Senior Health Articles A-Z

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 Testosterone Gel

Certain medicines, such as warfarin or insulin, can cause testosterone gel drug interactions. This eMedTV article lists other medications that may negatively interact with testosterone gel and describes the complications that may occur as a result.

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

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

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.

Etidronate Drug Information

Exercise for Seniors

Moderate physical activity for 30 minutes a day can ensure good health in older adults. This eMedTV page talks more about seniors and exercise, including lists of activities that can help older adults be more active, as well as safety tips.

Febuxostat

Febuxostat is a prescription medicine licensed for the prevention of gout attacks. This eMedTV Web segment explains what you should know before taking this medication, describes the effects of the drug, and offers general dosing information.

Febuxostat Dosage

When using febuxostat for preventing gout attacks, the recommended starting dosage is 40 mg once daily. This eMedTV page contains more detailed information on how your doctor will determine your dosage of febuxostat, as well as tips for taking this drug.

Febuxostat Drug Information

On this eMedTV Web page, the prescription medicine febuxostat is discussed. Information includes its uses, side effects, dosing, warnings, and possible drug interactions.

Fesoterodine

Fesoterodine is a prescription medicine approved for treating symptoms of an overactive bladder. This eMedTV Web page describes the effects of this drug, explains when and how to take it, and lists some of its potential side effects.

Fesoterodine Dosage

The recommended fesoterodine dosage for treating an overactive bladder is 4 mg once daily. This eMedTV Web page explains how dosing works for people with severe kidney problems and includes tips for taking this medication.

Fesoterodine Drug Information

On this eMedTV Web page, the drug fesoterodine is discussed. Information includes its uses, dosing, side effects, warnings, and possible drug interactions.

Forteo (Teriparatide) for Osteoporosis

Galantamine

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.

Galantamine Dosing

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.

Generic Menomune

As explained in this eMedTV segment, Menomune (meningococcal vaccine) is not available in generic form. This article discusses why this is so, with information on whether the regulations surrounding brand-name Menomune are likely to change.

Generic Miacalcin Injection

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.

Generic Pneumovax

At this time, there are no generic versions of Pneumovax (pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine). This eMedTV resource sheds more light on why no generic versions of this vaccine exist. The approval process for "biologic" medications is also discussed.

Generic Zyloprim

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.

Ginco

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.

Gingkgo

Many people use ginkgo supplements to help improve memory and mental functioning. This eMedTV article briefly covers the effects of ginkgo and offers general warnings and precautions for this supplement. Gingkgo is a common misspelling of ginkgo.

Gingko

Ginkgo is a supplement that supposedly helps improve memory and "thins" the blood, among other things. This eMedTV Web page takes a brief look at ginkgo and provides a link to more detailed information. Gingko is a common misspelling of ginkgo.

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 Benefits

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.

Ginkgo Dosage

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.

Ginkgo Supplement Information

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.

Ginko

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.

Glaucosamine Chondroitin

Glucosamine and chondroitin supplements are often used to treat arthritis. This eMedTV article describes the effects of this product and lists its potential side effects. Glaucosamine chondroitin is a common misspelling of glucosamine and chondroitin.

Glucosamene Sulfate

Glucosamine sulfate is a dietary supplement claimed to be useful for treating arthritis. This eMedTV segment describes how it works and offers general warnings for the product. Glucosamene sulfate is a common misspelling of glucosamine sulfate.

Glucosamine and Chondroitin

Glucosamine and chondroitin is a dietary supplement commonly used for treating arthritis. This eMedTV Web page explains how it works, offers dosing information for the product, and lists some of its potential side effects.

Glucosamine and Chondroitin Dosage

General glucosamine and chondroitin dosage recommendations are available for the treatment of arthritis. This eMedTV page covers the doses that were used in clinical trials and offers tips for finding a reliable manufacturer.

Glucosamine and Chondroitin Supplements

This eMedTV Web presentation discusses the supplements glucosamine and chondroitin. Information includes what they are used for (and whether they work), if they are safe, dosing, side effects, warnings, precautions, and benefits.

Glucosamine Condroitin

Glucosamine and chondroitin is a supplement claimed to be useful for treating arthritis. This eMedTV resource explains how this "natural" product may work for arthritis. Glucosamine condroitin is a common misspelling of glucosamine and chondroitin.

Glucosamine Sulfate

Glucosamine sulfate is a supplement most often used to treat arthritis. This eMedTV Web page explains how glucosamine sulfate works, explores the safety and effectiveness of the supplement, and lists potential side effects of the product.

Glucosamine Sulphate

Glucosamine sulfate is a supplement primarily used for treating osteoarthritis. This eMedTV page describes how the product works and lists some of its potential side effects. Glucosamine sulphate is a common misspelling of glucosamine sulfate.

Glucosemine Chondroitin

Glucosamine and chondroitin is a dietary supplement used to treat arthritis. This eMedTV page explains what you should discuss with your doctor before using this product. Glucosemine chondroitin is a common misspelling of glucosamine and chondroitin.

Glucosomine Chondriton

Glucosamine and chondroitin is often used for treating arthritis. This eMedTV page describes the effects of this product and explains what to be aware of before taking it. Glucosomine chondriton is a common misspelling of glucosamine and chondroitin.

Glucosomine Chondroitin

Glucosamine and chondroitin is a supplement often used to treat arthritis. This eMedTV segment offers general warnings for this product and explains how it may work. Glucosomine chondroitin is a common misspelling of glucosamine and chondroitin.

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 Do Beta Blockers Work?

As this eMedTV Web page explains, beta blockers work in a variety of different ways to treat several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. This article further discusses how beta blockers work, including the various affects on the body.

How Safe Is Knee Arthroscopy (for Loose Bodies)?

This video clip addresses safety concerns regarding knee arthroscopy.

Hylan G-F 20

Hylan G-F 20 is a viscosupplement approved for treating osteoarthritis of the knee. This eMedTV resource describes how this arthritis treatment works, outlines its benefits, and explains how (and how often) this product is administered.

Hylan G-F 20 Dosage

There is only one standard recommended hylan G-F 20 dosage: one 2-mL injection once a week for three weeks. This eMedTV segment offers more dosing information, including an explanation of how your doctor will administer the hylan G-F 20 injections.

Hylan G-F 20 Drug Information

On this eMedTV Web page, the drug Hylan G-F 20 is discussed. Information includes how it is used for knee pain relief, along with its possible side effects, interactions, and warnings.

Ibandronate

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.

Ibandronate Dosing

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.