P
paclitaxel an anticancer drug
Paldesic a brand name for paracetamol (a non-opioid analgesic)
palifermin a drug used to treat side effects of cancer treatment
palivizumab an antiviral
Palladone a brand name for hydromorphone (an opioid analgesic)
palonosetron an anti-emetic
Paludrine a brand name for proguanil (an antimalarial)
Pamergan P100 a brand name for pethidine (an opioid analgesic) with promethazine (an antihistamine and anti-emetic)
pamidronate a drug for bone disorders
Panadeine a brand name for paracetamol (a non-opioid analgesic) with codeine
Panadol a brand name for paracetamol (a non-opioid analgesic)
Panadol Extra a brand name for paracetamol (a non-opioid analgesic) with caffeine
Panadol NightPain a brand name for paracetamol (a non-opioid analgesic) with diphenhydramine (an antihistamine)
Panadol OA a brand name for paracetamol (a non-opioid analgesic)
Panadol Ultra a brand name for paracetamol with codeine (both analgesics)
Pancrease a brand name for pancreatin (a preparation of pancreatic enzymes)
pancreatic disorders, drug treatment for
pancreatin a preparation of pancreatic enzymes
Pancrex a brand name for pancreatin (a preparation of pancreatic enzymes)
pancuronium a muscle relaxant used during general anaesthesia
panitumumab an anticancer drug
PanOxyl a brand name for benzoyl peroxide (a drug for acne)
panthenol pantothenic acid (a vitamin)
pantoprazole an ulcer-healing drug
pantothenic acid a vitamin
papaveretum an opioid analgesic containing morphine, codeine, and papaverine (a muscle relaxant)
papaveretum and hyoscine injection a preparation used in general anaesthesia containing papaveretum (an opioid analgesic) and hyoscine (an anticholinergic)
papaverine a muscle relaxant
Papulex a brand name for nicotinamide (a drug for acne)
paracetamol, a non-opioid analgesic
Paracodol a brand-name analgesic containing codeine and paracetamol
Paradote a brand-name analgesic containing paracetamol and methionine (an antidote for paracetamol poisoning)
paraldehyde an anticonvulsant used for status epilepticus
Paramax a brand-name migraine drug containing paracetamol and metoclopramide (a gastrointestinal motility regulator and anti-emetic)
Paramol a brand name for paracetamol with dihydrocodeine (both analgesics)
parecoxib an analgesic and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
paricalcitol a synthetic form of vitamin D (a vitamin)
Pariet a brand name for rabeprazole (an anti-ulcer drug)
parkinsonism, drugs for
Parlodel a brand name for bromocriptine (a pituitary agent and drug for parkinsonism)
Parmid a brand name for felodipine (a calcium channel blocker)
paromomycin an antiprotozoal
Paroven a brand name for oxerutin (a drug used to treat peripheral vascular disease)
paroxetine, an antidepressant
Parvolex a brand name for acetylcysteine (a mucolytic and antidote for paracetamol poisoning)
patch testing
Pavacol-D a brand name for pholcodine (a cough suppressant)
pegaptanib a drug for age-related macular degeneration
Pegasys a brand name for peginterferon alfa (an antiviral for hepatitis C)
pegfilgrastim a blood growth stimulant
peginterferon alfa an antiviral for hepatitis C
pemetrexed an anticancer drug
Penbritin a brand name for ampicillin (a penicillin antibiotic)
penciclovir an antiviral
penicillamine a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug
penicillins a class of antibiotic drug
penicillin G an alternative name for benzylpenicillin (a penicillin antibiotic)
penicillin V see phenoxymethylpenicillin (a penicillin antibiotic)
Pentacarinat a brand name for pentamidine (an antiprotozoal)
pentamidine an antiprotozoal
Pentasa a brand name for mesalazine (a drug for ulcerative colitis)
pentazocine an opioid analgesic
pentostatin an anticancer drug
pentoxifylline previously known as oxpentifylline, a vasodilator used to treat peripheral vascular disease
Pepcid a brand name for famotidine (an anti-ulcer drug)
peppermint oil a substance for indigestion and bowel spasm
Peptimax a brand name for cimetidine (an anti-ulcer drug)
Pepto-Bismol a brand-name preparation for diarrhoea and upset stomach containing bismuth
Percutol a brand name for glyceryl trinitrate (an anti-angina drug)
Perdix a brand name for moexipril (an ACE inhibitor)
Perfalgan a brand name for paracetamol (a non-opioid analgesic)
Perfan a brand name for enoximone (a drug for heart failure)
pergolide a drug for parkinsonism
Periactin a brand name for cyproheptadine (an antihistamine)
pericyazine an antipsychotic
Perinal a brand name for hydrocortisone (a corticosteroid) with lignocaine (a local anaesthetic)
perindopril, an ACE inhibitor
Periostat a brand name for doxycycline (a tetracycline antibiotic)
Perixis a brand name for tacrolimus (an immunosuppressant)
permethrin, a topical antiparasitic
Peroxyl a brand of hydrogen peroxide antiseptic mouthwash
perphenazine an antipsychotic and anti-emetic
Persantin a brand name for dipyridamole (an antiplatelet drug)
Persantin Retard a brand name for modified-release dipyridamole (an antiplatelet drug)
Peru balsam an antiseptic for haemorrhoids
pethidine an opioid analgesic and drug used in labour
Petyme a brand name for tamsulosin (an alpha blocker for prostate disease)
Pevaryl a brand name for econazole (an antifungal)
Pharmaton a brand-name multivitamin preparation
phenelzine, an MAOI antidepressant
Phenergan a brand name for promethazine (an anti-histamine and anti-emetic)
phenindione an oral anticoagulant
phenobarbital, a barbiturate anticonvulsant
phenol an antiseptic used in throat lozenges and sprays
phenothrin a topical antiparasitic for lice
phenoxybenzamine a drug for phaeochromocytoma (tumour of the adrenal glands)
phenoxymethylpenicillin, a penicillin antibiotic
phentolamine an antihypertensive
phenylephrine a decongestant
phenytoin, an anticonvulsant
pholcodine a cough suppressant
Phosex a brand name for calcium acetate (removes excess phosphate from blood)
Phosphate-Sandoz a brand name for phosphate supplement (a mineral)
phosphorus a mineral
Phyllocontin Continus a brand name for aminophylline (a bronchodilator)
Physeptone a brand name for methadone (an opioid used as an analgesic and to ease heroin withdrawal)
Physiotens a brand name for moxonidine (a centrally acting antihypertensive)
Phytex a brand-name antifungal containing salicylic acid
phytomenadione vitamin K (a vitamin)
Picolax a brand name for sodium picosulfate and magnesium citrate (both laxatives)
pilocarpine, a miotic for glaucoma
pimecrolimus an anti-inflammatory used for eczema
pimozide an antipsychotic
pindolol a beta blocker
pioglitazone, an oral antidiabetic
piperacillin a penicillin antibiotic
Piportil Depot a brand name for pipotiazine (an antipsychotic)
pipotiazine palmitate an antipsychotic
piracetam an anticonvulsant
pirenzepine an anticholinergic for peptic ulcers
Piriton a brand name for chlorphenamine (an antihistamine)
piroxicam, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and drug for gout
pituitary disorders, drugs for
pivmecillinam an antibiotic
pizotifen, a drug for migraine
Plaquenil a brand name for hydroxychloroquine (an antimalarial and disease-modifying antirheumatic drug)
Platinex a brand name for cisplatin, an anticancer drug
Plavix a brand name for clopidogrel (an antiplatelet drug)
Plenadren a brand name for hydrocortisone
Plendil a brand name for felodipine (a calcium channel blocker)
plerixafor a drug used to mobilize stem cells in patients with multiple myeloma or lymphoma
Pletal a brand name for cilostazol (a vasodilator)
Pneumococcal infection, see common vaccinations
Pneumovax a brand-name pneumococcus vaccine
podophyllin a topical treatment for genital warts
podophyllotoxin a topical treatment for genital warts
podophyllum a topical treatment for warts
Pollenshield Hayfever a brand name for cetirizine (an antihistamine)
Politid XL a brand name for venlafaxine (an antidepressant)
poloxamer a stimulant laxative
Polyfax a brand name for bacitracin with polymyxin B (both antibiotics)
polymyxin B an antibiotic
polystyrene sulphonate a drug to remove excess potassium from the blood
Polytar a brand name for coal tar (a substance used for eczema, psoriasis, and dandruff)
polyvinyl alcohol an ingredient of artificial tear preparations
Ponstan a brand name for mefenamic acid (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory)
Poractant alfa a drug to mature the lungs of premature babies
porfimer an anticancer drug
Pork Insulatard a brand name for insulin (a drug for diabetes)
Pork Mixtard a brand name for insulin (a drug for diabetes)
posaconazole an antifungal
Posalfilin a brand name for podophyllum with salicylic acid (both drugs for warts)
potassium a mineral
potassium bicarbonate an antacid
potassium chloride potassium (a mineral)
potassium citrate a drug for cystitis that reduces the acidity of urine
potassium clavulanate a preparation of clavulanic acid (a substance given with amoxicillin to make it more effective)
potassium hydroxyquinolone sulphate an agent with antibacterial, antifungal, and deodorant properties, used for skin infections and acne
potassium iodide a drug used for overactive thyroid before surgery
potassium permanganate an antiseptic
potassium-sparing diuretics diuretics
povidone-iodine an antiseptic
pralidoxime mesylate an antidote for organophosphorus poisoning
pramipexole a drug for parkinsonism
pramocaine a local anaesthetic
Prandin a brand name for repaglinide (an oral antidiabetic)
prasugrel an anticoagulant
pravastatin a cholesterol-lowering agent
Praxilene a brand name for naftidrofuryl (a vasodilator)
praziquantel an anthelmintic for tapeworms
prazosin an antihypertensive also used to relieve urinary obstruction
Predenema a brand name for prednisolone (a corticosteroid)
Predfoam a brand name for prednisolone (a corticosteroid)
Pred Forte a brand name for prednisolone (a corticosteroid) for ophthalmic use
prednisolone, a corticosteroid
Predsol a brand name for prednisolone (a corticosteroid)
Predsol-N a brand name for prednisolone (a corticosteroid) with neomycin (an aminoglycoside antibiotic)
pregabalin an anticonvulsant and drug for treatment of neuropathic pain
Pregaday a brand name for folic acid (a vitamin) with iron (a mineral)
Pregnyl a brand name for chorionic gonadotrophin (a drug for infertility)
Premarin a brand name for conjugated oestrogens (a female sex hormone)
Premique a brand-name preparation for menopausal symptoms containing conjugated oestrogens with medroxyprogesterone
Prempak-C a brand-name drug for menopausal symptoms containing conjugated oestrogens and norgestrel
Preservex a brand name for aceclofenac (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory)
Prestim a brand name for bendroflumethiazide (a thiazide diuretic) with timolol (a beta blocker)
Prevenar 13 a brand-name vaccine against pneumococcal infections
Prezista a brand name for darunavir (a drug for HIV)
Priadel a brand name for lithium (a drug for mania)
prilocaine a local anaesthetic
Prilotekal a brand name for prilocaine (a local anaesthetic)
Primacine a brand name for erythromycin (an antibiotic)
primaquine an antimalarial and antiprotozoal
Primaxin a brand name for imipenem (an antibiotic) with cilastatin (used to make imipenem more effective)
primidone an anticonvulsant
Primolut N a brand name for norethisterone (a female sex hormone)
Prioderm a brand name for malathion (a topical antiparasitic)
Pro-Banthine a brand name for propantheline (an anticholinergic antispasmodic for irritable bowel syndrome and urinary incontinence)
probenecid a uricosuric for gout
procainamide an anti-arrhythmic
procaine a local anaesthetic
procaine benzylpenicillin a penicillin antibiotic
procarbazine an anticancer drug used for lymphatic cancers and small-cell cancer of the lung
prochlorperazine, a phenothiazine anti-emetic and antipsychotic
Procoralan a brand name for ivabradine (an anti-angina drug)
Proctofoam HC a brand name for hydrocortisone (a corticosteroid) with pramocaine (a local anaesthetic)
Proctosedyl a brand name for hydrocortisone (a corticosteroid) with cinchocaine (a local anaesthetic)
procyclidine, an anticholinergic for parkinsonism
Proflex a brand name for ibuprofen (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory)
progesterone a female sex hormone
Prograf a brand name for tacrolimus (an immunosuppressant)
proguanil, an antimalarial
Progynova a brand name for estradiol (an oestrogen)
Progynova TS a brand name for estradiol (an oestrogen)
Prolia a brand name for denosumab (a monoclonal antibody used to treat bone disorders)
promazine, a phenothiazine antipsychotic
Prometax a brand name for rivastigmine (a drug for Alzheimer’s disease)
promethazine, an antihistamine and anti-emetic
Propaderm a brand name for beclometasone (a corticosteroid)
propafenone an anti-arrhythmic
Propain a brand-name analgesic containing codeine, diphenhydramine, paracetamol, and caffeine
propamidine isetionate an antibacterial for eye infections
propantheline an anticholinergic anti-spasmodic for irritable bowel syndrome and urinary incontinence
Propecia a brand name for finasteride (a male sex hormone for benign prostatic hypertrophy)
propiverine a drug for urinary frequency
Pro-Plus a brand name for caffeine (a stimulant)
propofol an anaesthetic agent
propranolol, a beta blocker and anti-anxiety drug
propylthiouracil, an antithyroid drug
Proscar a brand name for finasteride (a drug for benign prostatic hypertrophy)
Prostap SR a brand name for leuprorelin (a drug for menstrual disorders)
protamine an antidote for heparin
Protelos a brand name for strontium ranelate (a drug for bone disorders)
Prothiaden a brand name for dosulepin (a tricyclic antidepressant)
Protium a brand name for pantoprazole (an ulcer healing drug)
Protopic a brand name for tacrolimus (an immunosuppressant)
Provera a brand name for medroxyprogesterone (a female sex hormone)
Provigil a brand name for modafinil (a nervous system stimulant used for narcolepsy and excessive sleepiness)
Pro-Viron a brand name for mesterolone (a male sex hormone)
proxymetacaine a local anaesthetic
Prozac a brand name for fluoxetine (an antidepressant)
Prozep a brand name for fluoxetine (an antidepressant)
prucalopride a drug used to treat chronic constipation in women
pseudoephedrine a sympathomimetic decongestant
psoriasis, drugs for
Psorin a brand-name drug for psoriasis containing dithranol, coal tar, and salicylic acid
Pulmicort a brand name for budesonide (a corticosteroid)
Pulmo Bailly a brand name cough medicine containing codeine (an opioid analgesic, cough suppressant, and antidiarrhoeal)
Pulmozyme a brand name for dornase alfa (a drug for cystic fibrosis)
Pulvinal a brand name for salbutamol (a bronchodilator)
pupil, drugs affecting the
Puri-Nethol a brand name for mercaptopurine (an anticancer drug)
PUVA see drugs for psoriasis
Pylorid a brand name for ranitidine bismuth citrate (an anti-ulcer drug)
Pyralvex an brand-name preparation for mouth ulcers containing salicylic acid
pyrazinamide an antituberculous drug
pyridostigmine, a drug for myasthenia gravis
pyridoxine a vitamin
pyrimethamine, an antimalarial
pyrithione zinc an antimicrobial for dandruff