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DNR order

A type of advance directive in which a person states that healthcare providers should not perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (restarting the heart) if his or … [Read more...]

do not resuscitate order

A type of advance directive in which a person states that healthcare providers should not perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (restarting the heart) if his or … [Read more...]

docetaxel

A semi-synthetic, second-generation taxane derived from a compound found in the European yew tree Taxus baccata. Docetaxel displays potent and broad … [Read more...]

docetaxel emulsion ANX-514

An injectable emulsion formulation containing the taxane docetaxel, a semisynthetic analogue of paclitaxel, with antineoplastic activity. Docetaxel binds … [Read more...]

docetaxel formulation CKD-810

An injectable formulation containing the taxane docetaxel, a semisynthetic analogue of paclitaxel, with antineoplastic activity. Docetaxel binds specifically to … [Read more...]

dock

A plant that has been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. It may have anticancer effects. The scientific name is Rumex acetosella. Also … [Read more...]

dolasetron

The active ingredient in a drug used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by cancer treatment. Dolasetron is a type of serotonin receptor antagonist and a type … [Read more...]

dolasetron mesylate

An indole derivative with antiemetic activity. As a selective serotonin receptor antagonist, dolasetron mesylate competitively blocks the action of serotonin … [Read more...]

dolastatin 10

A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It binds to a protein that cells need to divide and it may kill cancer cells. Dolastatin 10 comes from a … [Read more...]

Dolophine

(Other name for: methadone hydrochloride) … [Read more...]