eMedTV Health Topics A-Z
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Yersinia are the bacteria that can cause plague (among other illnesses). This section of the eMedTV library highlights these three important human pathogens: Yersinia pestis, Yersinia enterocolitica, and Yersinia pseudotuberculosis.
This eMedTV resource explains the symptoms, treatment, incubation period, and transmission of Yersinia enterocolitica. This is the bacteria responsible for yersiniosis, and is in the same family as Yersinia pestis, which causes plague.
Yersinia pestis are bacteria often found in rats and other animals, and can cause plague. This eMedTV Web page discusses this organism in detail, including transmission methods, and offers statistics about how often human infections typically occur.
Yersiniosis is an infectious illness caused by bacteria called Yersinia enterocolitica. This eMedTV Web page describes how the disease is transmitted, symptoms in children and adults, treatment methods, and ways to prevent infection.
Yohimbe is an herbal product that may have several uses, such as treating sexual problems and depression. This eMedTV Web page explains how yohimbe is claimed to work, lists possible side effects, and discusses its safety and effectiveness.
Zafirlukast is a prescription drug licensed for preventing asthma attacks in adults and children. This eMedTV Web page further describes zafirlukast and provides detailed information on its effects, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.
Zalcitabine is typically prescribed to treat HIV and AIDS. This part of the eMedTV archives offers information on how zalcitabine works to prevent the HIV virus from multiplying, describes potential side effects, and lists general dosing information.
Zaleplon is a drug that is prescribed to treat short-term insomnia in those having trouble falling asleep. This eMedTV article provides general information on zaleplon and its uses, possible side effects, dosing guidelines, and precautions.
Zanamivir is a prescribed medication that is approved to treat and prevent influenza A and influenza B. This eMedTV Web article explains how the drug works and provides information on possible side effects, general precautions, and dosing tips.
Zantac is a medication used to treat heartburn, ulcers, GERD, erosive esophagitis, and other conditions. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Zantac, including information about how it works, its strengths, and some of its side effects.
Zantrex-3 is a weight loss pill that is available without a prescription. This eMedTV Web page describes Zantrex-3 in more detail, including information on the effectiveness and safety of Zantrex-3, potential side effects of the diet pill, and more.
Zarontin is a medication used to treat certain epileptic seizures called absence seizures. This eMedTV article discusses Zarontin in more detail, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and tips on when and how to take the drug.
Zaroxolyn is a prescription drug that is approved to control high blood pressure and treat fluid retention. This eMedTV page explains how Zaroxolyn works and covers detailed information on its uses, possible side effects, and tips on taking the drug.
Zelapar is a prescription drug commonly used to treat Parkinson's disease. This selection from the eMedTV Web site provides an overview of Zelapar, including information on how this medication works, possible side effects, dosing tips, and more.
Zelnorm is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation and chronic idiopathic constipation. This eMedTV segment explores the uses, side effects, and strengths of this prescription drug, and also describes how and when to take it.
Zerit is a prescription medication that is used for treating the HIV virus and AIDS. This eMedTV article describes the effects of Zerit, explains how the medicine works, and provides dosing tips and precautions for the medication.
Zestoretic is a prescription drug used to treat high blood pressure in adults. This eMedTV article offers a more in-depth look at Zestoretic, including information about its effects, its side effects, and its available strengths.
Zestril is used to treat high blood pressure and other conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. This eMedTV page provides an in-depth look at the drug, including how it works, side effects, dosing guidelines, and available strengths.
Zetia is a medicine licensed to treat high cholesterol and a rare genetic condition called sitosterolemia. This eMedTV article discusses the effects of Zetia, how the drug works, how and when to take it, and potential side effects.
Ziagen is a prescription medication that is used for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV article provides an overview of how the drug works, explains what you should know before taking Ziagen, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Zidovudine was the first medication approved for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. This article from the eMedTV archives explains how the drug works and describes its effects, dosing information, potential side effects, and more.
Zileuton is a prescription medicine that is used for preventing asthma attacks in adults and children. This eMedTV article further describes the drug, explains how it works, and lists possible side effects that may occur during treatment.
Zileuton CR is a prescription drug that is licensed to prevent asthma attacks. This eMedTV segment discusses how the medication works to reduce inflammation in the airways, lists potential side effects, and provides tips for taking the medication.
Some people believe that there is a link between zinc and the common cold -- namely, that taking zinc lozenges can prevent colds. This eMedTV Web page discusses the data on zinc and the common cold, and looks at side effects of long-term zinc use.
Ziprasidone is a prescription drug that is used for treating bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. This page on the eMedTV site describes the effects of ziprasidone, lists possible side effects of the drug, and offers some general dosing guidelines.
