Dexamphetamine
Dexamphetamine (dextroamphetamine) is a psychostimulant that causes pronounced stimulation of the cerebral cortex and respiratory and vasomotor centers, increasing motor activity, mental alertness, wakefulness, and euphoria. Dexamphetamine has been evaluated for fatigue.
Dexamethasone Sparing Regimen
Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids administered at specific intervals are part of recommended antiemetic regimens that are given daily with highly emetogenic chemotherapy during multiday courses. Alternate, less frequent doses of dexamethasone were studied in patients with cancer for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
Dexamethasone Additive to IV Chemotherapy
Dexamethasone added to oxaliplatin for intravenous infusion was tested for its effect on venous pain from chemotherapy infusions. In one study, it was hypothesized that the addition of dexamethasone would adjust the pH of an oxaliplatin infusion, reducing venous pain and other complications with peripheral vein infusion (Hata et al., 2015).
Desmopressin/Vasopressin
Vasopressin is a hormone that stimulates contraction of muscle tissues of capillaries and arterioles, and exerts some influence on uterine contraction. It causes conservation of water and raises blood pressure. Desmopressin, a synthetic form of the human hormone vasopressin, limits the amount of water eliminated in the urine. It can be administered nasally, via IV, orally, or given as a sublingual tablet. Major uses of desmopressin include bed-wetting, nighttime urination, clotting disorders, and diabetes insipidus.
Dermatitis Control Protocol
Algorithmic protocols for the prevention and management of radiodermatitis have been tested for their efficacy. Protocols consist of gentle washing for all patients, the use of Vaseline® or dimethyl isopropylazulene-soaked gauze to cover irradiated skin for grade 2 reactions, and the addition of antibiotics for grades 3 or 4 radiodermatitis.
Decision Support/Decision Aids
Decision aids are seen as materials provided to facilitate the individual’s decision-making process through the provision of information and activities to work through the actual decision making process. Decision aids may take a number of different forms such as videos, workbooks, and decision-making tools. Decision support is the use of decision aids and/or counseling interactions to facilitate the decision-making process.
Date Palm Pollen
Date palm pollen is produced by flowers on male date palm trees. It has been investigated as a topically administered treatment for oral mucositis in patients with cancer.
Dance/Dance Therapy
Dance or movement therapy is rhythmic body movement. Its use in therapy promotes spontaneous movement expression that can allow people to enact thoughts and feelings and reduce tension. Dance/movement therapy is the psychotherapeutic use of movement as a process that furthers the physical and psychological integration of individuals with cancer. Dance and movement therapy have been studied for their effects on anxiety, depression, and fatigue in patients with cancer.
Cyproterone Acetate
Cyproterone acetate is a synthetic steroidal antiandrogen drug used to treat prostate cancer. It suppresses androgen hormones by inhibiting growth of testosterone-sensitive cells. An acetate salt, the drug works by binding to androgen receptors to prevent receptor activation. Additionally, this drug reduces luteinizing hormone via the pituitary gland, which reduces androgen secretion in the testes and overall serum testosterone levels. It has weak progestational and antineoplastic activities.
Cyproheptadine
Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine marketed for the treatment of various allergic problems. Cyproheptadine is a serotonin and histamine antagonist with sedative and anticholinergic effects. In early clinical trials, cyproheptadine was noted to cause unexpected weight gain. It has been marketed in Europe as a drug for weight gain and evaluated for anorexia.