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Quinolone drug
A collection of antibiotic medications utilized in the management of bacterial infections, quinolones are synthesized from chemicals rather than derived from living organisms. Their application extends to various conditions, encompassing prostatitis (prostate inflammation), urinary tract infections, acute instances of diarrheal diseases (including those triggered by salmonella infections), and enteric fever. Furthermore, ciprofloxacin might be employed…
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Pyruvate kinase deficiency
A condition characterized by unusually low levels of an enzyme called pyruvate kinase, which is present in red blood cells. Typically, pyruvate kinase facilitates the breakdown of glucose to produce energy under low-oxygen conditions. When there is a shortage of this enzyme, red blood cells become unable to generate sufficient energy for themselves. Additionally, they…
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Pyrimethamine
A medication employed alongside other drugs to address drug-resistant malaria.
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Pyrexia of unknown origin
Sustained fever lasting over ten days without an evident reason. Typically, this is linked to a challenging-to-identify ailment or an atypical presentation of a common illness. Possible sources include viral infections, tuberculosis, certain cancers like lymphoma, and connective tissue disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosus and temporal arteritis. Another potential factor for unexplained fever is…
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Pulmonary incompetence
An infrequent anomaly affecting the pulmonary valve situated at the egress of the heart’s right ventricle (lower chamber). In this condition, the valve does not seal adequately, permitting blood to regurgitate back into the heart. Common contributors to pulmonary incompetence encompass rheumatic fever, endocarditis (inflammation of the inner heart lining), or significant pulmonary hypertension.
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Psoralen drugs
Medications comprising psoralens, chemical compounds found in certain plants and also present in certain perfumes. Once absorbed by the skin, psoralens interact with ultraviolet light, leading to skin tanning or inflammation. These psoralen medications, when combined with ultraviolet light (referred to as PUVA therapy), are employed for treating conditions like psoriasis and vitiligo. Excessive exposure…
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Pseudoepidemic
An occurrence of an ailment within a community or institution believed to be linked to a type of hysteria. Common indications include headaches and a general sense of malaise.
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Dental prosthetic
The field of dentistry focused on restoring lost teeth and the structures that support them. This encompasses treatments like dentures, overdentures (removable attachments placed over existing teeth), as well as crowns and bridges.
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Prostaglandin drugs
Artificially created prostaglandins serve various medical purposes. For instance, Dinoprostone is often used in conjunction with synthetic oxytocin to induce labor. Mifepristone can be orally administered to initiate an abortion, which is then followed by the insertion of a gemeprost suppository to soften and widen the cervix. Alprostadil is utilized to treat newborns who are…
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Prophylactic antibiotics
Antibiotics used to inhibit the onset of bacterial infections, often administered to individuals undergoing surgical procedures or those who have recently sustained severe injuries. For instance, they are prescribed to ward off endocarditis in patients with artificial heart valves or heart valve abnormalities who are receiving dental treatments. These drugs may also be given to…
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