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Medications by Letter - D

Using the hints provided, name medications (generic name) starting with the letter D.
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Direct thrombin inhibitor, taken orally to decrease risk of thromboembolism
Dabigatran
SGLT2 inhibitor, used for diabetes mellitus and heart failure
Dapagliflozin
Antibiotic that creates pores in bacterial cell membranes
Daptomycin
Protease inhibitor, used for HIV infection
Darunavir
Benzodiazepine, used for alcohol withdrawal and seizures
Diazepam
Second generation non-sedating anti-histamine, used for seasonal allergies
Desloratadine
Corticosteroid, can be given for intravenously for asthma exacerbation and meningitis
Dexamethasone
Cough suppressant
Dextromethorphan
K+ channel opener, that can decrease blood pressure and block insulin secretion
Diazoxide
Antibiotic of the penicillin (β-lactam) class, given orally for bacterial mastitis
Dicloxacillin
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Positive cardiac inotrope derived from a plant, sometimes used for atrial fibrillation
Digoxin
Aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor, induces a "hangover" feeling when taken with alcohol
Disulfiram
Nondihydropyridine calcium channel blocker, used for rate control in tachyarrhythmias
Diltiazem
α1-R-antagonist, used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Doxazosin
Antibiotic in the tetracycline class, used for atypical bacterial infections
Doxycycline
First generation sedating anti-histamine, used for seasonal allergies and insomnia
Doxylamine
GLP-1-R agonist, used for diabetes mellitus
Dulaglutide
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), used for neuropathic pain
Duloxetine
Monoclonal antibody targeting the IL-4/13 receptor, used for atopic dermatitis
Dupilumab
PD-L1-targeting immune checkpoint inhibitor, used for lung and bladder cancer
Durvalumab
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