Medications and Their Indications

Study Notes

Phenformin Hydrochloride is a biguanide used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus, but it has been withdrawn in many countries due to the risk of lactic acidosis.
Pioglitazone is a thiazolidinedione used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) is a penicillin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as streptococcal infections and for rheumatic fever prophylaxis.
Phenoxymethylpenicillin Calcium / Potassium has the same indication as Phenoxymethylpenicillin.
Polymyxin B Sulphate is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, particularly those caused by Gram-negative bacteria.

Phenol and Glycerol Injection is an antiseptic and local anesthetic used to relieve pain, especially in ear infections.
Piroxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain, inflammation, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Phenoxybenzamine is an alpha-adrenergic blocker used to treat pheochromocytoma and hypertensive crises.
Potassium Citrate is a urinary alkalinizer used to prevent kidney stones and treat metabolic acidosis.

Phenobarbitone (Phenobarbital) is a barbiturate used to treat seizure disorders and as a sedative.
Phenytoin Sodium is an antiepileptic used to treat seizure disorders such as epilepsy.
Potassium Bromide is an anticonvulsant used to treat epilepsy, particularly in veterinary medicine.

Phenolphthalein is a laxative historically used to treat constipation, but its use has declined due to potential carcinogenic effects.
Phenytoin Sodium is used to treat parasitic worm infections such as threadworm, roundworm, and pinworm.
Phytomenadione (Vitamin K1) is a vitamin used as an antidote to anticoagulants except Heparin and in the treatment of hemorrhagic disease of the newborn.
Potassium Iodide is an antithyroid agent and expectorant used to treat hyperthyroidism, protect the thyroid gland in radiation exposure, and in chronic respiratory diseases.