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Acyclovir is a prescription medicine that is used to treat shingles, chickenpox, and genital herpes. This eMedTV article offers an overview of the drug, including information on its uses, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Acyclovir cream is licensed to treat cold sores in adults and adolescents (age 12 or over). This eMedTV page offers an overview of the medicine, providing information on how the cream works, potential side effects, and tips for taking the medication.
Acyclovir ointment is a prescribed antiviral medicine that is used to treat genital herpes and cold sores. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at the medicine, including information on its uses, tips for using the ointment, and side effects.
Adalat CC is an extended-release medication that is approved to treat high blood pressure. This eMedTV article explains how the prescription medication works, describes some potential side effects, and discusses how and when to take the drug.
Adalimumab is a prescription medicine that is approved to treat certain inflammatory conditions. This eMedTV page explains how adalimumab works to relieve symptoms of these conditions, lists possible side effects, and covers general dosing guidelines.
ADD, or attention deficit disorder, is a condition that develops in childhood in which people can't stay focused on a task, sit still, or act without thinking. This eMedTV article offers in-depth information on ADD and links to other ADD topics.
Adderall is a prescription medication that is used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. This eMedTV page offers an overview of this drug and also outlines the Adderall dosing amounts that are available, tips on taking the drug, and potential side effects.
Adderall XR is a prescription medication that is used to treat ADHD. This eMedTV resource explains how Adderall XR works, lists its potential side effects, and offers suggestions on when and how to take the medication.
Addison's disease is a condition characterized by weight loss, muscle weakness, and low blood pressure. This eMedTV article further discusses what causes Addison's disease, symptoms of the illness, and treatments that are available.
An addisonian crisis occurs when a stressful event causes existing symptoms of Addison's disease to become life-threatening. This eMedTV article explains how an addisonian crisis develops and identifies symptoms to look for and prevention strategies.
ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a complex psychological disorder frequently occurring in children. This article from the eMedTV archives explains ADHD in detail, including symptoms, challenges, and treatment options.
This eMedTV article offers an in-depth discussion of the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD -- a common childhood condition characterized by inattention, fidgeting, and lack of organization. A brief history of ADHD is also given.
Adipex-P is a medicine that can be prescribed to help with weight loss. This article from the eMedTV archives explains how Adipex works and provides a more in-depth look at the drug's effects, dosing information, and possible side effects.
In adrenal insufficiency, the adrenal glands stop making hormones that affect bodily functions. This eMedTV article discusses adrenal insufficiency and includes information about the role the adrenal glands play in the body.
Adriamycin is a prescription drug used to treat several types of cancer (such as breast and lung cancer). This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at Adriamycin, explaining how the drug works to combat cancer and listing some possible side effects.
Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia (also known as ALL) accounts for about 3,800 new cases of leukemia each year. This eMedTV article discusses the risk factors, symptoms, stages, and treatments of adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
The exact cause of adult ADD is unknown, but most scientists agree that it's a biologically-based disorder of the nervous system. This eMedTV article describes the three types of adult ADD in detail: inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, and combined.