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Paxlovid
Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir) is a combination antiviral medication used to treat mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults and pediatric patients at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19.
pegcetacoplan ophthalmic
Pegcetacoplan ophthalmic (Syfovre) is a complement inhibitor ($C_{3}$ inhibitor) used to treat geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Pembrolizumab
Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) is a programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1) blocking antibody used to treat various cancers, including melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer, head and neck cancer, and Hodgkin lymphoma.
Pentasa
Pentasa (mesalamine) is an aminosalicylate anti-inflammatory agent used to treat mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis and to maintain remission.
Phenazopyridine
Phenazopyridine is a urinary tract analgesic used to relieve pain, burning, urgency, frequency, and other discomforts caused by lower urinary tract irritation (e.g., from infection, trauma, surgery).
Phenobarbital
Phenobarbital is a barbiturate anticonvulsant used to treat various types of seizures (e.g., tonic-clonic and cortical focal seizures) and as a sedative/hypnotic.
Phentermine
Phentermine is a central nervous system stimulant and appetite suppressant used short-term as an adjunct to diet and exercise for weight reduction in obese adults.
Phenylephrine
Phenylephrine is an $lpha$-adrenergic agonist used as a decongestant (nasal spray or oral) and as a mydriatic (eye drops) to dilate the pupil.
Phenytoin
Phenytoin is an anticonvulsant used to control tonic-clonic and partial seizures, and to prevent seizures following neurosurgery.
Phexxi
Phexxi (lactic acid, citric acid, and potassium bitartrate) is a non-hormonal vaginal gel used as a method of contraception.
Praluent
Praluent (alirocumab) is a proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitor used as an adjunct to diet and maximally tolerated statin therapy for the treatment of adults with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) or established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) who require additional lowering of LDL-C.
Pramipexole
Pramipexole is a non-ergot dopamine agonist used to treat the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease and moderate-to-severe primary restless legs syndrome (RLS).
Pravastatin
Pravastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) used as an adjunct to diet to reduce elevated total cholesterol, LDL-C, and triglycerides, and to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events.
Prazosin
Prazosin is an alpha-1-adrenergic blocker used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and often prescribed off-label for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) associated nightmares.
Prednisolone
Prednisolone is a glucocorticoid (corticosteroid) used to treat various conditions, including inflammatory diseases, severe allergies, asthma, and autoimmune disorders.
Prednisone
Prednisone is a synthetic glucocorticoid (corticosteroid) used to treat a wide range of conditions, including inflammation, allergy, asthma, and certain types of cancer; it is a prodrug that is converted to prednisolone in the liver.
Pregabalin
Pregabalin is an anticonvulsant and analgesic used to treat neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, fibromyalgia, and as an adjunct therapy for partial-onset seizures.
Premarin
Premarin (conjugated estrogens) is a hormone replacement therapy used to treat moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause, vulvar and vaginal atrophy, and to prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Prevnar 20
Prevnar 20 (Pneumococcal 20-valent Conjugate Vaccine) is a vaccine used to prevent invasive disease and pneumonia caused by 20 serotypes of Streptococcus pneumoniae in adults and children.
Primidone
Primidone is an anticonvulsant used to treat grand mal seizures, complex partial seizures, and is often used for essential tremor.
Pristiq
Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) is a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder.
Probuphine
Probuphine (buprenorphine implant) is a subdermal implant providing continuous release of buprenorphine for the maintenance treatment of opioid dependence.
Prochlorperazine
Prochlorperazine is a phenothiazine antipsychotic and antiemetic used to treat psychotic disorders (e.g., schizophrenia) and to control severe nausea and vomiting.
Progesterone
Progesterone is a naturally occurring female hormone used in hormone therapy to treat secondary amenorrhea, abnormal uterine bleeding, and to prevent endometrial hyperplasia in non-hysterectomized postmenopausal women taking estrogen.
Promacta
Promacta (eltrombopag) is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist used to treat thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) in chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and aplastic anemia.
Promethazine
Promethazine is a first-generation antihistamine with sedative and antiemetic properties, used to treat allergic conditions, motion sickness, nausea, and vomiting, and as a procedural sedative.
Propranolol
Propranolol is a non-selective beta-blocker used to treat hypertension, angina pectoris, atrial fibrillation, migraine prophylaxis, essential tremor, and as an adjunctive treatment for anxiety.
Provenge
Provenge (sipuleucel-T) is an autologous cellular immunotherapy used for the treatment of asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
Provigil
Provigil (modafinil) is a wakefulness-promoting agent used to improve wakefulness in adults with excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and shift work disorder (SWD).
Pseudoephedrine
Pseudoephedrine is an alpha-adrenergic agonist and direct-acting sympathomimetic amine used as a decongestant to temporarily relieve nasal and sinus congestion caused by the common cold, allergies, or other upper respiratory infections.
Pyridium
Pyridium (phenazopyridine) is a urinary tract analgesic used to relieve pain, burning, urgency, frequency, and other discomforts caused by irritation of the lower urinary tract mucosa (e.g., from infection, trauma, surgery).
Qalsody
Qalsody (tofersen) is an antisense oligonucleotide used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in adults who have a mutation in the superoxide dismutase 1 ($SOD1$) gene.
Qbrelis
Qbrelis (lisinopril oral solution) is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat hypertension, congestive heart failure, and to improve survival after a heart attack.
Qbrexza
Qbrexza (glycopyrronium topical cloth) is an anticholinergic agent used topically to reduce excessive underarm sweating (primary axillary hyperhidrosis) in adults and children 9 years of age and older.
Qelbree
Qelbree (viloxazine extended-release capsules) is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in pediatric and adult patients.
Qfitlia
Qfitlia (rosuvastatin and amlodipine) is a combination drug containing an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) and a calcium channel blocker, used to treat hypertension and hyperlipidemia.
QIVIGY
QIVIGY (Immune Globulin Subcutaneous [Human]) is an immune globulin preparation used as replacement therapy for primary humoral immunodeficiency (PI) in adults and pediatric patients.
Qlosi
Qlosi (rosuvastatin and amlodipine) is a combination tablet containing a statin and a calcium channel blocker, used to treat hypertension and hyperlipidemia.
Qmiiz ODT
Qmiiz ODT (mirtazapine orally disintegrating tablets) is a tetracyclic antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder.
QNASL
QNASL (beclomethasone dipropionate aerosol) is an intranasal corticosteroid spray used to treat nasal symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis.
Qsymia
Qsymia (phentermine and topiramate extended-release) is a combination of a sympathomimetic amine anorectic and an anticonvulsant, used as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management.
Qtern
Qtern (dapagliflozin and saxagliptin) is a combination tablet containing an SGLT2 inhibitor and a DPP-4 inhibitor, used to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Qualaquin
Qualaquin (quinine sulfate) is an antimalarial agent used for the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria.
Quasense
Quasense (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol extended cycle) is a combination oral contraceptive pill providing 91-day dosing, used to prevent pregnancy.
Quassia
Quassia ($Quassia$ $amara$) is an herbal product used in some traditional medicines for conditions like head lice, pinworms, and digestive issues; it is not a recognized pharmaceutical drug.
Quazepam
Quazepam is a benzodiazepine hypnotic used for the short-term treatment of insomnia, characterized by difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings, and/or early morning awakenings.
Quercetin
Quercetin is a naturally occurring flavonoid found in various foods, used as a dietary supplement for its claimed antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; it is not a recognized prescription drug.
Zofran ODT
Zofran ODT (ondansetron orally disintegrating tablets) is a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist formulation used to prevent nausea and vomiting, especially beneficial for patients who have difficulty swallowing or may vomit liquid.
Zoladex
Zoladex (goserelin) is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist used for the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer, management of endometriosis, and treatment of breast cancer in pre/perimenopausal women.
Zoledronic acid
Zoledronic acid is a bisphosphonate used to treat and prevent osteoporosis, treat Paget's disease of bone, and manage hypercalcemia of malignancy and bone metastases.
Zolmitriptan
Zolmitriptan is a selective serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonist (triptan) used for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura.
Zolpidem
Zolpidem is a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic (a 'Z-drug') used for the short-term treatment of insomnia, specifically for difficulties with sleep initiation.
Zometa
Zometa (zoledronic acid) is an intravenous bisphosphonate used to treat hypercalcemia of malignancy and to reduce skeletal-related events in patients with multiple myeloma and bone metastases from solid tumors.
Zomig
Zomig (zolmitriptan) is a selective serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonist (triptan) used for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura.
Zonisamide
Zonisamide is a sulfonamide anticonvulsant used as an adjunctive therapy for partial seizures in adults and children 16 years of age and older.
Zopiclone
Zopiclone is a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic (a 'Z-drug') used for the short-term treatment of insomnia.
Zoryve
Zoryve (roflumilast cream) is a phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor used for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in adults and adolescents.
Zurzuvae
Zurzuvae (zuranolone) is a neuroactive steroid GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulator used for the treatment of postpartum depression (PPD) in adults.
Zydelig
Zydelig (idelalisib) is a phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitor used to treat certain types of relapsed or refractory leukemias and lymphomas.
Zyflo
Zyflo (zileuton) is a 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor used for the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in adults and children 12 years of age and older.
Zykadia
Zykadia (ceritinib) is a kinase inhibitor used to treat patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Zyloprim
Zyloprim (allopurinol) is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor used for the management of gout and to manage high uric acid levels caused by certain cancer treatments.
Zytiga
Zytiga (abiraterone acetate) is an androgen biosynthesis inhibitor used in combination with prednisone to treat metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).
Zyvox
Zyvox (linezolid) is an oxazolidinone-class antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections, including those caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE).
Rivastigmine
Rivastigmine is a cholinesterase inhibitor used to treat mild to moderate dementia associated with Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.
Rizatriptan
Rizatriptan is a selective serotonin receptor agonist used for the acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura in adults.
Robitussin
Robitussin is a cough suppressant and expectorant used to temporarily relieve cough and chest congestion caused by respiratory infections or allergies.
Roflumilast
Roflumilast is a phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor used to reduce the risk of exacerbations in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease associated with chronic bronchitis.
Ropinirole
Ropinirole is a dopamine agonist used to treat Parkinson’s disease and moderate to severe restless legs syndrome.
Rosuvastatin
Rosuvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor used to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Rowasa
Rowasa (mesalamine) is an anti-inflammatory medication used as rectal therapy for the treatment of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis.
rozanolixizumab
Rozanolixizumab is a monoclonal antibody used for the treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis in adults who are anti-acetylcholine receptor or anti-MuSK antibody positive.
Ruconest
Ruconest (C1 esterase inhibitor, recombinant) is used for the treatment of acute attacks of hereditary angioedema in adults and adolescents.
Rybelsus
Rybelsus (semaglutide) is an oral glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist used to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Rybrevant
Rybrevant (amivantamab) is a bispecific antibody used to treat non-small cell lung cancer with epidermal growth factor receptor exon 20 insertion mutations.
Rydapt
Rydapt (midostaurin) is a kinase inhibitor used in combination therapy for newly diagnosed FLT3-mutated acute myeloid leukemia and for aggressive systemic mastocytosis.
Rystiggo
Rystiggo (rozanolixizumab-noli) is a monoclonal antibody used for the treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis in adults with specific autoantibody profiles.
Rytary
Rytary (carbidopa and levodopa extended-release) is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, including tremor, stiffness, and slowed movement.
Relugolix
Relugolix is a non-peptide gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonist used to treat advanced prostate cancer and, in combination with estradiol and norethindrone acetate, to manage heavy menstrual bleeding associated with uterine fibroids.
Renflexis
Renflexis (infliximab-abda) is a biosimilar to Remicade, an anti-TNFα monoclonal antibody, used to treat conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis.
Renvela
Renvela (sevelamer carbonate) is a phosphate binder used to control serum phosphorus levels (hyperphosphatemia) in adults and children with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis.
Repaglinide
Repaglinide is a meglitinide antidiabetic agent used as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Repatha
Repatha (evolocumab) is a proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitor used as an adjunct to diet and maximally tolerated statin therapy to reduce LDL-C in adults with primary hyperlipidemia or established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).
Restasis
Restasis (cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion) is a topical calcineurin inhibitor used to increase tear production in patients whose tear production is presumed to be suppressed due to ocular inflammation associated with keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye disease).
Retevmo
Retevmo (selpercatinib) is a kinase inhibitor used to treat adult and pediatric patients with medullary thyroid cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and other solid tumors that have a rearranged during transfection (RET) gene fusion or mutation.
Revlimid
Revlimid (lenalidomide) is an immunomodulatory agent used to treat multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) associated with a deletion 5q cytogenetic abnormality, and mantle cell lymphoma.
Rexulti
Rexulti (brexpiprazole) is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia, as an adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD), and to treat agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease.
Rifampin
Rifampin is a rifamycin antibacterial used to treat various bacterial infections, most notably tuberculosis, often used in combination with other antibiotics.
Rifaximin
Rifaximin is a rifamycin antibiotic used to treat traveler’s diarrhea caused by susceptible bacteria, reduce the risk of hepatic encephalopathy recurrence, and manage irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea.
Rinvoq
Rinvoq (upadacitinib) is a Janus kinase inhibitor used to treat moderate to severe inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ulcerative colitis.
Risdiplam
Risdiplam is a survival motor neuron-2 splicing modifier used to treat spinal muscular atrophy in pediatric and adult patients.
Risedronate
Risedronate is a bisphosphonate used to prevent and treat osteoporosis by increasing bone mineral density and reducing fracture risk.
Risperidone
Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic used to manage schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and certain behavioral disorders.
Rituxan
Rituxan (rituximab) is a monoclonal antibody used to treat certain autoimmune diseases and cancers, including non-Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Rituxan Hycela
Rituxan Hycela is a subcutaneous formulation of rituximab and hyaluronidase used to treat certain types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Rituximab
Rituximab is a CD20-directed monoclonal antibody used to treat various hematologic malignancies and autoimmune disorders.
Rivaroxaban
Rivaroxaban is an oral anticoagulant used to prevent and treat blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.
Mefenamic acid
Mefenamic acid is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for the short-term relief of mild to moderate pain, and for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps).
Melatonin
Melatonin is a hormone produced naturally by the pineal gland, available as a dietary supplement used to help regulate sleep-wake cycles, often used for insomnia and jet lag.
Meloxicam
Meloxicam is an NSAID primarily used for the relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.