This page contains links to eMedTV Health Topics containing information on subjects from Canine Flu to Cardizem LA. The information is organized alphabetically; the "Favorite Articles" contains the top articles on this page. Links in the box will take you directly to the articles; those same links are available with a short description further down the page.

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Capecitabine
Capecitabine is often used to help treat certain types of breast or colorectal cancer. This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth look at the medicine, including how it works to combat the cancer, possible side effects, and dosing information.
Capex
As this eMedTV article explains, Capex is a steroid medication used to treat scalp seborrhea. This resource provides more details on this prescription product, including how it works, what to expect during treatment, dosing guidelines, and more.
Caphosol
Available by prescription, Caphosol is a mouth rinse used to relieve a dry mouth and prevent mouth sores. This eMedTV resource offers a comprehensive overview of this product, including how to use it, how it works, what to expect, and more.
Capoten
Capoten is a drug that is licensed to treat conditions related to the heart, kidneys, and blood vessels. This eMedTV resource offers a more in-depth look at the drug, including its specific uses, effects, and dosing information.
Caprelsa
Caprelsa is a prescription medication approved to treat thyroid cancer. This eMedTV selection takes an in-depth look at this drug, with details on the type of thyroid cancer it is approved for, how it works, dosing guidelines, and more.
Capsaicin 8% Patch
Capsaicin 8% patch is prescribed to treat nerve pain following a case of shingles. This eMedTV Web segment describes how the patch works, explains when and how to use it, and lists possible side effects of the drug.
Captopril
Captopril is a drug that is used for treating conditions related to the heart, blood vessels, and kidneys. This eMedTV article discusses specific uses for the drug, how it works, available strengths, and potential side effects.
Carafate
Carafate is commonly prescribed to treat or prevent duodenal ulcers. This eMedTV Web resource describes how this medication works and when and how to take it, as well as its potential side effects, dosing guidelines, and general safety precautions.
Carbamazepine
Carbamazepine can be prescribed to treat bipolar disorder, trigeminal neuralgia, and epilepsy. This eMedTV article offers an overview of this drug, noting in particular its uses, general dosing guidelines, strengths, and possible side effects.
Carbatrol
Carbatrol is a medication that can be prescribed to treat epilepsy and trigeminal neuralgia. This eMedTV article further describes Carbatrol, explaining how the drug works, its potential side effects, and tips on when and how to take it.
Carbidopa
Carbidopa is a prescription drug used to treat Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism due to other causes. This eMedTV page covers the drug's uses in more detail, describes the drug's effects, and explains what you should know before starting treatment.
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa-levodopa is a medicine licensed to treat Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism. This eMedTV segment explains carbidopa-levodopa uses in more detail, including possible side effects of the drug and helpful tips on taking the medicine.
Carbidopa-Levodopa CR
Carbidopa-levodopa CR is a prescription medicine approved to treat Parkinson's disease and Parkinsonism. This eMedTV Web article provides an overview of carbidopa-levodopa CR, including information on how it works and possible side effects.
Carbidopa-Levodopa-Entacapone
Carbidopa-levodopa-entacapone is a medication often prescribed to treat Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV resource explains how carbidopa-levodopa-entacapone works, describes its effects, and offers dosing information for the drug.
Carbinoxamine
Carbinoxamine is an antihistamine product licensed to treat various types of allergies, including hay fever. This eMedTV Web page discusses the drug's uses in more detail, explains how it works, and offers dosing information for the product.
Carboplatin
Carboplatin is a chemotherapy medication prescribed to treat ovarian cancer. This eMedTV Web page offers an in-depth look at this drug, including information on how it works, possible side effects, dosing tips, and general safety precautions.
Cardene
A healthcare provider may prescribe Cardene to treat high blood pressure and chest pain. This eMedTV article discusses how Cardene works to open up the blood vessels, and offers information on potential side effects and tips on taking the medication.
Cardene SR
Cardene SR is a prescription medicine that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure. This eMedTV article offers dosing information on Cardene SR, describes the effects of the drug, and explains what you should know before taking the drug.
Cardiac Catheterization
A cardiac catheterization is a tool used to help your doctor study the condition of your heart. As this eMedTV segment explains, the procedure is performed to study the heart muscle and valves, and to check for narrowed or blocked arteries
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac rehab involves exercise, education, and counseling to help heart disease patients recover faster. This eMedTV article explains the benefits associated with these programs and provides information about finding one near you.
Cardiovascular Disease
High blood pressure, stroke, and heart disease are the most common forms of cardiovascular disease. This eMedTV article provides a detailed discussion on cardiovascular disease, including risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Cardiovascular System
The three main components of the cardiovascular system are the heart, blood vessels, and blood. This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth look at these components, explaining their purposes and how they work -- both individually and together.
Cardizem
Cardizem is a drug that is commonly prescribed to treat certain types of chest pain. This eMedTV segment describes the effects of Cardizem, provides dosing information for the medicine, and explains what you should know before starting treatment.
Cardizem CD
Cardizem CD is a prescription drug that is used for treating angina and high blood pressure. This eMedTV page describes the effects of the drug, offers general dosing information, and explains what you should know before starting treatment.
Cardizem LA
Cardizem LA is a drug that is used to treat chest pain and control high blood pressure. This eMedTV segment explains what you should know before using Cardizem LA, offers dosing information for the drug, and lists side effects that may occur.

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