MT Monthly's New Medical Terminology
N-R
naltrexone
(ReVia): for
treatment of narcotic and alcohol dependence
Naropin
(ropivacaine HCl): long-acting
injectable anesthetic approved for obstetric procedures, local or regional
anesthesia, management of postoperative pain, surgical anesthesia, and acute
pain management; strengths include 2 mg/mL, 5 mg/mL, 10 mg/mL
Nasarel:
flunisolide nasal solution for seasonal and perennial rhinitis
Nascobal
Gel (cyanocobalamin): intranasal therapy for
vitamin B-12 deficiency
naso-laryngo-pharyngoscope:
flexible and steerable endoscope used to facilitate visualization and
observation of the pharynx and larynx.
Nasonex
(mometasone furoate monohydrate):
nasal spray for the treatment of allergic rhinitis
Navelbine
(vinorelbine tartrate): treatment
for non-small cell lung cancer
Naviport:
deflectable tip guiding catheter.
NC-stat:
nerve conduction monitoring system.
nefazodone
(Serzone): antidepressant
Nellcor
Puritan Bennett 840 ventilator system.
Nellcor
Symphony N-3000 pulse oximeter
Nellcor
Symphony N-3100 noninvasive blood pressure monitor
Neocate
One +: nutritional
product
Neo-Diaral:
antidiarrheal
Neo-Natal Imaging System: enhances ability to perform imaging studies using
x-ray technology on neonatal infants.
Neoral:
for prophylaxis of organ rejection in transplant patients
Neostrata
AHA: gel for
age spots and skin lightening
Nephron
FA: OTC iron
with vitamins
Nepro:
enteral nutritional product for renal dialyzed patients
Neumega:
recombinant
human interleukin-11; growth factor for cancer patients with thrombocytopenia
Neupogen
(filgrastim): cytokine
NeuroControl
Freehand System:
implanted device that allows quadriplegics to regain use of a paralyzed hand
NeuroCybernetic
Prosthesis (NCP) System:
used an as adjunctive therapy to reduce the frequency of seizures in epilepsy
patients
Neuroflo:
carotid
artery vascular shunt
NeuroLink
II: EEG data
acquisition system
Neurolite:
radioactive diagnostic
Neurontin (gabapentin): used an adjunctive therapy in the treatment of
partial seizures in pediatric patients age 3 years and above.
Neurotrend:
system that continuously monitors oxygen, carbon dioxide, acidity and
temperature in the brain.
NewVision's
excimer laser: approved
to perform phototherapeutic keratectomy
Nexgen
knee replacement system
Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium):
new ulcer drug.
NextStitch: cardiovascular valve suture used in heart-valve
replacement surgery.
N-geneous
LDL and N-geneous HDL:
cholesterol tests
NIAID:
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease
Niaspan
(niacin):
drug for treatment of hypercholesterolemia.
NicCheck-I:
urine
nicotine test
NICO:
noninvasive cardiac output monitor.
nicorandil
(Icorel):
angina pectoris
Nicotine
Polacrilex Gum:
generic equivalent to Nicorette Gum; available in 2 and 4-mg strengths.
Nicotrol
Inhaler:
nicotine inhalation system used for smoking cessation
Nicotrol
NS: nasal
spray to assist heavy smokers “kick the habit”
NightOwl
pocket polygraph:
small recording device used to diagnose sleep disorders
Nilandron (nilutamide): used to treat advanced prostate cancer; antiandrogen
therapy
nilutamide
(Anandron):
advanced prostate cancer
Nipent (pentostatin for injection): drug approved to treat hairy cell leukemia.
Nipent:
orphan drug
approved for use as a single chemotherapeutic agent in the treatment of
cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL).
NIR
ON Ranger:
coronary stent available in lengths of 9, 16, 25, and 32 mm and diameters of
2.5, 3, 3.5 and 4 mm; sometimes used in conjunction with SOX over-the-wire
balloon expandable pre-mounted coronary stent system.
NIR
Primo Monorail:
stent system for the treatment of coronary artery disease.
Niroyal Elite Monorail:
coronary stent system.
Nisocor
(nisoldipine): extended-release
calcium channel blocker
nisoldipine
(Nisocor): extended-release
calcium channel blocker
Nitrofuran Delivery Catheter: Foley-type medicating catheter system that delivers a
sustained-release regimen of nitrofurazone directly into the urethral tract and
bladder neck during catheterization.
Nitro-Time:
nitroglycerin
capsule
Nolvadex
(tamoxifen citrate):
newly approved to reduce the incidence of breast cancer in women at high risk
for developing the disease.
Norco: hydrocodone bitartrate and
acetaminophen tablets, 7.5 mg/325 mg, used for pain management.
Norco:
hydrocodone
bitartrate/acetaminophen 10 mg/325 mg; tablet form; for relief of moderate to
moderately severe pain
Norditropin
(somatropin): treatment
for children with growth failure
Norian
SRS (Skeletal Repair System) cement: injectable cement used to treat simple wrist fractures.
Normiflo:
low molecular weight heparin
Novantrone (mitoxantrone for injection concentrate):
approved to slow the worsening of neurologic disability and reduce the relapse
rate in patients with clinically worsening forms of relapsing-remitting and
secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS).
Novantrone
(mitoxantrone): chemotherapy
drug used in combination with steroids to treat pain related to hormone
refractory prostate cancer (HRPC)
Novapren:
antiviral
Novastan (argatroban): anticoagulant
approved to prevent or treat thrombosis (abnormal blood clotting) associated
with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
Novolog: used to treat diabetes mellitus.
NovoPen
3: insulin
delivery system.
NovoSeven
Coagulation Factor VIIa (Recombinant): genetically-engineered blood clotting protein for the treatment of
bleeding episodes in hemophilia A or B patients with inhibitors (antibodies) to
coagulation Factors VIII or IX.
Novus
Verdi Diode Pumped Green Photocoagulator: approved for ophthalmic use.
NOW
S. pneumoniae urinary antigen test:
urine test for streptococcal pneumonia.
NPB-40:
handheld pulse oximeter
NPB-4000:
multiparameter monitor; measures oxygen, noninvasive blood pressure,
temperature, and respiration
Nucleus 24 Multichannel Auditory Brainstem Implant (ABI):
first hearing-assisting device approved for implanting in the brainstem.
NuLytely:
bowel cleansing
Nutropin
(somatropin for injection): human
growth hormone approved for treatment of growth failure associated with Turner
syndrome
Nutropin
AQ:
recombinant human growth hormone product.
Nutropin
Depot (somatropin (rDNA origin) for injectable suspension): first long-acting dosage form of recombinant
growth hormone used to treat pediatric growth hormone deficiency (GHD).
Nuvolase
660: laser-based
medical system for dermatological applications
Nystatin-LF
I.V. (AR-121): antiviral
Obagi
Skin Health Program
OBY-CAP:
phentermine
Hcl; appetite suppressant
Ocu-Guard: wrapping material for ophthalmic implants.
OcuLight
GL [green laser] photocoagulator: small, portable, visible-wavelength [green laser light, continuous wave
(CW)] photocoagulator used to treat various eye diseases
Ocuvite
Extra:
multivitamin
Odyssey
Optical Systems SLO:
uses diode laser technology for diagnosing and monitoring retinal disease.
OGT
918: orphan
drug used to treat both Gaucher disease and Fabry disease.
Olean:
olestra
olestra:
new “fake fat” FDA-approved for use in snack foods
Olux (clobetasol propionate) Foam 0.05%:
foam formulation for the short-term topical treatment of moderate-to-severe
corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses of the scalp.
Olympix
II: PTCA
dilatation catheter
Omega
5600: non-invasive
blood pressure monitor
Omnicef
(cefdinir):
broad spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic.
OmniPulse-MAX
Holmium laser:
laser system for use in lithotripsy procedures
Omniscan:
provides contrast enhancement in certain CNS lesions
OmniTip
side-firing laser needle:
also known as the "Knight Needle,"
this device is used to vaporize a portion of a herniated lumbar spinal disk,
reducing the volume of the disk.
Omni-Trak
3150: MRI
patient monitoring system.
On
Line Clearance (OLC) Monitor:
used to monitor the dose of dialysis achieved for end stage renal disease
(ESRD) patients during renal replacement therapy.
Oncor Inform HER-2/neu: breast cancer test.
Ondrox:
multivitamin
One-Shot:
device used to join small vessels (anastomosis), including coronary arteries;
used in CABG procedures
Ontak:
new drug for the treatment of persistent or recurrent cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
(CTCL); also known as “fusion
protein.”
Opcon-A:
OTC
ophthalmic antihistamine/decongestant solution
Opdima:
digital mammography biopsy and spot imaging system
Open
Pivot: mechanical
heart valve approved for clinical studies
OpenSail: balloon dilation catheter, used in angioplasty.
Operastar
System: used
for the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding
Opti
1: portable
pH/blood gas analyzer
optical
aspirating curette (OAC):
used in gynecological procedures, this device combines a curette for removal of
endometrial tissue with fiberoptic imaging.
Optical Biopsy System:
operated through an endoscope and used during either sigmoidoscopy or
colonoscopy, this system is used to evaluate polyps less than 1 cm in diameter.
OpticalCAM:
arterial
blood gas monitoring instrumentation
OptiMed
Glaucoma Pressure Regulator (OGPR): tiny glaucoma implant device; regulates intraocular pressure
Optiray
350: radiopaque
agent
Optison: agent that uses human albumin microspheres to
enhance the contrast of ultrasound scans.
OptivarTM (azelastine HCL ophthalmic solution) 0.05%:
used to treat itching of the eye associated with allergic conjunctivitis.
Opus
cardiac troponin I assay:
test used to diagnose acute myocardial infarction
Oracle
Focus catheters
Oracle
Micro Plus: combined
PTCA and ultrasound catheters
Orapred (prednisolone sodium phosphate 20.2mg/5mL,
equivalent to prednisolone 15mg/5mL): oral solution used to treat children with asthma and
other inflammatory conditions.
OraSure
HIV-1 oral specimen collection device
Orgotein
(bovine superoxide dismutase): indicated
for familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Ortho
Tri-Cyclen:
first low-dose birth control pill approved as an effective treatment for acne
in women
OrthoLogic
1000: bone
growth stimulator
OrthoNail:
intramedullary fixation device
OrthoPAT:
perioperative autotransfusion system
Ortho-Prefest:
single-tablet
hormone replacement therapy that combines 17(beta)-estradiol with the
progestin/norgestimate.
Orthoset:
radiopaque bone cement; previously called
CMW cement
Orudis
KT: over-the-counter
ketoprofen
Osciflator:
balloon inflation syringe
OssaTron: extracorporeal shock wave device used to treat plantar
fasciitis.
Osteogenic
Protein (OP-1): protein
produced that stimulates growth
OsteoGram:
bone density test to aid in diagnosis of osteoporosis
Osteomark
test kit: test
that measures bone decay and detects osteoporosis
Osteo-Mins:
vitamin
Osteoset:
bone graft substitute used in the spine and pelvis
OsteoView:
self-contained
desktop device for taking hand x-rays in doctor's office
Ottawa
ankle rules:
guidelines used to screen patients with potential fractures
OTW
(over-the-wire) Thrombolytic Brush: used to treat clogged hemodialysis access grafts.
Ovation
Falloposcopy System:
diagnostic tool for evaluation of proximal fallopian tube occlusion
Ovidrel (choriogonadotropin alfa for injection):
approved for treatment of infertility in women.
OvuGen:
ovulation test
Oxandrin
(oxandrolone):
cytokine
OxiFirst: first fetal monitor to measure the oxygen level
inside an unborn baby's blood during labor.
oxybutynin
chloride syrup:
approved to treat symptoms of bladder instability associated with voiding
(equivalent of Ditropan)
OxyContin
(oxycodone HCl)
Oxymatic 401: electronic oxygen conserver; used by pulmonary
patients who need supplemental oxygen.
OZ
Power Syringe:
device for diagnostic and interventional procedures involving the vascular
system, as well as CT and MRI scans and intraoperative angiography.
Pacesetter
Regency SC+ pacemaker:
device that incorporates the AutoCapture pacing system (see above).
Pacesetter
Tendril DX:
steroid-eluting active fixation pacing lead
Pacis
(BCG, Live):
new drug used to treat carcinoma in situ of the urinary bladder.
PainBuster:
disposable infusion pain management kit used after orthopedic surgeries;
provides continuous infusion of a non-narcotic local anesthetic directly into
the intraoperative site for postoperative pain management.
Palladium-103
(Pd-103) brachytherapy:
approved for the treatment of prostate cancer.
pallidal
brain stimulation:
treatment for Parkinson's disease
Palmaz
Corinthian:
transhepatic biliary stent and delivery system; used for the palliation of
malignant neoplasms in the biliary tree.
Palmaz-Schatz
Balloon-Expandable Stent
Palmitate-A
5000:
vitamin A
Palomar
E2000 Ruby Laser system:
laser system for hair removal.
Palomar Q-YAG 5: laser system used for tattoo and pigmented
lesion removal.
Panacryl: long-term braided absorbable suture.
Panalok: fully absorbable soft tissue anchor.
Pancrease
MT 20:
digestive enzyme
Panoramic
200 Non Mydriatic Ophthalmoscope: used to screen for and diagnose retinal diseases.
Panretin
gel (alitretinoin) 0.1%:
used to treat skin lesions of patients with AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma.
Paradigm
Ocular Flow Analyzer:
device that measures intraocular pressure and calculates pulsatile blood flow
through the eye
ParaGard
T380A:
intrauterine copper contraceptive (IUD) okayed for 10 years of consecutive use
Para-Pak
Ecofix and Para-Pak Ultra Ecofix: systems
for collection and examination of stool samples for intestinal parasites
ParaScan
scanning device: used
for laser resurfacing,
laserbrasion, the treatment of wrinkles and warts, and scar revision
Parastep
I System: allows
selected spinal cord injury patients to stand and attain limited ambulation
Paratrend
7+: sensor
used for continuous monitoring of blood gases
Paser:
tuberculosis
Pathfinder
microcatheter: electrophysiology
microcatheter mapping system designed
to locate the source of tachycardias
PathVysion
HER-2 DNA Probe Kit:
used to detect and quantify the HER-2 gene in breast cancer patients.
Paxene
(paclitaxel):
anticancer drug
PBMC:
peripheral blood mononuclear cells
PEARL:
physiologic
endometrial ablation/resection loop
Pediatric
Electrolyte
PEG-INTRON (powder for injection):
a pegylated interferon used to treat hepatitis C.
PEG-Intron
A: modified
form of Intron A; has longer-acting properties
pemoline tablets:
generic equivalent to Cylert Tablets, 37.5 mg and 75 mg, which are used
to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Penlac
Nail Lacquer (ciclopirox) Topical Solution 8%: used to treat fingernail and toenail fungus.
Pentacea:
orphan drug indicated for the treatment of small cell lung cancer.
pentazocine
with naloxone: generic
equivalent of Talwin NX, a narcotic pain reliever
pentoxifylline
extended release tablets: 400 mg; generic version of Trental; used to treat
patients with leg pain caused by chronic vascular disease
Pepcid
AC: OTC
medicine for prevention of heartburn and acid indigestion
Pepcid Complete (800 mg calcium carbonate and 165 mg
magnesium hydroxide): new non-prescription treatment for heartburn and acid indigestion.
Percscope:
reusable,
percutaneous, working-channel endoscope; allows the surgeon to access, visualize
and operate on the lumbar spine through a small puncture wound.
percutaneous access introducer: urological
cryosurgery device.
percutaneous
electrical nerve stimulation (PENS): technique that involves the insertion of acupuncture-like needles into
the soft tissue surrounding bones, which provides relief of pain.
percutaneous Stoller afferent nerve stimulation
system (PerQ SANS): indicated for urge incontinence and urinary urgency-frequency.
Perfluoron:
ophthalmologic device
Periflow:
peripheral
balloon angioplasty-infusion catheter
Perimount
RSR (Reduced Sewing Ring) Pericardial Bioprosthesis: tissue heart valve specially designed for patients
with small heart valves
Periodontal
Tissue Monitor (PTM Kit):
chairside test for detection and monitoring of periodontitis
PerioGard:
oral rinse
PerioGlas:
now
indicated as bone grafting material for use in ridge augmentation procedures and
filling extraction sockets to prevent bone loss and aid in bone regeneration of
the jawbone; previously approved for treatment of infrabony defects caused by
periodontal disease
Periostat:
oral
medication for the adjunctive treatment of periodontitis.
Peri-Strips
Dry: dry
dressing that affixes to surgical stapler; used with new form of hydrogel, PSD Gel
PFA-100:
platelet function analyzer.
PF-PACS:
Paper Film -
Picture Archiving & Communications System
PFR95
Respirator: particulate
filter respirator and surgical mask
PGA:
synthetic absorbable suture
phaco
incision knife
Phadiatop:
determines whether patient's symptoms are caused by cold or allergy
PharmChek:
patch drug
detection system
phentermine
(Fastin): obesity
Phoslo (calcium acetate): used to control hyperphosphatemia in end-stage renal
failure.
PhotoDerm
PL:
electro-optic device designed for noninvasive treatment of benign pigmented
lesions (including age spots, liver spots, freckles, birthmarks, melasma,
hyperpigmentation and tattoos) by using intense pulsed light
PhotoDerm
VL: deep
vessel accessory for noninvasive treatment of large and deep-lying vessels.
photodynamic
therapy (PDT): cancer
treatment modality
Photofrin:
palliative treatment in esophageal cancer patients
photorefractive
astigmatic keratectomy (PARK): new surgical procedure using a "cold" laser to correct
astigmatism
Phylax AV: implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD).
Phylax
XM:
implantable cardioverter defibrillator.
Physio-Stim
Lite Bone Growth Stimulator:
used to treat nonunion fractures
Pico-ST:
PTCA balloon
catheter
PilaSite:
sustained-release pilocarpine for glaucoma
Pilot
audiometer:
used to screen hearing disorders in children
pindolol
tablets:
generic equivalent of Visken; for the treatment of hypertension
Pink
Bismuth: antidiarrheal
Pinnacle3:
three-dimensional
radiation therapy and stereotactic radiosurgery treatment planning system
Pivotal:
new line of articulating instruments for minimally invasive surgery.
Plan
B (levonorgestrel):
first progestin-only pill developed to prevent pregnancy after a contraceptive
accident or unprotected sex; consists of two 0.75 mg tablets of levonorgestrel,
the first pill to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex and the second to
be taken 12 hours later.
Plastibase:
cream used to make topical prescription drugs easier to apply
Plateletworks:
bedside platelet aggregation technology used on the Ichor hematology analyzer.
Plavix
(clopidogrel bisulfate):
new drug for the reduction of atherosclerotic events.
Pletal
(cilostazol):
new drug used to treat intermittent claudication.
PMEA
(FS 393): antiviral
pneumatic
sleeve technique:
used during total hip replacement surgery to prevent both deep vein thrombosis
and pulmonary embolism.
POBA
catheter
podophyllin:
used to
treat condyloma
Polyrox
fractal leads
Portable
BioZ:
noninvasive cardiac function monitoring system
port-access
coronary artery bypass grafting: new approach to performing heart surgery; allows surgery to be
performed through small incisions or "ports" in the chest wall
Posicam
systems: medical
imaging devices utilizing positron emission tomography (PET) technology
Powerheart:
automatic
external cardioverter defibrillator.
Powerheart: defibrillator-monitor, which is attached externally
to monitor cardiac patients for detection of life-threatening heart rhythms and
deliver life-saving defibrillation to restore a normal heart rhythm.
PowerMate:
multivitamin with minerals
PowerVites:
multivitamin with minerals
PP-CAP assay: new test for Helicobacter pylori.
Pranactin
solution:
diagnostic drug used in conjunction with Meretek's breath test for Helicobacter
pylori
Prandin
(repaglinide): hypoglycemic
agent.
PRE-CHECK:
pregnancy
diagnostic reagent
Precision
knife, crescent knife, and spoon knife
Precision
Q-I-D:
ergonomically designed blood glucose testing system
Preclude
Dura Substitute:
prosthetic material used for repair in brain and spinal cord neurosurgery
Precose
(acarbose): antidiabetic agent
Predator
catheter
Premier
H. pylori assay:
for Helicobacter pylori, one of the causes of stomach ulcers
Premier
HSV Plus:
microwell enzyme immunoassay for the detection of herpes simplex virus, Type I
and II
Premier
type-specific HSV-1 IgG ELISA test and HSV-2 IgG ELISA test: diagnostic tests for the herpes simplex virus.
Premphase
(medroxyprogesterone acetate): hormonal replacement therapy; used with Prempro
Prempro
(estrogen): hormonal replacement therapy; used with Premphase
Prestige
2 Tesla: magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI) system
Prevacid
(lansoprazole): indicated for acute erosive reflux esophagitis
PREVEN
Emergency Contraceptive Kit: used to prevent pregnancy when taken within 72 hours after intercourse.
PreviDent
Rinse: topical
fluoride
Prevnar:
first vaccine to help prevent invasive pneumococcal disease in infants and
toddlers, Pneumococcal 7-valent Conjugate Vaccine (Diphtheria CRM197 Protein).
PREVPAC:
triple therapy blister pack — Prevacid (lansoprazole), Biaxin (clarithromycin)
and Trimox (amoxicillin) — used to treat Helicobacter
pylori infection in patients with duodenal ulcers.
Prilosec:
approved for use as initial therapy for heartburn
Primsol
Solution (trimethoprim hydrochloride oral solution): used to
treat acute otitis media in children
Pro
Osteon 500R:
resorbable bone void filler.
Pro
Skin: multivitamin
Proactiv:
three-step
acne treatment, including 2.5% benzoyl peroxide cleanser, toner, and lotion,
developed by dermatologists Rodan and Fields; available OTC
ProAmatine
(midodrine hydrochloride): approved to treat orthostatic hypotension [Note: The trademark name
ProAmatine--no space, no hyphen, capital A in middle--was confirmed by Roberts
Pharmaceutical via telephone]
Proceed
Hemostatic Sealant:
used to treat bleeding during surgery.
prochlorperazine maleate: 5-mg and 10-mg tablets; indicated for control of
severe nausea and vomiting and for management of the manifestations of psychotic
disorders; generic equivalent of Compazine.
ProCross
catheter:
over-the-wire balloon dilation catheter which incorporates
Bard's Rely balloon material and Hydro/Pel
coating
ProCycle
Gold:
multivitamin
Profen
II: expectorant/decongestant
Profen
LA:
expectorant/decongestant
Prograf:
used for
prophylaxis of organ rejection in kidney transplant recipients
ProHance:
contrast media for MRI
Proleukin
(aldesleukin):
cytokine
Prometrium
(progesterone, USP) capsules:
oral micronized progesterone for use with estrogen therapy.
Prominol:
analgesic
Propaq
Encore: patient
vital signs monitor
Propecia
(finasteride 1 mg):
first pill approved to treat male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia).
Prosorba
column: used
to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis; a “polycarbonate (plastic)
cylinder that contains highly purified protein A immobilized on an inert silica
matrix. The protein A binds to and removes antibodies, including clusters of
circulating immune complexes (CICs) and antigens, that contribute to the
symptoms characteristic of RA.”
Prosorba:
treatment for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
Prostar
9F and 11F:
percutaneous vascular surgery systems
Prostar Plus 8F, Prostar Plus 10F and
Prostar XL 8F: percutaneous
vascular surgery (PVS) products.
ProstaSeed
I-125:
radioactive source for treatment of prostate cancer.
prostate
cancer brachytherapy sources: prostate cancer therapeutic devices
Prostatron:
device for
microwave treatment of BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) symptoms.
Protegra
Softgels:
multivitamin
ProTime
Microcoagulation System: at-home
test for monitoring anticoagulant therapy
Protonix (pantoprazole sodium):
the newest of the proton pump inhibitors, this delayed-release tablet is
indicated for the short-term treatment in the healing and symptomatic relief of
erosive esophagitis.
Protonix I.V.: intravenous formulation for short-term treatment of gastroesophageal
reflux disease.
Protopic (tacrolimus): used to treat moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.
Protopic: non-steroidal topical ointment used to treat severe
eczema.
Provigil
(modafinil) tablets:
non-amphetamine drug used to improve wakefulness in patients with excessive
daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy.
Prozac:
approved for treatment of bulimia
PSA
Radioimmunoassay Kit
Pulmicort (budesonide): Turbuhaler; corticosteroid dry powder inhaler for
asthma
Pulmicort Respules:
asthma treatment approved for children and infants; it is the only
corticosteroid available as a nebulized formulation.
Pulmozyme
(dornase alpha) inhalation solution: approved for treatment of patients with advanced cystic fibrosis
PulStar:
compression
device used to prevent DVT (deep vein thrombosis); used with the PAS pump unit
Punctur-Guard
self-blunting needle: reduces
the risk of accidental needle sticks and concomitant risk to healthcare
personnel
PWA:
person with AIDS or people with AIDS
PWARC:
person with ARC or people with ARC
Pyrilinks
assay: used
in combination with ultrasound measurement of bone mineral density to provide
screening for osteopenia
Pyrilinks-D
bone resorption immunoassay:
used to monitor anti-resorptive therapies, including Fosamax (alendronate
sodium), in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis
Q-LAS 10: Q-Switched YAG laser used for capsulotomies.
Quadramet:
approved for
the treatment of cancer-associated pain
Quantitative
CK-MB Emergency Cardiac Test:
“measures levels of CK-MB, one of three proteins in the body that are widely
considered to be definitive diagnostic markers to assess whether or not
individuals with chest pains are experiencing acute myocardial infarctions
(heart attacks). The other proteins are myoglobin and troponin I.”
Quantum:
noninvasive, bi-level ventilator
Quartet
Clinical System: used
in the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea
QuickVue influenza test:
allows for rapid diagnosis and appropriate treatment of the flu.
QuickVue
In-Line One-Step Strep A Test
QuickVue
One-Step Allergen Screen
QuickVue
One-Step H. Pylori Test:
one-step, whole blood, rapid H. Pylori test
Quixin (levofloxacin ophthalmic solution) 0.5%:
indicated
for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis.
QVAR (beclomethasone dipropionate HFA)
inhalation aerosol: aerosol metered dose inhaler (MDI) used to treat asthma.
r\LS
red blood cell filtration system: used to remove (reduce) leukocytes from donated blood.
R1 rapid exchange balloon dilatation
catheter: used with perfusion technology.
radial
artery catheterization: uses a small artery in the wrist to diagnose and treat some forms of
coronary artery disease.
RadioLucent
Wrist Fixation System: wrist
fixator used in external fixation procedures
Radius:
self-expanding coronary stent system; available in lengths of 14 mm and 20 mm.
Rapamune
(sirolimus):
the first in a new class of immunosuppressant agents used to prevent organ
rejection following renal transplantation.
Rapamune: now available in pill form and using “NanoCrystal
technology,” this drug is indicated for the prevention of organ rejection in
kidney transplant patients.
RapiSeal
Patch: collagen-based
patch used to treat bleeding in solid organs, such as the spleen and
Raplon
(rapacuronium bromide):
injection used as an adjunct to general anesthesia to facilitate tracheal
intubation and provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgical procedures;
neuromuscular blocking agent.
Raxar
(grepafloxacin HCL): a
broad-spectrum antibiotic, now available in 400-mg and 600-mg strengths.
ReACT:
test used
for the rapid detection of red blood cell antibodies
Reactine
(cetirizine): indicated for allergic rhinitis and urticaria
Rebar-18 micro catheter:
over-the-wire micro catheter, which may be used in both neuro and peripheral
vascular procedures.