Senior Health Articles A-Z
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Alendronate is a prescription drug that is often used to treat osteoporosis and Paget's disease. This eMedTV page offers a complete overview of the medication, with detailed information on its uses, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Alendronate and Cholecalciferol
Alendronate and cholecalciferol is a drug licensed to treat osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women. This eMedTV segment explains how the combination drug works, describes its effects, and offers tips and precautions when taking the medicine.
Alendronate and Cholecalciferol Dosing
The suggested dose of alendronate and cholecalciferol for treating osteoporosis is 70 mg/5600 IU a week. This eMedTV Web page offers other alendronate and cholecalciferol dosing information and includes tips for when and how to take the drug.
Alendronate and Cholecalciferol for Osteoporosis
As this eMedTV page explains, the recommended dose of alendronate for treating osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women is either 70 mg once a week or 10 mg once a day. This page also offers helping tips on alendronate dosing for those taking it.
| Alternatives to Knee Arthroscopy (Loose Bodies) |
This video clip describes alternatives to knee arthroscopy that are available.
| Anesthesia Options for Knee Arthroscopy (Loose Body Removal) |
This video clip discusses the differences between spinal and general anesthesia.
Calcitonin salmon nasal spray is an osteoporosis drug that is approved for postmenopausal women. This eMedTV Web page explains how the nasal spray works and offers more information on its dosing, effects, and potential side effects.
Calcitonin Salmon Nasal Spray -- Osteoporosis
Calcitonin Salmon Nasal Spray Dosing
One spray of calcitonin salmon nasal spray once daily is the recommended dose for treating osteoporosis. This eMedTV segment contains other calcitonin salmon nasal spray dosing information, including tips for how and when to use the medication.
Carbidopa is a prescription drug used to treat Parkinson's disease and Parkinsonism due to other causes. This eMedTV page covers carbidopa uses in more detail, describes the drug's effects, and explains what you should know before starting treatment.
Most people need a carbidopa dosage of 70 to 100 mg daily to avoid nausea and vomiting due to levodopa. This eMedTV Web page contains more carbidopa dosing guidelines and provides tips and precautions for taking the medication.
Carbidopa for Parkinson's Disease
Carbidopa is one of several medicines approved for treating Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV Web presentation discusses the drug, including its side effects, warnings, precautions, dosing, and uses.
Carbidopa-levodopa CR is a prescription medicine approved to treat Parkinson's disease and Parkinsonism. This eMedTV Web article provides an overview of carbidopa-levodopa CR, including information on how it works and possible side effects.
The recommended carbidopa-levodopa CR dosage is individualized for each person based on several factors. This eMedTV Web page discusses these factors that may affect your dosage and also provides some tips for when and how to take the medication.
Chronic fatigue refers to symptoms of exhaustion or lack of energy that last for more than six months. This eMedTV page offers an overview of chronic fatigue and explains the difference between it and the condition known as chronic fatigue syndrome.
As this eMedTV resource explains, exact chronic fatigue causes are unknown; however, it is believed that infection, hormone levels, and stress contribute to the development of this symptom. This article discusses possible causes of chronic fatigue.
Chronic fatigue relief often begins with determining the cause of the fatigue. As this eMedTV article explains, some people find relief from chronic fatigue by exercising, getting treatment for chronic pain, and improving the quality of their sleep.
Chronic fatigue is a symptom of chronic fatigue syndrome and many other conditions. As this eMedTV article explains, in addition to chronic fatigue, symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome can include short-term memory loss, headaches, and insomnia.
Chronic fatigue occurs when exhaustion or lack of energy lasts for over six months. This eMedTV resource describes the role of certain diseases, hormone levels, and stress in chronic fatigue. Cronic fatigue is a common misspelling of chronic fatigue.
This page of the eMedTV Web site briefly defines chronic fatigue, which can be a symptom of many different conditions, but is often associated with chronic fatigue syndrome. Cronic tiredness is a common misspelling and variation of chronic fatigue.
Darifenacin is a medication that can be prescribed to treat symptoms of an overactive bladder. This eMedTV resource explains how the medication works, offers dosing guidelines and tips for darifenacin, and describes its effects.
The highest recommended dose of darifenacin for an overactive bladder is 15 mg once daily. As this eMedTV page explains, most people start with 7.5 mg daily, but darifenacin dosing can be increased to 15 mg if symptoms don't improve in two weeks.
Darifenacin for Overactive Bladder
| Days Before Your Knee Arthroscopy (for Loose Body Removal) |
This video explains what to expect before your procedure, such as instructions from the hospital.
Drug Interactions With Alendronate
As this eMedTV page explains, calcium supplements, aspirin, and even food can interfere with alendronate if they are taken within 30 minutes of your alendronate dose. This page tells you what you need to know about drug interactions with alendronate.
Drug Interactions With Alendronate and Cholecalciferol
Aspirin, teriparatide, and cimetidine may cause drug interactions with alendronate and cholecalciferol. This eMedTV resource explains what other drugs may interact with the osteoporosis medication and also describes the possible effects.
Drug Interactions With Calcitonin Salmon Nasal Spray
Bisphosphonates may interact negatively with calcitonin salmon nasal spray. This section of the eMedTV Web site lists bisphosphonate products that may lead to negative drug interactions with calcitonin salmon nasal spray and explains the results.
Drug Interactions With Carbidopa
Isoniazid, iron, and MAOIs may potentially cause drug interactions with carbidopa. As this eMedTV page explains, carbidopa itself may not interact with other drugs, but it is always used with levodopa, a drug that is likely to cause interactions.
Drug Interactions With Carbidopa-Levodopa CR
Iron and antipsychotics are among the drugs that can potentially interact with carbidopa-levodopa CR. This eMedTV segment lists other medications that may cause drug interactions with carbidopa-levodopa CR, and describes the problems that may occur.
Drug Interactions With Darifenacin
Flecainide, nefazodone, and acetylcholinesterase inhibitors may cause drug interactions with darifenacin. This eMedTV Web page contains a more detailed list of medicines that may interact with darifenacin and describes the possible effects.
Drug Interactions With Etidronate
Foods and beverages can cause negative etidronate interactions. As this part of the eMedTV library explains, certain medicines can also cause drug interactions with etidronate, including warfarin, teriparatide, and calcium products.
Drug Interactions With Galantamine
Cholinergic drugs, NSAIDs, and anticholinergic medications may cause drug interactions with galantamine. As this eMedTV article explains, galantamine drug interactions can reduce the effectiveness of the drugs or increase your risk of side effects.
Ginkgo may cause significant interactions with many medications. This page of the eMedTV archives outlines some of the medications that may cause ginkgo drug interactions and explains how these interactions can possibly result in serious problems.
Drug Interactions With Ibandronate
Aspirin, products containing calcium, and teriparatide may cause drug interactions with ibandronate. This eMedTV segment lists other drugs that may lead to ibandronate interactions and describes the potential effects of combining these medicines.
Drug Interactions With Memantine
Ketamine, amantadine, and sodium bicarbonate are substances that may cause drug interactions with memantine. This eMedTV article describes the potential effects of these interactions and lists other drugs that may interact with memantine.
Drug Interactions With Oxybutynin ER
Anticholinergics, pramlintide, and certain antibiotics may cause drug interactions with oxybutynin. This eMedTV page offers a more detailed list of medicines that may interact with oxybutynin and explains what may happen if these interactions occur.
Drug Interactions With Raloxifene
Drug interactions with raloxifene can occur if it's combined with warfarin and diazepam, among other things. This eMedTV page lists other drugs that can cause interactions, describes the potentially negative results, and explains how to avoid them.
Drug Interactions With Rivastigmine
Anticholinergic medicines, NSAIDs, and cholinergic drugs could potentially interact with rivastigmine. As this eMedTV page explains, these drug interactions with rivastigmine may lead to side effects or reduce the effectiveness of the medicines.
Drug Interactions With Ropinirole XL
Some drug interactions with ropinirole XL can increase your risk of side effects or other problems. This eMedTV page lists the medications that can negatively interact with ropinirole XL and describes the complications that these interactions may cause.
Drug Interactions With Solifenacin Succinate
Protease inhibitors, QT-prolonging medications, and pramlintide may interact with solifenacin succinate. This eMedTV resource lists other medicines that may cause drug interactions with solifenacin succinate and describes the possible effects.
Drug Interactions With Tacrine
Anticholinergic and cholinergic medications could potentially cause drug interactions with tacrine. As this eMedTV resource explains, tacrine drug interactions can increase your risk for side effects or reduce the effectiveness of the medicines.
Drug Interactions With Teriparatide
Bisphosphonates and digoxin may cause drug interactions with teriparatide. This eMedTV resource lists the specific bisphosphonate and digoxin products that may cause interactions and describes the possible effects of combining these drugs.
Drug Interactions With the Shingles Vaccine
Immunosuppressants, immune globulins, and other vaccines may interact with the shingles vaccine. This eMedTV page lists other drugs that may cause drug interactions with the shingles vaccine and describes the potential effects of these interactions.
Drug Interactions With Tolterodine
Vinblastine, protease inhibitors, and pramlintide may cause drug interactions with tolterodine. This eMedTV article explains what may happen with these dug interactions and lists other medicines that can cause a negative interaction.
Drug Interactions With Tolterodine ER
Vinblastine, cyclosporine, and protease inhibitors can cause drug interactions with tolterodine ER. This eMedTV segment lists other medicines that may interact with tolterodine ER and explains what can happen when these drugs are taken together.
Drug Interactions With Trospium
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, pramlintide, and anticholinergic drugs may interact with trospium. This eMedTV article offers a more in-depth look at the potentially negative consequences of these drug interactions with trospium.
Drug Interactions With Trospium XR
This eMedTV page explains that alcohol, anticholinergic medicines, and pramlintide are among the drugs that may interact with trospium XR. This page explores other possible drug interactions with trospium XR and describes the problems that can occur.
Etidronate is a medication that is licensed to treat heterotopic ossification and Paget's disease. This eMedTV segment discusses etidronate uses in more detail, describes how the drug works, and explains how and when to take the medicine.
Etidronate dosing for the treatment of Paget's disease usually starts at 5 mg per kg (of weight) once daily. This eMedTV segment also lists dosing recommendations for heterotopic ossification caused by spinal cord injury or hip replacement surgery.
Moderate physical activity for 30 minutes a day can ensure good health in older adults. This eMedTV page explains the benefits of exercise for seniors, offers lists of activities that can help older adults be more active, and includes safety tips.
Forteo (Teriparatide) for Osteoporosis
Galantamine is a drug used for treating mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. This eMedTV resource provides general dosing information for galantamine, explains how the drug works, and describes its effects.
The recommended starting dosage for long-acting galantamine is 8 mg once daily. This article from the eMedTV archives also offers galantamine dosing guidelines for the short-acting form and explains how often your doctor may increase your dosage.
Galantamine Hydrobromide Information
Galantamine hydrobromide is approved to treat Alzheimer's disease. We discuss the drug on this eMedTV Web page, including its possible side effects, warnings, dosing, and drug interactions.
Miacalcin injection is not currently available in generic form. This article from the eMedTV Web site discusses possible reasons why no drug companies have chosen to manufacture generic Miacalcin injection.
Zyloprim (allopurinol) is available in generic form. This eMedTV page explains how the FDA has determined that generic Zyloprim is equivalent to the brand-name drug. This page also lists the available strengths and manufacturers of this generic drug.
| Getting Started (Knee Arthroscopy With Loose Body Removal) |
This video clip highlights several things to be aware of as you prepare for your procedure.
As a "natural" herbal supplement, ginkgo may be used for several purposes, such as improving memory. This eMedTV page describes some of the possible side effects of ginkgo and covers some general precautions. Ginco is a common misspelling of ginkgo.
Ginkgo is a supplement that is claimed to have several medicinal uses. This eMedTV Web page takes a brief look at ginkgo and provides a link to more detailed information on this herbal supplement. Gingko is a common misspelling of ginkgo.
Ginkgo is an herbal supplement that is claimed to improve memory and help with several other conditions. This eMedTV article describes the benefits of ginkgo, lists side effects that may occur, and explains the effectiveness of this herbal remedy.
Ginkgo supplements may be beneficial for people with depression, dementia, or glaucoma. This selection from the eMedTV Web site describes other potential ginkgo benefits, explains how this supplement works, and discusses its use in children.
An effective and safe ginkgo dosage has not been established at this time. This portion of the eMedTV library provides the ginkgo doses that were used in clinical studies and offers tips for finding a trustworthy manufacturer for ginkgo supplements.
This eMedTV Web page discusses Ginkgo supplements. Information includes what it is used for (and if it works), whether it is safe, drug interactions, dosing, and side effects.
As an herbal supplement, ginkgo may have several benefits, such as improving mental functioning. This eMedTV Web article explores other ginkgo benefits and lists some of its potential side effects. Ginko is a common misspelling of ginkgo.
| How a Healthy Knee Works |
The knee is a joint that allows for the motion of your leg, by bending and extending. This video clip covers how a healthy knee works.
| How Safe Is Knee Arthroscopy (for Loose Bodies)? |
This video clip addresses safety concerns regarding knee arthroscopy.
Ibandronate is a medicine that is prescribed to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. This eMedTV resource describes in detail how the drug works, explains when and how it should be taken, and lists possible side effects.
For monthly treatment with ibandronate, dosing usually starts at 150 mg. This article from the eMedTV Web site also offers dosage recommendations for the injectable form of ibandronate, as well as for those who take the drug on a daily basis.
