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Phenytoin
Phenytoin An anticonvulsant drug.
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Anticonvulsant
A medication used to control (prevent) seizures (convulsions) or stop an ongoing series of seizures. There are a large number of anticonvulsant drugs today including, but not limited to: phenobarbital, phenytoin (Dilantin), carbamazepine, ethosuximide (Zarontin), clonazepam (Klonopin), diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), and midazolam (Versed). Anticonvulsant drugs taken during pregnancy put the baby at risk of major birth defects -- growth retardation, microcephaly (a small head) and deformities of the face and fingers -- a condition known as anticonvulsant embryopathy.
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Phenacetin
An analgesic and antipyretic drug.
Phenaphen with codeine no. 2
Phenaphen with codeine no. 2 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): acetaminophen; codeine phosphate.
Phenaphen with codeine no. 3
Phenaphen with codeine no. 3 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): acetaminophen; codeine phosphate.
Phenaphen with codeine no. 4
Phenaphen with codeine no. 4 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): acetaminophen; codeine phosphate.
Phenaphen-650 with codeine
Phenaphen-650 with codeine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): acetaminophen; codeine phosphate.
Phenazine
Phenazine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): phendimetrazine tartrate.
Phenazine-35
Phenazine-35 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): phendimetrazine tartrate.
Phendimetrazine tartrate
Phendimetrazine tartrate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): phendimetrazine tartrate.
Phenergan
Phenergan is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): promethazine hydrochloride.
Phenergan fortis
Phenergan fortis is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): promethazine hydrochloride.
Phenergan plain
Phenergan plain is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): promethazine hydrochloride.
Phenergan vc
Phenergan vc is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): phenylephrine hydrochloride; promethazine hydrochloride.
Phenergan vc with codeine
Phenergan vc with codeine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): codeine phosphate; phenylephrine hydrochloride; promethazine hydrochloride.
Phenergan with codeine
Phenergan with codeine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): codeine phosphate; promethazine hydrochloride.
Phenergan with dextromethorphan
Phenergan with dextromethorphan is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): dextromethorphan hydrobromide; promethazine hydrochloride.
Phenetron
Phenetron is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorpheniramine maleate.
Phenobarbital
An anticonvulsant substance.
Phenobarbitol
A sedating medication used to control seizures.
Phenotype
The expression of the genes present in an individual. This may be directly observable (eye color) or apparent only with specific tests (blood type). Some phenotypes such as the blood groups are completely determined by heredity, while others are readily altered by environmental agents.
Phentermine
A sympathomimetic amine used in attack preparations as a vasoconstrictor and bronchodilator, usually in combination with an antihistamine drug. An appetite suppressant that disrupts the transmission of signals from the neurotransmitters and is used in the management of obesity.
Phentermine diet
A particular type of diet based on phentermine.
Phentermine hcl
Phentermine hcl is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): phentermine hydrochloride.
Phentermine resin 30
Phentermine resin 30 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): phentermine resin complex.
Phentolamine mesylate
Phentolamine mesylate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): phentolamine mesylate.
Phentytoin
Phentytoin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): phenytoin.
Phenurone
Phenurone is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): phenacemide.
Pheny-pas-tebamin
Pheny-pas-tebamin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): phenyl aminosalicylate.
Phenylalanine
An essential amino acid occurring in proteins. A small amount of phenylalanine is necessary in the diet to make the proteins that form human tissues.
Phenylbutazone
Phenylbutazone is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): phenylbutazone.
Phenylketonuria
All babies born in the U.S. are tested at birth for PKU, a genetic disorder of a liver enzyme that disrupts normal body functions. If not carefully regulated by diet early in infancy, PKU can cause mental retardation.
Phenylpropanolamine hcl with chlorpheniramine maleate
Phenylpropanolamine hcl with chlorpheniramine maleate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorpheniramine maleate; phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride.
Phenytek
Phenytek is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): phenytoin sodium.
Phenytex
Phenytex is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): phenytoin sodium.
Phenytoin sodium
Phenytoin sodium is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): phenytoin sodium.
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Prolastin
A medication for the treatment of genetic emphysema. Produced by Bayer.
Prandase
The first in a class of drugs for the treatment of type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes. Made by Bayer.
Propericyazine
An antipsychotic drug.
Promethazine
An antiparkinsonian medication.
Primidone
An anticonvulsant drug.
Phenytoin
Phenobarbital
An anticonvulsant substance.
Phenacetin
An analgesic and antipyretic drug.
Perphenazine
An antipsychotic substance.
Pentobarbital
A hypnotic substance.
Psychotic
In the technical sense this term refers to a groups of severe mental illness where the person has periods of loses contact with reality. In a less formal manner, it is used to refer to the condition of having lost contact with reality. The person experiences severe impairment in his/her ability to function. All areas of a person's life are usually effected. Common symptoms: Hallucinations, delusions, withdrawal, impairment of intellectual function, lose of personal care skills.
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