Drugs

Diclofenac Misoprostol

Diclofenac Misoprostol Brand Name– Arthrotec What is Diclofenac Misoprostol Arthrotec is a combination of diclofenac sodium and misoprostol. Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), and misoprostol is a synthetic prostaglandin of the E series that inhibits gastric acid secretion and stimulates mucus secretion in the digestive tract. Misoprostol has been shown to reduce the …

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Diclofenac

Diclofenac Brand Names Cambia | Cataflam | Dyloject | EnovaRX | Flector | PENNSAID | REXAPHENAC | Solaravix | Solaraze | Voltaren | Voltaren Gel | Voltaren-XR | Zipsor | Zorvolex What is Diclofenac Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the acetic acid chemical class. As with other NSAIDs, diclofenac also possesses analgesic and antipyretic properties. All NSAIDs, including diclofenac, increase the risk for serious gastrointestinal …

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Dichlorphenamide

Dichlorphenamide Brand Name– Keveyis What is Dichlorphenamide Dichlorphenamide is an oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitor for the treatment of primary hypokalemic or hyperkalemic periodic paralysis and related variants. Dichlorphenamide may cause hypokalemia and hyperchloremic non-anion gap metabolic acidosis, and the severity may increase with the use of other drugs that cause hypokalemia or metabolic acidosis. Dichlorphenamide …

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Dibucaine

Dibucaine Brand Name What is Dibucaine Dibucaine is a topical amide-type local anesthetic, similar to lidocaine.  Available as an over-the-counter (OTC) ointment, it is used for temporary relief of pain and itching associated with hemorrhoids or skin irritation, such as sunburn, scratches, or insect bites. Dibucaine, similar to other OTC drugs, has not been reviewed …

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Diazoxide

Diazoxide Brand Names Hyperstat | Proglycem What is Diazoxide Diazoxide is structurally similar to the thiazide diuretics. It is used parenterally as an antihypertensive and orally as an antihypoglycemic agent. As an antihypertensive, diazoxide is used for the short-term, acute reduction of blood pressure in patients with malignant hypertension. The oral formulation is indicated for the …

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Diazepam

Diazepam Brand Names Diastat | Dizac | Valium | VALTOCO What is Diazepam Diazepam is an oral, nasal, parenteral, or rectal long-acting benzodiazepine indicated for anxiety, acute alcohol withdrawal, skeletal muscle spasm, and seizure disorders, including status epilepticus. Diazepam may be used adjunctively for skeletal muscle spasms and seizure disorders; it has not been proven useful as sole …

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Dextrothyroxine

What is Dextrothyroxine Dextrothyroxine is an oral antilipemic agent. Dextrothyroxine sodium is the sodium salt of thyroxine, the principal secretion of the thyroid gland. Unlike levothyroxine, however, dextrothyroxine possesses minimal thyroid hormone effects. Any thyroid hormone effects from dextrothyroxine are likely attributable to contamination from levothyroxine. Although still officially indicated for Type IIa hyperlipoproteinemia, the …

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