Conditions and Indications A–Z
Browse an A–Z index of health conditions and treatment indications linked to medicines in the Direct Meds store.
Paget's Disease of BoneA chronic bone disorder where disrupted bone remodelling leads to weakened, enlarged or deformed bones, most often affecting people over 55.2 medicinesView Paget's Disease of BonePancreatic CancerCancer that starts in the pancreas, the gland behind the stomach. Symptoms often appear late because of its deep position in the abdomen.1 medicineView Pancreatic CancerPanic DisorderAn anxiety condition marked by sudden, repeated attacks of intense fear that can strike without warning or an obvious trigger.3 medicinesView Panic DisorderParkinson's DiseaseA movement disorder caused by insufficient dopamine in the brain, leading to tremors, stiffness and slowness.2 medicinesView Parkinson's DiseaseParkinsonismA group of movement symptoms seen in several conditions, including Parkinson's disease, covering tremor, stiffness, and balance problems.1 medicineView ParkinsonismPartial Onset SeizuresPartial onset seizures, also called focal seizures, are epileptic seizures that begin on one side of the brain and can affect awareness, movement, and sensation.3 medicinesView Partial Onset SeizuresPathological Hypersecretory ConditionsConditions in which the stomach produces too much acid, often driven by gastrin-secreting tumours, leading to ulcers and reflux.1 medicineView Pathological Hypersecretory ConditionsPeptic Ulcer DiseaseSores in the stomach or duodenum lining, causing burning upper-abdominal pain that often worsens at night.4 medicinesView Peptic Ulcer DiseasePeripheral Artery DiseaseA condition where plaque narrows the arteries, reducing blood flow and raising the risk of clots in the legs, arms or pelvis.1 medicineView Peripheral Artery DiseasePharyngitisPharyngitis, commonly called a sore throat, is inflammation of the back of the throat causing pain, redness, and swelling, especially when swallowing.2 medicinesView PharyngitisPlaque PsoriasisPlaque psoriasis causes thick, raised patches of skin that can be red, brown or purple and may crack or sting.1 medicineView Plaque PsoriasisPneumocystis PneumoniaA serious lung infection caused by a common fungus, affecting people with weakened immune systems.1 medicineView Pneumocystis PneumoniaPost-traumatic Stress DisorderA mental health condition caused by very stressful, frightening or distressing events, managed with medicines and therapy.1 medicineView Post-traumatic Stress DisorderPostherpetic NeuralgiaLong-term nerve pain that continues after shingles, postherpetic neuralgia is the most common complication of the herpes zoster virus infection.2 medicinesView Postherpetic NeuralgiaPostinflammatory HyperpigmentationTemporary darkening of the skin following an injury or inflammatory condition, mostly seen in darker skin types.1 medicineView Postinflammatory HyperpigmentationPostmenopausal OsteoporosisA condition in which bones become fragile after the menopause, making breaks more likely from minor falls or bumps.4 medicinesView Postmenopausal OsteoporosisPostoperative Nausea and VomitingA common complication after surgery where nausea and vomiting occur, affecting more than 30 percent of people who undergo procedures.1 medicineView Postoperative Nausea and VomitingPre-exposure ProphylaxisPre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, is medicine taken to lower the chance of catching HIV, usually as a daily tablet.1 medicineView Pre-exposure ProphylaxisPremature EjaculationA male sexual dysfunction where ejaculation occurs with little control and causes distress, with lifelong and acquired forms.7 medicinesView Premature EjaculationPremenstrual Dysphoric DisorderA more severe form of premenstrual syndrome causing intense mood symptoms before a period, often requiring medicine or other treatment.1 medicineView Premenstrual Dysphoric DisorderPreoperative SedationProcedural sedation is a tailored approach combining anxiety relief and pain control for non-invasive and minimally invasive procedures.1 medicineView Preoperative SedationPrimary DysmenorrhoeaPrimary dysmenorrhoea is period pain not caused by another underlying condition, typically beginning when a person is younger.2 medicinesView Primary DysmenorrhoeaPrimary HypercholesterolaemiaAn inherited condition causing elevated LDL cholesterol levels in the blood from a young age.2 medicinesView Primary HypercholesterolaemiaPrimary HyperlipidaemiaA lipid disorder characterised by elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, with clinical importance tied to cardiovascular disease risk.1 medicineView Primary HyperlipidaemiaProgesterone DeficiencyA sex hormone that supports menstruation and pregnancy; low levels can cause irregular periods, mood changes and difficulty conceiving.1 medicineView Progesterone DeficiencyProstate CancerA condition in which cells in the prostate gland grow in an uncontrolled way, forming tumours that may spread beyond the gland.2 medicinesView Prostate CancerPruritusPruritus is the medical term for itchy skin. It is usually not serious and often settles within a few weeks with simple care.1 medicineView PruritusPsoriasisPsoriasis is a common skin condition causing itchy, painful patches of dry flaky skin that run in flare-ups and are managed with treatment.4 medicinesView PsoriasisPulmonary EmbolismA blood clot blocks a vessel in the lungs, causing sudden breathlessness and chest pain. Anticoagulants reduce the risk of further clots.1 medicineView Pulmonary Embolism