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Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine Extended Release
Amphetamine-dextroamphetamine extended release is a prescription medication that is used to treat ADHD. This eMedTV article offers an overview of this drug, including information on its effects, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.
Amprenavir is approved for treating HIV and AIDS, and works by preventing the HIV virus from multiplying. This eMedTV page offers information on the effects of this prescription medicine, dosing tips, general precautions, and potential side effects.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive neurological disorder that destroys the neurons controlling voluntary muscles. This page of the eMedTV website takes an in-depth look at amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and explains how motor neurons work.
Anafranil is a prescription medicine that is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This eMedTV article explains how Anafranil works to relieve symptoms of OCD, lists potential side effects, and offers tips on taking the medication.
Anakinra is a prescription medicine that is licensed for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. This eMedTV article explains what you should know before taking anakinra, describes the effects of the drug, and offers general dosing information.
Anal bleeding can be caused by things like infection, hemorrhoids, inflammation, cancer, and ulcers. This eMedTV article explores the different types of anal bleeding as well as common diagnostic tests (such as endoscopy) and treatment options.
This eMedTV page describes Anaprox, a drug used to treat pain, inflammation, fever, and stiffness caused by conditions such as arthritis. This page discusses common side effects of the drug, potential drug interactions, overdose symptoms, and more.
Anastrozole is a medication licensed to treat postmenopausal women with certain types of breast cancer. This eMedTV page offers a detailed look at the prescription drug, including how it works, when it is used, dosing information, and side effects.
If you've been experiencing cold symptoms and anesthesia will be used in an upcoming surgery, you need to tell your doctor. This eMedTV article explains why cold symptoms and anesthesia don't always mix.
Angina occurs when the heart is not getting enough oxygen-rich blood for a short period of time. This section of the eMedTV archives provides an in-depth look at the three types of angina, their symptoms, causes, and treatment options.
Scientists are trying to find ways to stop angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels, to keep cancer from growing or spreading. This eMedTV article explains how angiogenesis affects cancer cells and describes research aimed at stopping it.
Angioplasty, a procedure used to open blocked arteries in the heart, is safe and effective in most cases. This eMedTV article discusses angioplasty and provides information on potential complications and expected results of the procedure.
Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disease that most often affects the lower back. This eMedTV article provides an overview of ankylosing spondylitis, including information about symptoms of the condition and treatment options for the disease.
This eMedTV Web page provides an in-depth look at the Anopheles mosquito, which is the only species known to spread malaria. The page discusses its life cycle and measures designed to combat insect biting and control the spread of disease.
Anorexia is an eating disorder characterized by an obsession with one's weight and avoiding food. As this page of the eMedTV archives explains, both men and women develop anorexia. Therapy and medications are often part of an anorexia treatment plan.
Anorexia is an eating disorder characterized by an irrational fear of gaining weight -- even when dangerously thin. As this eMedTV article explains, anorexia can lead to severe health risks, including cardiac arrest, brittle bones, and brain damage.
Anorexia nervosa is a condition in which a person believes that he or she is fat -- even when dangerously thin. This eMedTV article explains anorexia nervosa in detail, including symptoms and associated health risks, and treatment options.