Endocrinology

This is Cabergoline. It helps to treat high levels of a hormone called prolactin.

This is estradiol, and you should take it as directed by your doctor, at the same time each day. Estradiol contains hormones called estrogens.

This is Forteo. It treats osteoporosis in men and women who are at high risk for bone fracture.

This is Genotropin. It treats low levels of growth hormone and other growth-related conditions.

This is Humatrope. It treats low levels of growth hormone and other growth-related conditions.

This is ibandronate. It helps treat and prevent osteoporosis in women after menopause.

This is ibandronate. It helps treat and prevent osteoporosis in women after menopause.

This is levothyroxine. You should take each dose on an empty stomach, 30 to 60 minutes before food, because that is when your body absorbs it best.

This is Levoxyl, and you should take it exactly as directed by your doctor. You should take each dose on an empty stomach, 30 to 60 minutes before food, because that is when your body absorbs it best.

This is Makena. It helps reduce the risk of having a baby too early in your pregnancy.

This is methimazole. It is used to help treat high levels of thyroid hormones in your body.

This is Norditropin. It treats low levels of growth hormone and other growth-related conditions.

This is a combination of two medicines called ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate. You should take 1 tablet by mouth once daily.

This is Nuvaring, and it's a flexible vaginal ring used to prevent pregnancy. Your first use should be the day you and your doctor have agreed on.

This is Omnitrope. It treats low levels of growth hormone and other growth-related conditions.

This is Premarin, and you should take it as directed by your doctor, at the same time each day. Premarin contains hormones called estrogens.

This is risedronate. It helps make your bones stronger.

This is Synthroid. Your body absorbs it best when taken on an empty stomach, so take each dose at least 30 minutes before eating or 2 hours after.

This is Tanzeum. It helps improve blood sugar levels in patients who have type 2 diabetes.

This is Thyrogen. It is the same as a natural hormone in the body which tells the thyroid gland to make thyroid hormones.

This is Thyroid USP. You may hear it called by different brand names, such as Armour Thyroid, Nature Thyroid, or others.

This is Yasmin, and it's a birth control pill. It may have other uses, too.

This is Yaz, and it's a birth control pill. It has other uses, too.

This device gives a dose of the drug epinephrine. It treats anaphylaxis. That's a serious allergic reaction that may cause your lips, tongue or throat to swell. You may have trouble breathing. You may pass out. Using an auto-injector at the start of anaphylaxis can save your life.