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Living Donor Liver Transplant

In an adult living donor liver transplant, part of a healthy liver is transplanted into a sick person. This eMedTV Web article describes this procedure at length, including how it is performed, with links to specific information.

Lo/Ovral

Lo/Ovral is a common type of oral contraceptive that is available by prescription only. This eMedTV Web page describes Lo/Ovral in more detail, explains how it works, and offers general dosing information for this form of birth control.

Lobectomy

A lobectomy is a surgery in which a lobe of the lung is removed because there is a cancerous tumor in it. This eMedTV segment explains the anatomy of the lungs, what happens during surgery, and possible complications of a lobectomy.

Lodine

Lodine is a common prescription medication used to reduce inflammation, swelling, and stiffness. This eMedTV segment offers a more in-depth look at the drug, including its specific uses, effects, general dosing guidelines, and more.

Lodine XL

Lodine XL is a medication that is used to treat pain and other symptoms of certain types of arthritis. This eMedTV page offers an in-depth look at this medication, with information on its effects, potential side effects, dosing information, and more.

Lodosyn

Lodosyn is a drug used to treat Parkinson's disease and Parkinson-like symptoms due to other causes. This eMedTV resource explains how the drug works, describes the effects of Lodosyn, and lists possible side effects that may occur.

Loestrin

Loestrin is a prescription combined oral contraceptive. This article from the eMedTV Web site explains how Loestrin works and provides a more in-depth look at the birth control pill's effects, potential side effects, and dosing information.

Loestrin 24 Fe

Loestrin 24 Fe is a newer form of prescription oral contraceptive. This eMedTV Web page describes Loestrin 24 Fe in more detail, explains how and when to take the pill, and lists common side effects associated with this type of birth control pill.

Loestrin Fe

Loestrin Fe, a prescription birth control pill, works to prevent pregnancy by stopping ovulation. This eMedTV Web page provides a detailed description on how Loestrin Fe works and also discusses its possible side effects and dosing guidelines.

Lofibra

Lofibra, which is a form of fibrate, is commonly used to reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels. This eMedTV article offers a more in-depth look at the uses and effects of the drug, explains when and how to take it, lists side effects, and more.

Lopid

Lopid is a prescription drug used to lower triglycerides and cholesterol. This section of the eMedTV archives explains how Lopid can help prevent a stroke or heart attack and also covers the drug's uses, dosing, and side effects.

Lopinavir and Ritonavir

Lopinavir and ritonavir is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV segment explores the effects of lopinavir and ritonavir, describes how the combination drug works, and explains when and how to take the medicine.

Lopressor

Lopressor is a drug used to treat several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. This eMedTV page covers some specific uses of the prescription drug (such as relieving angina symptoms), as well as its effects, dosing tips, and strengths.

Loratadine

Loratadine is a common non-prescription drug used to treat a range of allergy symptoms. This page of the eMedTV Web site provides an in-depth look at the drug, including how it works, dosing information, side effects to be aware of, and more.

Loratadine and Pseudoephedrine Sulfate

Loratadine and pseudoephedrine sulfate is a medication used for treating common nasal allergy symptoms. This eMedTV article discusses other uses for the drug, lists possible side effects that may occur, and offers general dosing information.

Lorazepam

Lorazepam is a drug that is licensed to treat anxiety. This selection from the eMedTV library offers an in-depth look at lorazepam, including information on its uses, possible side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.

Lorcet

Lorcet is a pain-relief medication available by prescription only. This article from the eMedTV Web site describes Lorcet in more detail, including information on how the drug works, when and how to take it, and what side effects may occur.

Lortab

Lortab is a pain-relieving medication that is available by prescription only. This page on the eMedTV Web site describes Lortab in more detail, covers how it works to relieve pain, and explains what you should be aware of before starting the drug.

Losartan

Losartan is a drug that is prescribed for high blood pressure control and diabetic nephropathy treatment. This eMedTV article describes these uses in more detail and offers information on the drug's effects, dosing, and potential side effects.

Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide

This eMedTV page talks about losartan potassium-hydrochlorothiazide, a drug used to lower high blood pressure in adults. This drug is also known as losartan-hydrochlorothiazide. This page covers the dosages, side effects, and strengths of this drug.

LoSeasonique

LoSeasonique is an oral contraceptive that allows women to only have a period once every three months. This eMedTV page describes how the medication works, explains what you should know before taking the contraceptive, and lists possible side effects.

Lotensin

Available by prescription, Lotensin is a drug used to lower high blood pressure. This eMedTV article gives an overview of Lotensin, describing how it works, how and when to take it, and what to do if you overdose.

Lotensin HCT

As this eMedTV resource explains, Lotensin HCT is a drug that is used to lower high blood pressure in adults. This Web page offers an overview of Lotensin HCT, including information on the drug's general dosing guidelines and possible side effects.

Lotrel

Lotrel is prescribed to lower high blood pressure in adults. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains how Lotrel works to relax the blood vessels also gives an overview of potential side effects and general doing guidelines.