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Dilacor XR 24-Hour Sustained-Release Capsules
Dilacor XR 24-Hour Sustained-Release CapsulesGeneric Name: Diltiazem (dil-TYE-a-zem)Brand Name: Examples include Diltia XT and Dilacor XRDilacor XR 24-Hour Sustained-Release Capsules are used for:Treating high blood pressure and chronic stable angina (chest pain). It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by ...- Dilantin
DilantinGeneric name: Phenytoin sodiumBrand names: DilantinWhy is Dilantin prescribed?Dilantin is an antiepileptic drug, prescribed to control grand mal seizures (a type of seizure in which the individual experiences a sudden loss of consciousness immediately followed by generalized convulsions) and temporal lobe seizures (a type of seizure caused by disease in the cortex of ...
- Dilantin Intravenous
DilantinGeneric Name: phenytoin (Intravenous route)FEN-i-toinIntravenous routeSolutionThis drug must be administered slowly. In adults do not exceed 50 mg per minute intravenously. In neonates, the drug should be administered at a rate not exceeding 1 to 3 mg/kg/min .This drug must be administered slowly. In adults do not exceed 50 mg per minute intravenously. In neonates, the drug sho...
- Dilantin
DilantinGeneric Name: phenytoin (Oral route)FEN-i-toinIntravenous routeSolutionThis drug must be administered slowly. In adults do not exceed 50 mg per minute intravenously. In neonates, the drug should be administered at a rate not exceeding 1 to 3 mg/kg/min .This drug must be administered slowly. In adults do not exceed 50 mg per minute intravenously. In neonates, the drug should be ...
- Dilantin Suspension
Dilantin SuspensionGeneric Name: Phenytoin (FEN-i-toin)Brand Name: DilantinDilantin Suspension is used for:Treating tonic-clonic (grand mal) and partial seizures. It is also used to prevent and treat seizures that may occur during or after brain or nervous system surgery. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Dilantin Suspension is an anticonvulsan...
- Dilantin Infatabs
Dilantin InfatabsGeneric Name: phenytoin (Oral route)FEN-i-toinIntravenous routeSolutionThis drug must be administered slowly. In adults do not exceed 50 mg per minute intravenously. In neonates, the drug should be administered at a rate not exceeding 1 to 3 mg/kg/min .This drug must be administered slowly. In adults do not exceed 50 mg per minute intravenously. In neonates, the drug s...
- Dilantin Infatabs Chewable Tablets
Dilantin Infatabs Chewable TabletsGeneric Name: Phenytoin (FEN-i-toin)Brand Name: Dilantin InfatabsDilantin Infatabs Chewable Tablets are used for:Treating tonic-clonic (grand mal) and partial seizures. It is also used to prevent and treat seizures that may occur during or after brain or nervous system surgery. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.\...
- Dilantin Kapseals
Dilantin KapsealsGeneric Name: phenytoin (Oral route)FEN-i-toinIntravenous routeSolutionThis drug must be administered slowly. In adults do not exceed 50 mg per minute intravenously. In neonates, the drug should be administered at a rate not exceeding 1 to 3 mg/kg/min .This drug must be administered slowly. In adults do not exceed 50 mg per minute intravenously. In neonates, the drug s...
- Dilantin Kapseals Extended-Release Capsules
Dilantin Kapseals Extended-Release CapsulesGeneric Name: Phenytoin (FEN-i-toin)Brand Name: Examples include Dilantin Kapseals and PhenytekDilantin Kapseals Extended-Release Capsules are used for:Treating tonic-clonic (grand mal) and partial seizures. It is also used to prevent and treat seizures that may occur during or after brain or nervous system surgery. It may also be used for...
- Dilantin-125
Dilantin-125Generic Name: phenytoin (Oral route)FEN-i-toinIntravenous routeSolutionThis drug must be administered slowly. In adults do not exceed 50 mg per minute intravenously. In neonates, the drug should be administered at a rate not exceeding 1 to 3 mg/kg/min .This drug must be administered slowly. In adults do not exceed 50 mg per minute intravenously. In neonates, the drug should...
- Dilantin-30
Dilantin-30Generic Name: phenytoin (Oral route)FEN-i-toinIntravenous routeSolutionThis drug must be administered slowly. In adults do not exceed 50 mg per minute intravenously. In neonates, the drug should be administered at a rate not exceeding 1 to 3 mg/kg/min .This drug must be administered slowly. In adults do not exceed 50 mg per minute intravenously. In neonates, the drug should ...
- Dilatrate-SR
Dilatrate-SRGeneric Name: isosorbide dinitrate (EYE soe SOR bide dye NYE trate)Brand Names: Dilatrate-SR, Isochron, Isordil TitradoseWhat is Dilatrate-SR (isosorbide dinitrate)?Isosorbide dinitrate is in a group of drugs called nitrates. Isosorbide dinitrate dilates (widens) blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow through them and easier for the heart to pump.Isosorbide di...
- Dilatrate-SR
Dilatrate-SRGeneric Name: isosorbide dinitrate (Oral route, Sublingual route)eye-soe-SOR-bide dye-NYE-trateCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.Dilatrate-SRIsochronIsordil TitradoseIn CanadaApo-IsdnIsordilAvailable Dosage Forms:Tablet, ChewableTabletCapsule, Extended ReleaseTablet, Extended ReleaseTherapeutic Class: AntianginalChemical Class: Nitrate...
- Dilatrate-SR
Dilatrate-SR Generic Name: Isosorbide Dinitrate Extended-Release (eye-soe-SOR-bide dye-NYE-trate)Brand Name: Dilatrate-SRDilatrate-SR is used for:Preventing symptoms of angina (chest pain) caused by heart disease. Dilatrate-SR is used alone or with other medicines. Dilatrate-SR is NOT intended for the immediate relief of acute attacks of angina. It may also be used for other con...
- Dilaudid
DilaudidGeneric name: Hydromorphone hydrochlorideBrand names: DilaudidWhy is Dilaudid prescribed?Dilaudid, a narcotic analgesic, is prescribed for the relief of moderate to severe pain such as that due to:Biliary colic (pain caused by an obstruction in the gallbladder or bile duct)BurnsCancerHeart attackInjury (soft tissue and bone)Renal colic (sharp lower back ...
