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Dextromethorphan

Dextromethorphan is a levorphanol derivative and codeine analog commonly used as a cough suppressant and also a drug of abuse.

Diclofenac

Diclofenac is a phenylacetic acid derivative and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). … Diclofenac, like other NSAIDs, is often used as first line therapy for acute and chronic pain and inflammation from a variety of causes.

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Oxaliplatin

Oxaliplatin is a platinum-based chemotherapy drug in the same family as cisplatin and carboplatin. … Compared to cisplatin the two amine groups are replaced by diamino cyclohexane (DACH) group to provide a greater antitumor effect.

Meloxicam

It is a preferential COX-2 inhibitor, purportedly reducing the risk of adverse gastrointestinal tract effects, however, this is a topic of controversy.[A190198,A190201] … [A190189] With a longer half-life than most other NSAIDS, it is a favorable option for those who require once-daily dosing. Meloxicam is available in oral, transdermal, and intravenous formulations.

Buprenorphine

Clinically, this results in a slow onset of action and a clinical phenomenon known as the "ceiling effect" where once a certain dose is reached, buprenorphine's effects plateau. … Buprenorphine is a weak partial mu-opioid receptor agonist and a weak kappa-opioid receptor antagonist used for the treatment of severe pain.

Fexofenadine

[A1452] Fexofenadine is the major active metabolite of [terfenadine][A1495] and is administered as a racemic mixture in which both enantiomers display approximately equivalent antihistamine activity.

Tramadol

[A182300] Similar to other opioid medications, tramadol poses a risk for development of tolerance, dependence and abuse. … If used in higher doses, or with other opioids, there is a dose-related risk of overdose, respiratory depression, and death.

Benzocaine

Benzocaine is an ester local anesthetic that acts by preventing transmission of impulses along nerve fibers and at nerve endings. It is commonly used for local anesthesia in many over the counter products. Benzocaine was first used for l...

Deferasirox

Deferasirox is an iron chelator and the first oral medication FDA approved for chronic iron overload in patients receiving long term blood transfusions.