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Inflammatory Breast Cancer

With inflammatory breast cancer, cancer cells block lymph vessels in the skin of the breast. This eMedTV article discusses this type of breast cancer in detail, including possible symptoms and treatment options.

Infliximab

Infliximab is a prescribed drug for inflammatory conditions affecting the joints, skin, and digestive tract. This eMedTV resource explains how infliximab works, lists side effects, and covers what to tell your physician prior to taking the drug.

Influenza

An estimated 10 to 20 percent of Americans come down with influenza, or the flu, each year. This eMedTV page covers this highly contagious respiratory infection, including how it is transmitted, who is at risk, and how it's different from a cold.

Influenza Vaccine

The influenza vaccine is usually given through an injection, but a new nasal spray has recently been approved by the FDA. This eMedTV resource explains how the influenza vaccine is created, who should get it, and possible side effects.

Influenza Virus

The influenza virus is not only highly contagious -- it also is highly changeable. This page of the eMedTV Web site examines this virus in detail, including subtypes, how it is transmitted, and what makes it so changeable.

Inhalation Anthrax

Inhalation anthrax is a rare form of anthrax infection caused by breathing in anthrax bacteria or spores. This eMedTV article discusses this disease in detail, including information about its symptoms and treatment.

Inhaled Insulin

Inhaled insulin is a prescription drug that helps lower blood sugar by providing insulin for the body. This eMedTV page explains how the medication works to remove sugar from the blood, lists possible side effects, and covers dosing guidelines.

InnoPran XL

InnoPran XL is a prescription medication licensed to treat high blood pressure. This article from the eMedTV Web site explains how the drug works, describes its effects, and offers general information on when and how to take it.

In-depth Information On Inositol

Inositol is a dietary supplement used to treat a variety of different conditions. This eMedTV Web page explores various inositol uses, discusses the safety and effectiveness of the supplement, and describes potential side effects that may occur.

Insomnia

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that prevents a person from getting a full night's sleep. This eMedTV resource describes the types of articles contained in this eMedTV channel and explains how to navigate the page to find the information you need.

Insomnia

Insomnia is the inability to get enough sleep. This portion of the eMedTV library describes the causes, effects, types, and treatment of this condition. It also discusses how much sleep most people need and offers statistics about the condition.

Insulin

Insulin is a hormone that can help control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. This eMedTV page offers an overview of this hormone and medication, including a description of various types, information on how it works, and possible side effects.

Insulin Aspart

Insulin aspart is a prescription drug used for the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV resource describes how it works, explains when and how to use this medicine, and lists potential side effects that may occur.

Insulin Aspart Protamine/Insulin Aspart

Insulin aspart protamine/insulin aspart is a type of insulin used for treating diabetes. This page from the eMedTV library describes the effects of this medicine, explains how it works, and offers general dosing information for the medication.

Insulin Detemir

Insulin detemir is licensed to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This segment of the eMedTV Web site describes how this medicine works to control blood sugar, offers dosing tips, lists possible side effects to be aware of, and more.

Insulin Glargine

Insulin glargine is a prescription drug used to control blood sugar by providing a steady level of insulin. This eMedTV page explains how this medicine works to remove sugar from the blood, lists possible side effects, and covers general precautions.

Insulin Glulisine

Insulin glulisine is commonly prescribed to lower blood sugar after meals in people with diabetes. This eMedTV page offers an overview of insulin glulisine, including information on how the drug works, possible side effects, and how to take it.

Insulin Lispro

Insulin lispro is a type 1 and type 2 diabetes medication used to control blood sugar spikes after meals. This eMedTV page describes the effects of insulin lispro, explains how and when to use the drug, and lists possible side effects that can occur.

Insulin Lispro Protamine/Insulin Lispro

Insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro is an insulin medication often prescribed to treat diabetes. This eMedTV article describes how this form of insulin works, explains how to inject the drug, and lists side effects that may occur with treatment.

Insulin Pumps

An insulin pump is a small device used to deliver insulin to the body in people with diabetes. This eMedTV resource explains how the device works, explores the benefits and disadvantages of it, and lists side effects that may occur.

Intal

Intal is a prescription drug that is used for preventing asthma attacks in adults and children. This eMedTV page explains how Intal works, describes how to use the inhaler and nebulizer solution, and lists the various strengths available.

Intelence

Intelence is a prescription medication commonly used as part of an HIV "cocktail" to treat HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV article describes how the drug works, offers dosing guidelines, and explains what side effects may occur with treatment.

Interferon Beta-1a

Interferon beta-1a is a medication that is prescribed for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. This eMedTV page describes the two different forms of interferon beta-1a, explains the effects of the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.

Interferon Beta-1b

Interferon beta-1b is a medication that is commonly prescribed to treat multiple sclerosis. This eMedTV resource describes interferon beta-1b in more detail and further explores its effects, dosing information, and potential side effects.

Internal Hemorrhoids

Internal hemorrhoids occur as a result of increased pressure within the internal hemorrhoidal veins. This eMedTV Web page offers an in-depth look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition, with links to specific information.

Interstitial Cystitis

Interstitial cystitis is a bladder condition that can cause pain, as well as a frequent need to urinate. This eMedTV article provides detailed information on the condition, including common symptoms, possible causes, treatment options, and more.