eMedTV Drugs & Supplements A-Z
Mobic is a prescription drug used to reduce pain, stiffness, and inflammation caused by arthritis. This eMedTV page covers Mobic side effects, strengths, and overdose symptoms -- as well as conditions to tell your doctor about before taking the drug.
Modafinil is a medicine that is used to help people with certain sleeping conditions stay awake. This eMedTV resource further explains what modafinil is used for, lists possible side effects that may occur, and offers dosing information for the drug.
Modicon is a prescription oral contraceptive that is used to prevent pregnancy. This eMedTV Web page discusses Modicon in more detail, including information on how the contraceptive works, when and how to take it, and what to do if you miss any doses.
Moduretic is a drug used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention due to congestive heart failure. This eMedTV article discusses this drug in detail, including information on how it works, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Molindone is a prescription drug that is licensed for treating symptoms of schizophrenia. This eMedTV Web page offers a more in-depth look at molindone, providing information on how it works, dosing guidelines, potential side effects, and more.
Mometasone is a drug that treats several conditions, such as asthma, allergies, and certain skin problems. This eMedTV page describes the various forms of mometasone, as well as their uses, side effects, and dosing guidelines.
The mometasone inhaler is a prescription drug that is licensed to prevent asthma attacks. This eMedTV page discusses how the inhaler works to reduce inflammation in the airways, lists potential side effects, and offers tips on taking the medication.
Mometasone nasal spray has been licensed to treat nasal polyps and allergic rhinitis. This eMedTV resource offers an overview of the drug, including how it works, possible side effects, and tips on when and how to take the spray.
MonoNessa is a prescription oral contraceptive that contains two hormones, estrogen and progestin. This eMedTV page offers dosing information for MonoNessa, lists possible side effects that may occur, and explains how this form of birth control works.
As this eMedTV resource explains, Monopril is prescribed to lower high blood pressure and relieve the symptoms associated with congestive heart failure. This page also outlines potential side effects and general dosing guidelines of Monopril.
This eMedTV page explains that Monopril-HCT is a drug used to treat high blood pressure in adults. This article offers an in-depth look at this drug, including information on its effects, storage, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.
Montelukast has been licensed as a treatment for asthma attacks and allergic rhinitis (runny, stuffy nose). This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth overview of the drug, including how it works, possible side effects, dosing information, and more.
Motrin is a drug used to treat pain, inflammation, and fever associated with certain medical conditions. This eMedTV Web page further discusses Motrin and its specific uses, potential side effects, and general dosing information.
The mumps vaccine is your best protection against the mumps virus. This segment of the eMedTV archives provides in-depth information on the vaccine, including who should and should not get it.
A healthcare provider may prescribe Mysoline to treat certain types of epileptic seizures. This part of the eMedTV library offers an in-depth look at Mysoline, including information on its possible side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.
This eMedTV Web page examines nabumetone, a prescription drug that relieves signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This page also discusses how and when to take nabumetone, as well as its side effects and overdose symptoms.
NADH is a naturally occurring molecule in the body that functions as a coenzyme. This segment of the eMedTV archives discusses NADH in detail, providing information on how it may work, conditions it supposedly treats, side effects, and more.
Namenda is a prescription drug that is used for treating dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease. This eMedTV resource explores the effects of Namenda, describes how it works, and explains what you should know before using this medication.
This eMedTV page examines Naprelan, a prescription drug used to reduce pain, inflammation, fever, and stiffness caused by injury, arthritis, and other conditions. This page covers Naprelan dosing, side effects, strengths, and overdose symptoms.
Naprosyn, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, is used to reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness. This eMedTV page lists some specific conditions that can be treated with Naprosyn, as well as Naprosyn strengths, side effects, and dosing tips.
Naproxen is a medicine that is commonly used to reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness. This eMedTV segment discusses specific naproxen uses and offers details on the drug's dosing information, effects, and potential side effects.
Naproxen sodium, as this eMedTV article explains, is used to reduce inflammation and stiffness associated with certain medical conditions, such as tendonitis or gout. Specific uses are discussed, as are effects, side effects, and dosing precautions.
Naratriptan is a medicine that is approved to treat migraine headaches after they start. This eMedTV article explains how naratriptan works to relieve migraine symptoms, lists some side effects of the drug, and offers guidelines for taking it.
Nardil is a prescription medicine that is licensed to treat depression in adults. This page on the eMedTV site offers general dosage information for Nardil, explains how the drug works, and lists potential side effects that may occur.
Nasacort AQ is a nasal spray that is used for treating seasonal and perennial nasal allergy symptoms. This eMedTV article offers a more in-depth look at Nasacort AQ and its effects, precautions and warnings, and dosing information.
Nasalide is a prescription nasal spray licensed to treat seasonal and perennial nasal allergies. This eMedTV resource explains what you should know before using Nasalide, offers dosing information for the drug, and lists possible side effects.
Nasarel is a nasal spray that is prescribed to treat perennial and seasonal nasal allergy symptoms. This eMedTV page further explains what Nasarel is used for, lists possible side effects that may occur, and includes dosing information for the drug.
Nasonex is a type of nasal spray that is used to treat allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps. This eMedTV article provides a detailed description of the drug, including how it works, possible side effects, dosing information, and more.
NataChew, a prescription prenatal vitamin, provides important vitamins and minerals for pregnant women. This eMedTV page provides an overview of NataChew, including information on the benefits of the vitamins, potential side effects, and dosing tips.
Nateglinide is often prescribed to lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV resource explains how the drug works to increase insulin production, lists possible side effects, offers tips on taking the medication, and more.
Nature-Throid is a prescription drug used for treating an underactive thyroid and other thyroid problems. This eMedTV page further explains what Nature-Throid is used for, offers general dosing information, and lists possible side effects.
Navane, a drug used to treat schizophrenia, belongs to a class of drugs known as "typical" antipsychotics. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at Navane, including information on its uses, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Necon is a birth control pill that is available by prescription. This eMedTV Web page provides an overview of the drug, including information on the different types of Necon, how it works, potential side effects, and tips on when and how to take it.
Nefazodone is a type of antidepressant that is licensed to treat depression in adults. This part of the eMedTV library explains how nefazodone works, describes the effects of the medication, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Nelfinavir is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat HIV and AIDS in both adults and children. This eMedTV segment describes the effects of nelfinavir, explains when and how to take the medicine, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Neulasta is a prescription injection used to prevent infections in people undergoing chemotherapy. This eMedTV resource describes the effects of Neulasta, explains how it works, and offers general dosing information for the drug.
Neupogen is a medication that is used to prevent infections due to bone marrow transplant or chemotherapy. This eMedTV article further explains what Neupogen is used for, describes the effects of the drug, and offers general dosing information.
Neurontin is a prescription drug approved to treat both epilepsy and shingles nerve pain. This segment of the eMedTV archives explains in detail how the drug works, how it is administered, possible side effects, and more.
Nevirapine is an HIV and AIDS medication that is available by prescription. This section of the eMedTV Web site explains how nevirapine works and provides a more in-depth look at its effects, dosing information, and possible side effects.
Nexium is a medication used to treat conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This eMedTV article discusses other uses of Nexium, explains how the drug reduces acid in the stomach, and describes some of its common side effects.
Niacin extended-release is a prescription drug used to lower cholesterol, triglycerides, and the chance of another heart attack in some people. This eMedTV article covers the dosing, strengths, and possible side effects of this drug.
Niaspan is a prescription drug that lowers cholesterol and triglycerides in people who cannot lower their cholesterol through lifestyle changes alone. This eMedTV page covers Niaspan's uses, how it works, and how and when to take it.
Nicardipine is a prescription drug used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). This eMedTV segment provides an overview of nicardipine, including information on the drug's effects, dosing information, and potential side effects.
A healthcare provider may prescribe nicardipine SR to treat high blood pressure. This page from the eMedTV archives explains how nicardipine SR works, lists potential side effects, and offers information on when and how to take the medicine.
Nifediac CC is a type of calcium channel blocker that is prescribed to treat high blood pressure. This eMedTV article provides an in-depth look at Nifediac CC, including information on how it works, potential side effects, and dosing guidelines.
Nifedical XL is a prescription medicine used for treating chest pain and high blood pressure. This eMedTV article offers a detailed overview of Nifedical XL, including information on how the drug works, possible side effects, and dosing guidelines.
Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker that is used to treat angina and high blood pressure. This eMedTV resource offers a detailed overview of the drug, including information on its uses, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Nisoldipine is a medicine that is prescribed for treating high blood pressure. This page from the eMedTV library explains how nisoldipine works, lists potential side effects of the drug, and offers information on when and how to take the medicine.
Nizatidine is a medicine used to treat certain conditions related to the esophagus, stomach, or intestines. This eMedTV article describes the various forms of nizatidine that are available and explains how the drug works to reduce stomach acid.
Nolvadex is a drug that is prescribed to treat and prevent certain types of breast cancer. This eMedTV Web page provides a detailed look at the drug, including how it works to combat the disease, possible side effects, dosing information, and more.
Nor-QD is a progestin-only birth control pill often used by breastfeeding women. This article from the eMedTV Web site explores the advantages and disadvantages of Nor-QD, explains how it works, and lists potential side effects that may occur.
Nora-BE is a generic progestin-only birth control pill that is available by prescription. This eMedTV segment describes the effects of Nora-BE, explains how and when to take this form of contraception, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Norco is a prescription drug licensed to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. This eMedTV page describes Norco in more detail and offers a more in-depth look at how the drug works, its dosing information, and possible side effects that may occur.
Nordette is a combined oral contraceptive that can only be obtained with a prescription. This eMedTV resource describes this form of birth control in more detail, explores how it works, and explains what you should know before using Nordette.
Norinyl is a combined oral contraceptive that is available only by prescription. This eMedTV Web article explains how this form of birth control works, offers tips on when and how to take Norinyl, and lists possible side effects of this contraceptive.
Norpramin is a prescription medicine that is used for treating depression. This eMedTV resource explains how Norpramin works, provides general dosing information, and lists side effects that can potentially occur.
Nortrel is a combined oral contraceptive that primarily works by stopping ovulation. This eMedTV article provides a complete overview of Nortrel, including information on the different types of Nortrel, potential side effects, and dosing tips.
Nortriptyline is a prescription medicine licensed for the treatment of depression. This portion of the eMedTV library explains how nortriptyline works, describes some potential side effects, and outlines some tips for when and how to take the drug.
Norvasc is a form of calcium channel blocker that helps to lower blood pressure and treat certain types of angina. This part of the eMedTV site further describes Norvasc and its uses, effects, and potential side effects.
Norvir is often prescribed as a "booster" drug to increase the level of other HIV medicines in the blood. This eMedTV article explains how Norvir is used, describes the effects of the medication, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)
NSAIDs are drugs used to treat a number of conditions that cause pain and inflammation. This page on the eMedTV Web site covers specific uses of NSAIDs, their possible side effects, and what to tell your healthcare provider before taking these drugs.
NuvaRing is a hormonal birth control method that comes in the form of a flexible vaginal ring. This eMedTV page discusses how NuvaRing works, describes how to insert the ring, and explains what you should know before using this form of contraception.
Nuvigil is a prescription drug that is used to treat excessive sleepiness due to certain sleep disorders. This eMedTV article lists these specific sleep disorders, describes the effects of Nuvigil, and explains how and when to take the medicine.
Ogen is a prescription medication most commonly used for treating menopause symptoms. This eMedTV resource covers other Ogen uses as well and offers a more in-depth look at the drug's effects, dosing information, and potential side effects.
Ogen Vaginal Cream is an estrogen medication often prescribed to treat vaginal menopause symptoms. This eMedTV segment describes the drug's effects, explains how it works, and offers information on how and when to apply the cream.
Ogestrel is a prescription birth control pill that primarily works by stopping ovulation. This eMedTV page offers an overview of Ogestrel, including information on what to tell your doctor before using it, possible side effects, and dosing tips.
Olanzapine is a medication that is used to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. This selection from the eMedTV archives offers an overview of olanzapine, including information on its uses, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.
Olanzapine and fluoxetine is a prescription drug approved to treat depression due to bipolar disorder. This eMedTV resource discusses the uses of the medication in more detail, including how it works and possible side effects.
This eMedTV article explores how olmesartan works to relax the blood vessels and increase blood flow in people with high blood pressure. The available strengths, side effects, and treatment options are also discussed.
Olmesartan Medoxomil-Hydrochlorothiazide
This eMedTV resource explains that olmesartan medoxomil-hydrochlorothiazide is a prescribed medication used to lower high blood pressure in adults. This resource also explores how the medication works, its uses, and potential side effects.
Olsalazine is prescribed to prevent ulcerative colitis symptoms in people for whom it is in remission. This eMedTV article presents an in-depth look at the drug, including how it works, possible side effects, and helpful tips for people taking it.