Drugs

Phentermine

Phentermine Brand Names Adipex-P | Atti-Plex P | Atti-Plex P Spansule | Fastin | Ionamin | Lomaira | Pro-Fast | Suprenza | Tara-8 What is Phentermine Phentermine is an oral, centrally-acting stimulant and sympathomimetic amine. Phentermine is used as an adjunct to lifestyle modifications for the short-term treatment (i.e., a few weeks) of exogenous obesity in adults and adolescents 17 years and older …

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Phenoxybenzamine

Phenoxybenzamine Brand Name– Dibenzyline What is Phenoxybenzamine Phenoxybenzamine is an antagonist at alpha-adrenergic receptors, particularly those in smooth muscle and exocrine glands. After oral administration, a “chemical sympathectomy” can be achieved. Phenoxybenzamine is useful in the treatment of sweating and hypertension associated with pheochromocytoma; urinary symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy; and symptoms of certain peripheral …

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Phenobarbital

Phenobarbital Brand Name– Luminal What is Phenobarbital Phenobarbital is an oral and parenteral barbiturate with anticonvulsant and sedative-hypnotic properties. Phenobarbital is the oldest of the commonly used anticonvulsants. It is also the longest-acting agent in the barbiturate group. In general, phenobarbital is effective in all seizure disorders except absence (petit mal). It was regularly prescribed …

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Phenelzine

Phenelzine Brand Name– Nardil What is Phenelzine Phenelzine is an oral antidepressant of the monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) class. Due to the dietary restrictions required for MAOI use, as well as their side effect profile and the potential for serious drug-drug and drug-food interactions, MAOIs are primarily considered an option for major depressive disorder (MDD) …

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Phendimetrazine

Phendimetrazine Brand Names Bock-Arate | Bontril PDM | Bontril SR | Melfiat 105 Unicelles | Prelu-2 | Rapdone | Stabec-1 What is Phendimetrazine Phendimetrazine is an oral, centrally-acting stimulant and sympathomimetic amine. It is used as an adjunct to lifestyle modifications for the short-term treatment (i.e., a few weeks) of exogenous obesity. The pharmacologic effects of phendimetrazine are similar to amphetamines. …

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Phenazopyridine

Phenazopyridine Brand Names AZO | Azo-100 | Azo-Gesic | Azo-Septic | Azo-Standard | Phenazo | Prodium | Pyridium | Urinary Analgesic | Uristat | Uristat Ultra What is Phenazopyridine Phenazopyridine is an oral urinary tract analgesic. It is used for the symptomatic relief of pain, burning, urgency, frequency, and other discomforts resulting from irritation of the lower urinary tract mucosa, including symptomatic relief of urinary …

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Pexidartinib

Pexidartinib Brand Name– Turalio What is Pexidartinib Pexidartinib is a colony-stimulating factor-1 receptor inhibitor used for the treatment of adult patients with symptomatic tenosynovial giant cell tumor associated with severe morbidity or functional limitations and not amenable to improvement with surgery. Due to the risk of hepatotoxicity, all prescribers, pharmacies, and patients must be certified …

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