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Pepcid Complete

Pepcid Complete is a chewable medication used to treat common conditions affecting the digestive tract. This eMedTV segment provides an in-depth look at the drug, including how it works, possible side effects, dosing information, and more.

Percocet

Percocet is a Schedule II narcotic that is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. This eMedTV article provides a detailed overview of the drug, including information on its potential for abuse, side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.

Perforomist

Perforomist is a prescription drug that can treat COPD by opening up the airways to the lungs. This eMedTV page provides an overview of Perforomist, including information on how it works, how to use the nebulizer solution, and possible side effects.

Perianal Cellulitis

Perianal cellulitis is a bacterial infection that occurs around the anal orifice. This eMedTV Web page discusses the causes and symptoms of perianal cellulitis, and provides information about diagnosis and treatment of the infection.

Perindopril

Perindopril is a medication that is licensed for treating high blood pressure. This section of the eMedTV Web site explains how the drug works and its available strengths. Information on how the drug should be taken and side effects is also included.

Periodic Limb Movement Disorder

People with periodic limb movement disorder experience involuntary leg twitching or jerking during sleep. This eMedTV article discusses this condition in detail, with information on causes, symptoms, treatment options, and more.

Periorbital Cellulitis

Periorbital cellulitis is a bacterial infection that occurs around the eyelid. This section of the eMedTV library provides information about possible symptoms of this condition and discusses how it is diagnosed, treatment options, and more.

Perphenazine

Perphenazine is approved to treat schizophrenia as well as severe nausea and vomiting. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at the drug, including information on its uses, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.

Pertussis

How does pertussis get into the body? As this eMedTV resource explains, pertussis is transmitted through contact with an infected person's respiratory secretions, which are most often transmitted when the infected person sneezes or coughs.

Pertussis Vaccine

The pertussis vaccine is the best method of preventing the illness also known as whooping cough. As this eMedTV segment explains, versions of this vaccine exist for children up to age 7 and for adolescents ages 10 to 18.

Pervasive Developmental Disorder

Pervasive developmental disorder involves delays in the development of social and communication skills. This eMedTV article discusses the various types of PDD and treatment options, and explains the importance of early intervention.

Pet Allergy

Many people believe pet allergies are triggered by the fur of cats and dogs. However, as this eMedTV article explains, the major pet allergens are actually proteins in the saliva of animals. This resource talks about this type of allergy in detail.

Peyronie's Disease

Peyronie's disease involves a plaque that develops on the penis in the layers containing erectile tissue. This eMedTV resource explains how pain and lack of flexibility associated with the disease can affect sexual intercourse and treatment options.

Phendimetrazine

Phendimetrazine is a prescription medicine licensed to help people lose weight. This eMedTV resource provides an in-depth look at this medication, including information about how it works, its side effects, and guidelines for taking it.