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Polyethylene glycol
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09287ApprovedInvestigationalVet approvedPEGs differ in their physical and chemical properties depending on their molecular weight: PEGs are liquids when molecular weights are <1000 and the molecule turns to waxy solids with increasing molecular … [A190975] Molecular weights of PEGs vary by time of the polymerization process and the molecular weight represents the weighted average of the individual PEG molecules.
Mixtures: Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride and Sodium Bicarbonate, PEG-3350, sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate and potassium chlorideCategories: Alimentary Tract and MetabolismCalcium carbonate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06724ApprovedInvestigationalAn increase in bicarbonate ions and prostaglandins may also confer cytoprotective effects. Calcium carbonate may also be used as a nutritional supplement or to treat hypocalcemia. … Calcium carbonate is an inorganic salt used as an antacid. It is a basic compound that acts by neutralizing hydrochloric acid in gastric secretions.
Mixtures: GASCID Suspension (Sodium Alginate + Sodium Bicarbonate + Calcium Carbonate), Up and Up Dual Action Acid Reducer and AntacidCategories: Antacids and Adsorbents, Alimentary Tract and MetabolismCyclothiazide
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00606ApprovedAs a diuretic, cyclothiazide inhibits active chloride reabsorption at the early distal tubule via the Na-Cl cotransporter, resulting in an increase in the excretion of sodium, chloride, and water. … Thiazides like cyclothiazide also inhibit sodium ion transport across the renal tubular epithelium through binding to the thiazide sensitive sodium-chloride transporter.
Categories: cyclothiazide and potassium, Genito Urinary System and Sex HormonesPotassium gluconate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB13620ApprovedIn dietary supplements, potassium is often present as potassium chloride, but many other forms—including potassium citrate, phosphate, aspartate, bicarbonate, and **gluconate**—are also used [L2652]. … Potassium gluconate is believed to be more palatable and non-acidifying than potassium chloride (KCl) [L2658].
Mixtures: Cal-mag Plus K, Mn and Zn Caplets, Spectra 301 Vitamin and Mineral SuppCategories: Alimentary Tract and MetabolismD-glucose
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01914ApprovedInvestigationalVet approvedIt circulates in human circulation as blood glucose and acts as an essential energy source for many organisms through aerobic or anaerobic respiration and fermentation. … L-glucose is a synthesized enantiomer that is used as a low-calorie sweetener and laxative.
Mixtures: Potassium Chloride in Dextrose and Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride in Dextrose and Sodium ChlorideCategories: Diet, Food, and NutritionMethazolamide
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00703ApprovedA carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that is used as a diuretic and in the treatment of glaucoma.
Categories: Antiglaucoma Preparations and Miotics, Genito Urinary System and Sex HormonesLinaclotide
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB08890ApprovedInvestigational[A260271] It gained EMA and Health Canada approval on November 26, 2012 [L47216] and December 3, 2013,[L47221] respectively. … Linaclotide is a synthetic 14-amino acid cyclic peptide [A260271] and first-in-class guanylate cyclase-C (G-CC) agonist.
Categories: Alimentary Tract and Metabolism, Amino Acids, Peptides, and ProteinsMannitol
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00742ApprovedInvestigationalMannitol is an osmotic diuretic that is metabolically inert in humans and occurs naturally, as a sugar or sugar alcohol, in fruits and vegetables. … As a result, cerebral edema, elevated intracranial pressure, and cerebrospinal fluid volume and pressure may be reduced.
Mixtures: Additive Solution Sodium Adenine Glucose Mannitol (sagm), INFUSOL M20S (Mannitol 17.5%w/v and Sorbitol 2.5%w/v Intravenous Infusion)Categories: Diet, Food, and Nutrition, Alimentary Tract and MetabolismMagnesium hydroxide
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09104ApprovedInvestigationalAdditionally, magnesium hydroxide has smoke suppressing and flame retardant properties and is thus used commercially as a fire retardant. … Magnesium hydroxide can be used as an antacid or a laxative in either an oral liquid suspension or chewable tablet form.
Mixtures: Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate, Magnesium Hydroxide, Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate, Magnesium HydroxideCategories: Antacids and Adsorbents, Alimentary Tract and Metabolism