Displaying drugs 751 - 775 of 11719 in total
Metreleptin
Metreleptin, a recombinant analog of the human hormone leptin, is an orphan drug used to treat complications of leptin deficiency in people with lipodystrophy. Lipodystrophies include a range of disorders characterized by the reduction, absence, or altered distribution of adipose tissue. Complications of lipodystrophy include metabolic abnormalities such as hypertriglyceridemia,...
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Matched Description: … Metreleptin, a recombinant analog of the human hormone leptin, is an orphan drug used to treat complications ... Lipodystrophies include a range of disorders characterized by the reduction, absence, or altered distribution ... Metreleptin is produced in _E. coli_ and differs from native human leptin by the addition of a methionine …
Solriamfetol
Solriamfetol marketed under the brand name Sunosi by Jazz Pharmaceuticals in the United States is a dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (DNRI) indicated in treating daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy or obstructive sleep apnea[FDA Label]. Solriamfetol was given FDA approval in 2019[FDA Label].
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Matched Description: … Solriamfetol marketed under the brand name Sunosi by Jazz Pharmaceuticals in the United States is a dopamine …
Vinorelbine
Vinorelbine is an anti-mitotic chemotherapy drug that is used in the treatment of several types of malignancies, including breast cancer and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) . It was initially approved in the USA in 1990's for the treatment of NSCLC .
It is a third-generation vinca alkaloid. The introduction...
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Matched Description: … It is a third-generation vinca alkaloid. ... was found that there was 4.3-fold variation in vinorelbine clearance across the cohort, suggesting a ... A study was done on the clearance rate of vinorelbine on individuals with various single polymorphonuclear …
Matched Categories: … Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A4 Substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic Index …
Matched Categories: … Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A4 Substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic Index …
Strontium ranelate
Strontium ranelate, a strontium (II) salt of ranelic acid, is a medication for osteoporosis. Some reports have shown that strontium ranelate can slow down the progression of osteoarthritis of the knee. This agent presents an atypical mechanism of action in which it increases deposition of new bone by osteoblasts and,...
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Matched Description: … Strontium ranelate, a strontium (II) salt of ranelic acid, is a medication for osteoporosis. ... It is therefore promoted as a "dual action bone agent" (DABA) indicated for use in treatment of severe ... Available for prescription use for a time in some parts of the world as Protelos (strontium ranelate) …
Minoxidil
A potent direct-acting peripheral vasodilator (vasodilator agents) that reduces peripheral resistance and produces a fall in blood pressure.
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Investigational
Matched Description: … and produces a fall in blood pressure. ... A potent direct-acting peripheral vasodilator (vasodilator agents) that reduces peripheral resistance …
Zilucoplan
Zilucoplan is a 15 amino-acid, synthetic macrocyclic peptide. It is a complement inhibitor that works to prevent the activation of C5, which is a complement protein involved in the innate immune system to initiate inflammatory responses. On October 17, 2023, zilucoplan gained its first FDA approval for the treatment of...
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Matched Description: … It is a complement inhibitor that works to prevent the activation of C5, which is a complement protein ... Zilucoplan is a 15 amino-acid, synthetic macrocyclic peptide. …
Phentolamine
Phentolamine is a reversible, non-selective alpha-adrenergic blocker that induces vasodilation. While initially introduced to the market for the treatment of hypertension, this clinical use was halted due to cardiovascular and gastrointestinal adverse effects with the prolonged use of large oral doses of phentolamine.[A261781, A261786] It has several therapeutic uses, including...
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Matched Description: … Phentolamine is a reversible, non-selective alpha-adrenergic blocker that induces vasodilation. …
Famciclovir
Famciclovir, marketed as Famvir by Novartis, is a guanine analogue used to treat herpes virus infections. It is most commonly used to treat herpes zoster (shingles). Famciclovir is a prodrug of penciclovir with higher oral bioavailability.
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Famciclovir is a prodrug of penciclovir with higher oral bioavailability. ... Famciclovir, marketed as Famvir by Novartis, is a guanine analogue used to treat herpes virus infections …
Ibrutinib
Ibrutinib is a small molecule that acts as an irreversible potent inhibitor of Burton's tyrosine kinase. It is designated as a targeted covalent drug and presented as a promising activity in B-cell malignancies in clinical trials. Ibrutinib was developed by Pharmacyclics Inc and was first approved by the FDA in...
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Matched Description: … It is designated as a targeted covalent drug and presented as a promising activity in B-cell malignancies ... Ibrutinib is a small molecule that acts as an irreversible potent inhibitor of Burton's tyrosine kinase …
Sutilain
Sutilain is a member of the keratase family which includes agents such as papain. It is able to dissolve the intercellular matrix which helps with desquamation. Sutilain contains proteolytic enzymes derived from Bacillus subtilis and it is available as a cream-colored odorless powder. One gram of sutilain powder contains 250,000...
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Matched Description: … Sutilain is a member of the keratase family which includes agents such as papain. ... Sutilain contains proteolytic enzymes derived from _Bacillus subtilis_ and it is available as a cream-colored …
Chromium nicotinate
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Experimental
Hydralazine
Originally developed in the 1950s as a malaria treatment, hydralazine showed antihypertensive ability and was soon repurposed. Hydralazine is a hydrazine derivative vasodilator used alone or as adjunct therapy in the treatment of hypertension and only as adjunct therapy in the treatment of heart failure.[A186820,L8782,L8785] Hydralazine is no longer a...
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Matched Description: … Originally developed in the 1950s as a malaria treatment, hydralazine showed antihypertensive ability ... [A186841] Hydralazine is a hydrazine derivative vasodilator used alone or as adjunct therapy in the treatment ... [A186820,L8782,L8785] Hydralazine is no longer a first line therapy for these indications since the development …
Certolizumab pegol
Certolizumab pegol is a pegylated monoclonal antibody against the tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha). It is formed with a humanized Fab fragment of 50 kDa, from an IgG 1 isotype, fused to a 40 kDa polyethylene glycol moiety replacing the Fc antibody region. The absence of the Fc region was ideated...
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Matched Description: … [A176585] It is formed with a humanized Fab fragment of 50 kDa, from an IgG 1 isotype, fused to a 40 ... Certolizumab pegol is a pegylated monoclonal antibody against the tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha ... It was developed and manufactured by UCB Pharma, first FDA approved in 2008[L45018] and updated for a …
Vaborbactam
Vaborbactam is a β-lactamase inhibitor based on a cyclic boronic acid pharmacophore. It has been used in trials investigating the treatment of bacterial infections in subjects with varying degrees of renal insufficiency. In August 2017, a combination antibacterial therapy under the market name Vabomere was approved by the FDA for...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Vaborbactam is a β-lactamase inhibitor based on a cyclic boronic acid pharmacophore. ... In August 2017, a combination antibacterial therapy under the market name Vabomere was approved by the …
Chlorambucil
A nitrogen mustard alkylating agent used as antineoplastic agent for the treatment of various malignant and nonmalignant diseases. Although it is less toxic than most other nitrogen mustards, it has been listed as a known carcinogen in the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985). (Merck Index, 11th ed)
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Matched Description: … A nitrogen mustard alkylating agent used as antineoplastic agent for the treatment of various malignant ... Although it is less toxic than most other nitrogen mustards, it has been listed as a known carcinogen …
Dichloroacetic acid
Dichloroacetic acid, often abbreviated DCA, is an acid analogue of acetic acid in which two of the three hydrogen atoms of the methyl group have been replaced by chlorine atoms. Salts of DCA are used as drugs since they inhibit the enzyme pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase. Early reports of its activity...
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Matched Description: … and removal of a wide variety of skin and tissue lesions), but was cancelled post market. ... A phase 1 study in 5 patients concluded that DCA was safe, but wasn't designed to establish effectiveness ... DCA was approved for use in Canada in 1989 (as a topical formulation for treatment of warts and for cauterization …
Acremonium strictum
Acremonium strictum is a fungus which can provoke allergic reactions. Acremonium strictum extract is used in allergenic testing.
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Matched Description: … Acremonium strictum is a fungus which can provoke allergic reactions. …
Aluminum subacetate
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Experimental
Rotigotine
Rotigotine (Neupro) is a non-ergoline dopamine agonist indicated for the treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD) and restless legs syndrome (RLS) in Europe and the United States. It is formulated as a once-daily transdermal patch which provides a slow and constant supply of the drug over the course of 24 hours....
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Matched Description: … It is formulated as a once-daily transdermal patch which provides a slow and constant supply of the drug ... Rotigotine has been authorized as a treatment for RLS since August 2008. ... Rotigotine (Neupro) is a non-ergoline dopamine agonist indicated for the treatment of Parkinson's disease …
Levocarnitine
Constituent of striated muscle and liver. It is used therapeutically to stimulate gastric and pancreatic secretions and in the treatment of hyperlipoproteinemias.
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Investigational
Levomenol
Bisabolol, or more formally α-(−)-bisabolol or also known as levomenol, (-)-alpha-Bisabolol is found in fats and oils. (-)-alpha-Bisabolol is isolated from essential oil of Matricaria chamomilla (German chamomile) (-)-alpha-Bisabolol belongs to the family of Sesquiterpenes. These are terpenes with three consecutive isoprene units.
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Experimental
Tovorafenib
Tovorafenib is a selective type II RAF kinase inhibitor with anti-tumour activity. It was granted accelerated approval by the FDA, making it the first FDA approval of a systemic therapy for the treatment of pediatric low-grade glioma, with BRAF rearrangements. BRAF oncogenic mutations in cancers drive dysregulated cell growth, proliferation,...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Tovorafenib is a selective type II RAF kinase inhibitor with anti-tumour activity. ... [A263597] It was granted accelerated approval by the FDA, making it the first FDA approval of a systemic …
Peanut oil
Peanut oil is derived from Arachis hypogaea which can be found in South America, Mexico, and Centro America. The kernels are consumed roasted but a large percentage is used for the production of vegetable oil. The peanut oil represents about 45-52% of the kernel content and it is mainly formed...
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Matched Description: … The kernels are consumed roasted but a large percentage is used for the production of vegetable oil. …
Iptacopan
Iptacopan is a small-molecule factor B inhibitor previously investigated as a potential treatment for the rare blood disease paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) by inhibiting the complement factor B. Factor B is a positive regulator of the alternative complement pathway, where it activates C3 convertase and subsequently C5 convertase. This is...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Iptacopan is a small-molecule factor B inhibitor previously investigated as a potential treatment for ... [A262566] Factor B is a positive regulator of the alternative complement pathway, where it activates ... from the phase III APPL-PNH and APPOINT-PNH studies, where 82.3% and 77.5% of patients experienced a …
Misoprostol
Misoprostol is a prostaglandin analog used to reduce the risk of NSAID related ulcers, manage miscarriages, prevent post partum hemorrhage, and also for first trimester abortions.[L7616,L7619,A181589,A181583,A181697] The stimulation of prostaglandin receptors in the stomach reduces gastric acid secretion, while stimulating these receptors in the uterus and cervix can increase the...
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Matched Description: … Misoprostol is a prostaglandin analog used to reduce the risk of NSAID related ulcers, manage miscarriages …
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