eMedTV Health Topics A-Z
Cardura is a prescription medicine that is used to lower high blood pressure and treat an enlarged prostate. This eMedTV article highlights how the drug works, its potential side effects, guidelines for taking the medication, and more.
Carenatal DHA is a prescription prenatal vitamin that contains important nutrients for pregnant women. This eMedTV article describes Carenatal DHA in more detail, including the benefits of taking the vitamins, potential side effects, and dosing tips.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful hand and wrist condition that can make it hard to grasp small objects. This eMedTV Web page talks about the Carpal Tunnel Health Channel, including information on several of the topics covered on this channel.
The carpal tunnel is a space in the wrist, in which the median nerve extends from your forearm to your hand. This eMedTV resource offers a detailed description of the carpal tunnel and explains how carpal tunnel syndrome occurs.
Carpal tunnel surgery, which reduces pressure on the median nerve, can help reduce wrist and hand pain. This eMedTV page describes the two kinds of carpal tunnel surgery and offers vital information on the risks and benefits of each.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a medical condition that affects the hands and wrists. As this eMedTV article explains, this is a painful, progressive illness that is caused by compression of the median nerve. Treatment options are also discussed.
Cartia XT is a calcium channel blocker that is used for treating angina and high blood pressure. This eMedTV segment explains in detail how the drug works, lists the strengths available, and describes potential side effects that may occur.
Carvedilol is a prescription drug that is used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. This eMedTV segment discusses other uses for the drug and offers details on dosing information, possible side effects, and more.
Cataflam is a drug used to reduce pain, inflammation, swelling, or stiffness caused by several conditions. This eMedTV page explores the prescription drug in more detail, noting in particular its side effects, dosing guidelines, and overdose symptoms.
There two types of cataract surgery: phacoemulsification and extracapsular surgery. This eMedTV resource explains how these types of surgery are used to treat cataracts and discusses what to expect before, during, and after surgery for a cataract.
Cataracts are vision problems that occur when there is a clouding of the lens in the eye. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at cataracts, including information about types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the condition.
People with catatonic schizophrenia often show involuntary movements, grimacing, or unusual mannerisms. This eMedTV segment provides an overview of this disorder and offers a list of common symptoms, such as clumsiness and lack of coordination.
Cefdinir is an antibiotic licensed to treat common bacterial infections, such as bronchitis and pneumonia. This eMedTV article discusses other uses of the drug and explains its effects, dosing recommendations, and possible side effects.
Ceftriaxone is a prescription antibiotic that is used to stop and prevent infections. This page from the eMedTV archives offers an overview of ceftriaxone and explains how it works, how it is taken, and what some of its possible side effects are.
Celebrex is a prescription drug used to treat conditions (such as arthritis) that are related to pain and inflammation. This eMedTV page provides an overview of the drug, its uses, side effects, and dosing information.
As this eMedTV article explains, celecoxib is a drug that is often prescribed to treat arthritis and other conditions relating to inflammation and pain. This page provides a basic overview of the drug, including its uses, side effects, and strengths.
Celexa is a prescription medication used for the treatment of depression in adults. This eMedTV Web page explains how the antidepressant works, describes its effects, and lists some of the side effects that may occur while taking this drug.