eMedTV Health Topics A-Z

Intestinal Gas

Intestinal gas occurs as a result of swallowed air or the breakdown of foods, especially carbohydrates. This eMedTV segment discusses this topic in detail, with information on causes, symptoms, treatment options, and more.

Intraocular Melanoma

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.

Intuniv

Intuniv is a nonstimulant drug used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This eMedTV segment provides an in-depth overview of this medication, including the age group it is used for, side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.

Intussusception

Intussusception is a condition in which one part of the intestine tunnels into an adjoining section. This eMedTV article offers an overview of this condition, including information about its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Invega

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

Invirase is typically prescribed to treat HIV or AIDS. This selection from the eMedTV Web site provides an overview of this medication, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and tips for when and how to take it.

IPOL

IPOL is an injectable vaccine often given during childhood to prevent polio. This article from the eMedTV Web site describes how this vaccination works, explains when and how to receive it, and lists some of the potential side effects to be aware of.

Ipratropium

Ipratropium is a prescription medicine that comes in several forms and treats a runny nose and COPD. This eMedTV page offers an overview of the drug, including information about how it 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.

Ipratropium HFA Inhaler

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.

Ipratropium Nasal Spray

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

Ipriflavone is a synthetic version of isoflavone, a plant compound similar to estrogen. This portion of the eMedTV library discusses this substance in detail and explains how it is still undetermined whether taking it prevents bone loss.

IPV

IPV is a routine childhood vaccine that provides protection against polio. This article from the eMedTV library lists various IPV products currently available, offers information on when and how to get vaccinated, and describes how the vaccine works.

Irbesartan

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

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.

Ischemic Stroke

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 this type of stroke, including its causes, its symptoms, its diagnosis, and its treatment.

Isentress

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

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

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.

Isotretinoin

Isotretinoin is a prescription medicine licensed to treat severe nodular acne. This eMedTV segment describes the medication in more detail, including information on possible side effects, general precautions, and tips on when and how to take it.

Isradipine

Isradipine is a medicine that is available by prescription to treat high blood pressure. This eMedTV article explains how the drug works, provides dosing information for the medicine, and lists possible side effects that may occur during treatment.

Isradipine CR

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.

Istalol

Istalol is a prescription eye drop used to reduce eye pressure in people with certain eye conditions. This eMedTV page explains how the drug works, describes possible uses, offers general dosing guidelines, and lists some potential side effects.

Jantoven

Jantoven is a prescription drug approved for the prevention and treatment of blood clots. This eMedTV Web page describes how the medication works, lists side effects that may occur with treatment, and explains how to ensure a safe treatment process.

Janumet

Janumet is a prescription drug that is licensed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV resource explains how the medicine works to control blood sugar, describes the effects, and offers tips for when and how to take it.

Januvia

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.