eMedTV Health Topics A-Z
Cowpox is a rare disease that is commonly spread through direct contact with an ulcer on a cow's teat. This eMedTV resource offers a more in-depth look at cowpox and its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Cozaar is a medication that is used to treat high blood pressure and diabetic nephropathy. This eMedTV article offers a more in-depth look at Cozaar and its specific uses, possible side effects, and dosing information.
This segment of the eMedTV archives describes CREST -- a type of scleroderma that affects the skin only in certain areas, including the fingers, hands, and face. The symptoms that the acronym is based on are also explained.
Crestor, part of a class of drugs called statins, is generally used for treating high cholesterol and high triglycerides. This section of the eMedTV site offers an in-depth look at Crestor and its uses, dosing guidelines, and potential side effects.
Crixivan is a medication that is commonly prescribed for treating HIV and AIDS. This article on the eMedTV site explains what you should know before taking Crixivan, describes how the drug works, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Crohn's disease is a condition that can cause inflammation and other problems in the digestive tract. This eMedTV article explains how Crohn's disease affects the digestive system. Symptoms and progression of the disease are also discussed.
Cromolyn is a prescription medicine that is used for the treatment of asthma and allergies. This eMedTV page lists the various forms of cromolyn that are available, explains how the medicine works, and offers general dosing information for the drug.
Cromolyn inhalation is a prescription drug that is used to prevent asthma attacks. This page on the eMedTV site explains how cromolyn inhalation works and offers suggestions on when and how to use the two different forms of the medication.
As this eMedTV article explains, a CRP (C-reactive protein) test is a simple blood test that is used to show the presence of inflammation in the body. This segment talks about the possible use of a CRP test for heart disease.
Cryselle is a prescription-only generic birth control pill. This page from the eMedTV library describes how Cryselle works, explains when and how to take it, and lists some of the side effects that may occur with this form of birth control.
Curcumin supposedly has several medicinal benefits, such as helping with high cholesterol and cancer. This eMedTV page offers an overview of curcumin, including how it may treat several health conditions, possible side effects, and safety concerns.
Cushing's disease is a hormonal disorder caused by a pituitary tumor resulting in an excess of cortisol. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Cushing's disease, including information about its symptoms, its diagnosis, and its treatment.
Cushing's syndrome is a rare disorder that occurs when the body produces excessive levels of cortisol. This eMedTV article discusses causes and symptoms of Cushing's syndrome, and explains how the disorder is diagnosed and treated.
Cutaneous anthrax is a form of anthrax infection in which anthrax bacteria enter a cut or abrasion. As this eMedTV resource explains, cutaneous anthrax is the most common form of anthrax, accounting for about 95 percent of all cases of the disease.
Cyclessa is a prescription birth control pill. This selection from the eMedTV archives offers an in-depth look at the drug, including detailed information on its uses, dosing guidelines, warnings, possible side effects, and more.
Cyclobenzaprine is a prescription drug that is licensed for the treatment of muscle spasms. This eMedTV Web page describes cyclobenzaprine in more detail, explaining what types of muscle spasms the drug can treat and listing potential side effects.
Cyclophosphamide is a chemotherapy drug that may be used to treat various cancers (such as leukemia). This eMedTV article explores other cyclophosphamide uses, and also discusses dosing guidelines and possible side effects.
People who are trying to lose weight may decide to use Cylaris, an herbal weight loss supplement. This eMedTV article takes a look at various aspects of Cylaris, such as how it works, its safety and effectiveness, and possible side effects.
Cymbalta is a prescription drug that is approved to treat depression, neuropathic pain, and anxiety. This eMedTV page explains how Cymbalta affects certain chemicals in the brain, lists potential side effects, and offers tips on taking the drug.