Oils
- Name
- Oils
- Accession Number
- DBCAT000299
- Description
Unctuous combustible substances that are liquid or easily liquefiable on warming, and are soluble in ether but insoluble in water. Such substances, depending on their origin, are classified as animal, mineral, or vegetable oils. Depending on their behavior on heating, they are volatile or fixed. (Dorland, 28th ed)
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Ethiodized oil A contrast agent used in imaging procedures. Soybean oil An oil used as a source of calories and essential fatty acids in selected patients for total parenteral nutrition (TPN) therapy and prevention of essential fatty acid deficiency. Safflower oil No approved therapeutic indications. Omega-3-acid ethyl esters A mixture of fatty acids used as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adult patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia. Olive oil For use in adults as a source of calories and fatty acids in total parenteral nutrition [FDA Label]. Sometimes used as an additive in cosmetic products. Castor oil An ingredient used in a variety of natural health products. Sesame oil Sesame oil is a commonly used vegetable oil in Asia and flavoring enhancer in various culinary practices. It is extracted from sesame seeds and contains linoleic acid, oleic acid, palmitic... Peppermint oil An ingredient used in a variety of natural health products and is not an approved medication. Tea tree oil Indicated for topical use to help protect against infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. No FDA-approved therapeutic indications. Borage oil Borage oil, or borage seed oil, is a rich source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) that is obtained from the seeds of the Borago officinalis (borage). Borage oil is used as... Rice bran oil Rice bran oil is extracted from the hard outer brown layer of rice after chaff (rice husk) used for high-temperature cooking methods such as deep frying and stir frying. It... Cod liver oil An ingredient found in a variety of nutritional products. Clove oil Clove oil is primarily indicated in conditions like colic, flatulence, and toothache . Linseed oil Linseed oil is a rich source of α-Linolenic acid extracted from the dried, ripened seeds of the flax plant Linum usitatissimum. Other fatty acids contained in linseed oil include palmitic... Evening primrose oil Evening primrose oil is used as part of over-the-counter dietary supplements. It is also used for the treatment of systemic inflammatory diseases and for women's health conditions such as cyclical... Fish oil A source of essential fatty acids used as a source of calories in parenteral nutrition and as a dietary supplement. Peanut oil A compound used to lubricate ear wax, as an emollient, and used in laxatives. Meadowfoam seed oil Meadowfoam seed oil is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Argan oil Argan oil is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Coconut oil Coconut oil is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Sunflower oil Sunflower oil is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Bergamot oil Bergamot oil is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Palm oil Palm oil is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Lavender oil Not Annotated Rosemary oil Not Annotated Cedar oil An extract from Juniperus virginiana used in allergy testing. Eucalyptus oil An ingredient used in a variety of natural health products. Cajuput oil An ingredient used in topical products for mild analgesia. Wheat germ oil Not Annotated Citronella oil Not Annotated Icosapent A polyunsaturated fatty acid, usually found in fish oils, that is used in many supplements. Doconexent An omega 3 fatty acid used in a variety of nutritional supplements to support central nervous system and cardiovascular health. Icosapent ethyl An ethyl ester of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) that reduces synthesis and enhances clearance of triglycerides that is used to treat patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia. Methyl salicylate A topical counter-irritant used for the symptomatic relief of acute musculoskeletal pain in the muscles, joints, and tendons. Turpentine A medication used to treat minor aches and pains of muscles and joints. Omega-3 fatty acids An ingredient found in a variety of supplements and vitamins. Resolvin E1 Resolvin E1 (RX 10001) is under investigation in clinical trial NCT00941018 (Single and Multiple Ascending Oral Dose Study of Resolvin E1 in Healthy Volunteers). Levomenol Levomenol has been known to elicit a number of potentially beneficial pharmacological effects, including anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial actions. Bisabolol is also demonstrated to enhance the percutaneous absorption of certain... Wormwood Wormwood is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Anise oil Not Annotated Thyme oil Not Annotated Medium-chain triglycerides A source of essential fatty acids used as a source of calories in parenteral nutrition. Incomplete Freund's adjuvant Not Annotated - Drugs & Drug Targets