Pharmacy Prescriptions - Drugs Starting with P

Prevacid

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 06:48:37 -0400

Drug Name: Prevacid

Brand Name: Prevacid (PREH-va-sid)

Generic Name: Lansoprazole

Protonix

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 04:59:09 -0400

Drug Name: Protonix

Brand Name: Protonix (Pro-ton-iks)

Premarin

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 04:32:30 -0400

Drug Name: Premarin

Brand Name: Premarin

Generic Name: Conjugated Estrogens

Uses: Premarin is a treatment for any form of menopausal syndromes such as hot flashes, dryness, itching and burning in and around the vagina. It is also used as a therapy when the body fails to produce estrogen due to ovarian failure. It is also used to prevent osteoporosis and heart disease. Premarin is also capable of treating prostrate cancer and breast cancer in men.

Phenobarbital

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 04:51:37 -0400

Drug Name: Phenobarbital

Brand Names: Luminal

Generic Name: Phenobarbital

Proscar

Sat, 12 Aug 2006 05:30:53 -0400

Drug Name: Proscar

Brand Names: Propecia, Proscar

Generic Name: finasteride (fih NAH steh ride)

Uses: Proscar is used for the treatment of BPH or benign prostatic hyperplasia. This is a condition that characterizes enlarged prostate in men. It is also used to treat hair loss that is due to male pattern baldness. Proscar, an androgen hormone inhibitor, works by preventing the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone or DHT in the body.

Propranolol

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 03:40:07 -0400

Drug Name: Propranolol

Brand Names: Inderal

Generic Name: Propranolol

Uses: Propranolol is used to treat angina and certain forms of high blood pressure. It is a beta-andrenergic blocking agent, which blocks the actions of the nerves that stimulate abnormally fast heartbeat paces. By reducing the heart’s pace to a desirable level, the patient will feel less chest pains.

Promethazine

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 22:00:14 -0400

Drug Name: Promethazine

Brand Names: Phenadoz, Phenergan, Promethegan

Generic Name: Promethazine

Uses: Promethazine belongs in a class of drugs called antihistamines. It blocks the effects of naturally-occurring histamine in the body. Doing so, it blocks the effects of allergic reactions. It may also be used to prevent motion sickness as well as relieve pain after surgery.

Prednisone

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 11:06:26 -0400

Drug Name: prednisone (PRED-nih-sohn)

Brand Names: Deltasone, Prednisone Intensol, Sterapred, Sterapred DS

Generic Name: prednisone

Uses: Low corticosteroid levels would bring about a lack of certain substances that are produced by the body. These substances are normally needed for body function. So, if there is an imbalance of this, it will lead to certain symptoms. Prednisone is used for the treatment of these symptoms. It works to replace the substances to restore normal body function. Prednisone may be also used to treat autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases and various kidney diseases. In these cases, the drug works by reducing the swelling and redness exhibited by the conditions and changing the immune system of the body by serving as immunosuppressant. A certain type of pneumonia in individuals with AIDS can also be treated with prednisone.

Prinivil

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 02:14:14 -0400

Drug Name: Prinivil

Brand Names: Prinivil, Zestril

Generic Name: Lisinopril

Uses: Lisinopril is used to treat hypertension. This means that there is a high pressure or tension in the arteries. It may be used alone or together with other types of antihypertensive agents. If diuretics and digitalis were not proven to be effective for patients with heart failure, lisinopril is used as an adjunctive therapy. It is also used for treatment to improve survival of hemodynamically stable patients within 24 hours of acute myocardial infraction.

Proventil

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 09:52:38 -0400

Drug Name: Bronchodilator

Brand Names: Proventil®, Ventolin®

Generic Name: Albuterol Aerosol

Uses: Albuterol aerosol is used for the treatment of lung problems such as asthma and chronic bronchitis. It works by opening up the air passages to make breathing easier. Albuterol aerosol also prevents recurring bouts or exercise-induced bronchospasm and also controls its acute episodes.

Prozac

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 14:39:11 -0500

Drug Name: PROZAC

FLUOXETINE - ORAL (flew-OX-eh-teen)

COMMON PROZAC BRAND NAME(S): Prozac, Sarafem

PROZAC USES: Prozac (Fluoxetine) is used to treat depression, bulimia (an eating disorder), obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD), and severe symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder-PMDD). Prozac works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain. Prozac has also been used to treat panic attacks, obesity, and alcoholism.

Propecia

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 14:38:12 -0500

Drug Name: PROPECIA

FINASTERIDE - ORAL (HAIR GROWTH) (fin-AST-er-ide)

COMMON PROPECIA BRAND NAME(S): Propecia

Prilosec

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 14:34:37 -0500

Drug Name: PRILOSEC

OMEPRAZOLE DELAYED RELEASE - ORAL (oh-MEH-pruh-zole)

COMMON PRILOSEC BRAND NAME(S):
Prilosec

PRILOSEC USES:
Prilosec (Omeprazole) is used to treat various acid-related stomach and/or throat (esophagus) problems (e.g., GERD, ulcers, erosive esophagitis, or Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome). Prilosec works by blocking the production of acid in the stomach. When using Prilosec to treat certain ulcers, it may be prescribed along with certain antibiotics (e.g., amoxicillin, clarithromycin).

Phentermine

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 14:33:26 -0500

Drug Name: PHENTERMINE

APPETITE SUPPRESSANTS - ORAL

COMMON PHENTERMINE BRAND NAME(S): Fastin, Ionamin, Plegine, Prelu-2, Sanorex, Tenuate

Phendimetrazine

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 14:32:43 -0500

Drug Name: PHENDIMETRAZINE

APPETITE SUPPRESSANTS - ORAL

COMMON PHENDIMETRAZINE BRAND NAME(S):
Fastin, Ionamin, Plegine, Prelu-2, Sanorex, Tenuate

PHENDIMETRAZINE USES:
Phendimetrazine is used in combination with a diet plan to help you reduce weight.

HOW TO USE PHENDIMETRAZINE:
Phendimetrazine is best taken on an empty stomach one hour before meals. Sustained-release or long acting products like Phendimetrazine must be swallowed whole. Crushing or chewing Phendimetrazine will destroy the long action and may cause increased side effects. Because Phendimetrazine may cause sleeplessness, avoid taking a Phendimetrazine dose late in the day. Take Phendimetrazine as prescribed. Do not take Phendimetrazine more often or longer than directed. Phendimetrazine is usually taken for 8 to 12 weeks. Use Phendimetrazine in combination with other appetite suppressant medicine is generally not recommended. Consult your doctor before such use while taking Phendimetrazine.