| pheneturide | Phenylethylacetylurea; (2-phenylbutyryl)urea;an antiepileptic similar in action to phenacemide. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| phenformin | <chemical> A biguanide hypoglycaemic agent with actions and uses similar to those of metformin. Although it is generally considered to be associated with an unacceptably high incidence of lactic acidosis, often fatal, it is still available in some countries. Pharmacological action: hypoglycaemic agents. Chemical name: Imidodicarbonimidic diamide, N-(2-phenylethyl)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| phenformin hydrochloride | 1-Phenylbiguanide monohydrochloride;an oral hypoglycaemic agent no longer used in the U.S. Because of the high incidence of fatal lactic acidosis associated with its use. (05 Mar 2000) |
| phenglutarimide hydrochloride | The hydrochloride of alpha-2-diethylaminoethyl-alpha-phenylglutarimide; an antihistaminic used to decrease or prevent motion sickness, and to control Meniere's disease and vomiting. (05 Mar 2000) |
| phengophobia | <psychology> Morbid fear of daylight. Origin: G. Phengos, daylight, + phobos, fear (05 Mar 2000) |
| phenic | <chemistry> Of, pertaining to, derived from, or resembling, phenyl or phenol. <chemistry> Phenic acid, a phenol. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| phenicarbazide | 1-Phenylsaemicarbazide;an antipyretic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| phenicine | <chemistry> A purple powder precipitated when a sulphuric solution of indigo is diluted with water. A colouring matter produced by the action of a mixture of strong nitric and sulphuric acids on phenylic alcohol. Origin: Gr. Foi^nix purple red: cf. F. Phenicine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| phenicopter | <zoology> A flamingo. Origin: L. Phoenicopterus, Gr. Foinikopteros, i.e, red-feathered; foi^nix, foinikos, purple red + pteron feather: cf. F. Phenicoptere. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| phenindamine tartrate | 2-Methyl-9-phenyltetrahydro-1-pyridindene tartrate;an antihistaminic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| phenindione | <chemical> An indandione that has been used as an anticoagulant. Phenindione has actions similar to warfarin, but it is now rarely employed because of its higer incidence of severe adverse effects. Pharmacological action: anticoagulant. Chemical name: 1H-Indene-1,3(2H)-dione, 2-phenyl- (12 Dec 1998) |
| pheniramine | <chemical> Histamine h1 antagonist with little sedative action. It is used in hay fever, rhinitis, allergic dermatoses, and pruritus. Pharmacological action: anti-allergic agents, antipruritics, histamine h1 antagonists. Chemical name: 2-Pyridinepropanamine, N,N-dimethyl-gamma-phenyl- (12 Dec 1998) |
| pheniramine maleate | 1-phenyl-1-(2-pyridyl)-3-dimethylaminopropane maleate;an antihistaminic. Synonym: prophenpyridamine maleate. (05 Mar 2000) |
| phenix | Origin: L. Phoenix, Gr. Foi^nix Alternative forms: phoenix. 1. A bird fabled to exist single, to be consumed by fire by its own act, and to rise again from its ashes. Hence, an emblem of immortality. 2. <astronomy> A southern constellation. 3. A marvelous person or thing. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| phenmethylol | <chemical> A colourless liquid with a sharp burning taste and slight odour. It is used as a local anaesthetic and to reduce pain associated with lidocaine injection. Also, it is used in the manufacture of other benzyl compounds, as a pharmaceutic aid, and in perfumery and flavoring. Pharmacological action: anaesthetics, local, pharmaceutic aid. (12 Dec 1998) |