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Colesevelam is used to treat high cholesterol and diabetes. This article from the eMedTV Web site features a complete overview of the drug, including information on how it works, what you should know before taking it, how to take it, and more.
Colestid is a brand-name medicine that is commonly prescribed for treating high cholesterol. This page of the eMedTV library offers a more in-depth look at how the drug works and also discusses potential side effects and dosing information.
Colestipol is a drug that is commonly used to help lower total and LDL cholesterol levels. This section of the eMedTV Web site contains more information on the drug, including how it works, dosing guidelines, and potential side effects.
Collagenous colitis is a disease characterized by chronic watery diarrhea and colon inflammation. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at collagenous colitis, including information on its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Researchers studying colloidal silver and hepatitis C have not found collodial silver to be an effective treatment for hepatitis C. This eMedTV segment explores side effects that may occur if colloidal silver is used for hepatitis C treatment.
The colon is a tube that connects rectum and anus to the small intestine and absorbs nutrients, salts, and water from food. This eMedTV page discusses the function of the colon and the rest of the digestive system, such as the esophagus and stomach.
Colon cancer, a disease in which malignant cells originate in the colon, usually has no early symptoms. This eMedTV page describes what you'll find on eMedTV's Colon Cancer Channel, such as common symptoms of the disease and how it can be treated.
Colon cancer is a disease in which cancer cells first develop in colon tissues. This eMedTV article offers an overview of colon cancer and discusses its symptoms, risk factors associated with the disease, and treatment options.
Colon polyps are growths that develop in the large intestine. As explained in this eMedTV article, most polyps that grow in the colon are benign; however, some polyps may become cancerous over time.
A colonoscopy is used to look for early signs of cancer or the causes of changes in bowel habits. This eMedTV Web page further describes the procedure in detail, including how it is carried out and possible risks associated with it.
Colonoscopy preparation begins several days before the procedure, when you start a liquid diet to empty your colon. This eMedTV article further explains the colonoscopy preparation process, including what to expect and what you can and cannot eat.
Colorectal cancer is a disease in which cancerous cells first develop in the colon or rectum. This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of colorectal cancer, including information about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease.
Combivent is typically prescribed to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This eMedTV article explains how Combivent works, describes the effects of the medication, and lists potential side effects that can occur.
Combivir, a prescription medication, helps prevent the HIV virus from spreading to uninfected cells. This eMedTV resource describes the drug in detail, explaining how it works, when and how it should be taken, side effects, and more.
The common cold is an illness caused by a virus that often results in sneezing, runny nose, and coughing. This eMedTV article discusses the common cold, including information about symptoms, transmission, treatment, and prevention of the illness.
Compazine is a medication licensed for treating severe nausea and vomiting, schizophrenia, and anxiety. This eMedTV Web page explains how Compazine improves the symptoms of these conditions and offers general dosing information for the drug.
While PTSD may be temporary, complex PTSD is the result of long-term trauma and may continue for years. This eMedTV article describes the condition in more detail and lists symptoms and complications associated with the condition.