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What is the indication of Phenformin Hydrochloride?
What is the drug class of Phenolphthalein?
What is the indication of Phenoxybenzamine?
What is the indication of Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V)?
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What is the drug class of Phenytoin Sodium?
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What is the indication of Polymyxin B Sulphate?
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What is the indication of Potassium Iodide?
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What is the indication of Piroxicam?
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Study Notes
Diabetes Treatment
- Phenformin Hydrochloride is a biguanide used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus, but it has been withdrawn in many countries due to the risk of lactic acidosis.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.
Antibiotics
- 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.
Pain Relief and Inflammation
- 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.
Cardiovascular and Renal
- 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.
Neurological Disorders
- 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.
Other Indications
- 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.
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Description
This quiz covers various medications, their drug classes, and indications. It includes information on Phenformin Hydrochloride, Phenobarbitone, Phenol and Glycerol Injection, and Phenolphthalein.
