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Epirubicin is a prescription drug that is used for treating breast cancer. This eMedTV page describes how epirubicin works, offers general dosing information for the medicine, and explains what you should tell your doctor before starting treatment.
A healthcare provider may prescribe Epitol to treat epileptic seizures or trigeminal neuralgia. This eMedTV article further discusses the uses of this prescription drug and lists some of its side effects and general precautions and warnings.
Epivir is a prescription medicine that is licensed to treat chronic hepatitis B and HIV or AIDS. This eMedTV page explains how Epivir works for these conditions and offers an in-depth look at its effects, possible side effects, and dosing guidelines.
Epoetin alfa is a medicine that is used to treat anemia due to chemotherapy, renal failure, or zidovudine. This eMedTV page explains how epoetin alfa works and offers more details on the drug's effects, dosing information, and possible side effects.
Epogen is a prescription drug used to treat anemia due to chemotherapy, renal failure, or zidovudine. This eMedTV Web page discusses in detail other Epogen uses, explains how the medication works, and offers general dosing information.
This eMedTV Web page explains how a test known as an electrophysiology study, or EPS, is used for atrial fibrillation diagnosis. An EPS for atrial fibrillation diagnosis helps determine the exact pattern of electrical activity in the heart.
Epzicom is a medication that is available by prescription to treat HIV and AIDS. This page on the eMedTV site describes Epzicom in more detail and offers an in-depth look at the drug's effects, dosing guidelines, potential side effects, and more.
Equetro is a prescription drug approved to help manage certain episodes of bipolar disorder. This eMedTV article provides a detailed overview of the medication, including tips on when and how to take the drug and potential side effects.
Equine encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain that affects horses and humans. As this eMedTV article explains, there are three types: eastern, western, and Venezuelan. This Web page describes the different types of equine encephalitis.
Up to 30 million American men may have erectile dysfunction (ED), a condition involving difficulty with erections. This eMedTV channel offers articles on ED's causes, diagnosis, and treatment -- as well as research being done on new treatments.
The repeated inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse is known as erectile dysfunction, or ED. This eMedTV article explains how erectile dysfunction is treatable at any age through options like drugs and vacuum devices.
For the majority of men, erection problems are caused by certain medical conditions, such as diabetes or diseased arteries. This eMedTV article takes a detailed look at erection problems, what causes them, and how they are treated.
Errin is a progestin-only birth control pill that is available by prescription only. This eMedTV article explains how Errin works and offers a more in-depth look at its effects, warnings and precautions, dosing information, and potential side effects.
Escitalopram is a medication commonly used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. This part of the eMedTV archives further discusses escitalopram and its uses, effects, and potential side effects.
Esidrix is a medicine that is prescribed for the treatment of fluid retention and high blood pressure. This eMedTV resource further discusses Esidrix and its effects, potential side effects, and general dosing information.
Eskalith is a medication that can be prescribed to treat bipolar disorder. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at Eskalith, explaining how it works, listing possible side effects, and providing suggestions for when and how to take the drug.
Esomeprazole (Nexium) is a medication used to treat conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This eMedTV article explains how esomeprazole works to reduce acid in the stomach and discusses its uses and potential side effects.
This page of the eMedTV website explains how the benefits of primary hypertension prevention include a reduced risk for heart attack. Primary hypertension prevention focuses on reducing risk factors such as inactivity and drinking too much alcohol.
Estazolam is a prescription drug that is licensed for the short-term treatment of insomnia. This eMedTV page explains the effects of estazolam and offers information on its precautions and warnings, possible side effects, and tips on taking the drug.
Estrace is a prescription drug that helps relieve various symptoms and conditions of menopause. This eMedTV page offers an overview of Estrace, including information on how it works to increase estrogen levels, potential side effects, and dosing tips.
Estrace Vaginal Cream is a prescription estrogen medication used to treat vaginal menopause symptoms. This eMedTV article describes how the medication works, explains how to use the cream, and lists possible side effects that may occur with treatment.
Estradiol vaginal cream is a prescription medicine approved for treating vaginal menopause symptoms. This eMedTV article further explains what estradiol vaginal cream is used for, explains how to use it, and lists some of its potential side effects.
Estradiol vaginal tablets are approved to treat vaginal symptoms often associated with menopause. This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of the medicine, including information on how it works, potential side effects, and dosing tips.
Estropipate is a prescription medicine used to replace estrogen that the ovaries no longer produce. This eMedTV article explains what estropipate is used for, offers dosing information for the drug, and lists potential side effects that may occur.
Estropipate vaginal cream is commonly prescribed to relieve vaginal-related menopause symptoms. This eMedTV Web page describes how the cream works, explains how and when to apply it, and lists some of the drug's potential side effects.
Estrostep Fe is a "triphasic" oral contraceptive, which means that it has three "phases" of hormones. This eMedTV page provides an overview of Estrostep Fe, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and when and how to take it.