Piroxicam
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piroxicam
Piroxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Piroxicam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Piroxicam Oral Capsule (PIROXICAM - ORAL)
This medicine is used for the following purposes: arthritis, gout. Brand Name(s): Feldene. Generic Name: Piroxicam.
Pirtobrutinib
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pitavastatin
Pitavastatin is used together with diet to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL), to increase levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL), and to lower triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood). Pitavastatin is used to treat high cholesterol in...
Pitavastatin
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Pitavastatin Oral Tablet (PITAVASTATIN - ORAL)
To lower high fat levels in blood. Brand Name(s): Livalo. Generic Name: Pitavastatin Calcium.
pitcher plant
Pitcher plant is also known as Eve's Cups, Fly-Catcher, Fly-Trap, Herbe Crapaud, Huntsman's Cup, Nepente, Oreille de Cochon, Petits Cochons, Purple Side-Saddle Flower, Sarapin, Sarracenia, Sarracénie Pourpre, Sarracenia purpurea, Side-Saddle Plant, Smallpox Plant, or Water-Cup. Pitcher plant taken by mouth has...
pitolisant
Pitolisant is used to treat excessive daytime sleepiness or cataplexy (sudden loss of muscle strength) in adults with narcolepsy. Pitolisant may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Pitolisant Oral Tablet (PITOLISANT - ORAL)
For narcolepsy. Brand Name(s): Wakix. Generic Name: Pitolisant.
Pituitary gland
The pituitary gland is a small gland located beneath the brain. The pituitary gland produces substances (hormones) that enter the bloodstream and help control many processes of the body. Hormones produced in the pituitary gland help manage these body functions: Growth Blood pressure Some aspects of pregnancy Breast milk...
Pituitary gland
The pituitary gland is a small organ located beneath the brain. The pituitary gland produces substances called hormones. These hormones enter the bloodstream and help control many processes of the body.
Pituitary Tumors Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
Pituitary tumors represent from 10% to 25% of all intracranial neoplasms. Depending on the study cited, pituitary tumors can be classified into one of the following three groups according to their biological behavior:[ 1, 2] Benign adenoma. Invasive adenoma. Carcinoma. Adenomas comprise the largest portion of pituitary...
Pituitary Tumors Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
A pituitary tumor is a growth of abnormal cells in the tissues of the pituitary gland. Pituitary tumors form in the pituitary gland, a pea-sized organ in the center of the brain, just above the back of the nose. The pituitary gland is sometimes called the "master endocrine gland" because it makes hormones that...
Pityriasis Alba
What is pityriasis alba? Pityriasis alba (say "pih-tih-RY-uh-sus AL-buh") is a common skin problem that causes round or oval patches of skin that look lighter than the rest of the skin. The patches may look pink or slightly scaly at first. How the patches look may bother you, but they aren't harmful. Over time, the...
Pityriasis rosea
Pityriasis rosea (say "pih-tih-RY-uh-sus ROH-zee-uh) is a common skin problem that causes a rash. The rash often begins with a herald patch—a single, round-to-oval, and pinkish, purple, or red-brown patch that is scaly with a raised border. Days or weeks later, more small patches often appear on the belly, chest, back...
Pityriasis Rosea
What is pityriasis rosea? Pityriasis rosea (say "pih-tih-RY-uh-sus ROH-zee-uh") is a common skin problem that causes a rash. Although it can occur at any age, it is seen most often in those between the ages of 10 and 35. Pityriasis rosea is usually harmless. What causes it? Experts aren't sure what causes pityriasis...
PKU Diet
A low-protein diet is the main treatment for phenylketonuria (PKU). This is because people who have PKU lack an enzyme to properly process the amino acid phenylalanine, a part of protein. Phenylalanine is present in all protein foods and in some nonprotein foods, such as soda pop and artificial sweeteners. PKU diets...
Placebo and sham treatment
Placebo and sham treatment are methods used in medical trials to help researchers determine the effectiveness of a drug or treatment. Placebos are inactive substances used to compare results with active substances. And in sham treatments, the doctor goes through the motions without actually performing the treatment. A...
Placebo effect
A placebo effect happens when a person reports a positive health outcome from a drug or treatment that is not expected to have any effect. The drug may contain an inactive substance, or the treatment may not have been proved effective. But the person believes they will benefit from the drug or treatment, so they report...
Placement of a pessary
The most common types of pessaries are the Gellhorn and the doughnut. A pessary is used to support areas of pelvic organ prolapse. Your doctor will try to find a pessary that fits you. It should not cause any pain. You may need to try different shapes and sizes of pessaries to find one that fits you just right. Your...
Placement of a thoracentesis needle
In thoracentesis, the doctor removes fluid from the space between the lungs and the chest wall (the pleural space). The doctor inserts a needle (and sometimes a plastic catheter) between two ribs and through the chest wall to remove and examine the fluid.
Placement of Endoscope During ERCP
An endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP) is a test that combines the use of a flexible, lighted scope (endoscope) with X-ray pictures to examine the tubes that drain the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. The endoscope is inserted through the mouth and gently moved down the throat into the esophagus...
Placement of Ice Bags for Heatstroke
Place ice bags over as much of the body as you can. Ice packs against the neck, under the arms, and in the groin area, where large blood vessels lie close to the skin surface, will help quickly cool down a victim of heatstroke.
Placement of Liver Biopsy Needle
A liver biopsy is done using a needle inserted between two of the right lower ribs. The needle removes a small sample of liver tissue. The tissue sample is sent to a lab and looked at under a microscope to see if there are any liver problems.
Placenta
The placenta is a large organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy and is connected to the fetus by the umbilical cord. Through the blood vessels in the umbilical cord and placenta, the fetus receives oxygen and nutrients from the mother and gets rid of wastes. The placenta is delivered soon after the baby is...
Placenta accreta
Placenta accreta is the abnormal attachment of all or part of the placenta to the surface of the uterine wall. The placenta provides life support to the growing fetus.
Placenta increta
Placenta increta is the abnormal growth of the placenta, which supplies life support to the growing fetus, into the muscle of the uterine wall (myometrium). All or part of the placenta can be abnormally attached.
Placenta percreta
Placenta percreta is the abnormal growth of the placenta, which provides life support to the growing fetus, through the uterine wall and sometimes into the bladder or rectum.
Placenta previa
Placenta previa is a placenta that covers all or part of the lower part of the uterus (cervix). During labor and delivery, placenta previa can cause severe bleeding. It can be dangerous for both you and the baby. A cesarean delivery (C-section) is often done to reduce the risk of bleeding.