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Primidone is a prescribed medicine approved for treating grand mal and partial seizures. This eMedTV article explains how primidone works to treat these types of epileptic seizures and also provides information on side effects and dosing guidelines.
Prinivil is a prescription drug used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. This eMedTV page discusses others uses for the drug, explains how it works, and also includes a list of potential side effects and dosing information.
Prinzide is a prescription drug used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This section of the eMedTV library takes a detailed look at how Prinzide works, along with information about its possible side effects and how and when to take it.
Prinzmetal is a rare form of angina -- a heart condition that is commonly characterized by chest pain. This eMedTV article looks at the causes and symptoms of Prinzmetal's angina (also called variant angina), as well as treatment options.
Pristiq is a prescription medicine used for treating depression. This article on the eMedTV site explains how Pristiq works, describes its effects, lists possible side effects that may occur, and explains what you should know before taking the drug.
Proair HFA is a drug used to treat and prevent airway spasms. This eMedTV article discusses other uses of the prescription inhaler (like preventing exercise-induced asthma attacks), as well as its possible side effects and general dosing guidelines.
Procardia is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat certain types of angina. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at Procardia, providing information on how it works, its potential side effects, and tips on taking the medicine.
Procardia XL is a prescription drug that is used to treat chest pain (angina) and high blood pressure. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at Procardia XL, providing information on how it works, potential side effects, and tips on taking the drug.
Prochlorperazine is a medication used to treat severe nausea or vomiting, schizophrenia, and anxiety. This eMedTV article further discusses prochlorperazine uses, explains when and how to take the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Procrit is a prescription drug used to treat anemia due to chemotherapy, renal failure, or zidovudine. This eMedTV article further explains what Procrit is used for, describes the effects of the medicine, and offers general dosing information.
A prolactinoma is a common, non-cancerous tumor affecting the pituitary gland. This eMedTV article discusses prolactinomas in detail, including information about symptoms they may cause and treatment options for the tumors.
Prolixin is a prescribed medication approved for treating psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia. This eMedTV article explains how the drug works by affecting a certain brain chemical and discusses dosing guidelines and potential side effects.
Propecia is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat male pattern baldness. This page on the eMedTV site further describes Propecia and its effects, dosing information, and potential side effects to look out for.
This eMedTV segment highlights propranolol, a prescription drug that treats several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels (for example, high blood pressure). This page explains possible side effects, dosing, and how the drug works.
This eMedTV page examines propranolol sustained-release, a prescription drug that treats several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels (like angina). This page covers how the drug works, how and when to take it, and possible side effects.
Proscar is a medication that is commonly prescribed to treat an enlarged prostate. This page on the eMedTV site explains how Proscar works and offers more details on its effects, potential side effects, and dosing tips and precautions.
A healthcare provider may prescribe ProSom for the short-term treatment of insomnia. This segment of the eMedTV archives further discusses the effects of ProSom, lists precautions and warnings for the drug, and offers general dosing information.