List of drugs: Pi
List of Drugs: Pi
This is a list of drugs that start with the prefix "Pi". These drugs are used for various medical conditions and have different mechanisms of action. Below is a detailed list of these drugs along with their primary uses.
Pioglitazone[edit | edit source]
Pioglitazone is an oral antidiabetic agent that belongs to the thiazolidinedione class. It is primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus by increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.
Pindolol[edit | edit source]
Pindolol is a non-selective beta blocker used to treat hypertension and angina pectoris. It has intrinsic sympathomimetic activity, which makes it unique among beta blockers.
Pimozide[edit | edit source]
Pimozide is an antipsychotic drug used primarily for the treatment of Tourette syndrome and other conditions involving tics. It belongs to the diphenylbutylpiperidine class of antipsychotics.
Pindone[edit | edit source]
Pindone is an anticoagulant rodenticide that is used to control rodent populations. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors.
Piroxicam[edit | edit source]
Piroxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve the symptoms of arthritis, such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain.
Piracetam[edit | edit source]
Piracetam is a nootropic drug that is used to enhance cognitive function. It is often used in the treatment of dementia and other cognitive disorders.
Pivampicillin[edit | edit source]
Pivampicillin is an antibiotic that belongs to the penicillin class. It is a prodrug of ampicillin and is used to treat various bacterial infections.
Pizotifen[edit | edit source]
Pizotifen is a serotonin antagonist used primarily for the prevention of migraine headaches. It also has antihistamine and anticholinergic properties.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- List of drugs: Pa
- List of drugs: Pe
- List of drugs: Pr
- List of drugs: Pu
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