eMedTV Health Topics A-Z

Cardura

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

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.

Carisoprodol

Carisoprodol is a prescription drug used to treat muscle spasms caused by injury or other problems. This eMedTV article further explains what carisoprodol is used for, offers dosing information for the drug, and lists side effects that may occur.

Carpal Tunnel

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.

Carpal Tunnel

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 this part of the body and explains what happens when there is not enough space within it.

Carpal Tunnel Surgery

Carpal tunnel surgery, which reduces pressure on the median nerve, can help reduce wrist and hand pain. This eMedTV segment describes the two kinds of surgery and offers vital information on the risks and benefits of each.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful medical condition that affects the hands and wrists. This part of the eMedTV Web site talks about this condition in detail, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

Carteolol

Carteolol is a prescription eye drop used to treat open angle glaucoma and high eye pressure. This eMedTV Web page talks about the drug in more detail, including information on how it works and some of the potential side effects that may occur.

Cartia XT

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

Carvedilol is a prescription drug 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.

Carvedilol CR

Carvedilol CR is a prescription drug used to treat a few conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. This eMedTV resource discusses specific uses of the drug, explains how the medication works, and lists some of its potential side effects.

Cataflam

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.

Catapres

Catapres is a medication licensed to treat high blood pressure. This article from the eMedTV Web site explains how it works, describes the drug's effects, offers dosing information, lists some of its potential side effects, and more.

Catapres-TTS

Catapres-TTS is a medicated skin patch that is often prescribed to treat high blood pressure. This article on the eMedTV Web site offers information on how to use the patch, describes how the drug works, and explains what side effects may occur.

Cataract Surgery

If you have a cataract, surgery may be recommended to remove it. This eMedTV resource explains how this type of surgery is used to treat cataracts and discusses what to expect before, during, and after the procedure.

Cataracts

Cataracts are diagnosed when the lens in the eye becomes cloudy. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at cataracts, including information about various types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for the condition.

Catatonic Schizophrenia

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

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

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

Celebrex is commonly used to treat conditions (such as arthritis) that are related to pain and inflammation. This eMedTV page provides an overview of the drug, including information on its uses, side effects, dosing information, and more.

Celecoxib

Celecoxib is a drug prescribed to treat arthritis and other conditions relating to inflammation and pain. This eMedTV segment provides a detailed overview of the medication, including information on its uses, side effects, strengths, and more.

Celexa

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.