The hydrochloride salt of duloxetine, a fluoxetine derivative belonging to the class of selective serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) reuptake inhibitors … [Read more...]
D
dumping syndrome
A condition that occurs when food or liquid moves too fast into the small intestine. Symptoms include cramps, nausea, diarrhea, sweating, weakness, and … [Read more...]
duodenitis
Inflammation of the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine that connects to the stomach). … [Read more...]
duodenum
The first part of the small intestine that connects to the stomach. … [Read more...]
durable power of attorney
A type of power of attorney. A power of attorney is a legal document that gives one person (such as a relative, lawyer, or friend) the authority to make legal, … [Read more...]
dutasteride
A drug used to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland. It is being studied in the treatment of male hair loss and prostate cancer. Dutasteride blocks … [Read more...]
DVT
The formation of a blood clot in a deep vein of the leg or lower pelvis. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, warmth, and redness in the affected area. Also … [Read more...]
DX-52-1
An anticancer drug that is a type of antitumor antibiotic. It is an anthracycline. … [Read more...]
DX-8951f
An anticancer drug that is a type of topoisomerase inhibitor. Also called exatecan mesylate. … [Read more...]
DXA
An imaging test that measures bone density (the amount of bone mineral contained in a certain volume of bone) by passing x-rays with two different energy levels … [Read more...]