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DICLECTIN® Duchesnay Doxylamine Succinate – Pyridoxine HCl Antinauseant against Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy Action And Clinical Pharmacology: The action of Diclectin is due to 2 unrelated compounds. Doxylamine succinate, an antihistamine, provides the antinauseant and antiemetic activity; pyridoxine HCl provides a supplement of vitamin B6 to prevent a possible pyridoxine deficiency during pregnancy. Also, studies have shown that pyridoxine itself could have an antinauseant activity. The onset of the…

DESQUAM-X® Preparations Westwood-Squibb Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Therapy Indications And Clinical Uses: A topical aid for the treatment of acne vulgaris. Contra-Indications: Known sensitivity to any of the components. Precautions: Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Observe patients carefully for possible local irritation or sensitivity during long-term topical therapy. Apply with caution on neck, circumoral and/or other sensitive areas. If excessive dryness or irritation occurs, discontinue use. May bleach colored…

DEXEDRINE® SmithKline Beecham Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Sympathomimetic Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Dextroamphetamine (dexamphetamine, d-amphetamine) sulfate is a sympathomimetic agent with indirect effects on adrenergic receptors. It has alpha-and beta-adrenergic activity. It has actions qualitatively similar to those of amphetamine sulfate but is approximately twice as potent. It has a marked stimulant effect on the CNS, particularly the cerebral cortex and the respiratory and vasomotor centers. Dextroamphetamine sulfate causes a lessening of…

DEXIRON™ Genpharm Iron Dextran Hematinic – Iron Supplement Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Iron dextran is absorbed from i.m. injection sites into the capillaries and the lymphatic system. Circulating iron dextran is removed from the plasma by cells of the reticuloendothelial system, which split the complex into its components of iron and dextran. The iron is immediately bound to the available protein moieties to form hemosiderin or ferritin, the physiologic forms…

DESFERAL® Novartis Pharmaceuticals Deferoxamine Mesylate Iron and Aluminum Chelating Agent Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Deferoxamine is a chelating agent which forms complexes predominantly with trivalent iron and aluminum ions; it is thus of value in the treatment of acute/chronic iron intoxication, and also chronic aluminum overload in dialysis patients with end-stage renal failure (ESRF). Deferoxamine complexes with iron to form ferrioxamine, a stable chelate, which cannot take part in further…

DEPROIC® Technilab Valproic Acid Anticonvulsant Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Valproic acid exhibits anticonvulsant properties. While the exact mechanism of action is unknown, several investigators have proposed that the anticonvulsive effect of valproic acid can be related to increased gamma-amino-butyric acid (GABA) levels in the brain. The effect on the neuronal membrane is unknown. After oral administration, valproic acid is rapidly absorbed, reaching peak serum levels within 1 to 4 hours….

DESENEX® Novartis Consumer Health Undecylenic Acid – Zinc Undecylenate Antifungal Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Undecylenic acid is an antifungal agent, effective in the treatment of superficial fungal infections of the skin, such as tinea pedis (athlete’s foot), tinea cruris (jock itch) and tina corporis due to T. rubrum, T. mentagrophytes and E. flocossum, exclusive of nails and hair area. tag_IndicationsIndications Indications And Clinical Uses: For the treatment and prevention of…

DEPO-PROVERA® Pharmacia & Upjohn Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Progestogen Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Medroxyprogesterone acetate is a long-acting progestational steroid (progestogen) derived from a natural source (soybeans). Its long duration of action is a result of slow absorption from the injection site. Depo-Provera does not contain estrogen. For conception control, medroxyprogesterone inhibits the secretion of gonadotropins which, in turn, prevents follicular maturation and ovulation, and results in endometrial thinning. Additional progestational effects…

DENOREX® DENOREX® EXTRA STRENGTH Whitehall-Robins Coal Tar – Menthol – Chloroxylenol Antiseborrheic – Antipruritic Indications And Clinical Uses: Denorex: Relieves persistent dandruff flaking and itching. Denorex Extra Strength: Relieves persistent dandruff flaking, itching, psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis. Precautions: Rinse thoroughly to avoid possible discoloration of light-colored hair. Do not use on wounds or abraded skin. Discontinue treatment if irritation develops. Avoid contact with eyes. For external use only. Dosage: Wet…

Description Delsym is a cough suppressant that is used to treat cough caused by the common cold or flu. It has an advanced time-release formula. The medicine was invented in 1980s and was the first cough syrup brand to deliver 12 full hours of cough relief. Action And Clinical Pharmacology Dextromethorphan is a centrally acting antitussive which is comparable to codeine on a mg basis for cough suppression but lacking analgesic…