eMedTV Drugs & Supplements A-Z
A doctor may prescribe Serax to treat anxiety or alcohol withdrawal. This eMedTV page provides an overview of Serax, including information about its effects, dosing guidelines, and available strengths -- as well as the companies that manufacture it.
Serevent is a prescription drug that is used for treating airway spasms due to asthma or COPD. This page on the eMedTV Web site takes an in-depth look at Serevent uses, side effects, strengths, and general dosing guidelines.
Seroquel is a prescription drug approved to help manage symptoms of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. This eMedTV segment provides a detailed discussion on the drug, including its effects, dosing information, possible side effects, and more.
Seroquel XR is an atypical antipsychotic medication that is used to treat schizophrenia. This eMedTV article takes a look at the prescription medication, providing information on its uses, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRIs)
SNRI antidepressants are used for treating conditions like depression, panic disorder, and social phobia. This eMedTV resource lists the various SNRIs available, explains how the drugs work, and describes possible side effects that may occur.
Sertraline is a prescription drug that is often used to treat depression, panic disorders, and OCD. This eMedTV resource explains how sertraline works, discusses conditions it is used to treat, and provides tips for how and when to take the drug.
Serzone is a prescription drug that is used for treating depression. This page from the eMedTV library explains how Serzone works and offers more details on its effects, dosing information, and possible side effects.
The shingles vaccine is approved for use in adults who are over 60 years old. This page from the eMedTV site describes the shingles vaccine in more detail, explains how it works to prevent shingles, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Sibutramine is often prescribed as an aid to weight loss and weight maintenance. This eMedTV resource provides a detailed overview on sibutramine, explaining how it works, when and how it should be taken, possible side effects, and dosing guidelines.
This eMedTV page explores sildenafil citrate, a prescription drug licensed to treat erectile dysfunction. This page covers sildenafil citrate dosage, how long the drug takes to start working, and conditions to tell your doctor about before taking it.
This eMedTV page explores Simvastatin, a prescription medication licensed to treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides and prevent cardiovascular disease. This page covers Simvastatin dosing, storage methods, side effects, and uses in children.
Sinemet is commonly prescribed to treat Parkinson's disease and Parkinson-like symptoms. This page from the eMedTV library offers an overview of Sinemet, including information on possible side effects, dosing information, and general precautions.
Sinemet CR is a prescription drug used to treat Parkinson's disease and Parkinson-like symptoms. This eMedTV page describes other Sinemet CR uses, explains how the drug works, and lists side effects that may occur during treatment with Sinemet CR.
Sinequan is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of depression and anxiety in adults. This eMedTV resource describes Sinequan in more detail, including an explanation of how it works and a list of possible side effects that may occur.
Singular has been approved for the treatment of allergic rhinitis (runny, stuffy nose) and asthma. This eMedTV Web page presents a detailed description of the drug, including how it works, possible side effects, dosing information, and more.
Sitagliptin is a prescription drug that is licensed to lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV page explains how the drug works to increase insulin production, lists potential side effects, and covers dosing guidelines.
Sitagliptin and metformin is a combination drug that is used for treating type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV Web page offers dosing information on sitagliptin and metformin, explains how the medication works, and lists side effects that may occur.
Skelid is a medicine that is commonly prescribed to treat Paget's disease. This page from the eMedTV Web site describes the effects of Skelid, explains when and how to take the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur during treatment.
Skullcap is a perennial herb that is often used as a dietary supplement. This page on the eMedTV site explains what skullcap is used for, lists possible side effects that may occur, and explores the safety and effectiveness of skullcap supplements.
Smallpox vaccine side effects can include fever, mild rash, and blisters on the body. As this eMedTV page explains, there is also a risk of developing severe side effects, such as encephalitis, that can lead to serious complications.
Solia is a birth control pill that contains an estrogen and a progestin, and works by stopping ovulation. This eMedTV article offers a complete overview on Solia, including information on its possible side effects, dosing tips, and general precautions.
Solifenacin succinate is commonly prescribed to treat symptoms of an overactive bladder. This eMedTV segment discusses specific uses of the medication, explains how it works, and offers dosing information, as well as when and how to take it.
Sonata, a prescription drug, is licensed to treat insomnia in adults who have trouble falling asleep. This eMedTV article describes the effects of Sonata and offers details on its dosing information and potential side effects.
Spiriva is commonly used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Regular use, as this eMedTV page explains, can help keep airways open and prevent spasms. The drug's effects, possible side effects, and dosing information are also discussed.
Spironolactone is a drug used for treating several conditions, including water retention and hypokalemia. This eMedTV page further explains what spironolactone is used for, describes how the drug works, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Spironolactone-HCTZ is a medication licensed for treating fluid retention and high blood pressure. This eMedTV page describes the effects of spironolactone-HCTZ, offers dosing information for the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Sprintec is an oral contraceptive that can be obtained with a prescription. This eMedTV Web page describes how this form of birth control works, offers dosing information for the product, and explains what you should know before taking Sprintec.
Spronyx is a drug that contains a lower dose of hormones than traditional birth control pills. This eMedTV page describes Spronyx in more detail, explains how to use it, and lists side effects that may occur with this form of contraception.
An SSRI is a prescription drug that treats certain brain conditions, such as depression and panic disorder. This eMedTV page provides an overview of SSRIs, including details about how they work, conditions they can treat, and possible side effects.
St John's wort is a dietary supplement often used for treating depression and other conditions. This eMedTV Web article takes an in-depth look at St. John's wort, including information on its effectiveness, possible side effects, and safety concerns.
Stalevo is a prescription drug licensed to treat Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV resource describes the effects of Stalevo, explains how it works, offers general dosing information for the medication, and lists potential side effects that may occur.
Starlix is a prescription medicine that is approved to lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article explains how the drug helps the pancreas produce more insulin, outlines potential side effects, and offers dosing guidelines.
Stavudine is an HIV and AIDS medication that works by preventing the HIV virus from multiplying. This eMedTV article discusses stavudine in more detail, including general dosing information and possible side effects of the medicine.
Stelazine is commonly prescribed to relieve symptoms of schizophrenia or anxiety. This portion of the eMedTV library explains how the prescription drug works and discusses its effects, potential side effects, and tips on when and how to take it.
Strattera is a non-stimulant medication that is licensed to treat ADHD in children, teenagers, and adults. This eMedTV page explains in more detail how Strattera works and offers information on its effects, potential side effects, and strengths.
Stuart Prenatal is a prenatal vitamin that is available without a prescription. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Stuart Prenatal, including information on the benefits of the prenatal vitamin, possible side effects, and tips for taking it.
Sular is a prescription medicine that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure. This page on the eMedTV site offers dosing information on Sular, describes the effects of the medication, and explains what you should know before taking the drug.
Sulfasalazine is a prescription medication that can be used to treat ulcerative colitis. This part of the eMedTV archives offers a more in-depth look at sulfasalazine, including an explanation of how the drug works and general dosing information.
Sulfasalazine delayed-release is prescribed for treating ulcerative colitis and rheumatoid arthritis. This eMedTV page offers an overview of the drug, including an explanation of how it works, potential side effects, and tips for those taking it.
Sulindac is a prescription drug that is used to treat mild to moderate pain, inflammation, or stiffness. This eMedTV page discusses specific uses for the drug, how it works, potential side effects that may occur, and available strengths.
Sumatriptan is a prescription drug licensed to treat migraine headaches. This portion of the eMedTV library highlights how sumatriptan works to relieve migraine symptoms, potential side effects of the medication, and some general dosing guidelines.
Sumycin is an antibiotic that is licensed to treat bacterial infections, H. Pylori infections, and acne. This eMedTV resource further discusses this prescription medication and its uses, effects, dosing guidelines, and potential side effects.
Does sunscreen help prevent skin cancer? Many doctors believe that it does. This page of the eMedTV archives explains the benefits of sunscreen in skin cancer prevention and offers additional tips to avoid exposure to UV radiation.
Surmontil is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of depression in adults. This eMedTV page offers dosing information for Surmontil, explains how the drug works, and lists side effects that may occur during treatment with Surmontil.
Sustiva is a prescription HIV and AIDS medication. This article on the eMedTV Web site explains how Sustiva works and offers a more in-depth look at the drug's effects, dosing information, possible side effects, and more.
Symbicort is a prescription drug that is used for preventing asthma attacks in adults and children. This eMedTV resource explains how the drug works, offers general dosing information, and lists side effects that may occur during treatment.
Symbyax is a medication that can be prescribed to treat depression due to bipolar disorder. This eMedTV page offers an in-depth look at the medication, explaining how it works, listing potential side effects, and offering tips for those taking it.
Symlin is a prescription drug that helps to control blood sugar levels after meals in people with diabetes. This eMedTV article describes how to administer the drug, outlines potential side effects, and explains how the drug works.
Symmetrel is a prescription drug used to treat the flu, Parkinson's disease, and certain side effects. This eMedTV resource offers an overview of Symmetrel, including information on possible side effects, dosing information, and general precautions.
Synthroid is a prescription drug that can treat an underactive thyroid and certain types of thyroid cancer. This eMedTV page offers an overview of the drug, including information on how Synthroid works, potential side effects, and dosing guidelines.
Tacrine is a prescription Alzheimer's disease medication. This page on the eMedTV site describes how tacrine works to slow the worsening of Alzheimer's symptoms, explains when and how to take the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Tadalafil is a prescription drug used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). This eMedTV page provides information on tadalafil dosage, side effects, and potential drug interactions, as well as conditions to tell your doctor about before taking the drug.
Tagamet is a drug that is used to treat conditions related to the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. This eMedTV article features an overview of Tagamet, including information on how to take the drug and some of the side effects it may cause.
Tamiflu is a prescription drug used to treat and prevent the flu. This eMedTV resource offers a general overview of this medication, including information on possible side effects and what to do if you miss a dose.
Tamoxifen is a drug that can help treat and prevent certain types of breast cancer. This eMedTV article provides an in-depth look at the medication, including how it works to combat the cancer, possible side effects, dosing information, and more.
Tamsulosin is a drug that is used to relieve the symptoms of an enlarged prostate. This eMedTV resource explains how tamsulosin works, lists some of its potential side effects, and offers several tips on how to take tamsulosin correctly.
Tarka is a drug used to treat high blood pressure in adults -- but it is not a cure for high blood pressure. This eMedTV segment covers how Tarka works, how and when to take it, potential side effects, and available strengths.
Tasmar is a prescription medication that is approved for treating the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV page takes a closer look at Tasmar, including information on how it works, potential side effects, and tips on when and how to take it.