Drugs Articles A-Z
Aprepitant is a drug that is licensed to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or surgery. This eMedTV article describes the effects of aprepitant, offers dosing information for the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
As this eMedTV article explains, the recommended dosage of aprepitant to prevent nausea and vomiting due to surgery is 40 mg. This page also includes aprepitant dosing recommendations for the prevention of nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy.
Aprepitant for Nausea or Vomiting
As a birth control pill, Aranelle works to prevent pregnancy mainly by stopping ovulation. This page of the eMedTV archives discusses Aranelle in detail, including information on how this pill works, tips on taking it, and some general precautions.
We discuss Aranelle birth control pills on this eMedTV Web page. Information includes its possible side effects and drug interactions, along with uses, dosing, and warnings.
When preventing pregnancy with Aranelle, dosing guidelines are the same for every woman. This eMedTV page explains that the standard Aranelle dosage is one tablet taken at the same time every day. This page also offers some tips for taking Aranelle.
Atorvastatin calcium (Lipitor) is a prescription drug used to treat high cholesterol and other conditions. This eMedTV resource explains how atorvastatin calcium works and describes its uses, benefits, and potential side effects.
For people with high cholesterol, atorvastatin dosing generally starts at 10 mg or 20 mg daily. This eMedTV article covers factors doctors consider when deciding on the proper dose of atorvastatin and discusses how and when to take the medication.
Atorvastatin uses include the treatment of high cholesterol and other conditions related to heart disease. This eMedTV article explains how atorvastatin is used to treat high triglycerides and to prevent heart disease.
Azelastine is a prescription nasal spray used for treating seasonal allergic rhinitis or vasomotor rhinitis. This eMedTV segment explores the effects of azelastine, describes how it works, and explains what you should know before taking the drug.
The suggested dose of azelastine for non-allergic rhinitis is two sprays in each nostril twice daily. This eMedTV article also offers azelastine dosing guidelines for the treatment of seasonal nasal allergy symptoms in adults and children.
Azelastine Hydrochloride Nasal Spray
This eMedTV Web segment looks at beclomethasone for allergies. Information covered includes dosing, side effects, warnings, precautions, and interactions.
Beclomethasone nasal spray is used to treat nasal symptoms caused by irritants and allergies. This eMedTV segment discusses other beclomethasone nasal spray uses, describes the effects of the medicine, and explains how to use the nasal spray.
Beclomethasone Nasal Spray Dosing
Beclomethasone nasal spray is typically used once or twice a day. This part of the eMedTV library offers beclomethasone nasal spray dosing guidelines for younger children 6 to 11 years old, as well as adults and children ages 12 and over.
Budesonide nasal spray can be prescribed to treat common nasal allergy symptoms. This eMedTV Web page describes the effects of the drug, explains how and when to use it, and lists possible side effects of budesonide nasal spray.
Adults and children over age six generally use one spray of budesonide nasal spray in each nostril daily. This eMedTV article contains budesonide nasal spray dosing precautions, as well as tips for when and how to use the medication.
Cesia is a generic version of Cyclessa, a prescription birth control pill. This page on the eMedTV site provides a complete overview of Cesia, including how it works, when to take it, and what to discuss with your doctor before taking it.
On this page, eMedTV discusses Cesia birth control pills. Information includes side effects, warnings, precautions, dosing, and drug interactions.
There is one standard dosage of Cesia -- one pill daily, taken at the same time each day. This part of the eMedTV library takes an in-depth look at Cesia dosing, including an explanation of how missing pills can increase your risk of pregnancy.
Cetirizine is a medication used to treat several allergy symptoms, such as runny nose and sneezing. This eMedTV Web page offers provides an in-depth look at this drug, including its uses, possible side effects, and dosing guidelines.
Cetirizine and Pseudoephedrine
Cetirizine and pseudoephedrine is an over-the-counter drug used to treat several allergy symptoms. This eMedTV article offers an overview of the combination drug, including information on its uses, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.
Cetirizine and Pseudoephedrine Dosage
Cetirizine and pseudoephedrine tablets are taken by mouth twice a day, with about 12 hours between doses. This eMedTV Web page also provides dosing guidelines for children and tips on taking a cetirizine and pseudoephedrine dosage.
Cetirizine and Pseudoephedrine Medicine
As this eMedTV segment explains, the recommended cetirizine dosage for most adults and children age six and over is cetirizine 10 mg once daily. This article offers several tips on cetirizine dosing, including how and when the drug should be taken.
Common side effects of cetirizine include fatigue, dry mouth, and drowsiness. This part of the eMedTV Web site explores side effects in adults and children, including information on side effects that require immediate medical attention.
Ciclesonide is a prescription nasal spray that is licensed to treat common nasal allergy symptoms. This eMedTV resource explains how ciclesonide works, describes the effects of the drug, and offers tips on when and how to use the nasal spray.
The recommended ciclesonide dose is two sprays in each nostril once a day. As this article from the eMedTV archives explains, ciclesonide dosing is the same for both adults and children, regardless of the type of nasal allergy being treated.
For the treatment of allergy symptoms, ciclesonide may be prescribed. On this eMedTV Web page, eMedTV looks at the drug, including possible off-label uses, warnings, side effects, and dosing.
Colesevelam is used to treat high cholesterol and diabetes. This article from the eMedTV Web site features a complete overview of the drug, including information on how it works, what you should know before taking it, how to take it, and more.
Colestipol is a drug that is commonly used to help lower total and LDL cholesterol levels. This section of the eMedTV Web site contains more information on the drug, including how it works, dosing guidelines, and potential side effects.
Common colestipol alternatives may include other cholesterol medicines or other bile acid sequestrants. This eMedTV resource offers a more in-depth look at various alternative drugs, such as niacin, fibrates, and statins.
This eMedTV page describes desloratadine, a prescription medication that treats seasonal and indoor allergy symptoms, as well as chronic hives and itching. This page also explains how the drug works, dosing information, and overdose symptoms.
Desloratadine and Pseudoephedrine
This eMedTV page examines desloratadine and pseudoephedrine, a combination drug that treats nasal congestion and other hay fever symptoms. This page also provides information on possible side effects and commonly prescribed doses.
Desloratadine and Pseudoephedrine Medication
Dietary supplements may contain vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, or a combination of these ingredients. This page on the eMedTV website explains the definition of dietary supplements and provides information to consider before taking them.
Dolasetron is a drug that is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or surgery. This eMedTV Web page describes how the drug works, offers dolasetron dosing information, and explains what you should know before using the medicine.
For the prevention of nausea and vomiting due to surgery, the recommended dolasetron dose is 100 mg. This eMedTV article also includes dolasetron dosing information for the prevention of nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy.
Dolasetron Mesylate -- Drug Information
As this eMedTV article explains, donepezil is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat symptoms of mild, moderate, or severe Alzheimer's disease. This page explains how donepezil works and discusses its effects, dosing information, and side effects.
Common donepezil side effects may include dizziness, insomnia, and nausea. This eMedTV page provides a list of other potential donepezil side effects, including rare but possible problems and serious side effects that require medical attention.
The recommended dosage of ezetimibe is 10 mg once daily. This eMedTV page lists some general tips for people taking ezetimibe (for example, the importance of using ezetimibe in combination with lifestyle changes like weight loss, diet, and exercise).
The recommended starting dose of colesevelam is 1875 mg, taken twice a day with meals. This eMedTV article goes into greater detail about dosing with colesevelam, including information on factors that can affect your dosage.
Dosing with colestipol usually starts at 2 to 16 grams in tablets or 5 to 30 grams in granules. This eMedTV segment offers other important dosing information, including tips and precautions for taking the medicine.
For adults and children 12 years and over, the recommended desloratadine dosage is 5 mg once daily. As this eMedTV page explains, dosing with desloratadine depends on your age, the condition being treated, and any other drugs you're currently taking.