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Pentoxifylline
Pentoxifylline Generic Name: Pentoxifylline (pen-tox-IH-fi-leen)Brand Name: Pentoxil or TrentalPentoxifylline is used for:Treating intermittent claudication (pain, cramping, numbness, or weakness in the foot, hip, thigh, or buttocks) in certain patients. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Pentoxifylline is a xanthine derivative blood flow enha...- Pentoxifylline
PentoxifyllinePronunciation: (pen-tox-IH-fi-leen)Class: Hemorrheologic agentTrade Names:Trental- Tablets, controlled-release 400 mgTrade Names:Pentoxil- Tablets, controlled-release 400 mgApo-Pentoxifylline SR (Canada)ratio-Pentoxifylline (Canada)PharmacologyImproves blood flow by decreasing blood viscosity.PharmacokineticsAbsorptionPentoxifylline is almost complet...
- Pentoxil
PentoxilGeneric Name: pentoxifylline (pen tox I fi leen)Brand Names: Pentoxil, TrentalWhat is Pentoxil (pentoxifylline)?Pentoxifylline changes the shape of red blood cells in your blood. This makes it easier for these blood cells to fit into small arteries (blood vessels).Pentoxifylline is used to improve blood flow. Improved blood flow helps to reduce leg cramps and other symptoms ...
- Pentoxil
PentoxilGeneric Name: pentoxifylline (Oral route)pen-tox-IF-i-linCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.PentopakPentoxilTrentalAvailable Dosage Forms:Tablet, Extended ReleaseTherapeutic Class: HemorheologicChemical Class: MethylxanthineUses For PentoxilPentoxifylline improves the flow of blood through blood vessels. It is used to reduce leg pain caused by poor b...
- Pentoxil
Pentoxil Generic Name: Pentoxifylline (pen-tox-IH-fi-leen)Brand Name: Pentoxil or TrentalPentoxil is used for:Treating intermittent claudication (pain, cramping, numbness, or weakness in the foot, hip, thigh, or buttocks) in certain patients. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Pentoxil is a xanthine derivative blood flow enhancer. It works by ...
- Pentrax
PentraxGeneric Name: coal tar topical (KOL TAR TOP ik al)Brand Names: Balnetar, Betatar Gel, Coal Tar, Cutar, Denorex, Denorex Dry Scalp, Denorex Extra Strength, Denorex Medicated Shampoo and Conditioner, DHS Tar Shampoo, Doak Tar, Doak Tar Oil, Elta Tar, Fototar, G-TAR, Ionil T, Ionil T Plus, MG 217 Psoriasis, MG217 Medicated Tar, Neutrogena T/Derm, Neutrogena T/Gel, Neutrogena T/Gel Extra St...
- Pentrax Gold
Pentrax GoldGeneric Name: coal tar topical (KOL TAR TOP ik al)Brand Names: Balnetar, Betatar Gel, Coal Tar, Cutar, Denorex, Denorex Dry Scalp, Denorex Extra Strength, Denorex Medicated Shampoo and Conditioner, DHS Tar Shampoo, Doak Tar, Doak Tar Oil, Elta Tar, Fototar, G-TAR, Ionil T, Ionil T Plus, MG 217 Psoriasis, MG217 Medicated Tar, Neutrogena T/Derm, Neutrogena T/Gel, Neutrogena T/Gel Ext...
- Pepcid
PepcidGeneric Name: famotidine (fam OH ti deen)Brand Names: Heartburn Relief, Leader Acid Reducer, Pepcid, Pepcid AC, Pepcid AC Maximum StrengthWhat is famotidine?Famotidine is in a group of drugs called histamine-2 blockers. Famotidine works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces.Famotidine is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines. It also tre...
- Pepcid
PepcidGeneric name: FamotidineBrand names: Pepcid AC, PepcidWhy is Pepcid prescribed?Pepcid is prescribed for the short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer (in the upper intestine) for 4 to 8 weeks and for active, benign gastric ulcer (in the stomach) for 6 to 8 weeks. It is prescribed for maintenance therapy, at reduced dosage, after a duodenal ulcer has healed. It is al...
- Pepcid
PepcidGeneric Name: famotidine (Oral route)fam-OH-ti-deenCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.Heartburn ReliefPepcidPepcid ACAvailable Dosage Forms:Powder for SuspensionTabletTablet, ChewableTablet, DisintegratingTherapeutic Class: AntiulcerPharmacologic Class: Histamine H2 AntagonistUses For PepcidFamotidine is used to treat stomach ulcers (gastric and ...
- Pepcid
Pepcid Generic Name: Famotidine (fa-MOE-tih-deen)Brand Name: PepcidPepcid is used for:Treating and preventing ulcers. It is also used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), conditions that cause increased acid secretion, and esophagitis. It also may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Pepcid is an H2 (histamine) blocker. It reduces stomach acid b...
- Pepcid Solution
Pepcid SolutionGeneric Name: Famotidine (fa-MOE-tih-deen)Brand Name: PepcidPepcid Solution is used for:Treating and preventing ulcers of the stomach and upper small intestine; conditions that cause increased acid secretion (eg, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome); gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD, or the bubbling of stomach contents into the food pipe, which causes heartburn); and eso...
- Pepcid
Pepcid Generic Name: Famotidine (fa-MOE-tih-deen)Brand Name: PepcidPepcid is used for:Treating and preventing ulcers. It is also used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), conditions that cause increased acid secretion, and esophagitis. It also may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Pepcid is an H2 (histamine) blocker. It reduces stomach acid b...
- Pepcid AC
Pepcid ACGeneric Name: famotidine (fam OH ti deen)Brand Names: Heartburn Relief, Leader Acid Reducer, Pepcid, Pepcid AC, Pepcid AC Maximum StrengthWhat is Pepcid AC (famotidine)?Famotidine is in a group of drugs called histamine-2 blockers. Famotidine works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces.Famotidine is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intesti...
- Pepcid AC
Pepcid ACGeneric name: FamotidineBrand names: Pepcid AC, PepcidWhy is Pepcid AC prescribed?Pepcid is prescribed for the short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer (in the upper intestine) for 4 to 8 weeks and for active, benign gastric ulcer (in the stomach) for 6 to 8 weeks. It is prescribed for maintenance therapy, at reduced dosage, after a duodenal ulcer has healed. It...
