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Iothalamic acid

Iothalamic acid is an iodine containing organic anion used as a diagnostic contrast agent.

Neisseria meningitidis group C capsular polysaccharide tetanus toxoid conjugate antigen

Aminophylline

Aminophylline is a drug combination that contains theophylline and ethylenediamine in a 2:1 ratio. … The majority of aminophylline medications are discontinued and the remaining medications on the market are in short supply.

Lipegfilgrastim

It is used as an alternate to [DB00019] for prophylactic use in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and at risk for developing chemotherapy-induced neutropenia. … Since July 2013, lipegfilgrastim is marketed by the EMA as Lonquex for subcutaneously injection, where it is administered once following cytotoxic chemotherapy for each chemotherapy cycle in adult patients

Human C1-esterase inhibitor

[L16586, L16606] This drug is indicated for prophylaxis and treatment of Hereditary Angioedema (HAE), a human genetic disorder caused by a shortage of C1 inhibitor activity that results in an overreaction … The disease is characterized by acute attacks of painful, and in some cases, fatal swelling of several soft tissues or edema, which may last up to five days when untreated.[L16586, L16606]

Gadobutrol

Gadobutrol is a second-generation extracellular non-ionic macrocyclic GBCA (gadolinium-based contrast agent) used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in adults and children older than 2 years of age. … Due to its physicochemical properties, gadobutrol is formulated at twice the gadolinium ion concentration compared to other GBCA and thus requires a lesser injection volume.

Fentanyl

Fentanyl's high potency has also made it a common adulterant in illicit drugs, especially heroin. … [A179542] In 2017, 47600 overdose deaths in the United States involved some opioid (over 2/3 of all overdose deaths).[L6748] Opioid overdoses kill an average of 11 Canadians daily.

Tobramycin

[L32744, L32749] Its use is limited in some cases by characteristic toxicities such as nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity, yet it remains a valuable option in the face of growing resistance to front-line antibiotics … [A232294] Inhaled tobramycin is notable for its use in treating chronic _Pseudomonas aeruginosa_ infections in cystic fibrosis patients, as _P. aeruginosa_ is notoriously inherently resistant to many antibiotics

Morphine

Morphine was granted FDA approval in 1941.[L12114] … Morphine, the main alkaloid of opium, was first obtained from poppy seeds in 1805.[A176035] It is a potent analgesic, though its use is limited due to tolerance, withdrawal, and the risk of abuse.

Hyaluronidase

[L13338] The action of hyaluronidase was first described in 1936, and named in 1939. … [A199047] Hyaluronidase was first used in prescription products in the United States on 5 May 2004.[L13338]