eMedTV Health Topics A-Z
Phenelzine is an older medication commonly used to treat depression. This segment of the eMedTV archives describes the drug in more detail and offers information on how it works, potential side effects that may occur, and dosing information.
Phentermine is a prescription drug that is licensed as a short-term weight-loss treatment. This eMedTV page lists the various phentermine products available, describes how the medicine works, and explains what you should know before taking the drug.
Phentramine is an herbal supplement that is commonly used for weight loss. This eMedTV article discusses the safety and effectiveness of Phentramine, outlines possible side effects, and explains what you should know before taking the product.
As an essential amino acid, phenylalanine is vital to the formation of proteins. This eMedTV page describes phenylalanine supplements in more detail, explaining the conditions they may help treat, dosing information, possible side effects, and more.
Phenytek, a prescription medication, can help to control certain epileptic seizures. This selection from the eMedTV Web site offers an in-depth overview of Phenytek, including information on its possible side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.
Phenytoin is a prescription drug licensed to treat some types of epileptic seizures. This eMedTV page describes the types of seizures that can be treated with phenytoin, explains the effects of the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
A pheochromocytoma is a tumor that most often develops in the chromaffin cells of the adrenal glands. This eMedTV article offers an overview of pheochromocytomas, including information about symptoms they may cause and treatment for the tumors.
Different types of phobias include social, specific, and agoraphobia. As this eMedTV page explains, the three conditions are defined differently, but share the common trait of irrational, severe fear of certain objects, activities, or situations.
Phosphatidylserine is a naturally occurring molecule essential for normal brain function. This eMedTV article describes the benefits of phosphatidylserine supplements, lists side effects that may occur, and explains the importance of this nutrient.
This eMedTV segment discusses photodynamic therapy (PDT), a form of treatment in which a special drug kills cells when exposed to light (such as from a laser). This article looks at the benefits and side effects of photodynamic therapy.
As this eMedTV article explains, many postmenopausal women are interested in phytoestrogens (plant compounds similar to estrogen) as an alternative to hormone therapy. However, research has shown mixed results on the effectiveness of phytoestrogens.
Pioglitazone is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat type 2 diabetes. This part of the eMedTV library describes how pioglitazone works to control blood sugar, offers dosing tips, and lists possible side effects of the medicine.
Pioglitazone and glimepiride is licensed to treat type 2 diabetes in adults. This eMedTV article further describes this prescription drug and offers detailed information on how it works, its effects, possible side effects, and more.
Pioglitazone and metformin is a combination drug used to treat type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV Web page describes the medication in more detail and offers information on its effects, dosing, available strengths, and possible side effects.
Pirbuterol is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat bronchospasms in people with asthma or COPD. This eMedTV page offers an overview of pirbuterol uses, dosing, side effects, and overdose symptoms.
Piriformis syndrome is caused when the muscle with the same name compresses or irritates the sciatic nerve. This eMedTV article describes the symptoms and treatment options for this condition, which is a rare neuromuscular disorder.
This eMedTV segment provides an overview of piroxicam, a prescription medication used to relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This page covers piroxicam side effects, how the drug works, overdose symptoms, and other topics.
A pituitary adenoma is a non-cancerous tumor affecting the pituitary gland. This eMedTV article explains how a pituitary adenoma is diagnosed, the different types, and treatment methods available.