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Mesalazine

Although demonstrably effective in treating and maintaining remission for ulcerative colitis, mesalazine has historically faced a number of issues regarding its lack of stability as a pharmaceutical agent … An anti-inflammatory agent, structurally related to the salicylates and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like acetylsalicylic acid, which is active in inflammatory bowel disease [A174022].

Fenretinide

A synthetic retinoid that is used orally as a chemopreventive against prostate cancer and in women at risk of developing contralateral breast cancer. It is also effective as an antineoplastic agent.

Anisomycin

Anisomycin (sometimes known as flagecidin), is an antibiotic retrieved from the bacteria _Streptomyces griseolus_. This drug acts to inhibit bacterial protein and DNA synthesis.

Gemeprost

Gemeprost is a prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) analog and antiprogestogen used for preoperative dilation of the cervix before surgical abortion.

Sodium phosphate, monobasic, unspecified form

Antihemophilic factor human

Factor VIII, but does not contain the B-domain, which has no known biological function and [DB11607], which is a fully recombinant factor VIII-Fc fusion protein which has an extended half-life compared … Antihemophilic factor human, also known as Coagulation Factor VIII or Anti-Hemophilic Factor (AHF), is a non-recombinant, lyophilized concentrate of coagulation factor VIII, an endogenous protein and essential

Histamine

It is a powerful stimulant of gastric secretion, a constrictor of bronchial smooth muscle, a vasodilator, and also a centrally acting neurotransmitter. … A depressor amine derived by enzymatic decarboxylation of histidine.

Pentastarch

Pentastarch is an artificial colloid (hydroxyethyl starch derivative). Pentastarch is characterized by presenting five hydroxyethyl groups, which signifies an approximate 50% hydroxyethylation. … When administered, pentastarch remains mainly in the circulatory system and hence, it is considered a plasma expander.

Iproclozide

Although it was employed as an antidepressant for a time, the fact that the agent is capable of causing fulminant hepatitis and that its use has been documented as the cause for at least three reported … Iproclozide is an irreversible and selective hydrazine class based monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI).

Huperzine A

Huperzine A, is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene alkaloid found in the extracts of the firmoss _Huperzia serrata_. … It is currently being investigated as a possible treatment for diseases characterized by neurodegeneration – particularly Alzheimer’s disease.