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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.
MetroCream
MetroCream is a medication applied directly on the skin twice daily to treat rosacea. This eMedTV Web page features an overview of this prescription drug, including details on potential side effects, dosing instructions, safety issues, and more.
Metrogel
Metrogel is a type of skin gel prescribed for the treatment of rosacea. This selection from the eMedTV Web site contains an overview of this medication, including details on dosing instructions, possible side effects, safety concerns, and more.
MetroGel-Vaginal
MetroGel-Vaginal is a prescription medicine used to treat bacterial vaginosis in women. This eMedTV article takes a closer look at this antibiotic drug, including how it works, general dosing guidelines, safety precautions, 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.
Metronidazole Cream
Metronidazole cream is applied on the skin twice daily for the treatment of rosacea. This eMedTV Web page contains an overview of this prescription drug, with details on how to apply it, potential side effects, and why it is not safe for everyone.
Metronidazole Gel
Metronidazole gel is applied on the skin once or twice daily to treat rosacea. This eMedTV resource presents an overview of this prescription medication, including information on dosing instructions, available strengths, and possible side effects.
Metronidazole Vaginal Gel
Metronidazole vaginal gel is a type of antibiotic used to treat bacterial vaginosis. This page from the eMedTV Web library contains an overview of this prescription medication, with details on how to use it, how it works, potential 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.
Mexiletine
Mexiletine capsules are taken every 8 or 12 hours to help treat potentially dangerous heart rhythm problems. This eMedTV article presents more details on this antiarrhythmia drug, including specific uses, dosing instructions, side effects, and more.
Mexitil
Available by prescription only, Mexitil is used to treat potentially life-threatening heart rhythm problems. This eMedTV segment offers a comprehensive look at this antiarrhythmia medication, including how it works, side effects, dosing tips, 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.
Mifeprex
Mifeprex is prescribed to cause an abortion during early pregnancy. This selection from the eMedTV Web library contains information on this medication, including how it is used, how it works, what to expect during treatment, and more.
Mifepristone
Mifepristone is taken to cause an abortion in a woman who is seven weeks or less into the pregnancy. This eMedTV article explains when this prescription medicine is used and how it is given. Details on side effects and safety issues are also covered.
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.
Minivelle
Minivelle comes as a skin patch prescribed for the treatment of certain menopausal symptoms. This eMedTV Web page describes this hormone replacement product in more detail, including how it works, possible side effects, and general precautions.
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.

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