eMedTV Health Topics A-Z

Anorexic

People who are anorexic may exercise compulsively and obsess over their weight. This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at anorexia, including signs of this eating disorder, possible causes, and treatment options.

Ansaid

Ansaid is a prescription medicine used to relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This eMedTV page lists some symptoms that Ansaid relieves (such as pain, fever, and stiffness) and discusses the drug's side effects and strengths.

Antacids

Antacids are drugs that can quickly reduce heartburn symptoms by increasing the pH balance in your stomach. This eMedTV Web page describes the four different types of antacids and includes information on how they work and who should take them.

Antara

Antara is a prescription drug commonly used to help reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels. This eMedTV article describes these uses in detail and also provides information on the drug's effects, potential side effects, and dosing guidelines.

Anthrax

Anthrax is a serious disease affecting animals and humans, which is caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. This eMedTV resource discusses anthrax, its causes, its symptoms, how it's transmitted, and how it's treated.

Anthrax

More common in animals than humans, anthrax is a serious disease caused by the Bacillus anthracis bacterium. This eMedTV article offers an overview of anthrax, offering information about transmission, symptoms, and diagnosis of the disease.

Anthrax Vaccine

As this eMedTV resource explains, the anthrax vaccine is not recommended for general use -- anthrax is rare, and side effects are possible with the vaccine. This article also discusses who should receive the vaccine.

Antidepressants

Antidepressants are medications that are most commonly used for treating depression. This eMedTV article lists various types of antidepressants, explains how they work, and offers general information on what you should know before using these drugs.

Antipsychotics

Antipsychotics are prescription drugs used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. This page of the eMedTV Web site offers an overview of these medications, including information on the research comparing older drugs to newer ones.

Antivert

Antivert is an antihistamine approved for treating vertigo and treating and preventing motion sickness. This eMedTV Web segment discusses the drug's uses in more detail, explains how it works, and describes some general dosing guidelines.

Antiviral Drugs

Antiviral drugs, such as Tamiflu, can be used to prevent the flu. As this eMedTV page explains, these medications can also reduce the duration of flu symptoms. This article discusses antiviral medications, including uses, side effects, and precautions.

Anxiety

Everyone feels anxious from time to time. Anxiety disorders, however, cause people to feel overwhelmingly anxious all the time. As this eMedTV page explains, there is no cure for this type of anxiety, but drugs and therapy can help manage symptoms.

Anxiety

Anxiety is a normal emotion that people may feel occasionally. As this eMedTV article explains, however, excessive worry and fear that is chronic, unremitting, and grows progressively worse is a sign of a more serious condition.

Anxiety Disorder

An anxiety disorder is an illness that fills a person's life with overpowering apprehension and fear. This eMedTV Web page offers vital information on this condition, including the different types of disorders, as well as causes and treatment options.

Anzemet

Anzemet is a medicine that is prescribed to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by surgery and chemotherapy. This eMedTV Web page provides an overview of this drug, including its effects, dosing information, and possible side effects.

Aortic Regurgitation

In aortic valve regurgitation, the aortic valve does not close properly, causing blood to flow backward. This eMedTV article points out that most cases are mild. In severe cases, surgery may be required. Treatment options are also discussed.

Aortic Stenosis

Aortic stenosis is a condition that is characterized by a narrowing of the aortic valve in the heart. This eMedTV offers an overview of this condition, including information on its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

Aortic Valve Replacement

In an aortic valve replacement, the aortic valve is replaced with a manmade valve or a valve from an animal. This eMedTV article takes a detailed look at what this procedure entails and discusses possible complications.

Apidra

Apidra is a fast-acting insulin that controls blood sugar levels after meals in people with diabetes. This eMedTV page describes how to administer the medication, lists side effects, and discusses how the drug can help treat type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Apokyn

Apokyn is a dopamine agonist that helps relieve certain symptoms of Parkinson's disease. This page of the eMedTV Web site further describes this prescription medication and its uses, as well as dosing guidelines and potential side effects.

Apomorphine

Apomorphine is a medication prescribed to treat "off" episodes of Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV Web resource takes an in-depth look at apomorphine, including information on how it works, when and how to take the drug, and possible side effects.