Paxlovid 5-Day Oral Tablet 150 mg/100 mg (nirmatrelvir/ritonavir) (NIRMATRELVIR/RITONAVIR - ORAL)
For treating COVID-19 (coronavirus).
Pazopanib
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pazopanib
Pazopanib is used to treat advanced renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer). Pazopanib is also used to treat soft tissue sarcoma (a tumor that can develop in or around muscles, tendons, joints, organs, or blood vessels). Pazopanib is usually given after other treatments have failed. Pazopanib may also be used for purposes...
Pazopanib Oral Tablet (PAZOPANIB - ORAL)
For treating cancer. Brand Name(s): Votrient. Generic Name: Pazopanib.
PC-SPES (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Health Professional Information [NCI]
NOTE: The information in this summary is no longer being updated and is provided for reference purposes only. This cancer information summary provides an overview of the use of PC-SPES as a treatment in people with cancer. The summary includes a brief history of PC-SPES research, the results of clinical trials, and...
PC-SPES (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Patient Information [NCI]
NOTE: The information in this summary is no longer being updated and is provided for reference purposes only. PC-SPES is a mixture of 8 herbs that was sold as a dietary supplement to keep the prostate healthy (see Question 1). Some batches of PC-SPES were found to contain prescription medicines. It was taken off the...
PE-Acetam/Doxylamine-PE-Acetam
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PE-PPA-Phenir-Pyril-Hydrocod
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Pea Protein
How to Use It The ideal intake of pea protein has not been determined, but a typical serving of pea protein powder is 30 grams and provides about 25 grams of protein. Where to Find It Cooked split peas contain about 8% protein, or 7 to 8 grams per ½ cup. Pea protein extracts are used in some protein powders, meal...
Pea Protein for Sports & Fitness
Pea Protein How Much Is Usually Taken by Athletes? A typical serving of pea protein powder is 30 grams, with 25 grams of protein. Athletes usually use one serving per day but may take as many as three servings per day, depending on their training level and the protein content of the rest of their diet. Side Effects...
Pea Protein for Weight Control
Pea Protein How Much Is Usually Taken by Dieters? People who use a high-protein diet for weight loss typically aim to get 25–30% of their daily calories from protein; in other words, a 1,500 to 1,800 calorie per day diet would include 95 to 135 grams of protein. Most people who use pea protein to reach this goal use one...
Peak expiratory flow
Peak expiratory flow (PEF) is a measure of how much air a person can exhale while breathing out as hard and fast as possible. PEF is used to evaluate the condition of the airways in people who have asthma or other conditions that affect their ability to breathe. When the airways become narrowed because of inflammation...
Peak flow meter
A peak flow meter is an inexpensive, pocket-sized device that measures peak expiratory flow (PEF), or how much air a person can quickly exhale. To measure PEF, the person takes a deep breath and then blows (huffs) into a tube on the peak flow meter as hard and as fast as possible. To get the most accurate PEF, the peak...
Peak flow meters
A peak flow meter is a pocket-size device that measures peak expiratory flow (PEF), or how much air a person can quickly breathe out. To measure PEF, the person takes a deep breath and then blows into a tube on the peak flow meter as hard and as fast as possible. A scale on the device shows how much air is breathed out...
peanut allergen extract
Peanut allergen extract is used to help reduce the severity of an allergic reaction (including anaphylaxis) when you are accidentally exposed to peanuts. This medicine will not treat an allergic reaction that has already begun. . Peanut allergen extract is for use in adults and children at least 4 years old who have...
Peanut Allergy
What is a peanut allergy? A peanut allergy is a reaction that occurs when your body mistakenly identifies peanuts as a harmful substance. When you eat peanuts or food that contains peanuts, your body's immune system overreacts. This can cause a severe allergic reaction that may need immediate medical care. What causes...
Pedi Multivit Comb 9-Iron-FA
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Pedi Multivit No.7-Folic Acid
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Pedi Multivit-Iron-Fl-A,C, & D3
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Pediatric Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
During the past two decades, significant advances have led to improved outcomes after allogeneic HSCT.[ 1, 2, 3] The most significant improvements in survival occurred in unrelated and alternative donor procedures.[ 4, 5, 6] Possible explanations for these improvements in survival include improved patient selection...
Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS)
Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS) is a condition that may be related to a recent streptococcal (strep) infection. Your child may be diagnosed with PANDAS if he or she has symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) or a tic disorder that start suddenly...
Pediatric Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) procedures require collection of growth-factor–mobilized peripheral blood stem cells (PBSCs) from patients using leukapheresis. Bone marrow can be used for autologous transplants, but PBSCs lead to quicker blood count recovery, resulting in less transplant-related...
Pediatric Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell Therapy (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
For T cells to attack cellular targets (viruses or cancer cells), they must bind to class I major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules on the surface of the target cells and avoid suppressor signals sent by regulatory T cells and other surface molecule interactions. Gene transfer technologies can modify T cells to...
Pediatric Gastric Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
Primary gastric tumors in children are rare, and carcinoma of the stomach is even more unusual.[ 1] In one series, gastric cancer in children younger than 18 years accounted for 0.11% of all gastric cancer cases seen over an 18-year period.[ 2] In another study that used data from the National Cancer Database, patients...
Pediatric Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumors Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
Clinical Presentation. A single-institution retrospective review identified 45 cases of neuroendocrine (carcinoid) tumors in children and adolescents between 2003 and 2016.[ 1][Level of evidence C2] The most common primary site was the appendix (36 of 45 cases). No recurrences were observed among the patients with...
Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy for Cancer (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
Rationale for HSCT. Blood and marrow transplant, or HSCT, is a procedure that involves infusion of hematopoietic stem cells (along with hematopoietic progenitor cells) to reconstitute the hematopoietic system of a patient. The infusion of hematopoietic stem cells generally follows a preparative regimen consisting of...
Pediatric Multivit Comb 8-FA
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Pediatric Preparation for Medical Tests
Includes tips to comfort a child before a medical test. Offers tips based on age, from newborns through the teen years.
Pediatric Supportive Care (PDQ®): Supportive care - Health Professional Information [NCI]
Improvements in survival for all childhood cancers combined have increased over time. The 5-year survival rate during the period 2011 to 2017 was 85% for children and 86% for adolescents, though rates varied widely depending on cancer type, patient age, and other factors.[ 1] With these improved outcomes, the focus of...
Pediatric Supportive Care (PDQ®): Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI]
Note: Information about growth and development and school and learning issues will be added to this summary in the future. The goal of supportive care is to improve the quality of life for young cancer patients and their families. Most children with cancer can be cured. Every patient is different and the type of cancer...