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Pain Reliever

Pain relievers are medicines that reduce or relieve headaches, sore muscles, arthritis, or other aches and pains. There are many different pain medicines, and each…

Panic disorder

Causes Panic disorder sometimes runs in families, but no one knows for sure why some people have it while others don’t. Researchers have found that…

Panic Disorder

Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder. It causes panic attacks, which are sudden feelings of terror when there is no real danger. You…

PDE5 Inhibitors

What are PDE5 Inhibitors ? PDE5 inhibitors are a class of medications that are primarily used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. PDE5 stands…

Pelvic Pain

Pelvic pain occurs mostly in the lower abdomen area. The pain might be steady, or it might come and go. If the pain is severe,…

Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy refers to a condition characterized by damage or dysfunction of the peripheral nerves, which are the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord…

Phosphodiesterase-5

Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the human body. Its most well-known function is in male sexual function. Here is…

Phosphorous

Phosphorous is the second most abundant mineral in your body. And it relieves the burning sensation of tight, painful muscles by stopping the nerves from…

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a real illness. You can get PTSD after living through or seeing a traumatic event, such as war, a hurricane,…

Pregabalin

Pregabalin, also known as β-isobutyl-γ-aminobutyric acid (beta-isobutyl-GABA), is a medication used to treat epilepsy, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, andgeneralized anxiety disorder. Its use for epilepsy is as…

Pregnancy and Medicines

Not all medicines are safe to take when you are pregnant. Some medicines can harm your baby. That includes over-the-counter or prescription drugs, herbs, and…

Pregnancy and Substance Abuse

When you are pregnant, you are not just “eating for two.” You also breathe and drink for two, so it is important to carefully consider…

Prescription drug

A prescription drug (also prescription medication or prescription medicine) is a pharmaceutical drug that legally requires a medical prescription to be dispensed. In contrast, over-the-counter…

Prostaglandins

Prostaglandins are a group of lipid compounds derived from fatty acids that have a wide range of effects on the body. They play a crucial…

Provigil

Why is Provigil (modafinil) prescribed? Modafinil is used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by narcolepsy (a condition that causes excessive daytime sleepiness) or shift work…

Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes itchy or sore patches of thick, red skin with silvery scales. You usually get them on your elbows,…

Psychogenic Pain

Most patients with chronic pain have some degree of psychological disturbance. Patients may be anxious or depressed, or have trouble coping. Psychological distress may not…

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a form of arthritis that causes pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function in your joints. It can affect any joint…

Rhus Toxicodendron

Rhus toxicodendron, commonly known as poison ivy, is a plant species native to North America. It belongs to the Anacardiaceae family, which also includes other…

Riboflavin

Vitamin B2, also called riboflavin, is one of 8 B vitamins. All B vitamins help the body to convert food (carbohydrates) into fuel (glucose), which…

Rotator Cuff Injuries

Your rotator cuff is located in your shoulder area. It is made of muscles and tendons. It helps your shoulder to move and stay stable.…

Sciatica

Sciatica is a symptom of a problem with the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the body. It controls muscles in the back of your…

ScieGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

ScieGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

ScieGen was founded in 2009 with the goal of providing patients with high quality generic medicines at affordable costs. Since then, we have grown exponentially,…

Scoliosis

Scoliosis causes a sideways curve of your backbone, or spine. These curves are often S- or C-shaped. Scoliosis is most common in late childhood and…