eMedTV Health Topics A-Z

Fesoterodine

Fesoterodine is a prescription medicine approved for treating symptoms of an overactive bladder. This eMedTV Web page describes the effects of this drug, explains when and how to take it, and lists some of its potential side effects.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is directly caused by drinking alcohol during pregnancy. This eMedTV page explains the types of the disorder; associated physical, mental, and behavioral issues; and ways to help a child with the condition.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

If a women drinks alcohol during pregnancy, her child may be born with fetal alcohol syndrome. This eMedTV resource further describes this syndrome, including its causes, effects, treatment options, and prevalence.

Fetal Distress

As this eMedTV page explains, fetal distress is a term that has no clear definition but refers to any trouble the baby is having prior to delivery. Fetal distress can be brought on by anything that cuts off the supply of blood or oxygen to the baby.

Fever Blisters

Fever blisters occur as a result of direct or indirect contact with someone who has an active infection. This eMedTV article describes this condition in more detail and explains how the blisters can be diagnosed, transmitted, and treated.

Feverfew

Feverfew is an herbal supplement that is most commonly used for preventing migraines. This eMedTV resource explores how feverfew may work, explains what you should know before taking the supplement, and lists possible side effects that may occur.

Fexofenadine

Fexofenadine is commonly prescribed to help relieve symptoms of allergies and chronic hives. This eMedTV article describes this drug in detail, with information on when and how to take it, how it works, possible side effects, precautions, and more.

Fexofenadine and Pseudoephedrine

Fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine is a medicine that is composed of an antihistamine and decongestant. This eMedTV segment describes the combination drug in more detail, including its effects, possible side effects, and dosing information.

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a condition involving muscle pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at this condition, including information on its symptoms, treatment options, and possible causes.

Fifth Disease

Fifth disease is a mild illness that usually occurs in children and is caused by parvovirus B19. This eMedTV Web page explains the history, symptoms, transmission, and treatment of the disease, and links to other resources about the condition.

Filgrastim

Filgrastim is used to prevent infections in people receiving chemotherapy or bone marrow transplants. This eMedTV segment discusses other uses, offers dosing precautions and tips, and explains what you should know before taking the drug.

Finasteride

Finasteride is a medicine that is used to treat male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate. This portion of the eMedTV library offers a more detailed look at finasteride and its uses, potential side effects, and dosing information.

Finasteride (Propecia)

Finasteride (Propecia) is a medication that is licensed for treating male pattern baldness. This part of the eMedTV Web site offers more detailed information on this medicine and its specific uses, effects, and potential side effects.

Finasteride (Proscar)

Finasteride (Proscar) is a prescription drug that is used to treat an enlarged prostate. This eMedTV resource offers a more in-depth look at finasteride and its specific uses, possible side effects, and dosing information.

Fish Oil

A supplement high in omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil can help reduce blood pressure and prevent blood clots. This eMedTV article offers an overview of fish oil, including information on its numerous benefits, possible side effects, and precautions.

Flagyl

Flagyl is an antibiotic used to treat various infections, including certain sexually transmitted infections. This eMedTV page explains how Flagyl works and offers more details on the drug's specific uses, dosing guidelines, and potential side effects.

Flaxseed

Flaxseed is a natural product that is used to lower cholesterol and relieve constipation. This eMedTV article explores other uses for this product, explains why it may provide health benefits, and discusses the safety and effectiveness of flaxseed.

Flaxseed Oil

Flaxseed oil is commonly used as a supplement to promote heart health. This page from the eMedTV archives describes how flaxseed oil works, explores the effectiveness of these products, and explains what you should know before trying the supplement.

Flector Patch

The Flector Patch is a prescription skin patch that contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This eMedTV article explains what Flector is used for, describes how the medication works, and offers information on how to use the skin patch.

Flexeril

Flexeril is a drug that is often prescribed for the temporary treatment of muscle spasms. This eMedTV page gives an overview of Flexeril and describes how it works, explains what you should know before taking it, and lists possible side effects.

Flomax

Flomax is a medication often is used to relieve symptoms of an enlarged prostate (or BPH). This eMedTV article offers an overview of this drug, including information on how it works, general dosing guidelines, potential side effects, and more.

Flonase

Flonase is a prescription nasal spray that is used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, and itching. This eMedTV page describes how Flonase works to treat allergic and non-allergic rhinitis and explains what you should know before using the drug.

Flovent

Flovent is an inhaler that may be used to prevent asthma attacks. This eMedTV article provides an overview on Flovent, noting in particular how the medicine works, when and how to use it, and some of the side effects associated with it.