Phenazopyridine (Noun)
Meaning
Analgesic (trade name Pyridium) used to treat urinary tract infections.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed phenazopyridine to help alleviate the painful urination associated with her urinary tract infection.
- After a few days of taking phenazopyridine, the burning sensation in his urethra began to subside.
- Phenazopyridine is often used in conjunction with antibiotics to treat UTIs, as it helps to reduce the discomfort of the infection.
- The nurse instructed the patient to take phenazopyridine as directed, usually 2-3 times a day, to help relieve her UTI symptoms.
- In addition to increasing her fluid intake, the patient was advised to take phenazopyridine to help soothe the discomfort caused by her urinary tract infection.