List of drugs: Ps-Pz

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List of drugs: Ps-Pz

This is a list of drugs that start with the letters "Ps" through "Pz". These drugs are used for various medical conditions and are categorized based on their generic names.

Ps[edit | edit source]

  • Psilocybin - A naturally occurring psychedelic compound produced by more than 200 species of mushrooms.
  • Psyllium - A form of fiber made from the husks of the Plantago ovata plant's seeds. It is commonly used as a laxative.

Pt[edit | edit source]

  • Pterostilbene - A stilbenoid chemically related to resveratrol, with potential antioxidant properties.
  • Ptyalism - Excessive salivation, which can be a side effect of certain medications.

Pu[edit | edit source]

  • Puerarin - An isoflavone found in the root of the kudzu plant, used in traditional Chinese medicine.
  • Pulmicort - A brand name for budesonide, a medication used to manage asthma.

Pv[edit | edit source]

  • Povidone-iodine - An antiseptic used for skin disinfection before and after surgery.
  • Prazosin - A medication primarily used to treat high blood pressure and anxiety disorders.

Pw[edit | edit source]

  • Pyrantel - An anthelmintic used to treat a number of parasitic worm infections.
  • Pyridostigmine - A medication used to treat myasthenia gravis and to reverse the effects of muscle relaxants.

Px[edit | edit source]

  • Pyrazinamide - A medication used to treat tuberculosis.
  • Pyridoxine - Also known as vitamin B6, it is used to treat and prevent vitamin B6 deficiency.

Py[edit | edit source]

  • Pyrimethamine - An antiparasitic medication used to treat toxoplasmosis and malaria.
  • Pyriproxyfen - An insect growth regulator used in the control of insect pests.

Pz[edit | edit source]

  • Pizotifen - A medication used to prevent migraine headaches.
  • Prazepam - A benzodiazepine derivative drug used to treat anxiety disorders.

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