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Paraldehyde

Paraldehyde is used as an ingredient in some cough medicines as an expectorant, but its efficacy for this indication has not been confirmed and its use as an expectorant may possibly be due to a placebo … It is classified as a central nervous system (CNS) depressant and has also been found to be an effective anticonvulsant, hypnotic and sedative agent due to its CNS depressant properties.

Norethisterone

as an oral contraceptive until 1962. … Norethisterone, also known as norethindrone, is a synthetic progestational hormone belonging to the 19-nortestosterone-derived class of progestins.

Benzethonium

There is evidence that benzethonium acts as a spermatocide but may cause vaginal irritation [A32304]. … Benzethonium was identified as a novel cancer-specific compound by cell-based small-molecule screen [A32298].

Hydroxyethyl cellulose

It is often used as an ingredient in ophthalmic pharmaceutical preparations such as artificial tear solutions and adjunct agent in topical drug formulations to facilitate the delivery of drugs with hydrophobic … It is used as a key ingredient in many household cleaning products, lubricants and cosmetics due to its non-ionic and water-soluble nature.

Aluminium phosphate

Idoxuridine

An analog of deoxyuridine that inhibits viral DNA synthesis. The drug is used as an antiviral agent.

Hydrocodone

Hydrocodone's more potent metabolite, [hydromorphone] has also found wide use as an analgesic and is frequently used in cases of severe pain. … Historically, hydrocodone has been used as a cough suppressant although this has largely been replaced by [dextromethorphan] in current cough and cold formulations.

Lutein

In green plants, xanthophylls act to modulate light energy and serve as non-photochemical quenching agents to deal with triplet chlorophyll (an excited form of chlorophyll), which is overproduced at very … Lutein is an xanthophyll and one of 600 known naturally occurring carotenoids.

Imlifidase

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive and irreversible disease that represents a significant burden for both the individual and healthcare system at large. … [A225836] As a result, highly sensitized individuals experience marked delays on transplant lists due to the challenges associated with procuring an HLA compatible donor graft.

Clidinium

Clidinium is a synthetic anticholinergic agent which has been shown in experimental and clinical studies to have a pronounced antispasmodic and antisecretory effect on the gastrointestinal tract. … It inhibits muscarinic actions of acetylcholine at postganglionic parasympathetic neuroeffector sites.