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.
An emergency contraceptive, Plan B is a medication that can help 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, side effects, and more.
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 taking them.
Plaquenil is a medication used to treat malaria, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. This eMedTV article also covers how Plaquenil can be used to prevent malaria, explains when and how to take the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Plavix is a drug used to help prevent harmful blood clots from forming. As this eMedTV resource explains, it may be given to people who have had a recent heart attack or stroke. This page discusses Plavix and its uses, dosing, side effects, and more.
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 either an inactive or oral polio vaccine. This eMedTV page explains the differences between the two types and describes a typical vaccination schedule for children. A brief history of the disease is also included.
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 this medication, including information on how it works, when and how to take it, 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 this medication, including information about how it works, side effects of the drug, how to take it, and more.
PrandiMet is a prescription medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. This selection from the eMedTV Web library features an overview of PrandiMet, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and tips on when and how to take the drug.
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.
Pravachol is a drug used to treat conditions such as high cholesterol and high triglycerides. This eMedTV resource offers an overview of this prescription statin drug, including its effects, dosages, potential side effects, and more.
Pravastatin is a drug used to treat high cholesterol and other conditions related to heart disease. This eMedTV segment provides an in-depth look at this drug, with information on how it works, possible side effects, dosing information, and more.
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 the drug 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 this product, 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 vitamin, provides important nutrients for a pregnant woman and her baby. This eMedTV page provides an overview of this product, 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 this product, 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 the medication 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 this medication, offers dosing information, lists possible side effects, and more.
Prilosec is approved in the treatment of conditions affecting the stomach, esophagus, and intestines. This eMedTV article discusses the various types of conditions the medication is used to treat, explains how it works, lists side effects, and more.
Prilosec OTC is non-prescription medication used to treat frequent heartburn in adults. This eMedTV article explains how the drug works to reduce acid in the stomach and provides information on when and how to take it, side effects, and more.
PrimaCare and PrimaCare One are prenatal vitamins that are available by prescription. This eMedTV Web page describes these 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.
Procyclidine is a prescription drug that can treat Parkinson's disease and certain movement disorders. This eMedTV article describes procyclidine in more detail, including information on how it works, potential side effects, and general precautions.
Progesterone capsules can be used to cause a period in women who have not reached menopause. This eMedTV article provides an in-depth look at this medication, including information on other uses, side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.
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.
Prometrium is a hormone medication that can cause a period in women who have not reached menopause. This eMedTV article offers a detailed overview of the drug, including information on its other uses, side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.
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.
Propoxyphene/acetaminophen is a prescription drug used for relieving mild to moderate pain. This eMedTV segment explains how the medication works, offers dosing information for the drug, and lists some of its potential side effects.
Propranolol is a prescription drug that treats several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. This eMedTV resource describes the conditions it can treat, possible side effects, general dosing guidelines, and how the drug works.
Propranolol sustained-release is a prescription drug approved to treat several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels (like angina). This page explains in detail how the drug works, how and when to take it, possible side effects, and more.
Propranolol XL is a beta blocker medication often prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure. This eMedTV Web page describes how the medication works, explains when and how to take it, and lists some of its potential 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 often used to treat or prevent airway spasms caused by asthma or other conditions. This eMedTV article provides an overview of this medication, including details about how it 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 overview of this medication, 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.
Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant commonly used to relieve nasal and sinus congestion. This eMedTV resource covers the drug's uses in more detail, explains how it works, and describes the various forms that this product comes in.
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 that possibly 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.
Pyridoxine is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for the formation of hemoglobin. This eMedTV Web page further explains what pyridoxine is used for, describes how the supplement works, and lists some of its potential 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.
Quercetin is a flavonoid commonly found in supplements used for treating allergies and other conditions. This eMedTV article describes the effects of this product, explores its effectiveness, and explains what side effects may occur with treatment.
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 and bipolar disorder. This eMedTV page examines the medication in more detail, including how it works, possible side effects, and dosing guidelines.
