eMedTV Drugs & Supplements A-Z
This eMedTV segment provides an overview of piroxicam, a prescription medication used to relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This page covers piroxicam side effects, how the drug works, overdose symptoms, and other topics.
Plan B is an emergency contraceptive that can prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Plan B, including information on how it works, when and how to take it, possible side effects, and general precautions.
Plant sterols are natural compounds that are used for lowering cholesterol. This eMedTV article describes various plant sterol products, discusses their benefits in more detail, and explains what you should know before consuming plant sterols.
Plavix is a drug used to help prevent harmful blood clots from forming. As this eMedTV resource explains, Plavix may be given to people who have had a recent heart attack or stroke. This page discusses Plavix and its uses, dosing, and side effects.
Plendil is a prescription medicine that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure. This eMedTV Web page offers a general overview of Plendil, including information on how the drug works, possible side effects, and general precautions.
Policosanol is a type of herbal supplement that is claimed to help lower cholesterol. This eMedTV Web page provides an overview of policosanol, including information on how this herbal supplement may work, possible side effects, and safety concerns.
Polio prevention is available through the inactive polio vaccine or the oral polio vaccine. This eMedTV resource explains the differences between the two types of polio vaccine and describes a typical polio vaccination schedule for children.
Pomegranates are a type of fruit that may have several beneficial effects in the body. This eMedTV Web article explains how pomegranates may help with a variety of health conditions, lists possible side effects, and describes some general precautions.
Ponstel (mefenamic acid) is a drug that is prescribed for the treatment of mild to moderate pain. This eMedTV Web page discusses specific Ponstel uses and also offers general dosing information and a list of potential side effects of this drug.
Portia is a generic version of Nordette, a birth control pill. This eMedTV article describes this form of contraceptive in more detail, including information on how it works, when and how to take the pill, and what you should know before using Portia.
Pramipexole is a dopamine agonist prescribed to treat Parkinson's disease and RLS. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at pramipexole, including information on how it works, when and how to take the drug, and possible side effects.
Pramlintide is a prescription drug that can lower blood sugar in people with diabetes. This eMedTV article offers an overview of pramlintide, including information about how the medication works, side effects of the drug, and how to take it.
Prandin is a prescription drug that is used to improve insulin production in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article explains how the medication works to control blood sugar and outlines some potential side effects and dosing guidelines.
As this eMedTV segment explains, Pravachol is a prescription drug that is used to treat conditions such as high cholesterol and high triglycerides. This page offers an overview of this statin drug and its effects, dosages, and potential side effects.
Pravastatin is a drug used to treat high cholesterol and other conditions related to heart disease. As this eMedTV segment explains, it is sold under the brand name Pravachol. This selection from the archives offers an in-depth look at pravastatin.
PreCare Premium and PreCare Chewables are prenatal vitamins that are available by prescription only. This eMedTV page offers an overview of PreCare products, including information on the benefits of taking prenatal vitamins and general dosing tips.
Precose is a prescription medicine that is approved to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article explains how Precose works, outlines some potential side effects, and lists some tips on taking the medication.
A doctor may prescribe prednisone for reducing inflammation or suppressing an overactive immune system. This eMedTV page discusses specific conditions that this drug is used to treat, and also lists some of its possible side effects and dosing tips.
Pregabalin is a drug that is licensed to treat epilepsy, nerve pain, and fibromyalgia. This page on the eMedTV site offers an overview of this drug, including in-depth information on its effects, possible side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.
Pregnenolone is a hormone that supposedly helps with several conditions, such as depression and menopause. This eMedTV page offers an overview of pregnenolone, including information on its uses, safety, effectiveness, and possible side effects.
Premarin may be used for several purposes, such as treating menopause symptoms and preventing osteoporosis. This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of Premarin, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and dosing tips.
Premarin Vaginal Cream is a prescription medication that helps relieve vaginal dryness due to menopause. This eMedTV page offers an overview of Premarin Vaginal Cream, including information on how it works, potential side effects, and dosing tips.
PremesisRx is a prescription prenatal vitamin that is designed to help relieve morning sickness. This eMedTV article describes PremesisRx in more detail, including the benefits of taking the vitamins, potential side effects, and general dosing tips.
Premphase is licensed for several uses, such as treating menopause symptoms and preventing osteoporosis. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Premphase, including information on how it works, potential side effects, and general precautions.
Prempro is a prescribed drug that may alleviate certain symptoms and conditions associated with menopause. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Prempro, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and general precautions.
Prenatal vitamins are helpful for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive. This eMedTV Web page provides an overview of prenatal vitamins, including information on their benefits, possible side effects, and tips for taking them.
Prenate DHA, a prescription prenatal vitamin, provides important nutrients for a pregnant woman and her baby. This eMedTV page provides an overview of Prenate DHA, including information on its benefits, potential side effects, and dosage information.
Prenate Elite is a prescription prenatal vitamin that contains folic acid, which can prevent birth defects. This eMedTV resource offers an overview of Prenate Elite, including information on the benefits of the vitamins, side effects, and dosing tips.
PreserVision is an over-the-counter medication used for slowing the progression of macular degeneration. This eMedTV segment offers more details on PreserVision, including information on how it works, its effects, and possible side effects.
Prevacid is a medication used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions. This eMedTV resource explains how Prevacid works to reduce acid in the stomach and provides information about its uses, forms, and side effects.
Prevalite is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol and itching caused by partial biliary obstruction. This eMedTV resource explains how the drug works and offers information on its uses, effects, and dosing guidelines.
Previfem birth control pills are a common form of contraception. This eMedTV page describes Previfem in more detail, explains how it works, offers dosing precautions and tips, and explains what you should know before using this form of birth control.
Prezista is a medicine commonly used as part of an HIV "cocktail" for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV segment explains what you should know before taking Prezista, offers dosing information, and lists possible side effects of the drug.
Prilosec is a prescription medicine used to treat conditions of the stomach, esophagus, and intestines. This eMedTV article discusses the various types of conditions Prilosec is used to treat, explains how the drug works, and lists some side effects.
Prilosec OTC is an over-the-counter medication used to treat frequent heartburn in adults. This eMedTV article explains how Prilosec OTC works to reduce acid in the stomach and provides information about taking the medicine and potential side effects.
PrimaCare and PrimaCare One are prenatal vitamins that are available by prescription. This eMedTV Web page describes PrimaCare products in more detail, explains the benefits of taking prenatal vitamins, and offers dosing information for the drug.
Primidone is a prescribed medicine approved for treating grand mal and partial seizures. This eMedTV article explains how primidone works to treat these types of epileptic seizures and also provides information on side effects and dosing guidelines.
Prinivil is a prescription drug used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. This eMedTV page discusses others uses for the drug, explains how it works, and also includes a list of potential side effects and dosing information.
Prinzide is a prescription drug used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This section of the eMedTV library takes a detailed look at how Prinzide works, along with information about its possible side effects and how and when to take it.
Pristiq is a prescription medicine used for treating depression. This article on the eMedTV site explains how Pristiq works, describes its effects, lists possible side effects that may occur, and explains what you should know before taking the drug.
Proair HFA is a drug used to treat and prevent airway spasms. This eMedTV article discusses other uses of the prescription inhaler (like preventing exercise-induced asthma attacks), as well as its possible side effects and general dosing guidelines.
Procardia is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat certain types of angina. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at Procardia, providing information on how it works, its potential side effects, and tips on taking the medicine.
Procardia XL is a prescription drug that is used to treat chest pain (angina) and high blood pressure. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at Procardia XL, providing information on how it works, potential side effects, and tips on taking the drug.
Prochlorperazine is a medication used to treat severe nausea or vomiting, schizophrenia, and anxiety. This eMedTV article further discusses prochlorperazine uses, explains when and how to take the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Procrit is a prescription drug used to treat anemia due to chemotherapy, renal failure, or zidovudine. This eMedTV article further explains what Procrit is used for, describes the effects of the medicine, and offers general dosing information.
Prolixin is a prescribed medication approved for treating psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia. This eMedTV article explains how the drug works by affecting a certain brain chemical and discusses dosing guidelines and potential side effects.
Propecia is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat male pattern baldness. This page on the eMedTV site further describes Propecia and its effects, dosing information, and potential side effects to look out for.
This eMedTV segment highlights propranolol, a prescription drug that treats several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels (for example, high blood pressure). This page explains possible side effects, dosing, and how the drug works.
This eMedTV page examines propranolol sustained-release, a prescription drug that treats several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels (like angina). This page covers how the drug works, how and when to take it, and possible side effects.
Proscar is a medication that is commonly prescribed to treat an enlarged prostate. This page on the eMedTV site explains how Proscar works and offers more details on its effects, potential side effects, and dosing tips and precautions.
A healthcare provider may prescribe ProSom for the short-term treatment of insomnia. This segment of the eMedTV archives further discusses the effects of ProSom, lists precautions and warnings for the drug, and offers general dosing information.
A doctor may prescribe protein-bound paclitaxel for the treatment of breast cancer. This eMedTV Web page discusses protein-bound paclitaxel uses in more detail, explains how the drug works, and offers some general dosing guidelines.
Protonix is a drug used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Protonix, including information about how it reduces stomach acid, and links to additional resources.
Protriptyline is a prescription medicine that is licensed for treating depression. This eMedTV Web page further describes the drug, offering detailed information on its effects, dosing information, and possible side effects.
Proventil is a drug that is used to treat or prevent airway spasms caused by asthma or other conditions. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Proventil, including details about how the drug works and some of its more common side effects.
Proventil HFA is an environmentally friendly inhaler used to treat or prevent airway spasms. This eMedTV article offers an introduction to Proventil HFA, including a discussion of how it works, how to use it, and some side effects it may cause.
Provigil is a prescription drug that is used for promoting wakefulness in people with certain conditions. This eMedTV page further explains what Provigil is used for, lists possible side effects that may occur, and offers general dosing information.
Prozac is a type of antidepressant that is used to treat panic disorder, depression, and other conditions. This eMedTV article further discusses specific Prozac uses and offers details on the drug's dosage information and possible side effects.
Pulmicort is a prescription medicine approved to prevent asthma attacks. This eMedTV article describes how Pulmicort works to open up the airways, offers some recommendations on taking the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Pulmozyme is a drug that can help improve lung function in people with cystic fibrosis. This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at the drug, explaining how it works, possible side effects, tips and precautions for those taking it, and more.
Pycnogenol is a dietary supplement allegedly treats several health conditions. This eMedTV Web article describes Pycnogenol in more detail, including information on its beneficial properties, safety concerns, and possible side effects.
Quasense is an extended-cycle birth control pill that allows women to only have four periods each year. This eMedTV Web page describes Quasense in more detail, describing possible side effects and discussing some general precautions of the pill.
Quazepam is a medication that can be prescribed for the treatment of insomnia. This page of the eMedTV library explains how quazepam works to cause sleepiness, lists potential side effects that may occur, and offers dosing information for the drug.
Questran is a drug that is licensed to treat high cholesterol and itching caused by certain liver diseases. This eMedTV article offers a more in-depth look at how the drug works, including the expected results and dosing information.
Quetiapine is a prescription drug used to help control symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This eMedTV segment provides a detailed look at the drug, including its effects, dosing information, potential side effects, and more.
Quetiapine XR is a drug that is approved to control the symptoms of schizophrenia. This eMedTV page examines quetiapine XR in more detail, explaining how it works, listing possible side effects, and offering tips on when and how to take the medicine.