Displaying drugs 3901 - 3925 of 11745 in total
Pentazocine
The first mixed agonist-antagonist analgesic to be marketed. It is an agonist at the kappa and sigma opioid receptors and has a weak antagonist action at the mu receptor. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1991, p97)
Approved
Vet approved
Matched Description: … It is an agonist at the kappa and sigma opioid receptors and has a weak antagonist action at the mu receptor …
Ethoheptazine
Ethoheptazine is marketed under the name Zactane. It is a phenazepine based opioid analgesic. It was invented in the 1950s and is related to other drugs such as proheptazine. Ethoheptazine is no longer marketed in the United States.
Approved
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … It is a phenazepine based opioid analgesic. …
Calcifediol
The major circulating metabolite of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). It is produced in the liver and is the best indicator of the body's vitamin D stores. It is effective in the treatment of rickets and osteomalacia, both in azotemic and non-azotemic patients. Calcifediol also has mineralizing properties.
Approved
Nutraceutical
Methoxamine
An alpha-adrenergic agonist that causes prolonged peripheral vasoconstriction. It has little if any direct effect on the central nervous system.
Approved
Investigational
Bemotrizinol
Bemotrizinol, or bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, is an organic UV filter found in over-the-counter sunscreen products. It primarily absorbs UV-A rays. Compared to older broad-spectrum chemical agents, bemotrizinol is more more fat soluble (oil soluble in cosmetic oils) to aid in efficacy and broad-spectrum activity . It is claimed to be...
Approved
Matched Description: … It primarily absorbs UV-A rays. …
Romiplostim
Romiplostim is a thrombopoiesis stimulating dimer Fc-peptide fusion protein (peptibody) to increase platelet production through activation of the thrombopoietin receptor. The peptibody molecule has two identical single-chain subunits, each one is made up of 269 amino acid residues. Each subunit consists of an IgG1 Fc carrier domain that is covalently...
Approved
Matched Description: … Romiplostim is a thrombopoiesis stimulating dimer Fc-peptide fusion protein (peptibody) to increase platelet ... Each subunit consists of an IgG1 Fc carrier domain that is covalently attached to a polypeptide sequence …
Temoporfin
Temoporfin is a photosensitizing agent used in the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck [FDA Label]. It was first authorized for market by the European Medicines Agency in October 2001. It is currently available under the brand name Foscan.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Temoporfin is a photosensitizing agent used in the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and …
Tositumomab
Murine IgG2a lambda monoclonal antibody against CD20 antigen (2 heavy chains of 451 residues, 2 lambda chains of 220 residues). It is produced in an antibiotic-free culture of mammalian cells. It can be covalently linked to Iodine 131 (a radioactive isotope of iodine).
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … It can be covalently linked to Iodine 131 (a radioactive isotope of iodine). …
Udenafil
Udenafil is a new phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). It has been approved in South Korea and will be marketed under the brand name Zydena. It is not yet approved for use in the U.S., E.U., or Canada.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Udenafil is a new phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). …
Isoxsuprine
A beta-adrenergic agonist that causes direct relaxation of uterine and vascular smooth muscle. Its vasodilating actions are greater on the arteries supplying skeletal muscle than on those supplying skin. It is used in the treatment of peripheral vascular disease and in premature labor.
Approved
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … A beta-adrenergic agonist that causes direct relaxation of uterine and vascular smooth muscle. …
Borage oil
Borage oil, or borage seed oil, is a rich source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) that is obtained from the seeds of the Borago officinalis (borage). Borage oil is used as an herbal treatment of skin disorders including eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and neurodermatitis as well as other inflammatory, cardiovascular and endocrine...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Borage oil, or borage seed oil, is a rich source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) that is obtained from ... accounts for approximately 24% of the oil, is converted to dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (DGLA) which acts as a …
Phenindione
An indandione that has been used as an anticoagulant. Phenindione has actions similar to warfarin, but it is now rarely employed because of its higher incidence of severe adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p234)
Approved
Investigational
Lumefantrine
Lumefantrine is an antimalarial agent used to treat acute uncomplicated malaria. It is administered in combination with artemether for improved efficacy. This combination therapy exerts its effects against the erythrocytic stages of Plasmodium spp. and may be used to treat infections caused by P. falciparum and unidentified Plasmodium species, including...
Approved
Mucor circinelloides f. lusitanicus
Mucor circinelloides f. lusitanicus allergenic extract is used in allergenic testing.
Approved
Sipuleucel-T
Sipuleucel-T is a personalized, autologous, cellular immunotherapy. Sipuleucel-T is a therapeutic cancer vaccine for prostate cancer. Sipuleucel-T selectively targets the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) known as prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP) that is expressed in around 95% of prostate cancers. It must be prepared specifically for each patient. In metastatic prostate cancer,...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Sipuleucel-T is a personalized, autologous, cellular immunotherapy. ... Sipuleucel-T is a therapeutic cancer vaccine for prostate cancer. …
Cupric oxide
Cupric oxide, or copper (II) oxide, is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula CuO. Cupric oxide is used as a precursor in many copper-containing products such as wood preservatives and ceramics. Cupric oxide may be found in over-the-counter vitamin-mineral supplements as a source of DB09130. The mean daily dietary...
Approved
Matched Description: … Cupric oxide is used as a precursor in many copper-containing products such as wood preservatives and ... Cupric oxide may be found in over-the-counter vitamin-mineral supplements as a source of [DB09130]. …
Eribulin
Eribulin is a microtubule inhibitor indicated for the treatment of patients with metastatic breast cancer who have previously received at least two chemotherapeutic regimens for the treatment of metastatic disease. Eribulin was isolated from the marine sponge Halichondria okadai. Eribulin is also being investigated for use in the treatment of...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Eribulin is a microtubule inhibitor indicated for the treatment of patients with metastatic breast cancer …
Gallamine triethiodide
A synthetic nondepolarizing blocking drug. The actions of gallamine triethiodide are similar to those of tubocurarine, but this agent blocks the cardiac vagus and may cause sinus tachycardia and, occasionally, hypertension and increased cardiac output. It should be used cautiously in patients at risk from increased heart rate but may...
Approved
Matched Description: … A synthetic nondepolarizing blocking drug. …
Eptinezumab
Eptinezumab is a fully-humanized IgG1 antibody manufactured using yeast (Pichia pastoris) and developed by Lundbeck Seattle Biopharmaceuticals. Eptinezumab has been specifically designed to bind to both alpha and beta forms of the human calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP).[F94,A33105,A33106,A33108] It was approved by the FDA in February 2020 for the preventive treatment...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Eptinezumab is a fully-humanized IgG1 antibody manufactured using yeast (_Pichia pastoris_) and developed …
Paramethadione
Paramethadione is an anticonvulsant in the oxazolidinedione class. It is associated with fetal trimethadione syndrome, which is also known as paramethadione syndrome.
Approved
Emedastine
Emedastine is an antihistamine used in eye drops to treat allergic conjunctivitis.
Approved
Pergolide
Pergolide is a long-acting dopamine agonist approved in 1982 for the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease. It is an ergot derivative that acts on the dopamine D2 and D3, alpha2- and alpha1-adrenergic, and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) receptors. It was indicated as adjunct therapy with levodopa/carbidopa in the symptomatic treatment of parkinsonian syndrome....
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … Pergolide is a long-acting dopamine agonist approved in 1982 for the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease …
Sertaconazole
Sertaconazole nitrate is an antifungal medication of the imidazole class. It is available in topical formulations for the treatment of skin infections such as athlete's foot.
Approved
Investigational
Tetraferric tricitrate decahydrate
Tetraferric tricitrate decahydrate is an iron containing phosphate binder used to treat hyperphosphatemia and iron deficiency anemia in adults with chronic kidney disease. Tetraferric tricitrate decahydrate was granted FDA approval on 5 September 2014.
Approved
Rapacuronium
Rapacuronium was withdrawn in 2001 in many countries due to risk of fatal bronchospasm.
Approved
Withdrawn
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