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ECHINACEA (EK e nay sha) is an herbal product or dietary supplement. It is promoted to help support the body's natural defense systems. It is commonly promoted for colds or sore throats caused by cold viruses. Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea pallida are the types most studied. However, there is limited evidence that echinacea helps colds or similar illnesses. There is no evidence that it is helpful for other types of infections or medical problems. It should not be used long-term to prevent infections. The FDA has not approved this herb for any medical use.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ECHOTHIOPHATE (ek oh THYE oh fate) works in the eye. It is used to treat some kinds of glaucoma. It is also used to diagnose and to treat a condition that causes the eyes to cross.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ECONAZOLE (e KON na zole) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections of the skin.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
CALCIUM EDTA (KAL see um) binds with heavy metals in the body. It is used to treat lead poisoning.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
EDETATE DISODIUM, EDTA (ED uh teyt di SOE dee um) EDTA binds with calcium and some heavy metals in the body. It is used to treat calcium overload. It is also used to treat irregular heart beats caused by too much digitalis (digoxin or digitoxin).
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
EDROPHONIUM (ed ruh FOH nee uhm) works on the nervous system of the body. It is used to test for muscle response and to diagnose myasthenia gravis. It is also used to check for a response to drug therapy in patients with myasthenia gravis. It can be used to reverse the effects of certain muscle relaxants used during surgery.
NOTE: This drug is discontinued in the US.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
EFALIZUMAB (e fa li ZOO mab) is used to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
EFAVIRENZ (e fa VEER ens) is an antiretroviral medicine. It is used with other medicines to treat HIV. This medicine is not a cure for HIV. It will not stop the spread of HIV to others.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
EFAVIRENZ; EMTRICITABINE; TENOFOVIR (e fa VEER ens; em tri SIT uh bean; te NOE fo veer) is three antiretroviral medicines in one tablet. It is used with other medicines to treat HIV. This medicine is not a cure for HIV. It will not stop the spread of HIV to others.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
EFLORNITHINE (ee FLOR ni theen) is used on the skin to reduce unwanted facial hair in women.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ELETRIPTAN (el ih TRIP tan) is used to treat migraines with or without aura. An aura is a strange feeling or visual disturbance that warns you of an attack. It is not used to prevent migraines.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ELTROMBOPAG (el TROM boe pag) helps your body make more platelets. It is used to treat low platelets caused by chronic immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
EMEDASTINE (em e DAS teen) is an antihistamine for use in the eye. It is used to prevent itching of the eye caused by allergies.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
EMTRICITABINE (em tri SIT uh bean) is an antiretroviral medicine. It is used with other medicines to treat HIV. This medicine is not a cure for HIV. It will not stop the spread of HIV to others.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
EMTRICITABINE (em tri SIT uh bean) is an antiretroviral medicine. It is used with other medicines to treat HIV. This medicine is not a cure for HIV. It will not stop the spread of HIV to others.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
EMTRICITABINE; TENOFOVIR, PMPA (em tri SIT uh bean; te NOE fo veer) is two antiretroviral medicines in one tablet. It is used with other medicines to treat HIV. This medicine is not a cure for HIV. It will not stop the spread of HIV to others.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ENALAPRIL (e NAL a pril) is an ACE inhibitor. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ENALAPRIL; FELODIPINE (e NAL a pril; fe LOE di peen) is a combination of two drugs. It is used to treat high blood pressure.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ENALAPRIL; HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (e NAL a pril; hye droe klor oh THYE a zide) is a combination of an ACE inhibitor and a diuretic. It is used to treat high blood pressure.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ENALAPRILAT (e NAL a pril at) is an ACE inhibitor. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ENFUVIRTIDE (en FYOO vir tide) is an antiretroviral drug. It is used with other medicines to treat HIV. This medicine is not a cure for HIV. It will not stop the spread of HIV to others.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ENOXAPARIN (ee nox a PA rin) is used after knee, hip, or abdominal surgeries to prevent blood clotting. It is also used to treat existing blood clots in the lungs or in the veins.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ENTACAPONE (en TA ka pone) is used in combination with levodopa; carbidopa therapy to treat Parkinson's disease.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ENTECAVIR (en TE ka veer) is an antiviral medicine. It is used to treat chronic hepatitis B. This medicine will not cure or prevent hepatitis B infection.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ENTECAVIR (en TE ka veer) is an antiviral medicine. It is used to treat chronic hepatitis B. This medicine will not cure or prevent hepatitis B infection.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
EPHEDRINE (e FED rin) injection is used to treat low blood pressure in patients who received certain types of anesthesia, underwent a specific type of surgery, or received an overdose of a drug that can lower blood pressure. It is also sometimes used to treat symptoms of asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or other lung disease.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
EPINASTINE (ep i NAS tine) is an antihistamine for use in the eye. It is used to prevent itching of the eye caused by allergies.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
EPINEPHRINE (ep i NEF rin) helps open up air passages and make breathing easier for people with mild asthma.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
EPINEPHRINE (ep i NEF rin) helps open up air passages and makes breathing easier for people with mild asthma.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
EPINEPHRINE (ep i NEF rin) can help to open up air passages and make breathing easier for people with various lung problems such as severe asthma. It also treats severe allergic reactions and certain heart problems. This medicine is sometimes added to certain types of anesthesia to make them last longer.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
EPINEPHRINE (ep i NEF rin) helps open up air passages and makes breathing easier for people with mild asthma.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
EPINEPHRINE (ep i NEF rin) is used for the emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions. You should keep this medicine with you at all times.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
EPIRUBICIN (ep i ROO bi sin) is a chemotherapy drug. This medicine is used to treat breast cancer.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
EPLERENONE (e PLER en one) is used to treat high blood pressure. This medicine is also used to improve symptoms of heart failure.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
EPOETIN ALFA (e POE e tin AL fa) helps your body make more red blood cells. This medicine is used to treat anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, cancer chemotherapy, or HIV-therapy. It may also be used before surgery if you have anemia.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
EPOPROSTENOL (e poe PROST en ole) is used to treat primary pulmonary hypertension.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
EPROSARTAN (ep roe SAR tan) is used to treat high blood pressure.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
EPROSARTAN; HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (ep roe SAR tan; hye droe klor oh THYE a zide) is a combination of a drug that relaxes blood vessels and a diuretic. It is used to treat high blood pressure.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
EPTIFIBATIDE (ep TIF i ba tide) prevents your blood from clotting during episodes of chest pain or a heart attack. This medicine may also be used to prevent blood clots during a procedure to treat a blocked heart artery.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ERGOCALCIFEROL (er goe kal SIF e role) is a man-made vitamin D. It helps the body maintain the right amount of calcium and phosphorus. This medicine is used to prevent and to treat low vitamin D, to promote strong bones and teeth, and in the treatment of some diseases.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ERGOLOID MESYLATES (ER goe loid MES i lates) is part of a group of medicines called ergot alkaloids. It is used to treat memory loss or confusion.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ERGOLOID MESYLATES (ER goe loid MES i lates) is part of a group of medicines called ergot alkaloids. It is used to treat memory loss or confusion.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ERGONOVINE (er goe NOE veen) is part of a group of medicines called ergot alkaloids. It is used to treat or prevent excessive bleeding after child birth.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ERGOTAMINE (er GOT a meen) is part of a group of medicines known as ergot alkaloids. It is used to treat vascular headaches or migraines.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ERLOTINIB (er LOE ti nib) is a chemotherapy drug. It targets a specific protein within cancer cells and stops the cancer cells from growing. This medicine is used to treat cancers including non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ERTAPENEM (er ta PEN em) is a carbapenem antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ERYTHROMYCIN (er ith roe MYE sin) is a macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ERYTHROMYCIN (er ith roe MYE sin) is a macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ERYTHROMYCIN, SULFISOXAZOLE (er ith roe MYE sin, sul fi SOX a zole) is combination of a macrolide and a sulfonamide antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ERYTHROMYCIN (er ith roe MYE sin) is a macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ERYTHROMYCIN (er ith roe MYE sin) is a macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ERYTHROMYCIN (er ith roe MYE sin) is a macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial eye infections. It also prevents a certain type of eye infection that can occur in some babies.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ERYTHROMYCIN (er ith roe MYE sin) is a macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ERYTHROMYCIN (er ith roe MYE sin) is a macrolide antibiotic. It is used on the skin to treat acne.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ERYTHROMYCIN (er ith roe MYE sin) is a macrolide antibiotic. It is used on the skin to treat acne.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ERYTHROMYCIN (er ith roe MYE sin) is a macrolide antibiotic. It is used on the skin to treat acne.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ERYTHROMYCIN (er ith roe MYE sin) is a macrolide antibiotic. It is used on the skin to treat acne.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ESCITALOPRAM (es sye TAL oh pram) is used to treat depression and certain types of anxiety.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ESCITALOPRAM (es sye TAL oh pram) is used to treat depression and certain types of anxiety.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ESMOLOL is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to slow down a fast heart rate and reduce high blood pressure.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ESOMEPRAZOLE (es oh ME pray zol) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, certain bacteria in the stomach, and inflammation of the esophagus. It can also be used to prevent ulcers in patients taking medicines called NSAIDs.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ESOMEPRAZOLE (es oh ME pray zol) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, certain bacteria in the stomach, and inflammation of the esophagus. It can also be used to prevent ulcers in patients taking medicines called NSAIDs.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ESOMEPRAZOLE (es oh ME pray zol) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, certain bacteria in the stomach, and inflammation of the esophagus. It can also be used to prevent ulcers in patients taking medicines called NSAIDs.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ESTAZOLAM (es TA zoe lam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat insomnia. This medicine helps you to fall asleep and sleep through the night.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ESTERIFIED ESTROGENS (es TAIR i fyed ES troe jenz) is an estrogen. It is mostly used as hormone replacement in menopausal women. It helps to treat hot flashes and prevent osteoporosis. It is also used to treat women with low hormone levels or in those who have had their ovaries removed. This medicine may also be used in the treatment of breast or prostate cancer.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ESTERIFIED ESTROGENS; METHYLTESTOSTERONE (es TAIR i fyed ES troe jenz; meth il tes TOS te rone) is a combination of hormones. This medicine is used to treat some of the symptoms of menopause like hot flashes and vaginal dryness.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ESTRADIOL (es tra DYE ole) vaginal ring is an insert that contains a female hormone. This medicine helps relieve symptoms of vaginal irritation and dryness that occurs in some women during menopause. This medicine can also help relieve hot flashes.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ESTRADIOL CYPIONATE; MEDROXYPROGESTERONE (es tra DYE ole sip EYE oh nate; me DROX ee proe JES te rone) is a birth-control method to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. Each injection provides birth control for 1 month (30 days).
NOTE: This drug is discontinued in the United States.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ESTRADIOL (es tra DYE ole) is an estrogen. It is mostly used as hormone replacement in menopausal women. It helps to treat hot flashes and prevent osteoporosis. It is also used to treat women with low estrogen levels or those who have had their ovaries removed.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ESTRADIOL; NORGESTIMATE (es tra DYE ole; nor JES ti mate) is used as hormone replacement in menopausal women who still have their uterus. This product is used to treat hot flashes and prevent osteoporosis.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ESTRADIOL (es tra DYE ole) contains the female hormone estrogen. It is used for symptoms of menopause like vaginal dryness, itching and increased or painful urination.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ESTRADIOL (es tra DYE ole) contains the female hormone estrogen. It is used for symptoms of menopause like hot flashes, night sweats, and mood changes. This medicine may also help relieve other symptoms like vaginal dryness, itching and increased or painful urination.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ESTRADIOL (es tra DYE ole) is an estrogen. It is mostly used as hormone replacement in menopausal women. This medicine helps relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, night sweats, and mood changes.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ESTRADIOL (es tra DYE ole) skin patches contain an estrogen. It is mostly used as hormone replacement in menopausal women. It helps to treat hot flashes and prevent osteoporosis. It is also used to treat women with low estrogen levels or those who have had their ovaries removed.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ESTRADIOL (es tra DYE ole) contains the female hormone estrogen. It is used for symptoms of menopause, like vaginal dryness and irritation.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ESTRADIOL (es tra DYE ole) vaginal ring is an insert that contains a female hormone. This medicine helps relieve symptoms of vaginal irritation and dryness that occurs in some women during menopause.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ESTRADIOL (es tra DYE ole) vaginal tablet is used to help relieve symptoms of vaginal irritation and dryness that occurs in some women during menopause.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ESTRADIOL (es tra DYE ole) is an estrogen. It is used to treat the symptoms of low hormone levels in menopausal women. It is used to treat women who have had their ovaries removed or who have ovaries that do not work well. It helps to treat hot flashes and vaginal problems. It is also used to treat men with some kinds of prostate cancer.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ESTRADIOL; LEVONORGESTREL (es tra DYE ole; LEE voh nor jes trel) is used as hormone replacement in menopausal women who still have their uterus. This medicine is used to relieve the symptoms of menopause. It also helps to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE (es tra DYE ole; nor eth IN drone) is used as hormone replacement in menopausal women who still have their uterus. This product helps to treat hot flashes and prevent osteoporosis (weak bones).
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE (es tra DYE ole; nor eth IN drone) contains a mixture of female hormones. This medicine helps to relieve the symptoms of menopause like hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, and vaginal dryness and irritation. It is also used to treat women with low estrogen levels or those who have had their ovaries removed.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ESTRAMUSTINE (ES tra MUS teen) is a chemotherapy drug. It slows the growth of cancer cells. This medicine is used to treat prostate cancer.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ESTROPIPATE (es troe PIH pate) is an estrogen. It is mostly used as hormone replacement in menopausal women. It helps to treat hot flashes and prevent osteoporosis. It is also used to treat women with low hormone levels.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ESZOPICLONE (es ZOE pi clone) is used to treat insomnia. This medicine helps you to fall asleep and sleep through the night.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ETANERCEPT (et a NER sept) is used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in adults and children. The medicine is also used to treat psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriasis.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ETHACRYNIC ACID (eth a KRIN ik AS id) is a diuretic. It helps you make more urine and to lose salt and excess water from your body. This medicine is used to treat edema, heart failure, or water retention.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ETHACRYNIC ACID (eth a KRIN ik AS id) is a diuretic. It helps you make more urine and to lose salt and excess water for your body. This medicine is used to treat edema, heart failure, or water retention.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ETHAMBUTOL (e THAM byoo tole) is used to treat tuberculosis (TB). This medicine is never used alone, but always with another medicine.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; DESOGESTREL (ETH in il es tra DYE ole; des oh JES trel) is an oral contraceptive. The products combine two types of female hormones, an estrogen and a progestin. They are used to prevent ovulation and pregnancy.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; ETHYNODIOL DIACETATE (ETH in il es tra DYE ole; e thye noe DYE ole dye AS e tate) is an oral contraceptive. The products combine two types of female hormones, an estrogen and a progestin. They are used to prevent ovulation and pregnancy.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; ETONOGESTREL (ETH in il es tra DYE ole; et oh noe JES trel) vaginal ring is a flexible, vaginal ring used as a contraceptive (birth control method). This medicine combines two types of female hormones, an estrogen and a progestin. This ring is used to prevent ovulation and pregnancy. Each ring is effective for one month.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; LEVONORGESTREL (ETH in il es tra DYE ole; LEE voh nor jes trel) is an oral contraceptive. It combines two types of female hormones, an estrogen and a progestin. They are used to prevent ovulation and pregnancy.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; LEVONORGESTREL (ETH in il es tra DYE ole; LEE voh nor jes trel) is an emergency contraceptive (birth control pill). It prevents pregnancy if taken within the 72 hours after unprotected sex. This medicine will not work if you are already pregnant.
NOTE: This product is discontinued in the United States.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ETHINYL ESTRADIOL;NORELGESTROMIN (ETH in il es tra DYE ole; nor el JES troe min) skin patch is used as a contraceptive (birth control method). This medicine combines two types of female hormones, an estrogen and a progestin. This patch is used to prevent ovulation and pregnancy.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE ACETATE (ETh in il es tra DYE ole; nor eth IN drone AS e tate) is used as hormone replacement in menopausal women who still have their uterus. This product helps to treat hot flashes and prevent osteoporosis (weak bones).
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE ACETATE (ETH in il es tra DYE ole; nor eth IN drone AS e tate) is an oral contraceptive. The products combine two types of female hormones, an estrogen and a progestin. They are used to prevent ovulation and pregnancy. Some products are also used to treat acne in females.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE (ETH in il es tra DYE ole; nor eth IN drone) is an oral contraceptive. The products combine two types of female hormones, an estrogen and a progestin. They are used to prevent ovulation and pregnancy.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE (ETH in il es tra DYE ole; nor eth IN drone) is an oral contraceptive. The products combine two types of female hormones, an estrogen and a progestin. They are used to prevent ovulation and pregnancy.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORGESTREL (ETH in il es tra DYE ole; nor JES trel) is an oral contraceptive. The products combine two types of female hormones, an estrogen and a progestin. They are used to prevent ovulation and pregnancy.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ETHIONAMIDE (e thye ON am ide) is an antibiotic. It is used to treat tuberculosis (TB). This medicine is used with other medicines and should never be used alone. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ETHOSUXIMIDE (eth oh SUX i mide) is used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ETHOSUXIMIDE (eth oh SUX i mide) is used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ETHOTOIN (ETH oh toyn) is used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ETIDRONATE (e ti DROE nate) reduces calcium loss from bone. It helps make healthy bone and slows bone loss in people with Paget's disease. It may also be used in people with heterotropic ossification or high blood calcium.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ETIDRONATE (e ti DROE nate) reduces calcium loss from bone. This drug helps make healthy bone and slows bone loss in people with Paget's disease. It may also be used in others with heterotropic ossification or high blood calcium.
NOTE: This drug is discontinued in the United States.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ETODOLAC (ee toe DOE lak) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. This medicine may be used to treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ETOPOSIDE, VP-16 (e toe POE side) is a chemotherapy drug. It is used to treat small cell lung cancer and other cancers.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ETOPOSIDE, VP-16 (e toe POE side) is a chemotherapy drug. It is used to treat testicular cancer, lung cancer, and other cancers.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ETRAVIRINE (E tra VIR een) is an antiretroviral medicine. It is used with other medicines to treat HIV. This medicine is not a cure for HIV. It will not stop the spread of HIV to others.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
EVEROLIMUS (eve ROE li mus) decreases the activity of your immune system. It is used to treat kidney cancer.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
EXEMESTANE (ex e MES tane) blocks the production of the hormone estrogen. Some types of breast cancer depend on estrogen to grow, and this medicine can stop tumor growth by blocking estrogen production. This medicine is for the treatment of breast cancer in postmenopausal women only.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
EXENATIDE (ex EN a tide) is used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. This medicine is usually used with other oral diabetes medicines.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
EZETIMIBE (ez ET i mibe) blocks the absorption of cholesterol from the stomach. It can help lower blood cholesterol for patients who are at risk of getting heart disease or a stroke. It is only for patients whose cholesterol level is not controlled by diet.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
EZETIMIBE; SIMVASTATIN (ez ET i mibe; SIM va stat in) blocks the body's ability to absorb and make cholesterol. It is used to lower cholesterol. It is only for patients whose cholesterol level is not controlled by diet.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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