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Secnidazole

[A245503] Secnidazole has been available in many other countries in Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa for decades. … It is structurally related to other 5-nitroimidazoles, including [DB00916] and [DB00911], but displays improved oral absorption and a longer terminal elimination half-life than other drugs in this class

Escitalopram

[A185420] It is used to restore serotonergic function in the treatment of depression and anxiety. … escitalopram exerts the highest degree of selectivity for the serotonin transporter (SERT) relative to other off-targets which may explain its lower rates of adverse effects as compared to other agents in

Ketotifen

[A231204] In the US, it is now used in an over-the-counter ophthalmic formulation for the treatment of itchy eyes associated with allergies,[L32278] and in Canada a prescription-only oral formulation is … [A231204] Ketotifen was first developed in Switzerland in 1970 by Sandoz Pharmaceuticals and was initially marketed for the treatment of anaphylaxis.

Agalsidase beta

[A220228,A220233] Use of agalsidase beta has decreased in Europe, in favor of agalsidase alfa, after a contamination event in 2009. … While patients generally do not experience a clinically significant difference in outcomes between the two drugs, some patients may experience greater benefit with agalsidase beta.

Bicisate

Bicisate, also known as ethyl cysteinate dimer (ECD), is a N,N'-1,2-ethylene-di-yl-bis-L-cysteinate diethyl ester. … It is used in conjunction with technetium Tc99m as a tracer to measure cerebral blood flow with single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT).

Farnesol

It is an intermediate step in the biological synthesis of cholesterol from mevalonic acid in vertebrates. It has a delicate odor and is used in perfumery.

Tacalcitol

Simethicone

[A228308] It has a favourable safety profile as it is not systemically absorbed.[A228308] Simethicone has been in use since the 1940s[A228303] but was granted FDA approval in 1952.[A228308] … Simethicone is a silicon based surfactant that decreases the surface tension of gastrointestinal gas bubbles to facilitate their elimination.

Triprolidine

First generation histamine H1 antagonist used in allergic rhinitis; asthma; and urticaria. It is a component of cough and cold medicines. It may cause drowsiness.