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DOBUTREX® Lilly Dobutamine HCl Sympathomimetic Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Dobutamine is a direct acting inotropic agent whose primary activity results from stimulation of the b-receptors of the heart while producing less marked chronotropic, hypertensive, arrhythmogenic or vasodilatory effects. It does not cause the release of endogenous norepinephrine as does dopamine. No specific effect on the renal vasculature has been observed. In both animal and human studies, dobutamine produces less increase…

DIPROSONE® Schering Betamethasone Dipropionate Topical Corticosteroid Indications And Clinical Uses: The topical management of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses including psoriasis, contact dermatitis (dermatitis venenata), atopic dermatitis (infantile eczema, allergic dermatitis), neurodermatitis (lichen simplex chronicus), lichen planus, eczema, eczematous dermatitis, intertrigo, dyshidrosis (pompholyx), seborrheic dermatitis, exfoliative dermatitis, solar dermatitis, stasis dermatitis, anogenital and senile pruritus. Contra-Indications: Vaccinia, varicella, acute herpes simplex, tuberculous and fungal conditions. Hypersensitivity to any of the product’s components….

Diphtheria Antitoxin (Equine) Connaught Antitoxin Indications And Clinical Uses: For the treatment of suspected or confirmed cases of diphtheria. Precautions: Before administering any serum or antitoxin to a patient, physicians are well advised to ascertain whether the patient has a history of asthma, or hay fever, and particularly, whether the patient suffers distress when in proximity to horses. Patients with such a history may develop serious reactions of an anaphylactic…

DIPHTHERIA TOXOID Connaught Diphtheria Prophylaxis Indications And Clinical Uses: For active immunization against diphtheria. Dosage And Administration: For Infants, Pre-School and School Children: For infants over 6 months of age and children, it is recommended that 3 s.c. doses of 1 mL be administered with an interval of 4 weeks between the first, second and third doses. Reinforcing Doses: Blood serum of children 2 to 5 years following 3 doses…

DIPRIVAN® Zeneca Propofol I.V. Emulsion – Anesthetic – Sedative Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Propofol is an i.v. hypnotic agent for use in the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia or sedation. The drug, an alkylphenol formulated in an oil-in-water emulsion, is chemically distinct from currently available i.v. anesthetic agents. I.V. injection of a therapeutic dose of propofol produces hypnosis rapidly and smoothly, usually within 40 seconds from the start of…

DIPHTHERIA AND TETANUS TOXOIDS ADSORBED BioChem Vaccines Vaccine Indications And Clinical Uses: Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids (d2T5) Adsorbed is the preferred immunizing agent for persons aged 7 years or older. It is recommended for: primary immunization of older children and adults against diphtheria and tetanus; regular booster doses for children at 14 to 16 years of age and every 10 years to adults; and management of wounds when tetanus toxoid…

Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids Adsorbed (DT Adsorbed) Connaught Active Immunizing Agent Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Immunization against diphtheria and tetanus has been associated with a striking decrease in the incidence of morbidity and mortality from these diseases. Injection of bacterial proteins such as diphtheria and tetanus toxoids results in the production of protective antibodies. The peak antibody levels achieved with the first dose are usually low, and a primary series…

DIOVOL® EX Carter Horner Aluminum Hydroxide – Magnesium Hydroxide Antacid Indications And Clinical Uses: Provides fast relief of heartburn, acid indigestion, hyperacidity and acid reflux. Contra-Indications: Alkalosis, hypermagnesemia, where distention may be due to partial or complete obstruction; not recommended for severely debilitated patients or those with impaired renal function. Manufacturers’ Warnings In Clinical States: Do not take more than 8 tablets or 40 mL during a 24 hour period….

DIOVOL® Carter Horner Magnesium Hydroxide – Aluminum Hydroxide Antacid Indications And Clinical Uses: Provides fast relief of heartburn and acid indigestion. Contra-Indications: Alkalosis, hypermagnesemia, where distention may be due to partial or complete obstruction; not recommended for severely debilitated patients or those with impaired renal function. Manufacturers’ Warnings In Clinical States: Do not take more than 16 tablets or 80 mL during a 24-hour period. Do not take for more…

DIPENTUM® Pharmacia & Upjohn Olsalazine Sodium Lower Gastrointestinal Anti-inflammatory Action And Clinical Pharmacology: The conversion of olsalazine to 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) in the colon is similar to that of sulfasalazine, which is converted into sulfapyridine and 5-ASA. On a weight basis olsalazine delivers twice the amount of 5-ASA to the colon compared with sulfasalazine and there is no residual carrier molecule (sulfapyridine) following olsalazine administration. It is thought that the…