List of drugs: P–Pa

List of drugs: P–Pa is a comprehensive article detailing various drugs, medications, and compounds starting with the letters P through Pa. This list includes both generic and brand names, covering a wide range of pharmaceuticals used for treating various health conditions. Each entry provides a brief overview of the drug's purpose, usage, and any relevant pharmacological information. This article is part of a larger series that categorizes drugs alphabetically, making it easier for readers, researchers, and healthcare professionals to navigate through the vast landscape of pharmaceuticals.

List of Drugs: P–Pa

P

• Pacemaker (drug) - A hypothetical drug designed to regulate heart rhythm, similar in function to an electronic pacemaker.
• Pacitaxel - A chemotherapy medication used in the treatment of a number of types of cancer, including breast cancer, lung cancer, and pancreatic cancer.
• Painkillers - A broad category of drugs, including NSAIDs and opioids, used to relieve pain.
• Palbociclib - A drug used in the treatment of HR+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer.
• Paliperidone - An antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
• Pamidronate - A bisphosphonate used to prevent bone loss, treat osteoporosis, and reduce elevated levels of blood calcium due to cancer.

Pa

• Paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) - A medication used to treat pain and fever. It is often used for mild to moderate pain relief.
• Paroxetine - An SSRI antidepressant used in the treatment of major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety disorders.
• Pazopanib - A medication used to treat kidney cancer and soft tissue sarcoma.
• Pantoprazole - A proton pump inhibitor used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), stomach ulcers, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

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