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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.
Swimmer's itch is caused by an allergic reaction to a parasite found in birds and aquatic mammals. This eMedTV resource discusses swimmer's itch in detail, including the lifecycle of the parasite responsible, symptoms, and treatment options.
Sydenham chorea is a disorder affecting muscle movement that most often occurs in children. This eMedTV segment explains how Sydenham chorea develops as a complication of acute rheumatic fever and discusses how the disorder is treated.
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.
Syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease, can lead to mental illness -- or even death -- if left untreated. This eMedTV resource takes a look at several of the topics that are covered on the Syphilis Health Channel.
Syphilis, an STD characterized by sores on the genitals, can ultimately lead to death if left untreated. This eMedTV Web page further describes syphilis and its causes, symptoms, prevention methods, and treatment options.
As this eMedTV article explains, syringomyelia is a condition in which a cyst forms within the spinal cord due to a malformation, meningitis, or a tumor. This article discusses syringomyelia in detail, including causes, symptoms, and treatment.