Deferiprone

Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food

deferiprone

Deferiprone binds to iron and removes it from the bloodstream. Deferiprone is used to treat iron overload caused by blood transfusions in people with certain hereditary red blood cell disorders (thalassemia syndrome). Deferiprone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

deferoxamine

Deferoxamine binds to iron and removes it from the bloodstream. Deferoxamine is used to treat acute (immediate) iron overdose. Deferoxamine is also used to treat chronic (long-term) iron overload caused by repeated blood transfusions. Deferoxamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Deferoxamine

Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food

defibrotide

Defibrotide works by increasing the breakdown of clots in the blood. Defibrotide is used to treat severe veno-occlusive disease (VOD) in adults and children who have undergone chemotherapy and a stem-cell transplant. VOD happens when blood vessels in the liver become blocked, which decreases blood flow and can lead to...

Deficiency Conditions

Some diseases are caused by a dietary deficiency of specific nutrients, especially a vitamin or mineral. They may stem from insufficient intake, digestion, absorption, or utilization of a nutrient. Select a topic: Iron-Deficiency Anemia Lactose Intolerance Menkes’ Disease Night Blindness Rickets/Osteomalacia Vitamin B12...

deflazacort

Deflazacort is a steroid that is used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy in adults and children at least 2 years old. Deflazacort is not a cure for muscular dystrophy, but this medicine may improve muscle strength and slow the progression of disability. Deflazacort may also be used for purposes not listed in this...

Degarelix

Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food

degarelix

Degarelix is used to treat prostate cancer. Degarelix may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Degenerative Disc Disease

Covers causes and symptoms of changes in your spinal discs as you age. Includes changes that can result in back or neck pain, osteoarthritis, herniated disc, and spinal stenosis. Looks at treatment with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Degenerative disc disease (DDD)

Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is not really a disease but a term used to describe the normal changes of the discs in the spine as a person ages. The breakdown of the discs can result in back pain, neck pain, or other problems. Age-related changes that cause DDD include a loss of fluid in the discs and tiny tears or...

Dehydration

Severe dehydration means: Your mouth and eyes may be extremely dry. You may pass little or no urine for 12 or more hours. You may not feel alert or be able to think clearly. You may be too weak or dizzy to stand. You may pass out. Severe dehydration is a medical emergency and requires emergency treatment. Call or other...

Dehydration

Briefly discusses signs of the body losing too much fluid through diarrhea, vomiting, sweating, or exercise. Also covers dehydration in babies, small children, and older adults. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

Dehydration (General)

You can get dehydrated when you lose a lot of fluids because of problems like vomiting or fever. Symptoms of dehydration can range from mild to severe. For example: You may feel tired and edgy (mild dehydration), or you may feel weak, not alert, and not able to think clearly (severe dehydration). You may pass less urine...

Dehydration (General, Baby or Young Child)

Babies can quickly get dehydrated when they lose fluids because of problems like vomiting or fever. Symptoms of dehydration can range from mild to severe. For example: The baby may be fussy or cranky (mild dehydration), or the baby may be very sleepy and hard to wake up (severe dehydration). The baby may have a little...

Dehydration Caused by a Medicine

Many prescription and nonprescription medicines can cause dehydration. A few examples are: Antihistamines. Blood pressure medicines. Chemotherapy. Diuretics. Laxatives. If you think that your dehydration is caused by a medicine: Call the doctor who prescribed the medicine to find out if you should stop taking it or take...

Dehydration in children

Dehydration occurs when the body loses too much water. This can occur if a child stops drinking fluids or loses large amounts of fluid through diarrhea, vomiting, or sweating. Dehydration decreases the amount of blood that circulates to the child's organs. Dehydration in babies and young children can develop rapidly and...

Dehydration Severity, Adult or Older Child

Severe dehydration means: Your mouth and eyes may be extremely dry. You may pass little or no urine for 12 or more hours. You may not feel alert or be able to think clearly. You may be too weak or dizzy to stand. You may pass out. Moderate dehydration means: You may be a lot more thirsty than usual. Your mouth and eyes...

Dehydration Severity, Baby or Young Child

Severe dehydration means: The baby may be very sleepy and hard to wake up. The baby may have a very dry mouth and very dry eyes (no tears). The baby may have no wet diapers in 12 or more hours. Moderate dehydration means: The baby may have no wet diapers in 6 hours. The baby may have a dry mouth and dry eyes (fewer...

Dehydration Severity, Older Child

Severe dehydration means: The child's mouth and eyes may be extremely dry. The child may pass little or no urine for 12 or more hours. The child may not seem alert or able to think clearly. The child may be too weak or dizzy to stand. The child may pass out. Moderate dehydration means: The child may be a lot more...

Dehydration: Drinking Enough Fluids (Babies and Young Children)

When your child is not feeling well, he or she may not want anything to drink. This may happen if your child has a fever or diarrhea or is vomiting. It is important that your child drink enough fluids to avoid dehydration. Not drinking enough fluid can cause constipation. When the weather gets hot or when your child is...

Dehydration: Drinking Extra Fluids (Older Children and Adults)

Increase your fluid intake to replace lost fluids when you have a fever, diarrhea, vomiting, or sweating. The following suggested amounts of fluids to drink every hour are based on body weight: Fluid amounts to drink Your weight Fluid Pounds Kilograms Ounces Milliliters 30.0 15.0 2.0 60 60.0 30.0 4.0 120 90.0 40.0 6.0...

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