General information Diftalone was an anti-inflammatory drug that was as effective in rheumatoid arthritis as indometacin [ ] and phenylbutazone [ ]. However, because of hepatotoxicity and carcinogenicity (hepatoma) in preclinical studies and hemotoxicity and gastrointestinal adverse effects in humans,…
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General information Difetarsone is a pentavalent arsenical that has been used to treat infestations with nematodes such as Trichuris trichiura (threadworm) [ ] and Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) [ ], and amebic dysentery [ ]. It often causes minor adverse reactions,…
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General information Diethyltoluamide is an insect repellent. You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
General information For a complete account of the adverse effects of estrogens, readers should consult the following monographs as well as this one: Estrogens; Hormonal contraceptives—emergency contraception; Hormonal contraceptives—oral; Hormone replacement therapy—estrogens; Hormone replacement therapy—estrogens + androgens; Hormone replacement therapy—estrogens…
General information Diethylenetriamine penta-acetic acid (DTPA) is a chelating agent that has been used in radiolabeled form as a tracer. It has been used in the following combinations: DTPA: to assess iron body stores [ ]; 111 indium-DTPA: to label…
See also Disulfiram General information Diethylthiocarbamate is a metabolite of disulfiram. Organs and systems You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
General information Diethylcarbamazine is an antihelminthic drug used in the treatment of filarial infections, in particular for Loa Loa infections and lymphatic filariasis caused by Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi . With some infecting species it is effective in both…
General information Diethyl sebacate is an emulsifier used in cosmetics and topical medicaments. In contrast to the emulsifying agents stearyl alcohol, stearic acid, and glyceryl stearate, diethyl sebacate is considered to be a rare sensitizer. You’re Reading a Preview Become…