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Pamelor is also prescribed as Aventyl HCI and is generically available as nortriptyline. Pamelor is a tricyclic antidepressant and is used in the treatment of depression.
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GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease is mostly responsible for the damage in the esophagus and the stomach. Chronic symptoms of disturbance may occur if the disease is not treated. It may even be responsible for the development of other conditions. more...
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Paracetamol is another name for the drug acetaminophen. It is a pain-reliever, but not considered to be a non-steroidal anti-inflammaroty drug, or NSAID, because its anti-inflammatory action is minimal. It is often prescribed or recommended because it d more...
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Parlodel is a brand name for bromocriptine mesylate. This drug is given in tablet or capsule form, and can be prescribed alone or with other medications for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. When treating Parkinson’s, it can increase your mobility a more...
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Paroxetine is the generic form of Paxil, Paxil CR, and Pexeva. These medications are used in the treatment of depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Paroxetine in more...
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Paroxetinum is an anti-depressant drug that is used to treat severe depressive and mood disorders. It is mostly available in tablet forms of 10mg, 20mg, 30mg, and 40mg strengths. Paroxetinum is also used as a liquid suspension with 10mg concentrations. Pa more...
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Patanol, which is generically prescribed as olopatadine ophthalmic, is commonly used to treat allergy symptoms as it relates to the eyes. It is an antihistamine that treats watery eyes, itchy or burning eyes, and inflammation of the eyes caused by allergi more...
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Paxil, which is generically prescribed as paroxitine, is commonly used in the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, post traumatic stress disorders, and premenstrual dysphoric disorders. Paxil is a member of the famil more...
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Paxil CR, which is generically prescribed paroxetine, is commonly used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, post traumatic stress disorders, and premenstrual dysphoric disorders. Paxil CR is a member of the family of medi more...
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A long time ago in 1928, a Scottish biologist named Sir Alexander Fleming was surprised to find that the bacteria colony of Staphylococcus areus that he was cultivating in a dish was slowly being destroyed by a type of mold. The mold was called Penicilliu more...
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Penlac, which is generically prescribed as ciclopirox topical, is commonly used to treat fungal infections of the toe nails and finger nails. Penlac is available in other forms, all of which are antifungal medications to treat fungal infections of the ski more...
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Pentoxifylline is a prescription medicine used by patients with blood flow disorders. It is marketed worldwide by French pharmaceutical company Aventis under the trade name Trental. Pentoxifylline or Trental is used mainly to normalize blood flow. It pro more...
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Pepcid, generically know as famotidine prescription strength tablets, is used for short-term treatment and prevention of ulcers, gastreosphageal reflux disease (GERD) and pathological hypersecretory conditions. Pepcid is a member of the family of medicine more...
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Periactin, which is generically known as cyproheptadine, is an antihistamine. Periactin is commonly used treat runny nose, watery eyes, itchiness, sneezing, hives and other symptoms of seasonal allergic reactions and symptoms of the common cold. T more...
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Perindopril is an Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme or ACE inhibitor that is primarily used for the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart disease. It is marketed by Servier Laboratories under the trade name Coversyl. Perindopril is also available in more...
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Persantine is a brand name for the medication dipyridamole, which is prescribed to stop your platelets from sticking together so that they can’t attach to the surfaces of artificial heart valves. This helps prevent blood clots from forming around the art more...
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Phenergan, generically known as promethazine tablets, is a phenothiazine antihistamine that is utilized for many medical conditions. It is commonly used to temporarily relieve allergy symptoms both perennial and seasonal. Phenergan is also used to contr more...
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Pheniramine is an antihistamine medicine that is primarily helpful in treating allergy symptoms. It is available as a nonprescription drug in other countries but is mostly regulated to be taken under competent supervision. Pheniramine concentration is mo more...
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Hypertension or high blood pressure can be a debilitating disease if not treated. Its occurrence may cause physical discomfort that could hinder your normal daily activities. Although hypertension rarely shows off recognizable symptoms at the onset, the a more...
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Convulsions and seizures caused by epilepsy are difficult to manage, especially since they happen unexpectedly. Epileptic patients are often reduced to go through every day normally. The impact of an attack is just too much to take for anyone – from the v more...
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Pilagan can be prescribed as a multitude of various medications. It is often prescribed as Pilocar, Akarpine, Piloptic 1, 1/2, 2, 3, 4, and 6, Pilostat, and Pilopine HS. Generic forms of this medication are usually prescribed as pilocarpine ophthalmic. Th more...
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Anybody who has experienced piles will know how much it hurts. This is a condition where blood vessels in the rectum dilate, forming a pile mass also known as hemorrhoids. This makes the process of bowel movement painful and sometimes even bloody.
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Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders can be managed easily with the proper medication treatment. Although drugs created for this purpose are usually not sufficient in curing the problem completely, they can help greatly in keeping a patient’s life more...
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Diabetes Mellitus 2 sufferers can now rely on Pioglitazone to normalize their glucose levels. They also have to know the proper dosage and contraindications to avoid adverse effects. Pioglitazone is the generic name of the prescription drug which belongs more...
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Pirazetam is a brand name for piracetam, part of a class of drugs called nootropics, which is used for many different functions in the brain. It is said to work in part by facilitiating the movement of information between the two halves of the brain. Pi more...
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People having problems with cognition and Parkinson’s Disease may now rely on Piribedil to alleviate their symptoms. Make sure you know the right way to take the drug to avoid complications and side effects. Piribedil is the generic name of the piperazin more...
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Piroxicam belongs to a class of drugs called NSAIDs, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Piroxicam works by reducing the hormones, called prostaglandins, that cause pain and inflammation in the body. These hormones are responsible for the pain of more...
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Plavix is generically prescribed as clopidogrel. It is most commonly prescribed to assist in the prevention of blood clots, particularly in patients who have had a recent heart attack, stroke, or the symptoms and warning signs of a heart attack or stroke. more...
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Plendil is a calcium channel blocker that is often generically prescribed as felodipine. Plendil affects the heart by reducing the effort required for it to successfully pump blood through the body by widening and relaxing the veins and arteries. Plendil more...
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Ponstel is a brand name for the generic drug mefenamic acid, which is a form of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID. NSAIDs are used to relieve mild to moderate pain and inflammation due to injury or illness. It can also be used to treat bloo more...
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Praecineural is a generic name for a pain reliever that combines three major ingredients: paracetamol, caffeine, and codeine. Paracetamol is used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain, and for reducing fever. The caffeine involved increases the pul more...
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Prandin is often used to treat type 2 diabetes. It encourages the pancreas to release the appropriate amount of blood sugar after food is introduced to the body. It is not appropriate for patients with type 1 diabetes. Prandin is most effective when used more...
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Pravachol is also prescribed under the generic name of pravastatin. Pravachol prevents the body from absorbing a percentage of cholesterol taken into the body. Known as a cholesterol lowering medication, it can reduce the total cholesterol in the body. Lo more...
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People who may be worried about developing cardiovascular problems may now depend on Pravastatin to reduce their risk significantly. Make sure you know the right dosage and tips for safe use. Pravastatin is the generic name of the drug belonging to the d more...
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Praxiten is the brand name for the generic drug oxazepam, which is prescribed in tablets to treat irritable bowel syndrome. It belongs to the class of drugs known as benzodiapenes, which slow down the central nervous system; therefore, Praxiten is also more...
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People suffering from high blood pressure and other heart problems can now take Prazosin to help relieve their condition. Find out possible interactions with other drugs and possible side effects. Prazosin is the generic name of the drug belonging to a d more...
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Precose is designed to directively delay the body’s ability to absorb carbohydrates from food sources to decrease the amount of blood sugar in the body after eating. This helps people with type 2 diabetes maintain healthy blood sugar levels in their body. more...
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Prednisolone is a glucocortoid, which is an adrenocortical steroid that occurs both naturally and artificially and given as a syrup. It is given for several different illnesses and conditions: more...
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Patients suffering from symptoms due to damaged nerves may now feel more comfortable and relieved with Pregabalin. The drug effectively treats pain by acting on the central nervous system. Pregabalin is the generic name of the anticonvulsant drug mainly more...
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Premarin is a brand name for conjugated estrogen tablets, which are prescribed for the treatment of osteoporosis. It is also used to treat symptoms of menopause, including vasomotor symptoms, vulvar and vaginal atrophy, pain relief for those suffering fr more...
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Prevacid, which is generically prescribed as lansoprazole, is commonly used to treat and prevent stomach ulcers, intestinal ulcers, erosive esophagitis, and stomach conditions which create too much stomach acids such as Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.
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Prilosec, which is generically prescribed as omeprazole, is commonly used to treat the symptoms of gastroesophogeal reflux disease, gastric ulcers, and to promote the healing of the esophagus and stomach lining from the damage caused by erosive esophagiti more...
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Prochlorperazine is an effective drug that can relieve patients of nausea and vomiting from a number of medical and treatment procedures. Make sure you know the proper way to take it to stay safe. Prochlorperazine is the generic name of the prescription more...
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Progesterone is a useful hormone that can help regulate menstruation and minimize risk for cancer. Find out the proper methods of consumption to maximize the benefits. Progesterone is a C-21 steroid hormone naturally produced by the human body specifical more...
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Prograf is a brand name for the generic drug tacromilus. This medication lowers your immune system in order to keep it from rejecting transplanted organs. Your immune system’s job is to fight against foreign invaders; unfortunately, a new organ often fa more...
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Although it’s not a household name, Promethazin is a great medication that has many different uses. Promethazin is what is known as an antihistamine and anti-emetic drug. It blocks the effects caused by the naturally produced histamine in your body. It ha more...
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Promethazine has shown to have various beneficial effects that can treat different types of problems. Find out more about the possible side effects and complications for optimum results. Promethazine is the generic name of the first generation H1 recepto more...
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Patients who are worried about having another arrhythmia attack can rely on Propafenone since it is highly known in increasing the refractory period. Discover the related effects and responses of the drug. Propafenone is the generic name of the antiarrhy more...
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Propecia, which is generically prescribed as finasteride, and is commonly used to treat enlarged prostate and male pattern baldness. Propecia prevents testosterone from converting to dihydrotestosterone in the body. more...
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Propranolol belongs to a class of medications called beta-blockers. Its chief use is as a blood pressure medication, but it is also used to prevent migraines in children. It has several other uses as well, including the treatment of chest pains, irregul more...
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Proscar is the brand name for a synthetic steroid that comes in tablet form. Its generic name is finasteride, and it is used to treat symptomatic benign prostate hyperplasia, or BPH with symptoms. BPH is a condition found in men in which their prostate more...
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Protonix, generically known as pantoprazole, is used as a short term treatment in healing and symptomatic relief from gastroesphageal reflux disease (GERD) and as a long term treatment pathological hypersecretory conditions, including Zollinger-Ellison sy more...
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Protopic, which is generically prescribed as tacrolimus topical, is commonly used to treat atopic dermatitis, which is also known as eczema. Protopic slows the growth of atopic dermatitis on the skin. Protopic is usually a treatment choice when other trea more...
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Proventil is the brand name for the generic drug albuterol sulfate. It is prescribed in an aerosol, in a capsule for inhalation, and as an inhalation solution for small children for the prevention and relief of bronchospasm in patients over the age of fou more...
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Provera, also known as medroxyprogesterone acetate, is actually a derivative of progesterone, a female hormone that is naturally produced by the body. It is usually prescribed to women who do not start menstruating at puberty as well as women who stop men more...
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Provigil is commonly used in patients with sleep disorders who experience excessive sleepiness. It is most commonly used in patients with narcolepsy, but can effectively promote healthy wakefulness in patients with other sleep disorders or excessive sleep more...
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Prozac, which is generically prescribed as flouxetine, is commonly prescribed to treat the symptoms of depression, bulimia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Prozac is a member of the antidepressant family more...
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Pulmicort is generically prescribed as budesonide inhalation and is commonly used to treat the inflammation that causes asthma attacks. Pulmicort is used to prevent asthma attacks and is not considered a rescue inhaler. Pulmicort can lower the more...
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Our liver is a complex and important organ of the body which performs over 500 functions. These functions include the production of bile, which helps us digest our food. The liver is also responsible for absorption of fats, other essential nutrients like more...
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