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Paclitaxel

Pronunciation: PAK-li-TAX-el
Generic Name: Paclitaxel
Brand Name: Onxol
Paclitaxel must be administered in an appropriate medical setting. Serious allergic reactions, some fatal, have occurred with the use of Paclitaxel. DO NOT use Paclitaxel again if you have experienced a severe allergic reaction to it. Stop using Paclitaxel and notify your doctor immediately if you develop signs of an allergic reaction, such as rash; itching; severe dizziness; swelling of the hands, face, lips, eyes, throat, or tongue; difficulty swallowing or breathing; or hoarseness. Certain patients with solid tumors or AIDS-related Kaposi sarcoma should not use Paclitaxel. Frequent blood tests should be performed while you are using Paclitaxel because of the risk of bone marrow suppression and serious infection.

Paclitaxel is used for:

Treating ovarian and breast cancer. It may be used for other types of cancer, which may not be listed in the professional package insert, as determined by your doctor.

Paclitaxel is a chemotherapy medicine. It works by slowing or stopping cancer cells from dividing and growing, so they eventually die.

Painaid

Pronunciation: a-SEET-a-MIN-oh-fen/AS-pir-in/KAF-een/SAL-i-SIL-a-mide
Generic Name: Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide
Brand Name: Examples include Levacet and Painaid
Painaid is used for:

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Relieving migraine headaches. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Painaid is an analgesic and antipyretic combination. It works by blocking substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Caffeine constricts blood vessels, which helps to relieve migraine headache.

Do NOT use Painaid if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Painaid

Palgic

Pronunciation: kar-bi-NOX-a-meen
Generic Name: Carbinoxamine Maleate
Brand Name: Palgic
Palgic is used for:

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Treating allergy symptoms such as runny nose, watery/itchy eyes, rash, or hives. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Palgic is an antihistamine. It works by blocking the action of histamine, which reduces the symptoms of an allergic reaction.

Do NOT use Palgic if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Palgic

Palgic DS Liquid

Pronunciation: kar-bi-NOX-ah-meen/soo-doe-eh-FED-rin
Generic Name: Carbinoxamine/Pseudoephedrine
Brand Name: Examples include Mintex PSE and Palgic DS
Palgic DS Liquid is used for:

Relieving congestion, sneezing, and watery eyes due to colds, flu, or hay fever.

Palgic DS Liquid is an antihistamine and decongestant combination. It works by blocking the action of histamine and reducing the symptoms of an allergic reaction. It also relieves nasal congestion by causing vasoconstriction and shrinkage of the nasal mucous membranes and promoting drainage.

Do NOT use Palgic DS Liquid if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Palgic DS Liquid
you have severe high blood pressure, severe heart disease (coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease), angle-closure glaucoma, or a peptic ulcer, or if you are unable to urinate due to bladder

Palifermin

Pronunciation: pal-ee-FER-min
Generic Name: Palifermin
Brand Name: Kepivance
Palifermin is used for:

Reducing and treating mouth sores in patients who are receiving chemotherapy and radiation to treat lymphoma and other blood-related cancers.

Palifermin is a protein, keratinocyte growth factor. It works by increasing cell growth and healing of skin tissue.

Do NOT use Palifermin if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Palifermin
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Paliperidone

Pronunciation: PAL-ee-PER-i-done
Generic Name: Paliperidone
Brand Name: Invega Sustenna
Paliperidone is an atypical antipsychotic. It may increase the risk of death when used to treat mental problems caused by dementia in elderly patients. Most of the deaths were linked to heart problems or infection. Paliperidone is not approved to treat mental problems caused by dementia.

Paliperidone is used for:

Treating schizophrenia. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Paliperidone is an atypical antipsychotic. Exactly how it works is not known. It is thought to affect certain substances in the brain.

Do NOT use Paliperidone if:

Palivizumab

Pronunciation: pal-i-VIZ-u-mab
Generic Name: Palivizumab
Brand Name: Synagis
Palivizumab is used for:

Preventing serious lower respiratory tract infection caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in children at high risk of RSV disease.

Palivizumab is a monoclonal antibody. It works by preventing RSV from reproducing.

Do NOT use Palivizumab if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Palivizumab
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Palonosetron

Pronunciation: PAL-oh-NOE-se-tron
Generic Name: Palonosetron
Brand Name: Aloxi
Palonosetron is used for:

Preventing nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy. It is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Palonosetron is 5-HT receptor blocker. It works by blocking the action of serotonin in certain parts of the brain and nervous system, which helps reduce or prevent nausea and vomiting.

Do NOT use Palonosetron if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Palonosetron
you are taking apomorphine

Palonosetron Capsules

Pronunciation: PAL-oh-NOE-se-tron
Generic Name: Palonosetron
Brand Name: Aloxi
Palonosetron Capsules is used for:

Preventing nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Palonosetron Capsules is 5-HT receptor blocker. It works by blocking the action of serotonin in certain parts of the brain and nervous system, which helps reduce or prevent nausea and vomiting.

Do NOT use Palonosetron Capsules if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Palonosetron Capsules
you are taking apomorphine

Pamelor

Pronunciation: nor-TRIP-ti-leen
Generic Name: Nortriptyline
Brand Name: Examples include Aventyl and Pamelor
Antidepressants may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or actions in children, teenagers, and young adults. However, depression and certain other mental problems may also increase the risk of suicide. Talk with the patient's doctor to be sure that the benefits of using Pamelor outweigh the risks.

Family and caregivers must closely watch patients who take Pamelor. It is important to keep in close contact with the patient's doctor. Tell the doctor right away if the patient has symptoms like worsened depression, suicidal thoughts, or changes in behavior. Discuss any questions with the patient's doctor.

Pamelor is used for:

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Treating depression. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.