eMedTV Health Topics A-Z

Metoprolol Tartrate

Metoprolol tartrate is a drug used to treat several conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. This eMedTV article discusses specific uses for this prescription medicine, as well as its potential side effects, general dosing guidelines, and more.

Metozolv ODT

Metozolv ODT is used for conditions affecting the gastrointestinal system: GERD and diabetic gastroparesis. This eMedTV page takes a detailed look at this drug, with information on how it works, dosing guidelines, side effects to be aware of, and more.

Metronidazole

Metronidazole is an antibiotic often prescribed to treat different types of infections. This eMedTV Web page explains what forms and strengths the medication comes in, describes how it works, lists some of its possible side effects, and more.

Mevacor

Mevacor is a type of drug used to treat high triglycerides and high cholesterol, among other things. This eMedTV article offers an overview of this medication, with detailed information on its dosing guidelines, side effects, and more.

Miacalcin

Miacalcin is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, among other things. This eMedTV segment describes the medication in detail, including information on additional uses, side effects, dosing, and how it is administered.

Miacalcin Injection

Miacalcin injection is used for treating high blood calcium, Paget's disease, and osteoporosis. This eMedTV Web page explains how the Miacalcin injection is given, describes the effects of the medicine, and lists possible side effects that may occur.

Miacalcin Nasal Spray

Miacalcin nasal spray is an osteoporosis medication that is approved for postmenopausal women. This eMedTV page describes how the drug works, explains when and how to use the nasal spray, and offers general precautions and warnings for the medicine.

Micardis

Micardis is a medication that is prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure in adults. This page on the eMedTV site further describes Micardis and its effects, potential side effects, and dosing tips and precautions.

Micardis HCT

Micardis HCT is a blood pressure medicine that combines two drugs -- hydrochlorothiazide and Micardis. This eMedTV Web page offers a more in-depth look at the drug, including its uses, effects, dosing information, and potential side effects.

Miconazole/Zinc Oxide/White Petrolatum

Miconazole/zinc oxide/white petrolatum is a diaper rash ointment that is available by prescription. This eMedTV article explains how miconazole/zinc oxide/white petrolatum is different from other ointments and describes the effects of the medication.

Microgestin

Microgestin is a combined oral contraceptive. This selection from the eMedTV site takes an in-depth look at Microgestin, including information on how it works, what you should talk to your doctor about before taking it, dosing guidelines, and more.

Microgestin Fe

Microgestin Fe is a prescription birth control pill that works by stopping ovulation. This eMedTV page offers an overview of this medicine, including information on its possible side effects and what you should tell your doctor before taking it.

Micronase

Micronase is a prescription drug that is approved to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV Web page explains how the drug works to increase insulin production, outlines potential side effects, and offers tips on taking it.

Micronized Glyburide

Micronized glyburide is used to help lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV Web page explains how the drug increases insulin production, describes how it differs from the unmicronized version, and offers tips on taking it.

Microscopic Colitis

Microscopic colitis is a disease that causes the colon to become inflamed. This eMedTV Web page explains the two forms of this disease, collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis, as well as symptoms and treatment options.

Microzide

Microzide is a prescription drug that is approved to control high blood pressure and treat water retention. This eMedTV article explains how the drug works and offers detailed information on its uses, effects, and possible side effects.

Midamor

Midamor is a prescription drug that is approved to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention. This eMedTV resource offers an overview of Midamor, including information on the drug's uses, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.

Midazolam

Midazolam is a drug that can be used as a sedative before and during surgeries and medical procedures. This eMedTV resource offers a more in-depth look at this medication and its effects, dosage guidelines, and general precautions.

Migraines

Migraines are the second most common headache syndrome in the United States after tension headaches. This eMedTV article takes a detailed look at migraine headache triggers, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Milk Thistle

Milk thistle is an herbal product claimed to treat several health conditions, such as diabetes. This eMedTV article provides an overview of milk thistle, including information on its effectiveness, possible side effects, and safety concerns.

Milnacipran

Milnacipran is a medication that is often used for the treatment of fibromyalgia. This article from the eMedTV Web site describes how this medication works, explains when and how to take it, lists some of its potential side effects, and more.

Mimvey

Available only by prescription, Mimvey is used to treat various symptoms that occur with menopause. This eMedTV Web page explores this medication in more detail, including how it works, potential side effects, and possible safety concerns to be aware of.

Mini-Stroke

A mini-stroke is a sudden event in which the blood supply to the brain is interrupted for a short time. This eMedTV segment provides an in-depth look at this topic, including information on symptoms, causes, treatment, and more.

Minitran

Minitran, a medicated skin patch, helps prevent chest pain caused by inadequate blood flow to the heart. This eMedTV segment gives a detailed overview of this drug, with information on how it works, how to use it, possible side effects, and more.

Minocin

Minocin is an antibiotic prescribed to treat acne and certain types of bacterial infections. This eMedTV Web page explains how the drug works and offers a more in-depth look at dosing information, potential side effects, and safety precautions.