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Favorite Health Topics

Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine Extended Release
Amprenavir
Ampyra
Amrix
Amturnide
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Anafranil
Anakinra
Anal Bleeding
Anaprox
Anastrozole
Ancef
Androderm
AndroGel
Anesthesia
Angeliq
Angina
Angiogenesis
Angioplasty
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anopheles
Anorexia (Health Channel Home)
Anorexia (Overview Article)
Anorexia Nervosa

Descriptions of Health Topics

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
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.
Ampyra
The prescription drug Ampyra is used as a treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS). This eMedTV Web page explores how this medicine can help improve walking in people with MS, explains when and how to take it, and lists some of its potential side effects.
Amrix
Amrix is a long-acting muscle relaxant that is available by prescription only. This page from the eMedTV library explains how Amrix works, describes the effects of the drug, offers general dosing guidelines, and lists side effects that may occur.
Amturnide
Amturnide is a combination medication prescribed to lower blood pressure. This page of the eMedTV Web site features a detailed overview of this medicine, including how each of the three active ingredients works, dosing tips, and possible side effects.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a neurological disease that destroys neurons controlling voluntary muscles. This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at this condition, including possible symptoms, treatment options, prognosis, and more.
Anafranil
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
Anakinra is a prescription medicine that is licensed for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and NOMID. This eMedTV article explains what you should know before taking anakinra, describes the effects of the drug, and offers general dosing information.
Anal Bleeding
Infection, hemorrhoids, inflammation, cancer, and ulcers can all cause anal bleeding. This eMedTV resource explores the different types of bleeding, as well as common diagnostic tests (such as endoscopy) and treatment options for this symptom.
Anaprox
Anaprox is a prescription pain reliever that is used to treat pain, fever, and other problems. This eMedTV page explains how the drug works and discusses common side effects of the drug, potential drug interactions, overdose symptoms, and more.
Anastrozole
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.
Ancef
Ancef is prescribed to treat or prevent certain infections. More detail on the antibiotic is covered in this eMedTV article, including information on how this drug works, how it is given, and possible side effects. Links to more details are also provided.
Androderm
Available by prescription only, the Androderm patch is used to help treat low testosterone levels in men. This eMedTV resource explains how the patch works, offers general dosing information, and describes some potential side effects of the medicine.
AndroGel
AndroGel is a prescription drug used to treat low testosterone levels in men. This eMedTV Web resource offers an in-depth look at this steroid medication and its uses, including information on how it works, dosing tips, and potential side effects.
Anesthesia
If anesthesia will be used in an upcoming surgery, tell your doctor if you've been having cold symptoms. This eMedTV article explains how a cold could affect the way your body handles anesthesia.
Angeliq
Angeliq is a prescription menopause medicine used to treat night sweats, hot flashes, and vaginal symptoms. This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of Angeliq and its uses, including the drug's effects, dosing guidelines, and potential side effects.
Angina
Angina occurs when the heart is not getting enough oxygen-rich blood for a short time. This section of the eMedTV archives provides an in-depth look at the three types of angina, their symptoms, causes, and treatment options.
Angiogenesis
As this eMedTV page explains, angiogenesis is the formation of new blood vessels. This process plays an important part in the growth and spread of cancer. This article discusses the process in more detail and describes the research aimed at stopping it.
Angioplasty
Angioplasty, a procedure used to open blocked arteries in the heart, is safe and effective in most cases. This eMedTV article discusses this procedure in detail, including information on potential complications and expected results.
Ankylosing Spondylitis
An inflammatory disease, ankylosing spondylitis is a condition that most often affects the lower back. This eMedTV article provides an overview of this disease, including information on its symptoms, causes, and treatment.
Anopheles
The Anopheles mosquito is the only species known to spread malaria. The eMedTV Web page discusses its life cycle in detail, explains how mosquitoes transmit malaria, and measures designed to combat insect biting and control the spread of disease.
Anorexia (Health Channel Home)
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 (Overview Article)
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
Anorexia nervosa is a condition in which a person believes that he or she is fat -- even when very thin. This eMedTV article discusses this eating disorder in detail, including symptoms, associated health risks, and treatment options.

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