Alprostadil is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) and to help diagnose certain causes of this disorder. Alprostadil is also used to improve blood flow in newborn babies with heart problems. This medication guide addresses only the adult male use of alprostadil in erectile disorders. Alprostadil relaxes blood...
Alteplase is a thrombolytic (THROM-bo-LIT-ik) drug, sometimes called a "clot-busting" drug. It helps your body produce a substance that dissolves unwanted blood clots. Alteplase is used to treat a stroke caused by a blood clot or other obstruction in a blood vessel. Alteplase is also used to prevent death from...
What is altitude sickness? Altitude sickness occurs when you cannot get enough oxygen from the air at high altitudes. This causes symptoms such as a headache, loss of appetite, and trouble sleeping. It happens most often when people who are not used to high altitudes go quickly from lower altitudes to 8000 ft (2500...
Altretamine is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Altretamine is used to ease the symptoms of ovarian cancer. This medication will not treat the cancer itself. Altretamine is usually given after other cancer medicines have been tried without success. Altretamine may...
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate is an antiperspirant that works by affecting the cells that produce sweat. Aluminum chloride hexahydrate topical (for the skin) is used to treat excessive sweating, also called hyperhidrosis. Aluminum chloride hexahydrate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Aluminum is a naturally occurring mineral. Aluminum hydroxide is an antacid. Aluminum hydroxide is used to treat heartburn, upset stomach, sour stomach, or acid indigestion. Aluminum hydroxide is also used to reduce phosphate levels in people with certain kidney conditions. Aluminum hydroxide may also be used for...
Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate are antacids that can lower the acidity of stomach acid. Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate is a combination medicine that is used to treat heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach, or upset stomach. Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate may also be used for...
Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium trisilicate are antacids that can lower the acidity of stomach acid. Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium trisilicate is a combination medicine that is used to treat heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach, or upset stomach..Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium trisilicate is also used to...
Aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, and simethicone is a combination medicine used to treat heartburn, acid indigestion, upset stomach, bloating caused by gas, or stomach discomfort caused by eating or drinking too much. Aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, and simethicone may also be used for purposes not...
Alvimopan reduces certain side effects of narcotic medicines that are often used to prevent pain caused by surgery. Narcotic medicine can cause stomach pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, and constipation. These side effects can delay recovery in patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery. Alvimopan helps prevent these...
Discusses a form of mental decline (also called dementia). Looks at possible causes. Covers symptoms like memory loss or changes in mood or behavior. Covers treatment with medicines to help with memory and thinking problems. Offers tips for caregivers.
Guides you through decision to take medicines for Alzheimer's disease. Covers medicine choices and their side effects. Lists reasons for and against taking medicines. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
Guides you through decision to put a relative who has Alzheimer's or other dementia in long-term care. Lists reasons for and against. Covers types of long-term facilities available. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
Amantadine is used to treat Parkinson's disease and "Parkinson-like" symptoms such as stiffness or tremors, shaking, and repetitive uncontrolled muscle movements that may be caused by the use of certain drugs. Amantadine is also used to treat or prevent influenza A in adults and children. Amantadine may...
What is amblyopia? Amblyopia is a childhood problem that happens when one eye is weaker than the other. The brain chooses to take in images from the stronger eye and ignore images from the weaker eye. This means that your child uses the strong eye more than the weak eye. If the weak eye doesn't have to work, it isn't...
Ambrisentan lowers blood pressure in your lungs, helping your heart pump blood more efficiently. Ambrisentan is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in adults. It improves your ability to exercise and prevents your condition from getting worse. Ambrisentan is sometimes used with a medicine called...
An ambulatory electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) records the electrical activity of your heart while you do your usual activities. Ambulatory means that you are able to walk during the test. This type of monitoring may also be called ambulatory EKG, Holter monitoring, 24-hour EKG, or cardiac event monitoring. Many heart...
Amcinonide is a highly potent steroid that helps reduce inflammation in the body. Amcinonide topical (for the skin) is used to treat inflammation and itching caused by skin conditions that respond to steroid medication. Amcinonide topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
The American Heart Association (AHA) publishes dietary and lifestyle recommendations for general heart health. These recommendations are for healthy adults and children older than age 2 as well as people who already have health problems such as coronary artery disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, or heart failure...
The American Urological Association (AUA) has developed the following questionnaire to help men determine how bothersome their urinary symptoms are and to check how effective their treatment is. This questionnaire has also been adopted worldwide and is known as the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS). It is...
Amifampridine is used to treat Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome in adults. Amifampridine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Amifostine is used to help lessen the side effects of certain cancer chemotherapy medications or radiation treatment. Amifostine is used to protect the kidneys from harmful effects caused by cisplatin when given to patients with ovarian cancer. Amifostine is also used to prevent severe dry mouth caused by radiation...
