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A-Z Drug Information

A-Z Drug Index for Prescription and OTC Medications. Alphabetical Listing for easy reference.
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Dabigatran
Dabigatran is an anticoagulant (thrombin inhibitor), prescribed for preventing strokes or s...
Dacarbazine
Dacarbazine is an antineoplastic chemotherapy drug, prescribed for melanoma and Hodgkin's di...
Daclizumab
Daclizumab is an immunosuppressive agent, prescribed for acute organ rejection during kidne...
Dactinomycin
Dactinomycin is a cytotoxic chemotherapy, prescribed for Wilm's tumor, Ewing’s sarcoma and te...
Dalfampridine
Dalfampridine is a potassium channel blocker, prescribed for improvement of walking in patient...
Dalteparin
Dalteparin is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) that prevents blood clots in persons undergo...
Danaparoid
Danaparoid is an anticoagulant (blood thinner), prescribed for deep vein thrombosis, pulmon...
Danazol
Danazol is a synthetic steroid, prescribed for endometriosis and hereditary angioedema. ...
Dantrolene
Dantrolene is a muscle relaxant, prescribed for certain types of spasticity or muscle spasm...
Dapsone
Dapsone is an antibacterial drug, prescribed for leprosy and skin infections either alon...
Daptomycin
Daptomycin is an antibiotic, prescribed for serious infections....
Darbepoetin alfa
Darbepoetin alfa is an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent, prescribed for anemia due to chronic kid...
Darifenacin
Darifenacin is a muscarinic receptor antagonist, prescribed for overactive bladder with symp...
Darunavir
Darunavir is an antiviral agent, prescribed for HIV infection with other antiviral agents. It ...
Dasatinib
Dasatinib is prescribed for blood cancer(Chronic Myeloid Leukemia). It is a protein-tyrosi...
Daunorubicin
Daunorubicin is a chemotherapeutic agent, prescribed for acute myeloid leukemia and acute lym...
Decitabine
Decitabine is a nucleoside analog, prescribed for myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)....
Deferasirox
Deferasirox is an iron-chelating agent, prescribed for transfusional hemosiderosis (excess i...
Deferiprone
Deferiprone is a chelating agent, prescribed for thalassaemia....
Deferoxamine
Deferoxamine is an iron-chelating agent, prescribed for acute iron poisoning and iron overloa...
Deflazacort
Deflazacort is a glucocorticoid, prescribed for anti-inflammatory conditions, and used as an...
Degarelix
Degarelix is a man-made form of a protein, prescribed for prostate cancer. ...
Delavirdine
Delavirdine is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI), prescribed for HIV-...
Demecarium
Demecarium is a parasympathomimetic agent, prescribed for glaucoma....
Demeclocycline
Demeclocycline is a tetracycline antibiotic, prescribed for certain bacterial infections....
Denileukin Diftitox
Denileukin Diftitox is an anticancer agent, prescribed for lymphoma....
Denosumab
Denosumab is a human monoclonal antibody, prescribed for osteoporosis, treatment induced b...
Desflurane
Desflurane is a general anesthetic, prescribed for induction of anesthesia during surgery....
Desipramine
Desipramine is an antidepressant, prescribed for depression....
Desirudin
Desirudin is a parenteral anticoagulant, prescribed for prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosi...
Desloratadine
Desloratadine is an antihistamine, prescribed for allergic reactions in patients 2 years of ag...
Desmopressin
Desmopressin is an antidiuretic synthetic hormone, prescribed for primary nocturnal enuresis ...
Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol
Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol is an oral contraceptive, prescribed for prevention of pregnancy in women who el...
Desonide
Desonide is a topical corticosteroid, prescribed for atopic dermatitis (eczema), seborrhe...
Desoximetasone
Desoximetasone is a topical (for the skin) steroid, prescribed for inflammatory and pruritic ma...
Desvenlafaxine
Desvenlafaxine is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI), prescrib...
Dexamethasone Intravitreal Implant
Dexamethasone Intravitreal Implant is a corticosteroid, prescribed for macular edema following branch retinal vein occl...
Dexamethasone Ophthalmic- Otic
Dexamethasone Ophthalmic- Otic is an ophthalmic corticosteroid, prescribed for swelling, itching, redness and i...
Dexamethasone Oral
Dexamethasone Oral is a corticosteroid, prescribed for certain conditions associated with decreased...
Dexibuprofen
Dexibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, prescribed for moderate to severe pai...
Dexlansoprazole
Dexlansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor, prescribed for esophagitis and heartburn due to gast...
Dexmedetomidine
Dexmedetomidine is a sedative, prescribed for intensive care unit sedation and procedural sedati...
Dexmethylphenidate Hcl
Dexmethylphenidate Hcl is the dextrorotatory enantiomer of methylphenidate, prescribed for attention de...
Dexpanthenol
Dexpanthenol is a moisturizer, prescribed for dry skin (xerosis). It forms an oily layer on t...
Dexrabeprazole Sodium
Dexrabeprazole Sodium is prescribed for gastro-esophageal reflux disease, gastric and duodenal ulcers....
Dexrazoxane
Dexrazoxane is a cardioprotective agent, prescribed for reducing the risk of heart damage fr...
Dextran
Dextran is an anticoagulant, prescribed for hypovolaemic shock, thromboembolic disorders...
Dextroamphetamine
Dextroamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant, prescribed for attention deficit disorder...
Dextromethorphan and Quinidine
Dextromethorphan and Quinidine contains CYP2D6 inhibitor and a sigma-1 receptor agonist, prescribed...
Dextrose 5% in Lactated Ringer's Injection
Dextrose 5% in Lactated Ringer's Injection is a sterile, nonpyrogenic solution for fluid and electrolyte replenishment, indicat...
Diacerein
Diacerein is an anti-inflammatory agent, prescribed for osteoarthritis and chronic inflam...
Diatrizoate
Diatrizoate is a radiocontrast agent, prescribed for radiographic examination of the gastroi...
Diatrizoate and Iodipamide
Diatrizoate and Iodipamide is radiopaque contrast medium, prescribed for use in hysterosalpingography (X-ra...
Diazepam
Diazepam is a benzodiazepine, prescribed for anxiety. It is also used for muscle spasms a...
Diazoxide
Diazoxide is a glucose-elevating agent, prescribed for hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)....
Dibucaine
Dibucaine is a topical anesthetic; prescribed for pain due to sunburns, minor burns, cuts,...
Dichlorphenamide
Dichlorphenamide is a sulfonamide and carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, prescribed for glaucoma....
Diclofenac
Diclofenac is an NSAID, prescribed for severe pain. This medication decreases the hormones ...
Diclofenac Sodium (Topical Solution)
Diclofenac Sodium (Topical Solution) is an NSAID, prescribed for pain in the knee joints caused by osteoarthritis. ...
Diclofenac Sodium Ophthalmic Solution
Diclofenac Sodium Ophthalmic Solution is a topical, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, prescribed for the treatment of p...
Dicloxacillin
Dicloxacillin is penicillin-like antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infecti...
Dicyclomine
Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic, prescribed for irritable bowel syndrome. ...
Dicycloverine Hydrochloride
Dicycloverine Hydrochloride is an antispasmodic, prescribed for gastrointestinal tract spasm....
Didanosine
Didanosine is a reverse transcriptase inhibitor, prescribed for HIV/AIDS either alone or wi...
Dienestrol
Dienestrol is a synthetic estrogen, prescribed for atrophic vaginitis (vaginal inflammation...
Dienogest and Estradiol Valerate
Dienogest and Estradiol Valerate is a combination birth control pill, prescribed for preventing pregnancy....
Diethylpropion
Diethylpropion is an appetite suppressant, prescribed for obesity. ...
Diethylstilbestrol
Diethylstilbestrol is a synthetic nonsteroidal estrogen, prescribed for the prevention of miscarria...
Difenoxin and Atropine
Difenoxin and Atropine is an antidiarrheal and anticholinergic combination, prescribed for acute nonspe...
Diflorasone Diacetate
Diflorasone Diacetate is a topical corticosteroid, prescribed for inflammatory and pruritic manifestat...
Diflunisal
Diflunisal is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug(NSAID), prescribed for rheumatoid arth...
Difluprednate Opthalmic Emulsion
Difluprednate Opthalmic Emulsion is an ophthalmic corticosteroid, prescribed for inflammation and pain associated...
Digoxin
Digoxin is a purified cardiac glycoside derived from leaves of digitalis plant, prescrib...
Dihydrotachysterol
Dihydrotachysterol is a form of vitamin D, prescribed for hypocalcaemia....
Dilazep
Dilazep is an adrenergic alpha-agonist, prescribed for coronary heart disease....
Diloxanide
Diloxanide is an anti-protozoal agent, prescribed for intestinal amoebiasis. ...
Diltiazem
Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure and angina pect...
Dimenhydrinate
Dimenhydrinate is an antihistamine and anticholinergic agent, prescribed for nausea, vomiting, ...
Dimercaprol
Dimercaprol is a chelating agent, indicated in the treatment of metal poisoning with metals ...
Dimethicone
Dimethicone is an emollient, prescribed for pediculosis, and other skin conditions. ...
Dimethindene
Dimethindene is an antihistamine, prescribed for severe allergic conditions....
Dimethyl Fumarate
Dimethyl Fumarate (first-line oral treatment) is the methyl ester of fumaric acid, prescribed for mult...
Dinoprostone
Dinoprostone is a prostaglandin, prescribed for termination of pregnancy, evacuation of the u...
Diosmin
Diosmin is a semisynthetic phlebotropic, prescribed for hemorrhoids along with hesperidi...
Diosmin and hesperidin
Diosmin and hesperidin is a semisynthetic phlebotropic, prescribed for chronic venous insufficiency (CV...
Diphenhydramine
Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine, prescribed for severe allergic conditions such as runny nos...
Diphenidol
Diphenidol is an antiemetic and an antivertigo agent, prescribed for nausea and vomiting. T...
Diphenoxylate and Atropine
Diphenoxylate and Atropine contains antidiarrheal (a narcotic) and anticholinergic agent, presc...
Dipivefrin Ophthalmic
Dipivefrin Ophthalmic is a prodrug of epinephrine, prescribed for glaucoma, a condition in which incre...
Dipyridamole
Dipyridamole is a coronary vasodilator, prescribed for blood clot events. ...
Disopyramide
Disopyramide is an antiarrhythmic, prescribed for abnormal heart rhythms....
Disulfiram
Disulfiram is an alcohol antagonist, prescribed for chronic alcoholism....
Divalproex
Divalproex is an anticonvulsant, prescribed for bipolar disorder, epilepsy and to prevent m...
Dobutamine
Dobutamine is a sympathomimetic compound used in the treatment of heart failure and cardiog...
Docetaxel
Docetaxel is an anti-cancer agent, mainly used for the treatment of breast, ovarian, gastr...
Docosanol
Docosanol is a saturated fatty alcohol, prescribed for cold sores or fever blisters. ...
Docusate
Docusate is a stool softener, prescribed for constipation. ...
Dofetilide
Dofetilide is an antiarrhythmic agent, prescribed for irregular heart beat. ...
Dolasetron Mesylate Injection
Dolasetron Mesylate Injection is a serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, prescribed for the prevention of nausea an...
Domperidone
Domperidone is an antidopaminergic agent, used in treating nausea, vomiting, gastrointestina...
Donepezil
Donepezil is a cholinesterase inhibitor, prescribed for dementia of Alzheimer's disease. ...
Dopamine
Dopamine is an adrenergic and dopaminergic cardiac stimulant, prescribed for heart failur...
Doripenem
Doripenem is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat severe infections of the ...
Dorzolamide/Timolol
Dorzolamide/Timolol is prescribed for controlling eye pressure in patients with ocular hypertension ...
Dothiepin
Dothiepin is an antidepressant, prescribed for depression....
Doxapram
Doxapram is a respiratory stimulant, prescribed for airway obstruction and drug induced r...
Doxazosin
Doxazosin is an alpha blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure and benign prostatic hyp...
Doxepin
Doxepin is an antidepressant, prescribed for depression....
Doxercalciferol
Doxercalciferol is a recombinant human deoxyribonuclease I (rhDNase) enzyme, prescribed for lung...
Doxofylline
Doxofylline is an antitussive, prescribed for asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disea...
Doxorubicin
Doxorubicin is a cytotoxic anthracycline antibiotic, prescribed for treating various types o...
Doxycycline
Doxycycline is broad-spectrum antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infectio...
Doxylamine
Doxylamine is a sedating antihistamine, prescribed for short-term treatment of insomnia (di...
DPT- Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis Vaccine
DPT- Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis Vaccine is an active immunization, prescribed for diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough)...
Dronabinol
Dronabinol is a cannabinoid, prescribed for nausea and vomiting due to cancer and chemother...
Dronedarone
Dronedarone is antiarrhythmic, prescribed for atrial fibrillation and reducing the risk of h...
Droperidol
Droperidol is a tranquilizer (dopamine receptor antagonism), prescribed for nausea and vomi...
Drospirenone and Estradiol
Drospirenone and Estradiol is a combination of 2 hormones (estrogen and progestin), prescribed for preventi...
Drospirenone- Estradiol- Levomefolate
Drospirenone- Estradiol- Levomefolate contains progesterone and estrogen, prescribed for preventing pregna...
Drotaverine
Drotaverine is an antispasmodic, prescribed for pain and dysfunction caused by smooth muscle...
Drotrecogin Alfa
Drotrecogin Alfa is a recombinant form of human activated protein C, prescribed for life threaten...
Drug Sodium Iodide-i-131
Drug Sodium Iodide-i-131 is a diagnostic agent, used to treat overactive thyroid gland and certain kinds of t...
Duloxetine
Duloxetine is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, prescribed for depression, anx...
Dutasteride
Dutasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor, prescribed for an enlarged prostate treatment....
Dutasteride And Tamsulosin
Dutasteride And Tamsulosin contains 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor and alpha-blocker, prescribed f...
Dydrogesterone
Dydrogesterone is a progestogen hormone, prescribed for endometriosis, miscarriage, menstrual d...
Dyphylline
Dyphylline is a bronchodilator, prescribed for respiratory disorders like chronic bronchiti...

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