eMedTV Health Topics A-Z

Zithromax

Zithromax is a type of antibiotic used for the treatment of various common infections. This eMedTV article describes Zithromax uses in detail and offers information on its dosing guidelines, effects, and possible side effects.

Zocor

Zocor is often used to treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides, and to prevent cardiovascular disease. This eMedTV Web page discusses this prescription medication in detail, including side effects, dosing, strengths, and how it works.

Zofran

Zofran is a drug that is used to prevent nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy and other causes. This eMedTV article offers an overview of this drug, including information on potential side effects and general dosing guidelines.

Zoledronic Acid

Zoledronic acid is used to treat osteoporosis, high blood calcium due to cancer, and other conditions. This eMedTV page further explores approved uses, describes the effects of the medicine, and lists possible side effects that may occur.

Zolmitriptan

Zolmitriptan can be used to treat migraine headaches once they start. This portion of the eMedTV archives highlights how this prescription drug works, as well as its potential side effects, dosing guidelines, and available strengths.

Zoloft

Zoloft is a medication that is licensed to treat depression, panic disorder, and other conditions. This eMedTV article provides an overview of this drug, including information about how it works, how to take it, and possible side effects.

Zolpidem

Zolpidem is a drug that is prescribed for the treatment of short-term insomnia. This selection from the eMedTV archives contains other important information on zolpidem and its uses, effects, and potential side effects.

Zolpidem Oral Spray

Zolpidem oral spray is a prescription drug approved to treat insomnia in people with trouble falling asleep. This eMedTV article explains how to use this product, describes how it works, and lists potential side effects.

Zolpidem Tartrate Extended-Release

Zolpidem tartrate extended-release is a prescription drug used for the treatment of insomnia. This eMedTV article further describes zolpidem tartrate extended-release tablets and the uses, effects, and dosing guidelines of the medicine.

Zolpimist

Zolpimist is a drug approved for the short-term treatment of insomnia. As this eMedTV page explains, the medicine comes in the form of an oral spray. This article outlines the effects of the medicine, describes how it works, and offers dosing guidelines.

Zometa

Zometa is a medicine used to treat high blood calcium due to cancer. This page from the eMedTV Web site further discusses what Zometa is used for, describes how the drug works, and explains when and how the medicine should be administered.

Zomig

Zomig is a prescription medicine approved to treat migraine headaches as they occur. This eMedTV article describes how Zomig works to relieve migraine symptoms, lists its potential side effects, and gives tips on when and how to take the medicine.

Zonegran

Zonegran is a prescription medicine that is used to control partial seizures. This article from the eMedTV Web site offers an in-depth look at the drug, including information on its uses, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.

Zonisamide

Zonisamide is a prescription drug commonly used for the treatment of partial seizures. This eMedTV selection provides an overview of this drug, with detailed information on its effects, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.

Zostavax

Zostavax is a vaccine that can be given to help prevent shingles in people 60 years old and older. This eMedTV article describes how Zostavax works, lists possible side effects of the drug, and explains what you should know before getting the vaccine.

Zovia

Zovia is an oral contraceptive that is only available by prescription. This part of the eMedTV library provides a complete overview of Zovia, including detailed information on its uses, dosing guidelines, warnings, possible side effects, and more.

Zovirax

Zovirax is a prescription medicine that is used to treat shingles, chickenpox, and genital herpes. This eMedTV article offers an overview of the drug, including information on its uses, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.

Zovirax Cream -- Overview Information

Zovirax cream is an antiviral drug that is used to treat cold sores in adults and adolescents. This eMedTV article explains how the medication works to treat an outbreak, outlines potential side effects, and offers tips for those using the cream.

Zovirax Ointment

Zovirax ointment is a prescription medication that is used to treat genital herpes and cold sores. This eMedTV article offers an overview of the drug, including information on how it works, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.

Zyban

Zyban is a prescription drug typically used to help people stop smoking. This eMedTV segment provides an in-depth look at the medication, including an explanation of how it works, dosing information, possible side effects, and more.

Zydone

Zydone may be prescribed on an as-needed basis for pain. This segment of the eMedTV archives provides a detailed look at this combination drug, including how it works, possible side effects, dosing guidelines, and what to do in case of overdose.