eMedTV Health Topics A-Z
Dilantin is a prescription drug used to treat certain types of seizures in people with epilepsy. This eMedTV page further explores the specific uses of Dilantin, offers dosing tips for the drug, and lists side effects that it may potentially cause.
Dilt-CD is a prescription medicine that is used to treat high blood pressure and certain types of angina. This eMedTV segment describes Dilt-CD in more detail and provides a more in-depth look at its uses, effects, and dosing information.
Dilt-XR is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat high blood pressure and certain types of angina. This eMedTV page explains how Dilt-XR works and offers a more in-depth look at the drug's effects, possible side effects, and dosing information.
Diltia XT is a prescribed drug that relaxes the blood vessels to lower blood pressure and treat chest pain. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at Diltia XT, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and general precautions.
Diltiazem is a drug that is approved to treat high blood pressure and certain types of chest pain. This eMedTV article explains how diltiazem works, describes some potential side effects, and discusses how and when to take the medication.
This eMedTV article outlines Diovan, a prescription drug licensed to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure, as well as help to improve survival following a heart attack. This page covers Diovan uses, dosing, and side effects.
This part of the eMedTV library explores Diovan HCT, a prescription drug licensed to treat high blood pressure in adults. This page explains how Diovan HCT works, how and when to take it, common side effects, and what to do if you overdose.
Dipentum can be used to prevent symptoms of ulcerative colitis in people for whom it is in remission. This eMedTV segment offers a detailed overview of the drug, including how it works, dosing information, possible side effects, and more.
Directly Observed Therapy Program
As this eMedTV article explains, many people with tuberculosis are encouraged to enroll in a directly observed therapy program, which involves taking each dose of their medicine in front of a healthcare worker. This page discusses this program.
As this eMedTV article explains, disorganized schizophrenia is a psychological disorder characterized by unusual thought processes and disorganized thinking. This Web page gives examples of the most common symptoms of this disorder.
Ditropan is a drug that is approved to treat the symptoms of neurogenic bladder. This eMedTV Web page offers a complete overview of Ditropan, including information on its uses, possible side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.
Used to treat overactive bladder symptoms, Ditropan XL is a long-acting medication that is taken once a day. This eMedTV article provides a complete overview of this drug, including how Ditropan XL works and what you can expect during treatment.
Diuril is a drug that is prescribed to treat water retention and high blood pressure. This page on the eMedTV site offers dosing information for Diuril, explains how the medicine works, and provides general warnings and precautions for the drug.
A doctor may recommend divalproex for preventing migraines or treating epilepsy or mania. This eMedTV article describes divalproex in more detail, explains how the drug works, and lists potential side effects of the medication.
Divalproex ER is a prescription drug licensed for treating mania and epilepsy, and for preventing migraines. This eMedTV resource explains how divalproex ER works, describes the effects of the drug, and offers general dosing information.
Diverticulitis occurs when small sacs in the colon become infected. As this article from the eMedTV library explains, diverticulitis can develop suddenly and without warning, so it is important to know the symptoms and causes of the disease.
People who have diverticulosis have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. As this eMedTV page explains, diverticulosis itself is harmless, but if infection occurs in the pouches, it can cause pain in the lower abdomen.
Docetaxel is a medicine prescribed for treating various cancers, such as lung, breast, and prostate cancer. This eMedTV segment describes docetaxel uses in more detail, explains how the medication works, and provides general dosing guidelines.
Docosahexaenoic acid is an omega-3 fatty acid that can help with fetal and infant development. This eMedTV segment explores other benefits of docosahexaenoic acid, describes how it works, and explains what you should know before taking the supplement.
Docosanol is a non-prescription drug commonly used to treat symptoms of cold sores and shorten healing time. This eMedTV resource provides an in-depth look at the drug, including how it works, guidelines for those taking it, side effects, and more.