eMedTV Health Topics A-Z
Intestinal gas occurs as a result of swallowed air or the breakdown of foods, especially carbohydrates. This eMedTV segment discusses intestinal gas and its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Intraocular melanoma is a rare form of cancer that develops in the eye and occurs most often in middle age. This eMedTV resource describes intraocular melanoma and how it is diagnosed, staged, and treated.
Intussusception is a condition in which one part of the intestine tunnels into an adjoining section. This eMedTV article offers an overview of intussusception, including information about its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
If you have schizophrenia, your doctor may prescribe Invega. This section of the eMedTV Web site explains how the prescription drug works and discusses its effects, potential side effects, and available strengths.
Invirase is typically prescribed to treat HIV or AIDS. This selection from the eMedTV Web site provides an overview of Invirase, including information on how the drug works, possible side effects, and tips for when and how to take the drug.
Ipratropium is a prescription medicine that comes in several forms and treats a runny nose and COPD. This eMedTV page offers an overview of ipratropium, including information about how the drug works, potential side effects, and tips on taking it.
Ipratropium and Albuterol Inhaler
The ipratropium and albuterol inhaler, which is available by prescription, is used for treating COPD. This eMedTV resource describes the effects of the combination medication, offers tips on using it, and lists some potential side effects.
Ipratropium and Albuterol Solution
Ipratropium and albuterol solution is approved for treating and preventing airway spasms due to COPD. This eMedTV resource discusses general precautions with the drug, explains how it works, and describes tips for when and how to use the medication.
Ipratropium Bromide Inhalation Solution
Ipratropium bromide inhalation solution is a prescription drug that is used to treat COPD. This page on the eMedTV site explains how ipratropium bromide inhalation solution works and offers suggestions on when and how to use the medication.
The ipratropium HFA inhaler is prescribed to treat the symptoms of COPD and works by opening up the airways. This eMedTV article explains how the inhaler works, lists potential side effects, and describes when and how to use it.
A healthcare provider may prescribe ipratropium nasal spray to treat a runny nose caused by several factors. This eMedTV resource explains in detail how the medication works, offers general dosing information, and lists possible side effects.
Ipriflavone is a synthetic version of isoflavone, a plant compound similar to estrogen. This portion of the eMedTV library discusses ipriflavone in detail and explains how it is still undetermined whether this treatment prevents bone loss.
Irbesartan is a prescription drug used for the treatment of high blood pressure and diabetic nephropathy. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at the drug and its effects, dosing information, and potential side effects.
Irritant contact dermatitis is a condition that can occur when skin is exposed to an irritating substance. This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth look at this skin condition, noting in particular its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, an ischemic stroke is a type of stroke in which oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood cannot reach the brain. This article discusses ischemic stroke, including its causes, its symptoms, its diagnosis, and its treatment.
Isentress is a prescription drug that is used in combination with other HIV medicines to treat HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV article describes how Isentress works, offers general dosing guidelines, and provides some general precautions for the drug.
Isocarboxazid is a prescription drug that is used to treat depression. This eMedTV resource explains why isocarboxazid is usually used as a last resort. This page also describes how isocarboxazid works and provides tips for taking the medicine.
Isolated Systolic Hypertension
If your systolic blood pressure is too high, you have isolated systolic hypertension. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at isolated systolic hypertension -- the most common form of the disease -- including causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Isoptin SR is a prescribed medicine that works to lower blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels. This eMedTV resource further discusses Isoptin SR, including information on possible side effects, general precautions, and dosing guidelines.
Isradipine is a medicine that is available by prescription to treat high blood pressure. This eMedTV article explains how isradipine works, provides dosing information for the medicine, and lists possible side effects that may occur during treatment.
Isradipine CR is a prescription high blood pressure medication. This article from the eMedTV Web site explains how isradipine CR works and offers a more in-depth look at the drug's effects, possible side effects, and dosing information.
Janumet is a prescription drug that is licensed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV resource explains how Janumet works to control blood sugar, describes the effects of the medicine, and offers tips for when and how to take the drug.
Januvia is a prescription medicine that can help control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article explains how Januvia works, identifies some potential side effects of the drug, and lists tips on how to take the medicine.