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Pentamycetin Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%
Pentamycetin Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%Generic Name: chloramphenicol (Ophthalmic route)klor-am-FEN-i-kolIntravenous routePowder for SolutionSerious and fatal blood dyscrasias (aplastic anemia, hypoplastic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and granulocytopenia) are known to occur after the administration of chloramphenicol. In addition, there have been reports of aplastic anemia attributed to chlor...
Pentasa
PentasaGeneric Name: mesalamine (oral) (me SAL a meen)Brand Names: Apriso, Asacol, Asacol HD, Lialda, PentasaWhat is mesalamine oral?Mesalamine affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea.Mesalamine is used to treat ulcerative colitis, proctitis, and proctosigmoiditis. Mesalamine is also used to prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis from...
Pentasa
PentasaGeneric name: MesalamineBrand names: Rowasa, Asacol, Canasa, PentasaWhy is Pentasa prescribed?Rowasa Suspension Enema, Pentasa, and Asacol are used to treat mild to moderate ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the large intestine and rectum). Rowasa Suspension Enema is also prescribed for inflammation of the lower colon, and inflammation of the rectum.Rowasa Supp...
Pentasa
PentasaGeneric Name: mesalamine (Oral route)me-SAL-a-meenCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.AprisoAsacolAsacol HDLialdaPentasaIn CanadaAsacol 800Available Dosage Forms:Tablet, Delayed ReleaseTablet, Enteric CoatedCapsule, Extended ReleaseTabletTherapeutic Class: Anti-InflammatoryChemical Class: Salicylate, Non-AspirinUses For PentasaMesalam...
Pentasa Rectal
PentasaGeneric Name: mesalamine (Rectal route)me-SAL-a-meenCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.CanasaRowasasfRowasaIn CanadaMesasalPentasaSalofalkAvailable Dosage Forms:SuppositoryEnemaTherapeutic Class: Gastrointestinal AgentChemical Class: Salicylate, Non-AspirinUses For PentasaMesalamine is used to treat inflammatory bowel disease, such as ul...
Pentasa Oral, Rectal
PentasaGeneric Name: salicylate (Oral route, Rectal route)Commonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.AmigesicAsacolAzulfidineAzulfidine EntabsBayerCanasaColazalDipentumDoan's Extra StrengthDoan's RegularDolobidEcotrinKaopectatePepto BismolSalflexTricosalTrilisateIn CanadaAlti-SulfasalazineArthropanAsacol 800Bismuth Extra StrengthBismuth Origina...
Pentasa Controlled-Release Capsules
Pentasa Controlled-Release CapsulesGeneric Name: Mesalamine (me-SAL-a-meen)Brand Name: PentasaPentasa Controlled-Release Capsules are used for:Treating and causing remission of various forms of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Pentasa Controlled-Release Capsules are a 5-aminosali...
pentazocine
pentazocineGeneric Name: pentazocine (pen TAZ oh seen)Brand names: Talwin Lactate, TalwinWhat is pentazocine?Pentazocine is narcotic pain medicationPentazocine is used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is also used as part of anesthesia for surgery.Pentazocine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.What is the most important information I shoul...
Pentazocine
Pentazocine Generic Name: Pentazocine (pen-TAZ-oh-seen)Brand Name: TalwinPentazocine is used for:Treating moderate to severe pain, including before surgery or anesthesia. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Pentazocine is an opioid (narcotic) analgesic. It works in the brain and nervous system to decrease pain.Do NOT use Pentazocine if:y...
Pentazocine
PentazocinePronunciation: (pen-TAZ-oh-seen)Class: Opioid agonist-antagonist analgesicTrade Names:Talacen- Tablets 25 mg pentazocine (as hydrochloride)/650 mg acetaminophenTrade Names:Talwin- Injection 30 mg/mL (as lactate)Trade Names:Talwin NX- Tablets 50 mg pentazocine (as hydrochloride)/0.5 naloxonePharmacologyProduces analgesia by an agonistic effect at the kappa o...
pentetate calcium trisodium Intravenous, Inhalation, oral/nebulization
pentetate calcium trisodium (Intravenous route, Inhalation route)PEN-te-tate KAL-see-um trye-SOE-dee-umAvailable Dosage Forms:SolutionTherapeutic Class: Heavy Metal ChelatorUses For pentetate calcium trisodiumPentetate Calcium Trisodium is used to remove harmful substances, such as plutonium, americium, or curium from your body.pentetate calcium trisodium is available only with y...
Pentetate Calcium Trisodium (Ca-DTPA)
Pentetate Calcium Trisodium (Ca-DTPA) Generic Name: Pentetate Calcium Trisodium (Ca-DTPA) (PEN-teh-tate KAL-see-uhm try-SO-dee-uhm)Brand Name: Generic only. No brands available.Pentetate Calcium Trisodium (Ca-DTPA) is used for:Treating certain kinds of radiation contamination.Pentetate Calcium Trisodium (Ca-DTPA) is a chelating agent. It works by removing certain radioactive ch...
pentetate zinc trisodium Intravenous, Inhalation, oral/nebulization
pentetate zinc trisodium (Intravenous route, Inhalation route)PEN-te-tate zink trye-SOE-dee-umAvailable Dosage Forms:SolutionTherapeutic Class: Heavy Metal ChelatorUses For pentetate zinc trisodiumPentetate Zinc Trisodium is used to remove harmful substances, such as plutonium, americium, or curium from your body.pentetate zinc trisodium is available only with your doctor's presc...
Pentetate Zinc Trisodium (Zn-DTPA)
Pentetate Zinc Trisodium (Zn-DTPA) Generic Name: Pentetate Zinc Trisodium (Zn-DTPA) (PEN-teh-tate zingk try-SO-dee-uhm)Brand Name: Generic only. No brands available.Pentetate Zinc Trisodium (Zn-DTPA) is used for:Treating certain kinds of radiation contamination.Pentetate Zinc Trisodium (Zn-DTPA) is a chelating agent. It works by removing certain radioactive chemicals from the b...
pentobarbital
pentobarbitalGeneric Name: pentobarbital (PEN toe BAR bi tal)Brand names: Nembutal Sodium, NembutalWhat is pentobarbital?Pentobarbital is in a group of drugs called barbiturates (bar-BIT-chur-ates). Pentobarbital slows the activity of your brain and nervous system.Pentobarbital is used short-term to treat insomnia. Pentobarbital is also used as an emergency treatment for seizures, an...