form of insulin, and lists potential side effects that may occur.

Humulin 70/30

Humulin 70/30 is a non-prescription medication used to control blood sugar in people with diabetes. This eMedTV segment explains how this drug works, lists some of its potential side effects, and offers detailed dosing information.

Humulin N

Available without a prescription, Humulin N is an insulin drug used for diabetes treatment. This eMedTV article describes how Humulin N works, explains how and when to use this form of insulin, and provides a list of possible side effects.

Humulin R

Humulin R is an injectable medication used to treat both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV Web page describes how Humulin R works, explains how to use this form of insulin, and lists potential side effects that may occur with treatment.

Hycet

Hycet is a prescription pain medication licensed to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. This eMedTV resource explains how Hycet works and offers a more in-depth look at the drug's effects, dosing information, and potential side effects.

Hydrochlorothiazide

Hydrochlorothiazide is a drug that is used to treat fluid retention and high blood pressure. This eMedTV article explains how hydrochlorothiazide works and offers information on its effects, dosing guidelines, and potential side effects.

Hydrocodone

Hydrocodone is a prescription narcotic drug commonly used as a pain reliever and cough suppressant. This eMedTV article explains how the drug works, lists some of its possible side effects, and explores the abuse potential for this drug.

Hydrocodone/APAP

Short-term moderate to moderately severe pain can often be treated with hydrocodone/APAP. This eMedTV segment provides an in-depth look at this prescription drug, including its effects, possible side effects, dosing information, and more.

HydroDIURIL

HydroDIURIL is a drug used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention. This eMedTV page explains the uses and effects of the medicine and discusses alternatives to it (the medication is no longer manufactured).

Hydroxychloroquine

Hydroxychloroquine is a prescription drug used to treat malaria, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. This eMedTV Web page offers a more in-depth look at hydroxychloroquine and its other uses, effects, dosing guidelines, and potential side effects.

Hydroxycitric Acid

Hydroxycitric acid is a substance often found in diet pills and weight loss supplements. This eMedTV Web page provides a detailed overview on the product, including information on how it works, possible side effects, dosing information, and more.

Hydroxycut

Hydroxycut is a weight-loss supplement that is available without a prescription. This page on the eMedTV Web site explains which products contain Hydroxycut, describes how the supplement is said to work, and discusses its safety and effectiveness.

Hydroxyzine

Hydroxyzine is approved for many uses, such as treating itching. This eMedTV segment provides a complete overview of this prescription medication, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and dosing tips.

Hylan G-F 20

Hylan G-F 20 is a viscosupplement approved for treating osteoarthritis of the knee. This eMedTV resource describes how this arthritis treatment works, outlines its benefits, and explains how (and how often) this product is administered.

Hyzaar

Hyzaar is a prescription medicine used to treat high blood pressure. This selection from the eMedTV archives explains how this drug works and offers detailed information on the effects, dosages, and potential side effects of Hyzaar.

Ibandronate

Ibandronate is a medicine that is prescribed to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. This eMedTV resource describes in detail how the drug works, explains when and how it should be taken, and lists possible side effects.