This page contains links to eMedTV Health Topics containing information on subjects from Liver Transplant Rejection to Lou Gehrig's Disease. The information is organized alphabetically; the "Favorite Articles" contains the top articles on this page. Links in the box will take you directly to the articles; those same links are available with a short description further down the page.

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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 Loestrin Fe
Available by prescription only, Lo Loestrin Fe is a type of birth control pill (oral contraceptive). This eMedTV article offers an overview of this product, including details on how it works, potential side effects, and tips on when and how to take it.
Lo/Ovral
Lo/Ovral is a common type of oral contraceptive that is available by prescription only. This eMedTV Web page describes this product 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.
Locoid
Locoid is available by prescription only and is used to relieve symptoms of various skin conditions. This eMedTV Web page provides an overview of this topical medicine, including how it works to reduce inflammation, possible side effects, and more.
Locoid Lipocream
Locoid Lipocream is a steroid used to treat inflammation and itching due to several skin conditions. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at this product, with details on how to use it, how it works, what to expect, and more.
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.
Lomustine
Lomustine capsules are taken every six weeks for the treatment of brain tumors or Hodgkin's disease. This eMedTV selection describes the benefits of this chemotherapy drug. It also discusses side effects, details on how it works, and dosing instructions.
Loniten
Available by prescription, Loniten is a drug used to lower high blood pressure. This eMedTV Web article offers an overview of this medicine, describing how it works, when and how to take it, and why it may not be the best choice for some people.
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.
Lorcaserin
A healthcare provider may recommend lorcaserin to help with weight loss in certain people. This eMedTV resource discusses who this prescription drug is designed for, potential side effects to be aware of, and instructions for when and how to take it.
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.
Loryna
Loryna is available by prescription only and is a type of birth control pill (oral contraceptive). This eMedTV page offers an overview of this contraceptive, including details on how it works, possible side effects, and tips on how to take it effectively.
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.
Lotemax
Lotemax is a medication prescribed for treating various inflammatory eye conditions. This eMedTV Web resource takes an in-depth look at this prescription eye medicine, including how it works, possible side effects, and general dosing guidelines.
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 this product, including information on general dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Loteprednol
Loteprednol is a prescription medicine approved to treat eye inflammation and eye allergies. This eMedTV page explains how this medicine works, describes possible side effects, and lists several safety precautions to be aware of before use.
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.

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