Pyridium

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Definition

Noun: - A specific analgesic medication, known by the trade name Pyridium, used primarily to relieve pain, burning, urgency, and discomfort associated with urinary tract infections and other urinary procedures.

Usage Notes
  • Pyridium is a brand name for the drug phenazopyridine hydrochloride. It is important to note that it treats the (like pain) of a urinary tract infection but does not cure the infection itself, which requires an antibiotic.
  • It is typically used for short-term relief (e.g., one to two days) while waiting for antibiotic treatment to take effect.
  • It will cause bodily fluids, such as urine and sometimes tears, to turn a reddish-orange color. This is a normal and harmless side effect.
Examples
  • The doctor prescribed an antibiotic and Pyridium to help with the painful urination.
  • Remember that Pyridium only relieves the discomfort; you must finish the entire course of your antibiotic.
  • A common side effect of taking Pyridium is orange-colored urine.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be on Pyridium": to be taking the medication Pyridium.
    • She was on Pyridium for three days until her antibiotic started working.
Variants and Related Words
  • Phenazopyridine (n): The generic, non-brand name for the active drug in Pyridium.
    • The pharmacist said the generic phenazopyridine is less expensive than the brand-name Pyridium.
Synonyms
  • Urinary analgesic: A general term for a pain reliever that targets the urinary tract.
  • Phenazopyridine: The generic drug name.
Important Note
  • This word is a proper noun (a trademarked brand name) and is typically capitalized.
Noun
  1. analgesic (trade name Pyridium) used to treat urinary tract infections

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