eMedTV Health Topics A-Z
As this eMedTV page explains, OCD is a chronic, relapsing illness in which a person is constantly bombarded with unwanted obsessions and compulsions. This page explains the condition in detail, including causes, symptoms, and available treatments.
Ocular myasthenia gravis is a type of myasthenia gravis that only affects the eyes and eyelid movement. This eMedTV segment provides an overview of this condition, including information on its symptoms, causes, and treatment options.
This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at ocular rosacea, a skin condition that can be treated with antibiotics and proper eyelid hygiene. Possible causes, a list of common symptoms, and other treatment options are also discussed.
Ogen is a prescription medication most commonly used for treating menopause symptoms. This eMedTV resource covers other Ogen uses as well and offers a more in-depth look at the drug's effects, dosing information, and potential side effects.
Ogen Vaginal Cream is an estrogen medication often prescribed to treat vaginal menopause symptoms. This eMedTV segment describes the drug's effects, explains how it works, and offers information on how and when to apply the cream.
Ogestrel is a prescription birth control pill that primarily works by stopping ovulation. This eMedTV page offers an overview of Ogestrel, including information on what to tell your doctor before using it, possible side effects, and dosing tips.
Olanzapine is a medication that is used to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. This selection from the eMedTV archives offers an overview of olanzapine, including information on its uses, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.
Olanzapine and fluoxetine is a prescription drug approved to treat depression due to bipolar disorder. This eMedTV resource discusses the uses of the medication in more detail, including how it works and possible side effects.
This eMedTV article explores how olmesartan works to relax the blood vessels and increase blood flow in people with high blood pressure. The available strengths, side effects, and treatment options are also discussed.
Olmesartan Medoxomil-Hydrochlorothiazide
This eMedTV resource explains that olmesartan medoxomil-hydrochlorothiazide is a prescribed medication used to lower high blood pressure in adults. This resource also explores how the medication works, its uses, and potential side effects.
Olsalazine is prescribed to prevent ulcerative colitis symptoms in people for whom it is in remission. This eMedTV article presents an in-depth look at the drug, including how it works, possible side effects, and helpful tips for people taking it.
Omalizumab is used to treat allergic asthma attacks when inhaled corticosteroids have failed to work. This eMedTV page examines the prescription drug, explaining how the drug works, offering tips on taking it, and listing potential side effects.
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutritional components necessary for normal growth and development. This eMedTV segment describes other benefits of omega-3, explains how it works, and lists possible side effects of omega-3 supplements.
Omega-3 fatty acids are important components of the human diet that provide numerous benefits. This eMedTV article describes the benefits of omega-3 supplements, explains how they work, and explores the effectiveness of these products.
Omeprazole is a drug used to treat conditions such as ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This eMedTV article explains how this prescription medicine works to reduce acid in the stomach and discusses its uses and potential side effects.
Omnaris is a prescription nasal spray that is used for treating common nasal allergy symptoms. This eMedTV article explains how Omnaris works, describes the effects of the medicine, and offers information on how and when to use the nasal spray.
Omnicef is an antibiotic commonly used to treat bacterial infections, such as tonsillitis or strep throat. This eMedTV segment explains what else the drug is used for, how it works to rid infections, possible side effects, and dosing information.
Ondansetron helps to prevent nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. This eMedTV page takes a look at how ondansetron works to block serotonin, and also lists possible side effects and general dosing guidelines for the drug.
As this eMedTV article explains, open angle glaucoma (the most common type of glaucoma) is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. This Web page covers open angle glaucoma and its symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options.