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Metolazone
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00524ApprovedInvestigationalA quinazoline-sulfonamide that is considered a thiazide-like diuretic which is long-acting so useful in chronic renal failure. It also tends to lower blood pressure and increase potassium loss.
Categories: Antihypertensive Agents Indicated for Hypertension, Non Potassium Sparing DiureticsSynonyms: 2-Methyl-3-o-tolyl-6-sulfamyl-7-chloro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-4-quinazolinone, 7-Chloro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2-methyl-4-oxo-3-o-tolyl-6-quinazolinesulfonamidePivmecillinam
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01605ApprovedInvestigationalIt is active against gram-negative organisms and used as for amdinocillin. [PubChem] … Pivmecillinam is a mecillinam prodrug, a pivaloyloxymethyl ester of amdinocillin that is well absorbed orally, but broken down to amdinocillin in the intestinal mucosa.
Categories: Antibacterials for Systemic Use, Antiinfectives for Systemic UseFamtozinameran
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB17088ApprovedInvestigationalIt is administered in combination with [tozinameran] for active immunization against COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2, including infection caused by Omicron BA.4/BA.5.[L43907,L43912] … The Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 is a variant of concern that was first reported in November 2021.
Pimozide
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01100ApprovedA diphenylbutylpiperidine that is effective as an antipsychotic agent and as an alternative to haloperidol for the suppression of vocal and motor tics in patients with Tourette syndrome. … Although the precise mechanism of action is unknown, blockade of postsynaptic dopamine receptors has been postulated. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p403)
Loracarbef
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00447ApprovedWithdrawnLoracarbef is a carbacephem antibiotic sometimes grouped together with the second-generation cephalosporin antibiotics. It is marketed under the trade name Lorabid.
Categories: Antibacterials for Systemic Use, Antiinfectives for Systemic UseAgmatine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB08838ExperimentalUp to now (July 2013), the results of this study have not yet been published. … The exact mechanism of action is still being investigated for all of the potential indications of agmatine.
Synonyms: N-(4-aminobutyl)guanidineMeprobamate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00371ApprovedIllicitIt is used in the treatment of anxiety disorders, and also for the short-term management of insomnia but has largely been superseded by the benzodiazepines. … A carbamate with hypnotic, sedative, and some muscle relaxant properties, although in therapeutic doses reduction of anxiety rather than a direct effect may be responsible for muscle relaxation.
Tesamorelin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB08869ApprovedInvestigationalTesamorelin is a stabilized synthetic peptide analogue of the hypothalamic peptide, Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH) indicated for the reduction of excess abdominal fat in HIV-infected patients … Lipodystrophy is a metabolic condition characterized by insulin resistance, fat redistribution, and hyperlipidemia associated with antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection.
Synonyms: N-[(3E)-1-oxo-3-hexenyl]Somatoliberin (human pancreatic islet)Miocamycin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB13287ApprovedMiocamycin is a macrolide type antimicrobial [A176170]. This drug may be marketed in Japan for clinical use as it is listed in the Japanese pharmacopeia [L5737]. … or as an alternative to erythromycin treatment [A176170].
Categories: Antibacterials for Systemic Use, Antiinfectives for Systemic UseTyloxapol
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06439ApprovedInvestigationalTyloxapol is a non-ionic detergent often used as a surfactant.
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