Pennyroyal is a plant also known as Dictame de Virginie, European Pennyroyal, Feuille de Menthe Pouliot, Frétillet, Hedeoma pulegioides, Herbe aux Puces, Herbe de Saint-Laurent, Lurk-In-The-Ditch, Melissa pulegioides, Mentha pulegium, Menthe Pouliot, Mosquito Plant, Piliolerial, Poleo, Pouliot Royal, Pudding Grass...
Pentamidine is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus. Pentamidine is used to prevent and treat pneumonia caused by Pneumocystis jiroveci (carinii). Pentamidine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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Always inspect the medicine before using. Do not use the medicine if it contains any particles or if it has changed color. This medicine will work best if you take it at about the same time every day. Keep this medicine at room temperature. Protect from moisture and high humidity. DO NOT take this medicine by mouth...
Read and make sure you understand the instructions for measuring dose and using syringe. If you have any questions, talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. The medicine needs to be mixed before being injected. Follow package direction for diluting medicine with IV fluids or as instructed by your doctor or nurse...
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Pentobarbital is used short-term to treat insomnia, or to cause you to fall asleep for surgery. . Pentobarbital is also used as an emergency treatment for seizures. Pentobarbital may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For urinary tract infection. Brand Name(s): Elmiron. Generic Name: Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium.
Pentosan polysulfate sodium is used to treat bladder pain and discomfort caused by cystitis (bladder inflammation or irritation). Pentosan polysulfate sodium is for use in adults and children at least 16 years old. Pentosan polysulfate sodium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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Pentostatin is used to treat hairy cell leukemia (a type of blood cancer). Pentostatin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For treating cancer. Brand Name(s): Nipent. Generic Name: Pentostatin.
Pentoxifylline causes changes in your blood that help improve blood flow. This also helps your blood carry oxygen to your tissues and organs. Pentoxifylline is used to improve blood flow and reduce certain symptoms of a condition called intermittent claudication (IN-ter-MIT-ent KLOD-ih-KAY-tion). Pentoxifylline is not a...
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For leg pain due to poor blood circulation. Generic Name: Pentoxifylline.
Botanical names: Paeonia lactiflora, Paeonia suffruticosa, Paeonia veitchii How It Works Peony contains a unique glycoside called paeoniflorin. Proanthocyanidins, flavonoids, tannins, polysaccharides, and paeoniflorin are all considered to contribute to the medicinal activity of various forms of peony. Paeoniflorin’s...
If you have certain heart conditions, you may need to take antibiotics before you have some dental or surgical procedures that could put bacteria or fungi into your blood. The antibiotics lower your risk of getting endocarditis. These heart conditions include: A repaired or replaced heart valve. Endocarditis in the...
Botanical names: Mentha piperita How It Works Peppermint leaves yield approximately 0.1–1.0% volatile oil which is composed primarily of menthol (29–48%) and menthone (20–31%). 2 Peppermint oil is classified as a carminative (prevents and relieves intestinal gas). 3 It may also relieve spasms in the intestinal tract...
Peppermint is a plant also known as Brandy Mint, Extract of Mentha Piperita, Extract of Peppermint, Extrait de Feuilles de Menthe de Poivrée, Herba Menthae, Menta Piperita, Mentha arvensis, Mint, Mint Balm, Paparaminta, Peppermint Extract, Peppermint Leaf, Peppermint Leaf Extract, Peppermint Oil, Western Peppermint, and...
Peptic ulcers are sores in the inner lining of the stomach or upper small intestine. They form when the digestive juices produced by the stomach erode or eat away the lining of the digestive tract. Peptic ulcers may form in the lining of the stomach (gastric ulcers) or just below the stomach, at the start of the small...
Ulcer pain? Undo the damage. Peptic ulcers can cause serious discomfort and damage to the digestive system if left untreated. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful. Avoid irritants Avoid smoking, aspirin and related drugs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), alcohol...
A peptic ulcer is a sore in the lining of your stomach or upper small intestine. Ulcers form when the protective layer in the lining has broken down, often because of an infection with Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori ) bacteria or use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs include aspirin, ibuprofen...
What are peptic ulcers, and what causes them? Peptic ulcers are sores in the inner lining of the stomach or upper small intestine. They form when the digestive juices produced by the stomach erode or eat away the lining of the digestive tract. Peptic ulcers may form in the lining of the stomach (gastric ulcers) or just...
Peramivir works by preventing an enzyme in the body from releasing virus from infected cells. Peramivir is used to treat influenza in adults and children who are at least 2 years old, who have had flu symptoms for up to 2 days. Peramivir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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For flu infection. Brand Name(s): Rapivab. Generic Name: Peramivir.
Perampanel is an anticonvulsant that is used to treat partial onset seizures that may or may not develop into general seizures in people with epilepsy who are at least 4 years old. Perampanel is also used to treat tonic-clonic seizures in people with epilepsy who are at least 12 years old. Perampanel may also be used...
For seizures. Brand Name(s): FYCOMPA. Generic Name: Perampanel.
For seizures. Brand Name(s): FYCOMPA. Generic Name: Perampanel.
Covers surgical removal of herniated disc material that presses on a nerve root or the spinal cord. Discusses why it may be done such as for a bulging disc, to relieve pain, or help prevent serious nerve damage. Looks at how well it works and risks.
