Drug classes

Paragard

Generic name: copper intrauterine deviceDosage form: intrauterine deviceDrug class: Miscellaneous vaginal agents  What is Paragard? Paragard is a copper IUD (intrauterine device) used to...

August 30, 2025

Paxil

Generic name: paroxetine [ pa-ROX-a-teen ]Drug class: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors  What is Paxil? Paxil is an antidepressant that belongs to group of drugs called selective serotonin...

August 30, 2025

Paxlovid

Pronunciation: pax-LO-vidGeneric name: nirmatrelvir and ritonavirDosage form: tablets, co-packaged for oral useDrug class: Antiviral combinations  What is Paxlovid? Paxlovid is an antiviral treatment for COVID-19 used to...

August 30, 2025

Pegcetacoplan eye injections

Pronunciation: peg-SET-a-KOE-planGeneric name: pegcetacoplan ophthalmicBrand name: SyfovreDosage form: intravitreal injection (15 mg/0.1 mL)Drug class: Miscellaneous ophthalmic agents  What is pegcetacoplan? Intravitreal pegcetacoplan (Syfovre) is used to...

August 30, 2025

Pentasa

Generic name: mesalamine (oral) [ me-SAL-a-meen ]Drug class: 5-aminosalicylates  What is Pentasa? Pentasa affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea....

August 30, 2025

Pepcid

Generic name: famotidine [ fam-OH-ti-deen ]Drug class: H2 antagonists  What is Pepcid? Pepcid is a histamine-2 blocker that works by decreasing the amount of acid the...

August 30, 2025

Percocet

Generic name: acetaminophen and oxycodone [ a-SEET-a-MIN-oh-fen-and-OX-i-KOE-done ]Drug class: Narcotic analgesic combinations  What is Percocet? Percocet contains a combination of acetaminophen and oxycodone. Oxycodone is an opioid pain medication....

August 30, 2025

Phenergan

Generic name: promethazine (oral) [ pro-METH-a-zeen ]Other brand names of promethazine (oral) include: Phenergan, Phenadoz, PrometheganDrug classes:Antihistamines  , Phenothiazine antiemetics  What is Phenergan? Phenergan belongs to a group of drugs...

August 30, 2025

Phentermine

Generic name: phentermine [ FEN-ter-meen ]Brand names: Adipex-P, LomairaDrug classes: Anorexiants , CNS stimulants  What is phentermine? Phentermine is used to speed weight loss in overweight people. It is used...

August 30, 2025

Phenylephrine

Pronunciation: fee-nile-eff-frinGeneric name: phenylephrineBrand names: Nasop12, Sudafed PE, Sudafed PE Children’s Nasal Decongestant, Sudafed PE Congestion, NasopDosage form: oral tablet, extended-release oral tablet, oral liquid, nasal...

August 30, 2025

Phenytoin

Generic name: phenytoin (oral) [ FEN-i-toyn ]Brand names: Dilantin, PhenytekDrug class: Hydantoin anticonvulsants  What is phenytoin? Phenytoin is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant. Phenytoin works by slowing...

August 30, 2025

Phexxi

Generic name: citric acid, lactic acid, and potassium bitartrate [ SIT-rik-AS-id, LAK-tik-AS-id, and-poe-TASS-ee-um-bye-TAR-trate ]Drug class: Miscellaneous vaginal agents  What is Phexxi? Phexxi contains a combination of...

August 30, 2025

Pioglitazone

Generic name: pioglitazone (oral) [ PYE-o-GLIT-a-zone ]Brand name: ActosDosage form: oral tablet (15 mg; 30 mg; 45 mg)Drug class: Thiazolidinediones  What is pioglitazone? Pioglitazone is used together...

August 30, 2025

Plan B

Generic name: levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive [ LEE-voe-nor-jes-trel ]Dosage form: tablet (1.5 mg)Drug class: Contraceptives  What is Plan B? Plan B is an over-the-counter emergency contraceptive pill used to help...

August 30, 2025

Plaquenil

Generic name: hydroxychloroquine [ hye-drox-ee-KLOR-oh-kwin ]Drug classes: Antimalarial quinolines , Antirheumatics  What is Plaquenil? Plaquenil is used to treat or prevent malaria, a disease caused by parasites that enter...

August 30, 2025

Plavix

Generic name: clopidogrel [ kloe-PID-oh-grel ]Drug class: Platelet aggregation inhibitors  What is Plavix? Plavix prevents platelets in your blood from sticking together to form an unwanted...

August 30, 2025

Potassium Chloride

Generic name: potassium chloride [ poe-TASS-ee-um ]Brand names: Kal Potassium 99, Klor-Con, K-TabDrug class: Minerals and electrolytes  What is potassium chloride? Potassium is a mineral that is found in...

August 30, 2025

Pradaxa

Generic name: dabigatran [ da-BIG-a-tran ]Drug class: Thrombin inhibitors  What is Pradaxa? Pradaxa (dabigatran) belongs to a class of anticoagulant medications called direct thrombin inhibitors. Dabigatran...

August 30, 2025

Praluent

Pronunciation: PRAHL-u-entGeneric name: alirocumabDosage form: Prefilled pen (autoinjector) for subcutaneous useDrug class: PCSK9 inhibitors  What is Praluent? Praluent (alirocumab) is an injectable medicine that is...

August 30, 2025

Pravastatin

Generic name: pravastatin [ PRAV-a-STAT-in ]Brand name: PravacholDrug class: Statins What is pravastatin? Pravastatin belongs to a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or “statins.”...

August 30, 2025

Pilocarpine

Generic name: pilocarpine (oral) [ PYE-loe-KAR-peen ]Brand name: SalagenDosage form: oral tablet (5 mg; 7.5 mg)Drug class: Cholinergic agonists  What is pilocarpine? Pilocarpine affects the nervous system...

August 30, 2025

Prednisolone

Generic name: prednisolone [ pred-NIS-oh-lone ]Brand names: Flo-Pred, Millipred, Orapred, Pediapred, Veripred 20Dosage forms: oral liquid, oral suspension, oral syrup, oral tablet, oral disintegrating tabletDrug class: Glucocorticoids  What is prednisolone? Prednisolone...

August 30, 2025

Pregabalin

Generic name: pregabalin [ pre-GAB-a-lin ]Brand names: Lyrica, Lyrica CRDosage forms: oral capsule, oral solution, oral extended release tabletDrug class: Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs  What is pregabalin? Pregabalin was...

August 29, 2025