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Pindolol
PindololPronunciation: (PIN-doe-lahl)Class: Beta-adrenergic blocking agentTrade Names:Visken- Tablets 5 mg- Tablets 10 mgApo-Pindol (Canada)Gen-Pindolol (Canada)Nu-Pindol (Canada)Sandoz Pindolol (Canada)PharmacologyNonselectively blocks beta receptors, which primarily affect heart (slows rate), vascular musculature (decreases blood pressure), and lungs (reduces function...
Pink Bismuth
Pink BismuthGeneric Name: bismuth subsalicylate (BIZ muth sub sa LISS i late)Brand Names: Bismarex, Bismatrol, Bismatrol Maximum Strength, Childrens Kaopectate, Kao-Tin Bismuth Subsalicylate Formula, Kaopectate, Kapectolin (New Formula), Maalox Total Stomach Relief, Peptic Relief, Pepto-Bismol, Pepto-Bismol Maximum Strength, Pink BismuthWhat is Pink Bismuth (bismuth subsalicylate)?Bis...
Pinworm
PinwormGeneric Name: pyrantel (Oral route)pi-RAN-telCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.AscarelPamixPinwormPin-XAvailable Dosage Forms:Tablet, ChewableSuspensionTabletTherapeutic Class: AnthelminticUses For PinwormPyrantel belongs to the family of medicines called anthelmintics. Anthelmintics are used in the treatment of worm infections.Pyrantel is used...
Pinworm Caplets
Pinworm CapletsGeneric Name: pyrantel (pie RAN tell)Brand Names: Antiminth, Ascarel, Pin-X, Pinworm Caplets, Pinworm MedicineWhat is Pinworm Caplets (pyrantel)?Pyrantel is an "antihelmintic," or anti-worm, medication. It prevents worms from growing or multiplying in your body.Pyrantel is used to treat infections caused by worms such as pinworm and roundworm.Pyrantel may also be us...
Pinworm Medicine
Pinworm MedicineGeneric Name: pyrantel (pie RAN tell)Brand Names: Antiminth, Ascarel, Pin-X, Pinworm Caplets, Pinworm MedicineWhat is Pinworm Medicine (pyrantel)?Pyrantel is an "antihelmintic," or anti-worm, medication. It prevents worms from growing or multiplying in your body.Pyrantel is used to treat infections caused by worms such as pinworm and roundworm.Pyrantel may also be ...
Pinxav topical
PinxavGeneric Name: zinc oxide (topical) (ZINK OX ide)Brand Names: ARC, Balmex, Boudreaux Butt Paste, Caldesene, Calmol-4 Suppository, Critic Aid, Delazinc, Desitin, Desitin Creamy, Desitin Creamy Diaper Rash Ointment, Diaper Rash Ointment, Diaper Relief, Flanders Buttocks Ointment, Medi-Paste, PeriGuard, Pinxav, RVPaque, Seniortopix Healix, Sportz Block Dark, Sportz Block Light, Sportz Block ...
pioglitazone
pioglitazoneGeneric Name: pioglitazone (oral) (PYE o GLIT a zone)Brand Names: ActosWhat is pioglitazone?Pioglitazone is an oral diabetes medicine that help control blood sugar levels.Pioglitazone is for people with type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. Pioglitazone is sometimes used in combination with insulin or other medications, but it is not for treating type 1 diabetes.Piog...
pioglitazone
pioglitazone (Oral route)pye-oh-GLI-ta-zoneOral routeTabletCongestive Heart FailureThiazolidinediones, including pioglitazone hydrochloride, cause or exacerbate congestive heart failure in some patients. After initiation of pioglitazone hydrochloride, and after dose increases, observe patients carefully for signs and symptoms of heart failure (including excessive, rapid weight gain, dy...
Pioglitazone
Pioglitazone Generic Name: Pioglitazone (PYE-oh-GLI-ta-zone)Brand Name: ActosThiazolidinedione antidiabetics such as Pioglitazone may cause or worsen heart failure in some patients. Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart failure. Pioglitazone should not be used to treat patients with moderate to severe heart failure. You will be monitored for signs of heart failure when you star...
pioglitazone and glimepiride
pioglitazone and glimepiride (Oral route)glye-MEP-ir-ide, Pioglitazone HydrochlorideOral routeTabletCongestive Heart FailureThiazolidinediones, including pioglitazone hydrochloride, which is a component of glimepiride/pioglitazone hydrochloride, cause or exacerbate congestive heart failure in some patients. After initiation of glimepiride/pioglitazone hydrochloride, observe patients care...
pioglitazone and metformin
pioglitazone and metformin (Oral route)met-FOR-min hye-droe-KLOR-ide, Pioglitazone HydrochlorideOral routeTabletWarning: Congestive Heart FailureThiazolidinediones, including pioglitazone hydrochloride cause or exacerbate congestive heart failure in some patients. After initiation of metformin hydrochloride/pioglitazone hydrochloride, and after dose increases, observe patients carefully fo...
Pioglitazone hydrochloride
Pioglitazone hydrochlorideBrand names: ActosWhy is Pioglitazone hydrochloride prescribed?Actos is used to control high blood sugar in type 2 diabetes. This form of the illness usually stems from the body's inability to make good use of insulin, the natural hormone that helps to transfer sugar out of the blood and into the cells, where it's converted to energy. Actos works by im...
Pioglitazone Hydrochloride
Pioglitazone HydrochloridePronunciation: (PYE-oh-GLI-ta-zone HYE-droe-KLOR-ide)Class: ThiazolidinedioneTrade Names:Actos- Tablet 15 mg- Tablet 30 mg- Tablet 45 mgPharmacologyIncreases insulin sensitivity in muscle and adipose tissue, and inhibits hepatic gluconeogenesis.PharmacokineticsAbsorptionRapid. T max is 2 h (3 to 4 h if taken with food). Food slightly del...
Pioglitazone hydrochloride, Glimepiride
Pioglitazone hydrochloride, GlimepirideBrand names: DuetactWhy is Pioglitazone hydrochloride, Glimepiride prescribed?Duetact is used, along with diet and exercise, to treat people with type 2 diabetes. It contains two medications, pioglitazone and glimepiride, that work together to help keep blood sugar levels under control. Type 2 diabetes usually stems from the body's inabili...
Pioglitazone hydrochloride, Metformin hydrochloride
plus met Pioglitazone hydrochloride, Metformin hydrochlorideBrand names: ACTOplus metWhy is Pioglitazone hydrochloride, Metformin hydrochlorideplus met prescribed?ACTOplus met is used to treat type 2 diabetes. It contains two medications, pioglitazone and metformin, that work together to help keep blood sugar levels under control. Type 2 diabetes usually stems from the body's i...