Alkenes
- Name
- Alkenes
- Accession Number
- DBCAT000364
- Description
Unsaturated hydrocarbons of the type Cn-H2n, indicated by the suffix -ene. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed, p408)
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Vitamin A A vitamin important for retinal function that is used clinically to correct vitamin A deficiency. Acitretin An oral retinoid used in the treatment of severe psoriasis. Adenosine A medication used in myocardial perfusion scintigraphy and to treat supraventricular tachycardia. Isotretinoin A retinoid used to treat severe recalcitrant acne. Povidone-iodine A topical antiseptic agent used for the treatment and prevention of infection in wounds. Trifarotene A topical retinoid indicated for the treatment of acne vulgaris. Naftifine An antifungal agent used to treat infections of the Tinea, Trichophyton, and Epidermophyton species. Peridinin Not Available Crocin Crocin has been investigated for the treatment of Hyperglycemia, Metabolic Syndrome, Hypertriglyceridemia, and Hypercholesterolemia. Amcipatricin Amcipatricin has been used in trials studying the treatment of Cryptococcosis or Aspergillosis Infections. Amcipatricin (as amcipatricin diascorbate; SPK-843) is a water-soluble partricin derivative patented by SPA Societa Prodotti Antibiotici... Pentamycin Not Annotated Norbixin Norbixin is under investigation in clinical trial NCT03820245 (Effect of Short-term Annatto Carotenoids Supplementation on Oxidative Stress Status in Healthy Individuals). alpha-Carotene Not Annotated Garlic oil Not Annotated Lutein Xanthophylls are taken for nutritional supplementation, and also for treating dietary shortage or imbalance. Alitretinoin A vitamin A derivative used to treat Kaposi's sarcoma and used off label to treat chronic hand eczema and psoriasis. Tretinoin A vitamin A derivative used to treat acne vulgaris and certain types of promyelocytic leukemia, as well as various skin conditions in over-the-counter medications. Etretinate For the treatment of severe psoriasis in adults. Colesevelam A bile acid sequestrant used to lower LDL-C in adults with hyperlipidemia and pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, and to improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetes. 4-Oxoretinol Not Available Arotinoid acid Arotinoid acid is a retinoic acid analog which acts as a selective RAR agonist. Anhydrovitamin A Not Available Arsanilic acid An arsenical which has been used as a feed additive for enteric conditions in pigs and poultry. It causes blindness and is ototoxic and nephrotoxic in animals. [PubChem] Violaxanthin Not Available 4-Vinylguaiacol Not Available ICI-164384 Not Available N-Ethylretinamide N-Ethylretinamide is the ethylamide of all-trans B-retinoic acid. Aurodox Aurodox is an antibiotic obtained from a streptomyces variant considered as possibly effective against streptococcus pyogenes infections. It may promote growth in poultry. Vinylsulfonic acid Not Available Fenretinide Investigated for use/treatment in macular degeneration. IRX-5183 Investigated for use/treatment in adverse effects (chemotherapy) and blood (blood forming organ disorders, unspecified). LGD-1550 Investigated for use/treatment in cancer/tumors (unspecified). Astaxanthin Investigated for use/treatment in eye disorders/infections, cancer/tumors (unspecified), and asthma. Beta carotene A vitamin A precursor found in various nutritional supplements and health products. Capsaicin A topical analgesic agent used for the symptomatic relief of neuropathic pain associated with post-herpetic neuralgia, as well as other muscle and joint pain. 3-Fluoro-4-{[(2R)-2-hydroxy-2-(5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-2-naphthalenyl)acetyl]amino}benzoic acid Not Available Ro 12-7310 Not Available Eugenol A phenol used for the temporary relief of toothaches. Zucapsaicin A topical analgesic used as an adjunct to relieve severe pain of osteoarthritis of the knee in selected adult patients. Polyvinyl alcohol A compound used as an ophthalmic lubricant. Povidone When in complex with iodine, indicated for inducing antisepsis for prevention of infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. Zeaxanthin Zeaxanthin is a most common carotenoid alcohols found in nature that is involved in the xanthophyll cycle. As a coexistent isomer of lutein, zeaxanthin is synthesized in plants and some... Lycopene An ingredient found in a variety of supplements and vitamins. Nonivamide Nonivamide is used as a topical analgesic and is also used as a flavoring ingredient , , . Squalane Not Annotated Squalene Squalene is originally obtained from shark liver oil. It is a natural 30-carbon isoprenoid compound and intermediate metabolite in the synthesis of cholesterol. It is not susceptible to lipid peroxidation... Zuretinol acetate Zuretinol acetate has been used in trials studying the treatment of Impaired Dark Adaptation, RP (Retinitis Pigmentosa), Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), and LCA (Leber Congenital Amaurosis). Piperine Bioperine has been used in trials studying the treatment of Multiple Myeloma and Deglutition Disorders. Motretinide Not Annotated Sodium apolate Not Annotated Mepartricin A medication indicated in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, vaginal candidiasis, or trichomoniasis. Vinyl ether Not Annotated 13-cis-12-(3'-Carboxyphenyl)retinoic acid Not Annotated Isoeugenol Isoeugenol is approved by the FDA for use within allergenic epicutaneous patch tests which are indicated for use as an aid in the diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) in... Dihydrocapsiate Dihydrocapsiate is under investigation in clinical trial NCT00999297 (Effect of 4-week Dihydrocapsiate Ingestion on Resting Metabolic Rate). Fucoxanthin Fucoxanthin is under investigation in clinical trial NCT03613740 (Effect of Fucoxanthin on the Components of the Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Sensitivity and Insulin Secretion). Fucoxanthin isis a marine carotenoid mainly found... Cryptoxanthin Not Annotated Anethole An excipient added to medications for flavouring. Peretinoin Not Annotated Collagen-polyvinylpyrrolidone Collagen-polyvinylpyrrolidone is a copolymer generated from a mixture of type I collagen and low-molecular-weight PVP that has undergone γ irradiation . It is characterized by antifibrotic, fibrolytic, and immunomodulatory properties... Furvina Furvina (G1) is an antimicrobial agent active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, yeasts, and filamentous fungi. Furvina is marketed in Cuba as Dermofural®, an ointment containing G1 as the only... Abscisic Acid Not Annotated U-0126 U-0126 is a direct inhibitor of the mitogen-activated protein-kinase kinase family members, MEK-1 and MEK-2. Transcrocetinate Investigated for use/treatment in cancer/tumors (unspecified), hemorrhage, hypoxia, respiratory failure, and strokes. Avoralstat Avoralstat has been used in trials studying the prevention of HAE and Hereditary Angioedema. Ammonium trichlorotellurate Ammonium trichlorotellurate is an investigational compound with anti-tumour and anti-inflammatory properties. PXS-4728A free base PXS-4728A free base is under investigation in clinical trial NCT05904717 (Effect of PXS-4728A on Microglia Activation in Participants With Isolated Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behaviour Disorder). Honokiol Honokiol is under investigation in clinical trial NCT00966953 (Development of Clinical Method to Determination Triclosan Retention in Plaque Following Brushing.). - Drugs & Drug Targets