Pharmacy Prescriptions - Drugs Starting with D

Doxazosin

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 23:16:15 -0400

Drug Name: Doxazosin

Brand Names: Cardura

Generic Name: Doxazosin (dox ay' zoe sin)

Diclofenac

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 23:02:59 -0400

Drug Name: Diclofenac

Brand Names: Cataflam, Voltaren, Voltaren-XR

Generic Name: Diclofenac (dye kloe' fen ak)

Uses: Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication used to treat the symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis such as pain, swelling, tenderness and stiffness. It is also used to treat dysmenorrhea (painful menstrual periods) and pain due to gout and cancer. Diclofenac works by preventing the body from producing the subtance that causes pain, inflammation and fever.

Digoxin: Heart Treatment from Plants

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 22:19:16 -0400

Drug Name: Digoxin

Brand Names: Lanoxin

Generic Name: Digoxin

Uses: Digoxin is derived from a synthetic compound of sugar that is taken out from a plant called digitalis. It is widely used in handling various heart conditions like atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter and congestive heart failure that cannot be controlled by other medication. Patients with more severe heart failure, a third heart sound gallop, left ventricular enlargement and a depressed left ventricular ejection fraction are more beneficial to use the Lanoxin. These drugs are found in a number of plants.

How to use: Take digoxin precisely as guided by your doctor. Digoxin may be taken with or without food. Digoxin is mainly eliminated by the kidneys, and dosages need to be reduced in patients with kidney dysfunction. It is prepared in tablets (0.125mg, 0.25mg, 0.5mg), capsules (0.05mg, 0.1mg, 0.2mg).

Side Effects: Some side effects from Digoxin are mostly felt by patients with kidney dysfuntion, and usually, leads to toxicity. Toxicity can cause heart rhythm disturbances, heart block and other threatening pain in the heart. Minor body reactions include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, skin rash, blurred vision, breast enlargement, and other mental changes.

Precautions: To go along your heart acting upon in good order, take this medicine exactly as directed even though you may feel well. Do not take more of it than your doctor ordered and do not miss any doses. Take the medicine at the same time each day. This medicine works best when there is a constant amount in the blood. Upon taking digitalis medicines, it is very significant that you get the exact amount of medicine that you need. Unless your doctor tells you to do so, do not change your dose. The number of capsules, tablets, and drops of solution that you take, counts on the strength of the medicine.

Dicyclomine

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 06:30:28 -0400

Drug Name: dicyclomine (dye sye' kloe meen)

Brand Names: Bentyl, Byclomine, Dibent, Di-Spaz, Dilomine

Generic Name: dicyclomine

Uses: Dicyclomine is used for the treatment of IBS or irritable bowel movement. It belongs to the drug class anticholinergics which work by blocking the effects of acetylcholine. The nerves of the muscle release this acetylcholine, a chemical transmitter, to make the muscles contract. Dicyclomine is used to prevent muscle contraction in the intestines.

Dilantin

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 01:31:46 -0400

Drug Name: Dilantin

BrandNames: Dilantin, Dilantin Infatabs, Dilantin Kapseals, Dilantin-125, Phenytek

Generic Name: Phenytoin (fen' i toyn)

Duloxetine

Sun, 30 Jul 2006 23:34:24 -0400

Drug Name: Duloxetine

Brand Names: Cymbalta

Generic Name: Duloxetine

Uses: Duloxetine is an antidepressan t medication that is used to treat major depressive disorders as well as for the management of pain that comes with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

Diflucan

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 12:59:57 -0500

Drug Name: DIFLUCAN

FLUCONAZOLE - ORAL (flew-CON-uh-zole)

COMMON DIFLUCAN BRAND NAME(S):
Diflucan

DIFLUCAN USES:
Diflucan is an antifungal agent used to treat infections in certain areas of the body caused by yeast and yeast-like organisms.

HOW TO USE DIFLUCAN:
Diflucan works best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Do this by taking Diflucan at evenly spaced intervals. Take Diflucan as directed since different conditions require different methods of use. Diflucan is usually taken once daily. Another Diflucan dosing method involves taking Diflucan for one week per month until treatment is completed. Continue to take Diflucan until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping Diflucan too early may allow the yeast to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.

Didrex

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 12:58:42 -0500

Drug Name: DIDREX

BENZPHETAMINE - ORAL (benz-FET-uh-meen)

COMMON DIDREX BRAND NAME(S): Didrex

DIDREX USES: Didrex (Benzphetamine) is used in combination with diet and exercise programs to help you reduce weight. Benzphetamine is a sympathomimetic amine, which is similar to an amphetamine. It is also known as an "anorectic" or "anorexigenic" drug. Benzphetamine stimulates your central nervous system (nerves and brain), which increases your heart rate and blood pressure and decreases your appetite. Do not take benzphetamine in the evening because it may cause insomnia or sleeplessness.