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Dalfopristin/quinupristin (Synercid) (Table)


Dalteparin (Fragmin)

for DVT/PE prophylaxis and treatment

prescribing information for acute coronary syndrome (Table)

prescribing information for DVT or PE prophylaxis and treatment (Table)


Danaparoid (Orgaran) (Table)


Dance

exercise prescription

for preventing falls (Table)


Daptomycin (Cubicin) (Table)


Daranide (dichlorphenamide) (Table)


Darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp) (Table)


Darifenacin (Enablex)

drug and metabolic interactions (Table)

prescribing information for UI (Table)


Daypro (oxaprozin) (Table)


D&C (dilation and curettage)


D-dimer (Figure)


Deafness. See Hearing impairment


Debridement

for diabetic foot ulcers

for pressure ulcers

for skin ulcers


Debrox (carbamide peroxide)


Decaderm (dexamethasone phosphate) (Table)


Decadron

See also Dexamethasone

prescribing information for adrenal insufficiency (Table)

prescribing information for inflammation due to malignant obstruction


Decision making, informed

Informed Decision Making section

algorithm for (Figure)


Declomycin (demeclocycline)


Decongestants

prescribing information for allergic rhinitis or conjunctivitis (Table)

and sleep problems


Deep heat


Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT)

anticoagulation for prophylaxis and treatment (Table)

anticoagulation in absence of active bleeding or severe bleeding risk (Table)

medications for osteoporosis and (Table)

prophylaxis

prophylaxis and treatment


Dehydration

See also Hydration

Volume Depletion (Dehydration) section

and delirium

at end of life


Delirium

Delirium chapter

differential diagnosis

medication-induced (Table)


Deliver (Table)


Delta-Cortef (prednisolone) (Table)


Deltasone

See also Prednisone

prescribing information for adrenal insufficiency (Table)

prescribing information for asthma and COPD (Table)


Delusional (paranoid) disorder, late-life


Delusions


Demadex

See also Torsemide

prescribing information for HTN (Table)


Demecarium (Humorsol) (Table)


Demeclocycline (Declomycin)


Dementia

Dementia chapter

daily dose thresholds for antipsychotic medications used to manage behavioral symptoms related to (Table)

and delirium

dementia syndrome

determinants for hospice eligibility (Table)

differential diagnosis

distinguishing early Parkinson's disease from other parkinsonian syndrome

Mini-Cog Assessment Instrument for Dementia

and osteoporosis

preoperative risk


Dental procedures: endocarditis prophylaxis for

for patients with total joint replacements

procedures warranting prophylaxis

regimens (Table)


Depacon

See also Valproic acid

prescribing information for bipolar disorders (Table)

prescribing information for seizures (Table)


Depade (naltrexone)


Depakene

See also Valproic acid

prescribing information for bipolar disorders (Table)

prescribing information for seizures (Table)


Depakote (divalproex sodium)

See also Valproic acid

prescribing information for agitation (Table)

prescribing information for bipolar disorders (Table)

prescribing information for seizures (Table)


Depakote ER (Table)


Depo-Medrol

See also Methylprednisolone

prescribing information for adrenal insufficiency (Table)


Deponit

See also Nitroglycerin

dosage and formulations (Table)


Depo-Provera

See also Medroxyprogesterone

prescribing information for agitation (Table)


Depression

Depression chapter

agitation treatment guidelines (Table)

in Alzheimer's disease

in bipolar disorder

in COPD

differential diagnosis

at end of life

and falls

interventions (Table)

prevention

Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)

assessment instrument

in dementia

medications for (Table)

screening for (Table)

and tinnitus


Dermabrasion


Dermatitis, seborrheic

Seborrheic dermatitis section

topical antifungals for (Table)


Dermatologic conditions

Dermatologic Conditions chapter

conditions common in elderly persons

resources for


Dermatomes (Figure)


Dermatop (prednicarbate) (Table)


Dermatophytoses (Table)


Desipramine (Norpramin)

drug and metabolic interactions (Table)

for pain relief

prescribing information for depression (Table)

prescribing information for painful neuropathy


Desloratadine (Clarinex) (Table)


Desonide (DesOwen, Tridesilon) (Table)


DesOwen (desonide) (Table)


Desoximetasone (Topicort)

prescribing information for dermatologic conditions (higher potency) (Table)

prescribing information for dermatologic conditions (mid-potency) (Table)


Desyrel

See also Trazodone

prescribing information for agitation (Table)

prescribing information for sleep disorders (Table)


Detrol (tolterodine) (Table)


Detrol LA (tolterodine) (Table)


Detrusor contractility, impaired


Detrusor hyperactivity with impaired contractility (DHIC)

classification of

evaluation of

management of


Detrusor instability


Detrusor muscle-relaxing drugs


Dexacort

See also Dexamethasone

prescribing information for allergic rhinitis or conjunctivitis (Table)

prescribing information for asthma and COPD (Table)


Dexamethasone (Decadron, Dexacort, Dexone, Hexadrol)

prescribing information for adrenal insufficiency (Table)

prescribing information for allergic rhinitis or conjunctivitis (Table)

prescribing information for anorexia, cachexia, dehydration

prescribing information for asthma and COPD (Table)

prescribing information for inflammation due to malignant obstruction


Dexamethasone phosphate (Decaderm) (Table)


Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine)


Dexone

See also Dexamethasone

prescribing information for adrenal insufficiency (Table)


Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)


Dextromethorphan (Robitussin DM)

for cough (Table)

drug and metabolic interactions (Table)

prescribing information for cough (Table)


Dextrose solution

for hyperkalemia

for hyperkalemia inpatient management

for parenteral nutrition (Table)


DH Pressure Relief Walker


DHIC (detrusor hyperactivity with impaired contractility)

classification of

evaluation of

management of


Diaβeta (glyburide) (Table)


Diabetes control

in chronic kidney failure

post MI


Diabetes insipidus


Diabetes mellitus

Diabetes Mellitus section

antihypertensive therapy and (Table)

eye examinations

insulin preparations (Table)

lactose-free oral and enteral formulations (Table)

non-insulin agents for (Table)

and PAD

resources for

screening (Table)


Diabetic peripheral neuropathy

pain relief (Table)

treatment of


Diabetic retinopathy

causes

nonpharmacologic treatment

pharmacologic treatment


Diabetic ulcers

Diabetic Foot Ulcers section

wound characteristics (Table)


Dialysis

for acute kidney failure

for chronic kidney failure

hemodialysis

for hyperkalemia

peritoneal dialysis


Diamox (acetazolamide) (Table)


Diarrhea

Diarrhea section

antibiotic-associated

antidiarrheals

at end of life

with enteral feedings

and hyponatremia


Diastolic dysfunction

drug therapy for

evaluation and assessment


Diazepam (Valium)

for anxiety

drug and metabolic interactions (Table)


Dichlorphenamide (Daranide) (Table)


Diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren, Voltaren-XR)

drug and metabolic interactions (Table)

with misoprostol (Arthrotec) (Table)

prescribing information for arthritis (Table)


Dicloxacillin (Dycill, Pathocil)

prescribing information for infectious diseases (Table)

warfarin interactions


Dicyclomine


Dietary modification

cholesterol-lowering diet

for constipation

for fecal incontinence

high-fiber diet

for HTN

for IBS

low-fat diet

for orthostatic (postural) hypotension

for stroke prevention


Diflorasone diacetate (Florone, Maxiflor, Psorcon)

prescribing information for dermatologic conditions (high potency) (Table)

prescribing information for dermatologic conditions (higher potency) (Table)

prescribing information for dermatologic conditions (super potency) (Table)


Diflucan

See also Fluconazole

prescribing information for infectious diseases (Table)

prescribing information for onychomycosis


Diflunisal (Dolobid) (Table)


Digital rectal examination (Table)


Digital stimulation


Digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps)

for AF

drug interactions, dangerous

drug interactions, general

ocular adverse events

prescribing information for HF


DiGugleilmo's syndrome


Dihydropyridines

and coexisting conditions (Table)

drug and metabolic interactions (Table)

prescribing information for HTN (Table)


Dilacor XR (diltiazem) (Table)


Dilantin

See also Phenytoin

prescribing information for epilepsy (Table)


Dilation and curettage (D&C)


Dilatrate SR (isosorbide dinitrate) (Table)


Dilaudid

See also Hydromorphone

prescribing information for pain (Table)


Diltiazem

for AF

digoxin interactions

drug and metabolic interactions (Table)

enteral nutrition interactions


Diltiazem SR (Cardizem CD, Cardizem SR, Dilacor XR, Tiazac) (Table)


Diovan

See also Valsartan

prescribing information for HTN (Table)


Diovan HCT (valsartan with HCTZ) (Table)


Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

daily dose thresholds (Table)

and dementia

for painful mucositis

prescribing information for allergic rhinitis or conjunctivitis (Table)


Diphenhydrinate (Dramamine) (Table)


Diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil) (Table)


Dipivefrin (AKPro, Propine) (Table)


Diprolene

See also Betamethasone dipropionate

prescribing information for dermatologic conditions (Table)


Diprolene AF

See also Betamethasone dipropionate

prescribing information for dermatologic conditions (Table)