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Urokinase
Urokinase is an endogenous peptide that is cleaved in the presence of plasmin between lysine 158 and isoleucine 159 to yield active urokinase. Urokinase remains connected between these 2 chains by a sulfhydryl bond. Urokinase was granted FDA approval on 16 January 1978.
Approved
Investigational
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … [A191943] Urokinase remains connected between these 2 chains by a sulfhydryl bond. …
Physostigmine
A cholinesterase inhibitor that is rapidly absorbed through membranes. It can be applied topically to the conjunctiva. It also can cross the blood-brain barrier and is used when central nervous system effects are desired, as in the treatment of severe anticholinergic toxicity.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … A cholinesterase inhibitor that is rapidly absorbed through membranes. …
Adalimumab
Adalimumab is a subcutaneously administered biological disease modifier for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other chronic debilitating diseases mediated by tumor necrosis factor.[A39984,A39999] It was originally launched by Abbvie in the U.S. and approved in 2002 by the FDA. This drug is frequently known as Humira. It is produced...
Approved
Experimental
Matched Description: … [L49101] A biosimilar marketed as Hyrimoz, a high-concentration formulation of adalimumab, is also available ... It is produced by recombinant DNA technology using a mammalian cell expression system. ... Adalimumab is a subcutaneously administered biological disease modifier for the treatment of rheumatoid …
Asparagine
A non-essential amino acid that is involved in the metabolic control of cell functions in nerve and brain tissue. It is biosynthesized from aspartic acid and ammonia by asparagine synthetase. (From Concise Encyclopedia Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 3rd ed)
Approved
Investigational
Nutraceutical
Matched Description: … A non-essential amino acid that is involved in the metabolic control of cell functions in nerve and brain …
Alclofenac
Alclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It was withdrawn from the market in the United Kingdom in 1979.
Approved
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Matched Description: … Alclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. …
Apronalide
Apronalide is approved in Japan. Apronalide has been withdrawn from the market in many other countries due to patient development of thrombocytopenic purpura .
Approved
Atracurium
Approved
Experimental
Investigational
Terconazole
Terconazole is an anti-fungal drug that is mainly used to treat vaginal yeast infections (or vaginal candidiasis). It is classified as a triazole ketal derivative. Terconazole was initially approved by the FDA in 1987.[FDA label] This drug is available in cream and suppository forms and both have demonstrated high levels...
Approved
Matched Description: … It is classified as a _triazole ketal derivative_. …
Bepridil
A long-acting, non selective, calcium channel blocker with significant anti-anginal activity. The drug produces significant coronary vasodilation and modest peripheral effects. It has antihypertensive and selective anti-arrhythmia activities and acts as a calmodulin antagonist. It is no longer marketed in the United States, as it has been implicated in causing...
Approved
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … A long-acting, non selective, calcium channel blocker with significant anti-anginal activity. ... It has antihypertensive and selective anti-arrhythmia activities and acts as a calmodulin antagonist. …
Ketazolam
Ketazolam is a benzodiazepine derivative with anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant activity. Ketazolam is not approved in Canada or America.
Approved
Matched Description: … Ketazolam is a benzodiazepine derivative with anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative and skeletal muscle …
Dihydrotachysterol
A vitamin D that can be regarded as a reduction product of vitamin D2.
Approved
Matched Description: … A vitamin D that can be regarded as a reduction product of vitamin D2. …
Corifollitropin alfa
Corifollitropin alfa, also known as Elonva is used in women undergoing fertility treatment to stimulate the development of more than one mature egg (oocyte) at a time in the ovaries. This drug used together with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist, a type of medicine also used in fertility treatments. Elonva...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Corifollitropin alfa is produced by a method known as ‘recombinant DNA technology’. ... In July 2014, Merck announced the receipt of a Complete Response Letter (CRL) from the U.S. ... undergoing fertility treatment to stimulate the development of more than one mature egg (oocyte) at a …
Influenza B virus B/Singapore/INFTT-16-0610/2016 antigen (MDCK cell derived, propiolactone inactivated)
A seasonally-specific component of the influenza vaccine. The influenza vaccine, also known as the "flu shot", is a vaccine that protects against infection from the influenza viruses. Vaccines provide protection from influenza by exposing the immune system to the virus (or parts of the virus) which stimulates an immunological defence...
Approved
Matched Description: … A seasonally-specific component of the influenza vaccine. ... The influenza vaccine, also known as the "flu shot", is a vaccine that protects against infection from ... Inactivated vaccines contain a virus particle that has been grown in media and then subsequently killed …
Methyl aminolevulinate
Methyl aminolevulinate is a prodrug that is metabolised to Protoporphyrin IX (a photosensitizer) used in photodynamic therapy.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Methyl aminolevulinate is a prodrug that is metabolised to Protoporphyrin IX (a photosensitizer) used …
Sofosbuvir
Sofosbuvir (tradename Sovaldi) is a direct acting antiviral medication used as part of combination therapy to treat chronic Hepatitis C, an infectious liver disease caused by infection with Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). HCV is a single-stranded RNA virus that is categorized into nine distinct genotypes, with genotype 1 being the...
Approved
Matched Description: … Sofosbuvir (tradename Sovaldi) is a direct acting antiviral medication used as part of combination therapy ... HCV is a single-stranded RNA virus that is categorized into nine distinct genotypes, with genotype 1 ... As a prodrug nucleotide analog, Sofosbuvir is metabolized into its active form as the antiviral agent …
Ivosidenib
Ivosidenib is a first-in-class isocitrate dehydrogenase-1 (IDH1) inhibitor. IDH1 is an enzyme that is often mutated and overexpressed in some cancers, leading to aberrant cell growth and proliferation. Ivosidenib inhibits mutated IDH1, blocking the enzymatic activity and further differentiation of cancer cells. Ivosidenib was granted accelerated approval by the FDA...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Ivosidenib is a first-in-class isocitrate dehydrogenase-1 (IDH1) inhibitor. ... The drug is only effective in patients with a susceptible IDH1 mutation. ... L48781]
In February 2023, the EMA's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) adopted a …
Matched Categories: … P-glycoprotein substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic Index ... Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A4 Substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic Index …
Matched Categories: … P-glycoprotein substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic Index ... Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A4 Substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic Index …
Carprofen
Carprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used by veterinarians as a supportive treatment for the relief of arthritic symptoms in geriatric dogs. Carprofen was previously used in human medicine for over 10 years (1985-1995). It was generally well tolerated, with the majority of adverse effects being mild,...
Approved
Vet approved
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … Carprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used by veterinarians as a supportive …
Benzylpenicilloyl polylysine
Benzylpenicilloyl polylysine is used as a skin-testing reagent to detect immunoglobulin E antibodies in people with a history of penicillin allergy. The quantitation of in vitro IgE antibodies to the benzylpenicilloyl determinant is a useful tool for evaluating allergic subjects.
Approved
Matched Description: … in people with a history of penicillin allergy. ... Benzylpenicilloyl polylysine is used as a skin-testing reagent to detect immunoglobulin E antibodies ... The quantitation of in vitro IgE antibodies to the benzylpenicilloyl determinant is a useful tool for …
Histamine
A depressor amine derived by enzymatic decarboxylation of histidine. It is a powerful stimulant of gastric secretion, a constrictor of bronchial smooth muscle, a vasodilator, and also a centrally acting neurotransmitter.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … It is a powerful stimulant of gastric secretion, a constrictor of bronchial smooth muscle, a vasodilator ... , and also a centrally acting neurotransmitter. ... A depressor amine derived by enzymatic decarboxylation of histidine. …
Sodium iodide
Sodium iodide is a water-soluble ionic compound with a crystal lattice. Sodium iodide is a source of iodine and can be administered as a supplement for total parenteral nutrition but is more commonly used in veterinary medicine. Radiolabelled compound, DB09293, is used as a diagnostic tool to evaluate thyroid function...
Approved
Matched Description: … Sodium iodide is a water-soluble ionic compound with a crystal lattice. ... Sodium iodide is a source of iodine and can be administered as a supplement for total parenteral nutrition ... Radiolabelled compound, [DB09293], is used as a diagnostic tool to evaluate thyroid function and morphology …
Cholestyramine
Cholestyramine or colestyramine is a bile acid sequestrant. Bile acid sequestrants are polymeric compounds which serve as ion exchange resins. Cholestyramine resin is quite hydrophilic, but insoluble in water.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Cholestyramine or colestyramine is a bile acid sequestrant. …
Matched Categories: … Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting …
Matched Categories: … Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting …
Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta
Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta is a chemically synthesised Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agent (ESA) with a longer half-life than erythropoietin. ESA is used to increase synthesis of red blood cells to treat chronic kidney disease associated anemia.
Approved
Matched Description: … (ESA) with a longer half-life than erythropoietin. ... Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta is a chemically synthesised Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agent …
Matched Categories: … Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting …
Matched Categories: … Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting …
Iothalamic acid
Iothalamic acid is an iodine containing organic anion used as a diagnostic contrast agent.
Approved
Matched Description: … Iothalamic acid is an iodine containing organic anion used as a diagnostic contrast agent. …
Matched Categories: … Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting …
Matched Categories: … Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting …
Eprosartan
Eprosartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist used to treat hypertension. It performs 2 actions on the renin angiotensin system. By preventing the binding of angiotensin II to AT1, vascular smooth muscle relaxes and vasodilation occurs. By inhibiting norepinephrine production, blood pressure is further reduced.
Approved
Balsalazide
Balsalazide is an anti-inflammatory drug used in the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. It is sold under the name "Colazal" in the US and "Colazide" in the UK.
The chemical name is (E)-5-[[-4-(2-carboxyethyl) aminocarbonyl] phenyl]azo] -2-hydroxybenzoic acid. It is usually administered as the disodium salt.
Balsalazide works by deliverying mesalazine...
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Investigational
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