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paromomycin

In medicine, paromomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat certain intestinal infections and, in some settings, leishmaniasis.

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pegaspargase

In medicine, pegaspargase is a pegylated form of the enzyme asparaginase used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia by reducing asparagine in the bloo...

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pegfilgrastim

In medicine, pegfilgrastim is a long-acting form of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor used to help the body produce neutrophils, especially after ...

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pembrolizumab

In medicine, pembrolizumab is an immunotherapy drug that blocks the PD-1 receptor on immune cells, helping them attack cancer cells.

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penicillamine

In medicine, penicillamine is a drug used to treat Wilson disease and certain inflammatory conditions by binding metals in the body.

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penicillin G

In medicine, penicillin G is a natural penicillin antibiotic used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria.

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penicillin V

In medicine, penicillin V is an oral penicillin antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections.

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pentamidine

In medicine, pentamidine is an antimicrobial drug used to treat or prevent certain protozoal infections, including Pneumocystis pneumonia and African ...

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perindopril

In medicine, perindopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure and certain heart conditions.

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permethrin

In medicine, permethrin is a topical antiparasitic medicine used to treat infestations such as scabies and head lice.

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phenobarbital

In medicine, phenobarbital is a barbiturate drug used to control seizures and, less commonly, to cause sedation.

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phenytoin

In medicine, phenytoin is an anticonvulsant medication used to prevent and control seizures.

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phytonadione

In medicine, phytonadione is vitamin K₁, a drug used to prevent or treat bleeding caused by vitamin K deficiency or certain anticoagulants.

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pibrentasvir

In medicine, pibrentasvir is an antiviral drug that blocks the hepatitis C virus protein NS5A and is used with other medicines to treat hepatitis C.

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pilocarpine

In medicine, pilocarpine is a drug that stimulates muscarinic receptors and is used to treat conditions such as glaucoma and dry mouth.

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piperacillin

In medicine, piperacillin is a broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, often in combination with tazobactam.

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piperaquine

In medicine, piperaquine is an antimalarial drug used to treat malaria, commonly in combination with dihydroartemisinin.

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plazomicin

In medicine, plazomicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat certain serious bacterial infections, especially complicated urinary tract infec...

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polymyxin

In medicine, a polymyxin is an antibiotic drug used mainly to treat infections caused by certain Gram-negative bacteria.

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poractant

In neonatal medicine, poractant is a porcine-derived pulmonary surfactant preparation given to premature infants to treat or prevent respiratory distr...

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povidone-iodine

In medicine, povidone-iodine is an antiseptic preparation of iodine complexed with povidone, used to kill germs on skin and wounds.

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praziquantel

In medicine, praziquantel is an antiparasitic drug used to treat infections caused by flukes and tapeworms.

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prednisolone

In medicine, prednisolone is a corticosteroid drug used to reduce inflammation and suppress immune-system activity.

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pretomanid

In medicine, pretomanid is an antibiotic used in combination with other medicines to treat drug-resistant tuberculosis.

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primaquine

In medicine, primaquine is an antimalarial drug used to prevent relapse of malaria caused by dormant liver-stage parasites, especially Plasmodium viva...

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procarbazine

In medicine, procarbazine is an alkylating chemotherapy drug used to treat certain cancers, often as part of combination therapy.

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propofol

In medicine, propofol is a short-acting intravenous anesthetic used to induce and maintain general anesthesia and to sedate patients.

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propranolol

In medicine, propranolol is a beta-blocker medicine used to treat high blood pressure, heart rhythm problems, and other conditions.

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propylthiouracil

In medicine, propylthiouracil is an antithyroid drug used to reduce thyroid hormone production, especially in treating hyperthyroidism.

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protamine

In medicine, protamine is a strongly basic protein used to neutralize the anticoagulant effect of heparin.

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pyrantel

In medicine, pyrantel is an anthelmintic drug used to treat infections caused by intestinal worms, including pinworms and roundworms.

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pyrazinamide

In medicine, pyrazinamide is an antimycobacterial drug used with other medicines to treat tuberculosis.

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pyridoxine

In medicine, pyridoxine is a form of vitamin B6 used to prevent or treat vitamin B6 deficiency and certain related conditions.

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pyrimethamine

In medicine, pyrimethamine is an antiparasitic drug used to treat infections such as toxoplasmosis and malaria.

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pyronaridine

In medicine, pyronaridine is an antimalarial drug used to treat malaria, commonly in combination with artesunate.

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quetiapine

In medicine, quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and, in some cases, major depressive di...

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raltegravir

In medicine, raltegravir is an antiretroviral drug that inhibits HIV integrase and is used to treat HIV infection.

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ramipril

In medicine, ramipril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure and to reduce the risk o...

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ranitidine

In medicine, ranitidine is an H₂-receptor blocker formerly used to reduce stomach acid and treat conditions such as ulcers and reflux.

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rasburicase

In medicine, rasburicase is a recombinant enzyme used to rapidly lower uric acid in the blood, especially in patients at risk of tumor lysis syndrome.

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ravidasvir

Ravidasvir is an antiviral medicine used with sofosbuvir to treat hepatitis C infection.

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retinol

In medicine, retinol is a form of vitamin A used to prevent or treat vitamin A deficiency and in some skin treatments.

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ribavirin

In medicine, ribavirin is an antiviral drug used to treat certain viral infections, sometimes in combination with other medicines.

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riboflavin

In medicine, riboflavin is vitamin B2, a nutrient used to prevent or treat deficiency and sometimes given to help prevent migraine headaches.

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rifabutin

In medicine, rifabutin is an antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections, including tuberculosis and infections caused by Mycobacterium aviu...

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rifampin

In medicine, rifampin is an antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis and certain other bacterial infections.

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rifapentine

In medicine, rifapentine is a rifamycin antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis, often in combination with other medicines.

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risperidone

In medicine, risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and irritability associated with autis...

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ritonavir

In medicine, ritonavir is an antiretroviral drug used to treat HIV infection, often in low doses to boost the effects of other HIV medicines.

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rituximab

In medicine, rituximab is a monoclonal antibody drug used to treat certain cancers and autoimmune diseases by targeting the CD20 protein on B cells.

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