List of drugs: D

List of Drugs: D is a comprehensive catalog encompassing a wide range of pharmaceuticals, biologics, and substances used in the treatment, management, and diagnosis of diseases and conditions. This list includes drugs that are marketed under their generic names, as well as those known by brand names. The drugs are categorized based on their primary use, mechanism of action, and therapeutic classification.

Antibiotics

• Doxycycline - A broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic used in the treatment of bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections and acne.
• Dicloxacillin - A beta-lactam antibiotic in the penicillin class, effective against penicillin-resistant staphylococcal infections.

Antidepressants

• Duloxetine - A serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used primarily in the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
• Desipramine - A tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) with a primary focus on treating depression.

Antidiabetics

• Dapagliflozin - An SGLT2 inhibitor used in the management of type 2 diabetes.
• Diabetes medications - A comprehensive list of medications used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, including metformin, sulfonylureas, and insulin therapies.

Analgesics

• Diclofenac - A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain and inflammatory disorders such as arthritis.
• Dihydrocodeine - An opioid analgesic used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain.

Antivirals

• Darunavir - An HIV protease inhibitor used in combination with other antiretrovirals for the treatment of HIV/AIDS.
• Dolutegravir - An integrase inhibitor used in the treatment of HIV infection in adults and children.

Antipsychotics

• Donepezil - Primarily used in the symptomatic treatment of Alzheimer's disease. It acts as a cholinesterase inhibitor.
• Droperidol - Used in the management of nausea, vomiting, and agitation. It is a butyrophenone derivative.

Cardiovascular Drugs

• Digoxin - A cardiac glycoside used in the management of various heart conditions, including atrial fibrillation and heart failure.
• Diltiazem - A calcium channel blocker used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, and certain types of arrhythmias.

Chemotherapy Agents

• Docetaxel - A taxane used in the treatment of various cancers, including breast, lung, prostate, and stomach cancer.
• Doxorubicin - An anthracycline antibiotic, used in cancer chemotherapy to treat various types of cancer.

Miscellaneous

• Dexamethasone - A corticosteroid used to treat inflammatory conditions and certain types of cancer.
• Diazepam - A benzodiazepine used for its anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant properties.

See Also

• Pharmacodynamics
• Pharmacokinetics
• Drug metabolism
• Drug development

External Links

• FDA - Drugs
• World Health Organization - Medicines

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