| Dox, Arthur | <person> U.S. Chemist, *1882. See: Czapek-Dox medium. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| dox-sl | <drug> A chemotherapy agent used for Kaposi's sarcoma consisting of a preparation of doxorubicin encapsulated in liposomes which deliver significantly greater quantities of doxorubicin to the KS lesions while reducing the drug's side effects. DOX-SL incorporates so-called stealth liposomes, whose polyethylene glycol (PEG) coating gives them still greater stability in the bloodstream. Side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomatitis, diarrhoea and hair loss. DOX-SL causes a significant amount of neutropenia, which can be managed with G-CSF. (10 Oct 1997) |
| doxacurium chloride | A nondepolarising neuromuscular blocking drug similar to pancuronium but without cardiovascular side effects. (05 Mar 2000) |
| doxapram | <chemical> A central and respiratory stimulant with a brief duration of action. Pharmacological action: central nervous system stimulants, respiratory system agents. Chemical name: 2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethyl-4-(2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl)-3,3-diphenyl- (12 Dec 1998) |
| doxapram hydrochloride | 1-Ethyl-4-(2-morpholinoethyl)-3,3-diphenyl-2-pyrrolidone monohydrochloride (or hydrochloride hydrate);a central nervous system stimulant, advocated but infrequently used as a respiratory stimulant in anaesthesia. (05 Mar 2000) |
| doxazocin | An antihypertensive agent that selectively blocks the a1 (postjunctional) subtype of alpha-adrenergic receptors; resembles prazocin in pharmacologic actions. Prevents the blood pressure elevating effects of norepinephrine, phenylephrine, and other agonists at vascular a1-receptors. (05 Mar 2000) |
| doxazosin | <chemical> A selective alpha-1-adrenergic blocker that lowers serum cholesterol. It is also effective in the treatment of hypertension. Pharmacological action: adrenergic alpha-antagonists, anticholesteraemic agents, antihypertensive agents, sympatholytics, vasodilator agents. Chemical name: Piperazine, 1-(4-amino-6,7-dimethoxy-2-quinazolinyl)-4-((2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-2-yl)carbonyl)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| doxepin | <drug> This drug is used as a prescription sedative and as an antidepressant. It is classed as a tricyclic antidepressant. Its side effects include low or high blood pressure, drowsiness, agitation, numbness, dry mouth, blurred vision, weight loss/gain, and a host of other symptoms. In high doses, it can cause heart arrhythmias, circulatory problems and seizures (the latter only in people who already have convulsive disorders). Overdoses can cause coma, heart attack and death. (04 Mar 1998) |
| doxepin hydrochloride | N,N-Dimethyldibenz[b,e]oxepin-d11(6H),gamma-propylamine hydrochloride;an antidepressant agent. (05 Mar 2000) |
| doxophylline | A theophylline-like drug used as a bronchodilator in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (05 Mar 2000) |
| doxorubicin | <drug, oncology> An antibiotic obtained from the bacterium Streptomyces peucetius, used as an anticancer drug. Side effects include: nausea, vomiting, hair loss, low blood counts and chance of heart damage. (10 Oct 1997) |
| doxy | Origin: See Duck a pet. A loose wench; a disreputable sweetheart. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| doxycycline | <chemical> (4s-(4 alpha,4a alpha,5 alpha,5a alpha,6 alpha,12a alpha)-4-(dimethylamino)-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro-3,5,10,12,12a-pentahydroxy-6-methyl-1,11-dioxo-2-naphthacenecarboxamide. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with a range of antimicrobial activity and mode of action similar to that of tetracycline, but more effective against many species. Animal studies suggest that it may cause less tooth staining than other tetracyclines. Pharmacological action: antibiotics, tetracycline. Chemical name: 2-Naphthacenecarboxamide, 4-(dimethylamino)-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro-3,5,10,12,12a-pentahydroxy-6-methyl-1,11-dioxo-, (4S-(4alpha,4aalpha,5alpha,5aalpha,6alpha,12aalpha))- (12 Dec 1998) |
| doxylamine | <chemical> Histamine h1 antagonist with pronounced sedative properties. It is used in allergies and as an antitussive, antiemetic, and hypnotic. Doxylamine has also been administered in veterinary applications and was formerly used in parkinsonism. Pharmacological action: anti-allergic agents, antiemetics, antitussive agents, histamine h1 antagonists, sedatives, nonbarbiturate. Chemical name: Ethanamine, N,N-dimethyl-2-(1-phenyl-1-(2-pyridinyl)ethoxy)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| doxylamine succinate | 2-[alpha-(2-dimethylaminoethoxy)-alpha-methylbenzyl]pyridine succinate;an antihistaminic. Synonym: mereprine. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Czapek-Dox medium | A culture medium used for the cultivation of fungus species and for identification of Aspergillus and Penicillium species. Synonym: Czapek-Dox medium. (05 Mar 2000) |
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