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Perindopril Erbumine-Indapamide by Sivem

Common Name:
perindopril - indapamide
Brand Name:
Perindopril Erbumine-Indapamide by Sivem

This combination product contains 2 medications: perindopril and indapamide. It is used to treat adults with mild-to-moderate high blood pressure…

Perindopril/Indapamide by Sanis

Common Name:
perindopril - indapamide
Brand Name:
Perindopril/Indapamide by Sanis

This combination product contains 2 medications: perindopril and indapamide. It is used to treat adults with mild-to-moderate high blood pressure…

Periogard

Common Name:
chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse
Brand Name:
Periogard

Chlorhexidine gluconate belongs to a class of medications called topical antiseptics. It is used as part of a dental program to treat and manage…

Periostat

Common Name:
doxycycline 20 mg
Brand Name:
Periostat

Doxycycline belongs to the group of medications called tetracyclines. It is used, in addition to dental treatment, to treat adults…

Perjeta

Common Name:
pertuzumab
Brand Name:
Perjeta

Pertuzumab is a monoclonal antibody that belongs specifically to the class of medications called antineoplastic agents. It is used along with other medications…

Perphenazine

Common Name:
perphenazine
Brand Name:
Perphenazine

This medication is used to manage psychotic disorders such as agitated depression and schizophrenia. It also is used to manage severe nausea and vomiting. It…

Persantine

Common Name:
dipyridamole
Brand Name:
Persantine

Dipyridamole belongs to the class of medications called platelet aggregation inhibitors or antiplatelets. It is used to prevent blood clots that may occur…

Perseris

Common Name:
risperidone
Brand Name:
Perseris

Risperidone belongs to the group of medications known as antipsychotic agents. These medications are used to treat mental and emotional disorders such as…

Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine

Common Name:
COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (tozinameran)
Brand Name:
Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine

This medication belongs to a group of medications known as vaccines. It is used to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus…

Pharixia

Common Name:
benzydamine oral rinse
Brand Name:
Pharixia

Benzydamine liquid is used to relieve the pain and inflammation associated with a sore throat or with mouth sores caused by radiation therapy. The effects of…

Pharma-Amlodipine

Common Name:
amlodipine
Brand Name:
Pharma-Amlodipine

Amlodipine belongs to the family of medications known as calcium channel blockers. Amlodipine is used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). It…

pharma-Escitalopram

Common Name:
escitalopram
Brand Name:
pharma-Escitalopram

Escitalopram belongs to the group of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive…

Pharma-Lacosamide

Common Name:
lacosamide
Brand Name:
Pharma-Lacosamide

Lacosamide belongs to the class of medications called antiepileptics. This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat partial-onset seizures…

Pharma-Lactulose

Common Name:
lactulose
Brand Name:
Pharma-Lactulose

Lactulose is an osmotic laxative. It is used for the relief of constipation, including chronic constipation, as directed by your doctor. It works over a period…

Pharma-Ramipril

Common Name:
ramipril (generics)
Brand Name:
Pharma-Ramipril

Ramipril belongs to the class of medications called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It is used to treat high blood pressure, alone or in…

pharma-Simvastatin

Common Name:
simvastatin
Brand Name:
pharma-Simvastatin

Simvastatin belongs to the group of medications known as HMG CoA reductase inhibitors ("statins"). It is used in addition to diet and exercise to lower…

Pharmorubicin PFS

Common Name:
epirubicin
Brand Name:
Pharmorubicin PFS

Epirubicin belongs to the group of cancer-fighting medications known as antineoplastics, and specifically to the family of antineoplastics called…

Phenobarbital

Common Name:
phenobarbital
Brand Name:
Phenobarbital

Phenobarbital belongs to the class of medications called barbiturates. It is used to treat insomnia (difficulty sleeping) and as a sedative to relieve the…

Phenobarbital sodium injection by Hospira Healthcare Corporation

Common Name:
phenobarbital
Brand Name:
Phenobarbital sodium injection by Hospira Healthcare Corporation

Phenobarbital belongs to the class of medications called barbiturates. It is used to treat insomnia (difficulty sleeping) and as a sedative to relieve the…

Phenobarbital sodium injection by Sandoz Canada Incorporated

Common Name:
phenobarbital
Brand Name:
Phenobarbital sodium injection by Sandoz Canada Incorporated

Phenobarbital belongs to the class of medications called barbiturates. It is used to treat insomnia (difficulty sleeping) and as a sedative to relieve the…