See also Antiandrogens General information Dutasteride (Avodart®) inhibits both types 1 and 2 and is approved for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia in a dose of 0.5 mg It is about three times more potent than finasteride at…
General information Duloxetine is an antidepressant that inhibits the reuptake of both serotonin (5HT) and noradrenaline [ ]. Drug studies Placebo-controlled studies In a placebo-controlled study of 1491 patients nausea was more frequent in those who took duloxetine (30% versus…
General information The genera in the family of Dryopteraceae ( Table 1 ) include various types of fern. Table 1 Genera of Dryopteraceae Arachniodes (holly fern) Athyrium (ladyfern) Bolbitis (creeping fern) Ctenitis (lacefern) Cyclopeltis (cyclopeltis) Cyrtomium (netvein hollyfern) Cystopteris (bladderfern)…
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General information The protein C pathway serves as a natural defence mechanism against thrombosis. Patients with severe sepsis have a very low concentration of activated protein C compared with healthy individuals. Protein C is available as either a concentrate prepared…
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See also Neuroleptic drugs General information Droperidol is a butyrophenone with actions similar to those of haloperidol. Of 20 volunteers who took droperidol 5 mg orally in orange juice, none had a neutral or pleasant experience [ ]. All reported…
See also Antihistamines ; Dicycloverine General information Doxylamine is an antihistamine, a monoethanolamine derivative, with antimuscarinic and pronounced sedative effects. Organs and systems Nervous system Giddiness and drowsiness were reported in adults taking Vicks Medinite syrup (doxylamine + dextromethorphan +…
See also Tetracyclines General information Doxycycline and minocycline are more lipophilic tetracyclines. They are well absorbed after oral administration. Their half-lives are 16–18 hours. Their higher affinity for fatty tissues improves their effectiveness and changes their adverse effects profile. Local…
See also Cytotoxic and immunosuppressant drugs General information Doxifluridine is a derivative of 5-fluorouracil. It has been used to treat a variety of solid tumors, including cancers of the breast, pancreas, stomach [ ], and large bowel. You’re Reading a…