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Daivonex is a brand name for a generic non-steroidal medication containing calcipotriol, which is similar to Vitamin D. It is prescribed for the treatment of skin affected by psoriasis. Psoriasis occurs as the result of over active skin cells; Daivonex more...
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Danazol is part of the steroid family; it is in fact a modified testosterone. Having been around since the 1970s, this was the first drug that had an affect against endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition that women have that is really the growth of e more...
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Danocrine is also known by the brand name Danozol, and goes by Cyclomen in Canada. It is an oral medication, taken in capsule form, and used for several different medical conditions. Some of these conditions include pain or infertility due to endo more...
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Dapsone is a generic medication used to treat leprosy and dermatitis herpetiformis. It is an anti-infective medication that can occasionally be used for other purposes. In rare cases, dapsone has been known to cause serious and even fatal skin reactions. more...
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Deltasone is a brand name for the drug predisone, in the steroid classification of drugs. It is used to reduce swelling, but also lowers the immune system. It comes in tablets and is prescribed for several different problems. These can include endocrin more...
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Demetrin is another great solution for those suffering from anxiety. It has other effects as well that relaxes the body and is known to have fewer side effects compared to other benzodiazepines. Consumers should keep in mind which symptoms to watch out fo more...
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Denavir, which is generically prescribed as penciclovir, is commonly used to treat cold sores of the mouth, particularly recurrent cold sores. Denavir is an antiviral cream that works best when it is applied as soon as the earliest symptoms appear. more...
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Depakote is the brand name for the drug divalproex sodium. It is actually an anticonvulsant medication indicated for the prevention of seizures characteristic of epilepsy, but it is also often prescribed for the treatment of the manic episodes that accom more...
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Desloratadine is mainly used for battling allergies of any kind. Usually a popular choice among doctors because of its non-drowse effect, it is marketed under many names but mainly under NeoClarityn, Claramax, Clarinex and Aerius. Desloratadine is more...
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Desmopressin is a drug with a very specific use. It actually works by replacing, and thereby increasing, the antidiuretic hormone. This is the hormone that generates urine during sleep. This drug works by technically reduces the amount of water in the uri more...
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Desogen is an oral contraceptive which alters the hormones of the woman’s body in order to produce a difficult environment for the fertilization of the female egg as well as an inhospitable environment for a fertilized egg to grow. Desogen is not appropri more...
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Desyrel, which is generically prescribed as trazodone, is part of the family of medications known as antidepressants. It is commonly used to treat the symptoms associated with depression such as hopelessness, sadness, worthlessness, guilt, lack of interes more...
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Detrol LA, which is generically prescribed as tolterodine, is commonly used to treat overactive bladder and incontinence, and urinary urgency. Detrol LA reduces spasms of the bladder by relaxing the muscles. more...
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Dexamethasone, which also comes under the brand names of Decadron, Decaject, Dexamethasone Intensol, Dexpak and Solurex, is a corticosteroid. It is a synthetic version of hormones which usually occur naturally in the human body; doctors prescribe it to r more...
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Diabecon seems to be the wonder supplement for diabetics due to its promising effects on blood sugar maintenance, cholesterol control and cell-regeneration. It is quickly growing in popularity since it also presents no side effects and contraindications.
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Dianeal is a sterile peritoneal dialysis solution. It comes in UltraBag containers and is used for patients who have chronic renal failure and who are on dialysis, in cases where no other treatment is viable. It is only to be administered into the abdom more...
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People looking for gastrointestinal relief without having to worry about side effects can finally rely on Diarex. The herbal supplement is currently making waves for providing various bowel benefits at relatively low prices and evident results. more...
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Dicyclomine is a drug that treats stomach or intestinal disorders. Irritable Bowl Syndrome is one of these disorders, as well as colic spasms, diverticulosis and bladder spasms. What it does is reduce the contractions of the muscles in the gastrointestina more...
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Didanosine is classified by the medical community as a reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Although it sounds complicated all it means is that it is a drug that works against the HIV virus. It inhibits the enzyme that the HIV virus needs to reproduce, and it more...
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Differin the brand name for adapalene, a topical treatment for acne. It is similar to Vitamin A, in that it helps your skin to renew itself more quickly. This results in fewer pimples and blackheads. Differin is usually applied once a day at bedtime. more...
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Diflucan, which is generically prescribed as fluconazole, is commonly used to treat infections caused by a fungus. Fungal infections include infections in the mouth, lungs, bladder, skin, or any area of the body which can be invaded by fungus. Often Diflu more...
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Digoxin is primarily a heart medication. It is used to treat heart conditions like heart failure, atrial fluttering, and atrial fibrillation. Interestingly enough, it is a drug that has been purified and modified from the parts of the foxglove plant. Howe more...
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Dihydroergotoxine more commonly know as a branch or a combination of Ergoloid mesylates. Dihydroergotoxine is the so-called combo version of the drug since it combines three different kinds of ergotamine namely, Dihydroergocornine, Ihydroergocristine, and more...
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Dilantin Infatabs are generically prescribed as phenytoin and are commonly used in the treatment of seizure disorders like epilepsy. Dilantin Infatabs are an anti-epileptic medication and an anticonvulsant, which slows down the impulses in the brain which more...
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Diltahexal is a brand name for the generic medication diltiazem hydrochloride, which belongs to a group of medications called calcium blockers. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels to allow for the passage of more blood volume more...
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Diltiazem is a popular heart medication that is part of a larger group of drugs called benzothiazepines. As a group benzothiazepines, are calcium channel blockers, which means that they manipulate the level of calcium in he heart to ensure a smoother and more...
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Diltiazem HCL is the generic form of medications such as Cardizem, Cartia XT, Tiazac, Dilacor XR, and Diltia XT. Diltiazem HCL is often prescribed to treat angina, hypertension, and some forms of heart rhythm disorders. Calcium channel blockers such as more...
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Dimenhydrinate is a medication for motion sickness. It is an over the counter drug that is generally stronger and more potent than other drugs of its kind. It is made from two drugs, diphenhydramine and 8-chlorotheophylline. Diphenhydramine is a drug that more...
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Diovan is often used in the treatment of hypertension and is also commonly used in patient treatment following a heart attack as a preventative measure against a second heart attack. Diovan is generically prescribed as valsartan and is part of the family more...
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Diprolene AF, which is generically prescribed as betamethasone topical, is commonly used to treat inflammation on the skin including allergic reactions, psoriasis, and eczema. Diprolene AF is a member of the family of drugs known as topical steroids. Topi more...
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Dipyridamole is an oral drug that goes under the trade name Persantine. It is mostly used by patients who underwent a heart valve replacement procedure. Its anti-coagulation properties are usually combined with a Warfarin to help the blood flow run smooth more...
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Disopyramide is an antiarrhythmic drug. Its function is to treat abnormal heart rhythms. It provides heart’s resistance to irregular activity. Then again, studies have shown that the use of Disopyramide have also increased the risk of heart attack. Antiar more...
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Ditropan, which is generically prescribed as oxybutynin, is commonly used in the treatment of overactive bladder, frequent urination, mild incontinence, urgent urination, and increased nighttime urination. Ditropan relaxes the muscle spasms associated wit more...
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Divalproex Sodium also known as Valproate Semisodium is an anti-seizure drug. It is used to control manic episodes of patients with bipolar disorder. In the United States, it is also used to treat epilepsy, neuropathy, and migraine. Divalproex Sodium is w more...
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If you are having problems excreting your stools, you can always seek comfort from the power of laxatives. Laxatives are foods, drugs, and compounds that can make the stool softer. They are classified according to their main sites of action. Bulking agent more...
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Dolviran is a brand name for a pain reliever that combines three major ingredients: paracetamol, caffeine, and codeine. Paracetamol is used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain, and for reducing fever. The caffeine involved increases the pulse rat more...
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Domperidone is a drug used to relieve abdominal discomfort. It is developed by Janssen Pharmaceutical and is distributed under the trade name Motilium.
Domperidone is used to treat the common symptoms of abdominal disorders such as nausea and vomiting. A more...
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Donepezil is a drug that is used to help improve the condition of people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. It is found to increase a naturally occurring substance in the brain, specifically the cortical acetylcholine, which increasingly makes a differen more...
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Dormicum is an effective anxiolytic frequently used in many major and minor operations. It has effects on brain neurotransmitters as well that makes surgical operations and hospital procedures a whole lot easier for most patients. Keep in mind the actions more...
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Dosulepin or Dosulepin hydrochloride is a tricyclic antidepressant drug. It is distributed worldwide under the trade names Thaden and Prothiaden.
Dosulepin is mainly used to treat serious bouts with depression, especially the kind that inhibits trouble s more...
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Dovonex, which is generically prescribed as calcipotriene topical, is commonly used to treat plaque psoriasis. Plaque psoriasis is a skin condition that leaves scaly patches on the skin’s surface. Dovonex is a synthetic form of vitamin D and helps in the more...
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Doxazosin is an alpha blocker developed by Pfizer. It is marketed worldwide under the brand name Cardura.
Doxazosin is mostly used by men. It has blocking properties that help relieve men from worrying about enlarged prostate and even high blood pressure more...
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It seems like you’re really itching to get rid of depression. Let’s understand this drug further and how it gets rids of depression and even itchiness.
As a psychotropic agent, it is known to have tricyclic antidepressant and anxiolytic benefits. As doxe more...
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Some kinds of bacteria are not easily treatable by the body’s built-in defenses. That is why the use of medicine is often required to stop the growth and spread of certain bacteria that may enter the body. Doxycyclin is one of the prescription medicines t more...
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Doxycycline can also be prescribed as Adoxa, Doxy Lemmon, Doxy Caps, Monodox, Periostat, Oracea, Vera-tabs, Vibramycin, Vibramycin Calcium, Vibramycin Hyclate, Vibramycin Monohydrate, and Doryx. Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic which is commonly u more...
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Dramamine is an over the counter antiemetic; that is, a medication designed to help alleviate nausea and vomiting. It is taken in fifty milligram tablets every four to six hours, though children should only take it every six to eight hours. It also come more...
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Birth control is a widening concern at a time that women are becoming more adept at acquiring their own careers. Since both the man and wife are racing to climb up the corporate ladder, nobody is usually left at home to mind the children. Women also do no more...
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Duloxetine is a drug aimed for people suffering from major depressive disorder(MDD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). However, it has also been found as an effective treatment for pain experienced due to peripheral neuropathy. Moreover, certain coun more...
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Duofem is an emergency contraceptive product that is designed to prevent the starting of a pregnancy. It uses levonorgestrel, a synthetic form of progestin that is also found in other oral contraceptives, to accomplish this. Duofem is used when other co more...
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Duphaston is a brand name for the generic drug dydrogesterone, which is a synthetic hormone similar to progesterone, a naturally occurring sex hormone. Duphaston is used for several different menstrual disorders that occur due to a lack of progesterone i more...
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Duricef is an antibiotic known as a cephalosporin and can be generically prescribed as cefadroxil. Duricef is commonly used to fight bacterial infections including but not limited to urinary tract infection, skin infections, ear infections, bronchitis, an more...
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Developed by GlaxoSmithKline, Dutasteride is a new drug designed for treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), a condition where the prostate is enlarged. Currently, Dutasteride has been gaining popularity for its ability to treat hair loss. more...
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Dydrogesterone is a drug that mimics the effects of the naturally occurring hormone, progesterone. Lack of progesterone is usually thought to be the cause of a variety of menstrual disorders. As such, Dyrdrogesterone is used as treatment. more...
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