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dabigatran an anticoagulant
dacarbazine a drug for malignant melanoma and cancer of soft tissues
dactinomycin a cytotoxic antibiotic for cancer
Daktacort a brand name for hydrocortisone (a corticosteroid) with miconazole (an antifungal)
Daktarin a brand name for miconazole (an antifungal)
Dalacin a brand name for clindamycin (a lincosamide antibiotic)
Dalacin C a brand name for clindamycin (a lincosamide antibiotic)
Dalacin T a brand name for clindamycin (a lincosamide antibiotic)
dalfopristin an antibiotic
Dalivit a brand-name multivitamin
Dalmane a brand name for flurazepam (a benzodiazepine sleeping drug)
dalteparin a type of heparin (an anticoagulant)
danaparoid an anticoagulant
danazol a drug for menstrual disorders
Dandrazol a brand name for ketoconazole (an antifungal)
dandruff, drugs for
Danol a brand name for danazol (a drug for menstrual disorders)
Dantrium a brand name for dantrolene (a muscle relaxant)
dantrolene a muscle relaxant
dantron a stimulant laxative
dapagliflozin a drug for diabetes
dapsone an antibacterial and antiprotozoal
daptomycin a lipopeptide antibiotic
Daraprim a brand name for pyrimethamine (an antimalarial)
darbepoetin alfa a drug used to treat anaemia
darifenacin an antimuscarinic drug used to treat urinary disorders
darunavir a drug used to treat HIV infection
dasatinib an anticancer drug used to treat leukaemia
daunorubicin a cytotoxic antibiotic (an anticancer drug)
DaunoXome a brand name for daunorubicin (an anticancer drug)
Day Nurse a brand-name preparation containing paracetamol (a non-opioid analgesic), pseudoephedrine (a decongestant), and pholcodine (a cough suppressant)
DDAVP a brand name for desmopressin (a pituitary hormone)
DDI see didanosine
Deca-Durabolin a brand name for nandrolone (an anabolic steroid)
De-capeptyl SR a brand name for triptorelin (an anticancer drug)
decongestants
DEET another name for diethyltoluamide (a mosquito repellent)
Deep Relief a brand-name preparation containing ibuprofen (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory) with levomenthol
Defenac a brand-name preparation containing diclofenac (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory)
deferiprone a drug used to remove excess iron from the blood in thalassaemia
deflazacort a corticosteroid
degarelix a drug used to treat advanced prostate cancer
delamanid an antituberculous drug
Deltacortril Enteric a brand name for prednisolone (a corticosteroid)
Deltastab a brand name for prednisolone (a corticosteroid)
Deltyba a brand name for delamanid (an antituberculous drug)
demeclocycline a tetracycline antibiotic
dementia, drugs for
De-Nol a brand name for bismuth (a substance for gastric and duodenal ulcers)
denosumab a drug for bone disorders
Denzapine a brand name for clozapine (an antipsychotic)
Depakote a brand name for valproic acid (a drug for mania)
Depefex XL a brand name for venlafaxine (an antidepressant)
Depixol a brand name for flupentixol (an antipsychotic and antidepressant)
Depodur a brand name for morphine (an opioid analgesic)
Depo-Medrone a brand name for methylprednisolone (a corticosteroid)
Deponit a brand name for glyceryl trinitrate (an anti-angina drug)
Depo-Provera a brand name for medroxyprogesterone (a female sex hormone)
Dequacaine a brand name for benzocaine (a local anaesthetic) with dequalinium (an antibacterial)
Dequadin a brand name for dequalinium (an antibacterial)
dequalinium an antibacterial used for mouth infections
Derbac-M a brand-name shampoo containing malathion (an antiparasitic)
Dermabond a brand name for octylcyanoacrylate (a skin adhesive)
Dermacolor a brand name for a masking cream for skin disfigurement
Dermacort a brand-name preparation for hydrocortisone cream
Dermidex Cream a brand-name topical preparation for skin irritation containing chlorobutanol, lignocaine, cetrimide, and alcloxa
Dermovate a brand name for clobetasol (a topical corticosteroid)
Dermovate-NN a brand name for nystatin (an antifungal) with clobetasol (a topical corticosteroid) and neomycin (an aminoglycoside antibiotic)
Desferal a brand name for desferrioxamine (an antidote for iron overdose)
desferrioxamine an antidote for iron overdose
desflurane a general anaesthetic
Desitrend a brand name for levetiracetam (an anticonvulsant)
desloratadine, an antihistamine
DesmoMelt a brand name for desmopressin, a pituitary hormone used for diabetes insipidus
desmopressin, a pituitary hormone used for diabetes insipidus
Desmospray a brand-name nasal spray containing desmopressin, a pituitary hormone used for diabetes insipidus
Desmotabs a brand name for desmopressin (a pituitary hormone used for diabetes insipidus)
desogestrel, a female sex hormone and oral contraceptive
Destolit a brand name for ursodeoxycholic acid (a drug for gallstones)
Desunin a brand name for colecalciferol (vitamin D)
Deteclo a brand name for tetracycline with chlortetracycline and demeclocycline (all tetracycline antibiotics)
Detrunorm a brand name for propiverine (drug for urinary frequency)
Detrusitol a brand name for tolterodine (an anticholinergic and antispasmodic for urinary disorders)
Detrusitol XL a brand name for tolterodine (an anticholinergic and antispasmodic for urinary disorders)
Dettol a brand-name liquid skin antiseptic containing chloroxylenol
Dexafree a brand name for dexamethasone (a corticosteroid)
dexamethasone, a corticosteroid
dexamfetamine an amfetamine (used for narcolepsy and hyperactivity in children)
dexrazoxane a drug used to treat side effects of some anticancer treatments
Dexedrine a brand name for dexamfetamine (an amfetamine)
dexibuprofen a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
Deximune a brand name for ciclosporin (an immunosuppressant)
dexketoprofen a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
Dexsol a brand name for dexamethasone (a corticosteroid)
dextromethorphan a cough suppressant
DF 118 a brand name for dihydrocodeine (an opioid analgesic)
DHC Continus a brand name for dihydrocodeine (an opioid analgesic)
diabetes, drugs used in
DIAGLYK a brand name for gliclazide (an oral oral antidiabetic)
Dialar a brand of diazepam (a benzodiazepine anti-anxiety drug, muscle relaxant, and anticonvulsant)
Diamicron a brand name for gliclazide (an oral oral antidiabetic)
diamorphine an opioid analgesic
Diamox a brand name for acetazolamide (a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor diuretic and drug for glaucoma)
Dianette a brand name for cyproterone (an anti-androgen) with ethinylestradiol (a female sex hormone)
Diazemuls a brand name for diazepam (a benzodiazepine anti-anxiety drug, muscle relaxant, and anticonvulsant)
diazepam, a benzodiazepine anti-anxiety drug, muscle relaxant, and anticonvulsant
diazoxide an antihypertensive also used for hypoglycaemia
dibromopropamidine an antibacterial agent
diclofenac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
Dicloflex a brand name for diclofenac (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory)
Diclomax Retard a brand name for diclofenac sodium (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory)
dicobalt edetate an antidote for cyanide poisoning
Diconal a brand name for dipipanone (an opioid analgesic) with cyclizine (an anti-emetic)
dicycloverine, previously known as dicyclomine (a drug for irritable bowel syndrome)
didanosine an antiretroviral for HIV/AIDS
dienogest a female hormone used with estradiol for contraception
diethylamine salicylate a rubefacient
diethylcarbamazine an anthelmintic drug
diethylstilbestrol previously known as stilboestrol (a female sex hormone)
diethyltoluamide (DEET) a mosquito repellent
Differin a brand name for adapalene (a retinoid for acne)
Difflam a brand name for benzydamine (an analgesic)
Diffundox XL a brand name for tamsulosin (an alpha blocker for urinary retention)
Diflucan a brand name for fluconazole (an antifungal)
diflucortolone a topical corticosteroid
diflunisal a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
Diftavax a brand-name vaccine to protect against diphtheria/tetanus
Digibind an antidote for digoxin overdose
digitalis drugs
digitoxin a digitalis drug
digoxin, a digitalis drug
dihydrocodeine, an opioid analgesic
dihydrotachysterol vitamin D (a vitamin)
Dilcardia SR a brand name for diltiazem (a calcium channel blocker)
diloxanide furoate an antiprotozoal for amoebic dysentery
diltiazem, a calcium channel blocker and antihypertensive
Dilzem SR a brand name for diltiazem (an antihypertensive and calcium channel blocker)
Dilzem XL a brand name for diltiazem (an antihypertensive and calcium channel blocker)
dimercaprol an antidote for heavy metal poisoning
dimethyl sulfoxide a drug to treat bladder inflammation
dimeticone a silicone-based substance used in barrier creams and as an antifoaming agent
dinoprostone a prostaglandin used to terminate pregnancy
Diocalm a brand-name antidiarrhoeal containing attapulgite and morphine
Diocalm Ultra a brand name for loperamide (an antidiarrhoeal)
Dioctyl a brand name for docusate (a stimulant laxative)
Dioderm a brand name for hydrocortisone (a corticosteroid)
Dioralyte a brand name for rehydration salts containing sodium bicarbonate, glucose, potassium chloride, and sodium chloride
Diovan a brand name for valsartan (an antihypertensive drug)
Dipentum a brand name for olsalazine (a drug for ulcerative colitis)
diphenhydramine an antihistamine, anti-emetic, and antipruritic
diphenoxylate an opioid antidiarrhoeal
dipipanone an opioid analgesic
Diprobase a brand-name emollient preparation
Diprosalic a brand-name skin preparation containing betamethasone (a corticosteroid) and salicylic acid (a keratolytic)
Diprosone a brand name for betamethasone (a corticosteroid)
dipyridamole, an antiplatelet drug
Disipal a brand name for orphenadrine (a drug for parkinsonism)
disopyramide an anti-arrhythmic
Disprin a brand name for soluble aspirin (a non-opioid analgesic)
Disprin Extra a brand-name soluble analgesic containing aspirin and paracetamol
Disprol a brand name for paracetamol (a non-opioid analgesic)
Distaclor a brand name for cefaclor (a cephalosporin antibiotic)
Distamine a brand name for penicillamine (a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug)
distigmine a parasympathomimetic for urinary retention and myasthenia gravis
disulfiram, an alcohol abuse deterrent
dithranol a drug for psoriasis
Dithrocream a brand name for dithranol (a drug for psoriasis)
Ditropan a brand name for oxybutynin (an anticholinergic and antispasmodic drug for urinary disorders)
Diumide-K Continus a brand name for furosemide (a loop diuretic) with potassium (a mineral)
diuretics
Diurexan a brand name for xipamide (a thiazide diuretic)
Dixarit a brand name for clonidine (a drug for migraine)
dobutamine a drug for heart failure and shock
docetaxel an anticancer drug
docusate a faecal softener, stimulant laxative, and ear wax softener
Do-Do ChestEze a brand-name bronchodilator and decongestant containing ephedrine, theophylline, and caffeine
Dolmatil a brand name for sulpiride (an antipsychotic)
Dolocodone a brand name for oxycodone (a painkiller)
domperidone, an anti-emetic
donepezil, a drug for Alzheimer’s disease
Dopacard a brand name for dopexamine (a drug for heart failure)
dopamine a drug for heart failure, kidney failure, and shock
dopexamine a drug for heart failure
Dopram a brand name for doxapram (respiratory stimulant)
Doralese a brand name for indoramin (a drug for prostate disorders and an antihypertensive)
dornase alfa a drug for cystic fibrosis
dorzolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor for glaucoma
Dostinex a brand name for cabergoline (a drug for parkinsonism and endocrine disorders)
dosulepin, previously known as dothiepin (a tricyclic antidepressant)
Dovobet a brand name for betamethasone (a corticosteroid) with calcipotriol (a drug for psoriasis)
Dovonex a brand name for calcipotriol (a drug for psoriasis)
Doxadura a brand name for doxazosin (an antihypertensive) and drug for prostate disorders)
doxapram a respiratory stimulant
doxazosin, an alpha blocker antihypertensive and drug for prostate disorders
doxepin a tricyclic antidepressant and drug for pruritus in eczema
doxorubicin, a cytotoxic anticancer drug
doxycycline, a tetracycline antibiotic
doxylamine an antihistamine
Doxylar a brand name for doxycycline (a tetracycline antibiotic)
Dozic a brand name for haloperidol (a butyrophenone antipsychotic)
Drapolene a brand name for benzalkonium chloride with cetrimide (skin antiseptics)
Driclor a brand name for aluminium chloride (an antiperspirant)
Drogenil a brand name for flutamide (an anticancer drug)
dronaderone an anti-arrhythmic
Dropodex a brand name for dexamethasone (a corticosteroid)
drospirenone a progestogen, female sex hormone
drotrecogin alfa an anti-thrombolytic drug
Duac Once Daily a brand-name preparation for acne containing benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin (a lincosamide antibiotic)
duloxetine an antidepressant and drug for diabetic neuropathy and urinary disorders
Duodopa a brand name for co-careldopa, a generic product containing levodopa (a drug for parkinsonism) with carbidopa (a drug that enhances the effect of levodopa)
Duofilm a brand-name wart preparation containing lactic acid, salicylic acid, and collodion
DuoTrav a brand-name preparation for glaucoma containing travoprost with timolol (a beta blocker)
Duovent a brand name for fenoterol with ipratropium bromide (both bronchodilators)
Duphalac a brand name for lactulose (a laxative)
Durogesic a brand name for fentanyl (an opioid analgesic)
Dutasteride a male sex hormone for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Dyazide a brand name for hydrochlorothiazide with triamterene (both diuretics)
dydrogesterone, a female sex hormone
Dynastat a brand name for parecoxib (an analgesic and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory)
Dysport a brand name for botulinum toxin (used as a muscle relaxant)