Pyridium
Pyridium
Pyridium (/pɪˈrɪdiəm/), also known as phenazopyridine, is a medication often used to manage symptoms associated with urinary tract infections (UTIs) and other urinary disorders.
Etymology
The term "Pyridium" is derived from the chemical compound phenazopyridine. The prefix "phen-" comes from the Greek word "phainein", meaning "to show", and "azo-" is derived from the French "azote", meaning "nitrogen". The suffix "-pyridine" is derived from the Greek "pyr", meaning "fire", and the Latin "id", meaning "pertaining to". This is likely due to the compound's nitrogen base and its production of a red-orange dye when excreted in urine.
Usage
Pyridium is primarily used to provide symptomatic relief from pain, burning, urgency, frequency, and other discomforts arising from irritation of the lower urinary tract mucosa caused by infection, trauma, surgery, endoscopic procedures, or the passage of sounds or catheters.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Pyridium include headache, dizziness, and stomach cramps. It may also cause the urine to turn a red-orange color. This is a normal effect and is not harmful.
Related Terms
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Infections that can happen anywhere along the urinary tract.
- Phenazopyridine: The chemical compound that Pyridium is derived from.
- Mucosa: A membrane that lines various cavities in the body and covers the surface of internal organs.
- Catheter: A tube that can be inserted into a body cavity, duct, or vessel.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pyridium
- Wikipedia's article - Pyridium
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