eMedTV Health Topics A-Z

Lovastatin

Lovastatin is approved for the treatment of conditions such as high cholesterol and triglycerides. This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth look at this medication, including its uses, dosing, possible side effects, overdose information, and more.

Lovastatin Extended-Release

This page on the eMedTV Web site discusses the prescription medication lovastatin extended-release, which is used to treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides. This article outlines uses, dosing, and alternatives for this medication.

Lovaza

Lovaza is a prescription drug used for treating very high triglycerides. This article from the eMedTV library describes the effects of this fish oil medication, explains when and how to take it, and lists some of its potential side effects.

Low Malignant Potential Ovarian Cancer

This page on the eMedTV website provides a detailed look at low malignant potential ovarian cancer (a disease in which precancerous cells form in the tissue covering the ovary). It explores treatment options, staging methods, and more.

An Overview of Low-Ogestrel

Low-Ogestrel is a birth control pill that is only available by prescription. This page on the eMedTV site explains how and when to take Low-Ogestrel, describes how this form of contraception works, and lists potential side effects that may occur.

Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain occurs most often in people between the ages of 30 and 50. This eMedTV article examines this common ailment in detail, which can be due to the aging process, but can also be a result of sedentary lifestyles with too little exercise.

Loxapine

Loxapine, a prescription antipsychotic medication, is used to treat schizophrenia. This selection from the eMedTV archives offers an overview of the drug, including in-depth information on its uses, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.

Loxitane

Loxitane is an antipsychotic drug that is used to treat schizophrenia. This portion of the eMedTV library offers an in-depth look at the medication, including information on its uses, possible side effects, and dosing guidelines.

Lozol

Lozol is a prescription drug that is used for treating fluid retention and controlling high blood pressure. This eMedTV page explains how Lozol works and offers a more in-depth look at its dosing information and potential side effects.

Lubiprostone

Lubiprostone is a prescription drug used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation and IBS with constipation. This eMedTV page offers a detailed overview of this medication, describing how it works, potential side effects, and tips on taking the drug.

Lucentis

Lucentis is a medicine that is injected into the eye to treat age-related wet macular degeneration. This eMedTV article describes the effects of Lucentis, explains how often the drug is administered, and lists possible side effects that may occur.

Ludiomil

Ludiomil is a prescription medication that is used for treating depression in adults. This selection from the eMedTV archives provides an overview of Ludiomil and its uses, possible side effects, and dosing information.

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

This eMedTV page includes information about the spine and how it relates to lumbar spinal stenosis. The condition is generally the result of pressure on the lower part of the spinal cord or on nerve roots. Links to more information are also provided.

Lumigan

Lumigan is a prescription eye drop used to reduce eye pressure in people with certain eye conditions. This eMedTV segment explains how Lumigan works, offers general dosing guidelines for the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.

Lunesta

Lunesta is a prescription medicine that is used as a sleep aid to treat insomnia. This section of the eMedTV library further discusses the effects of Lunesta, lists precautions and warnings for the drug, and offers general dosing information.

Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in the tissues of the lung. This eMedTV resource contains a wealth of information on the topic and explains how to use the channel to find the specific information on lung cancer that you need.

Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is a disease in which uncontrolled abnormal cell growth begins in the lungs. This eMedTV article offers an overview of lung cancer, including information about causes, types, and symptoms of the disease.

Lung Sarcoidosis

Lung sarcoidosis is characterized by the formation of tiny lumps of cells (granulomas) in the lungs. As this eMedTV article explains, this condition is not a form of cancer. This portion of the Web site provides an overview of lung sarcoidosis.

Lungs

The lungs have a role in the oxygen-carbon dioxide exchange between the body and the environment. This eMedTV health channel provides a wealth of information on the lungs, including how they function and common conditions that can affect them.

Lungs

This eMedTV article talks about the anatomy of the lung, explaining how a slice of normal lung looks similar to a pink sponge filled with tiny bubbles or holes. This page describes the lung in more detail and also includes information on COPD.