List of drugs: P

List of drugs: P is a comprehensive catalog encompassing pharmaceutical drugs, their uses, chemical composition, and regulatory status. This list is part of a larger encyclopedia dedicated to providing detailed information on medications, their mechanisms of action, side effects, interactions, and more. Each entry within this list is linked to a more detailed article about the specific drug, offering in-depth knowledge for healthcare professionals, students, and individuals seeking information about medication.

Pharmaceutical Drugs Starting with 'P'

Pacritinib

Pacritinib is a kinase inhibitor used in the treatment of certain types of myelofibrosis, a rare bone marrow disease. It works by inhibiting specific pathways that contribute to the growth and development of cancer cells.

Palbociclib

Palbociclib is a selective inhibitor of the cyclin-dependent kinases CDK4 and CDK6. It is primarily used in the treatment of HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer, in combination with hormonal therapies.

Pantoprazole

Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. It is commonly prescribed for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, and other conditions involving excess stomach acid.

Paracetamol

Paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) is a widely used over-the-counter analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It is considered safer than NSAIDs for people at risk of kidney or gastrointestinal issues.

Pembrolizumab

Pembrolizumab is an immunotherapy drug used in cancer treatment. It works by blocking a protective mechanism on cancer cells, which allows the immune system to destroy those cells. It is used for treating various types of cancer, including melanoma, lung cancer, and head and neck cancer.

Penicillin

Penicillin is a group of antibiotics derived from Penicillium fungi. Penicillins are used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including strep throat, syphilis, and meningitis. Due to the development of bacterial resistance, their use is more limited than in the past.

Phenytoin

Phenytoin is an anticonvulsant medication used to control seizures in conditions such as epilepsy. It works by slowing down impulses in the brain that cause seizures.

Pregabalin

Pregabalin is used to treat epilepsy, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, and generalized anxiety disorder. It is a gabapentinoid and acts by inhibiting certain calcium channels, which helps to reduce pain signals and seizures.

Propranolol

Propranolol is a beta-blocker that is used to treat high blood pressure, heart rhythm disorders, and other heart or circulatory conditions. It is also used in the prevention of migraines and the treatment of certain types of tremors.

See Also

• List of drugs
• Pharmacology
• Medication safety