Letter – P

Provenge

Generic name: sipuleucel-T [ SI-pu-LOO-sel-tee ]Drug class: Therapeutic vaccines  What is Provenge? Provenge contains a protein that stimulates the body’s immune system to help it respond...

August 29, 2025

Provigil

Pronunciation: pro-vig-illGeneric name: modafinilDosage form: oral tabletDrug class: CNS stimulants  What is Provigil? Provigil promotes wakefulness and is used to treat excessive daytime sleepiness caused...

August 29, 2025

Prozac

Generic name: fluoxetine [ floo-OX-e-teen ]Other brand names of fluoxetine include: Prozac, Prozac WeeklyDrug class: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors  What is Prozac? Prozac is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)...

August 29, 2025

Pseudoephedrine

Generic name: pseudoephedrine [ SOO-doe-ee-FED-rin ]Brand names: Chlor Trimeton Nasal Decongestant, Contac Cold, Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy, Elixsure Decongestant, EntexDrug class: Decongestants  What is pseudoephedrine? Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant...

August 29, 2025

Pyridium

Generic name: phenazopyridine [ fen-AY-zoe-PIR-i-deen ]Other brand names of phenazopyridine include: AZO Urinary Pain Relief, Azo-Gesic, Azo-Standard, Baridium, Prodium, What is Pyridium? Pyridium is a pain reliever that affects the lower...

August 26, 2025