eMedTV Health Topics A-Z
Metoprolol tartrate is a drug used to treat several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. This eMedTV article discusses specific uses for the prescription medicine, as well as its potential side effects and general dosing guidelines.
This eMedTV article talks about Mevacor, a type of statin that is used to treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides, among other things. This article offers an overview of Mevacor, including information on its dosing guidelines and side effects.
Miacalcin is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, among other things. This eMedTV segment describes Miacalcin in detail, including information on additional uses, side effects, dosing, and how the drug is administered.
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 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 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 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 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 is a prescription birth control pill that works by stopping ovulation. This eMedTV page offers an overview of Microgestin Fe, including information on its possible side effects and what you should tell your doctor before taking it.
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 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 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 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 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 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 midazolam and its effects, dosage guidelines, and general precautions and warnings.
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.
Due to its potential benefit to the liver, milk thistle is sometimes taken by people with hepatitis C. As this eMedTV article explains, scientists are still awaiting clear-cut evidence of its effectiveness. This page discusses milk thistle and hep C.
A mini-stroke is a sudden event in which the blood supply to the brain is interrupted for a short time. As this eMedTV segment explains, the symptoms of a mini-stroke often last less than 30 minutes, while those of a stroke last for at least 24 hours.