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Rumex altissimus pollen
Rumex altissimus pollen is the pollen of the Rumex altissimus plant. Rumex altissimus pollen is mainly used in allergenic testing.
Approved
Corydalis ambigua tuber
Corydalis ambigua tuber is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug.
Approved
Experimental
Matched Description: … Corydalis ambigua tuber is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. …
Moxonidine
Moxonidine is a new-generation centrally acting antihypertensive drug approved for the treatment of mild to moderate essential hypertension. It is suggested to be effective in cases where other agents such as thiazides, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, and calcium channel blockers are not appropriate or irresponsive. As well, moxonidine has been shown...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Moxonidine is a new-generation centrally acting antihypertensive drug approved for the treatment of mild …
Terbutaline
Terbutaline was first synthesized in 1966 and described in the literature in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It is a selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist used as a bronchodilator in asthmatic patients.[A230333,L32093,L32098]
Terbutaline was granted FDA approval on 25 March 1974.
Approved
Matched Description: … [A230328] It is a selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist used as a bronchodilator in asthmatic patients. …
Mitapivat
Mitapivat is a novel, first-in-class pyruvate kinase activator. It works to increase the activity of erythrocyte pyruvate kinase, a key enzyme involved in the survival of red blood cells. Defects in the pyruvate kinase enzyme in various red blood cells disorders lead to the lack of energy production for red...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Mitapivat is a novel, first-in-class pyruvate kinase activator. ... It works to increase the activity of erythrocyte pyruvate kinase, a key enzyme involved in the survival ... first disease-modifying treatment for hemolytic anemia in adults with pyruvate kinase (PK) deficiency, a …
Human vaccinia virus immune globulin
Human vaccinia immune globulin (VIG) is a sterile solution containing the purified gamma globulin (IgG) fraction of plasma taken from healthy donors previously vaccinated with live vaccinia virus vaccine who possess high titers of anti-vaccinia virus antibody [FDA Label, A33814]. The IgG fraction is purified by the anion-exchange column chromatography...
Approved
Matched Description: … Human vaccinia immune globulin (VIG) is a sterile solution containing the purified gamma globulin (IgG ... , which contain no preservatives - unlike prior intramuscular compounds which contained thiomersal, a ... Nevertheless, VIG by virtue of the way it is produced is a poorly characterized and highly variable human …
Elranatamab
Elranatamab is a bispecific B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA)-directed CD3 T-cell engager. It is a humanized immunoglobulin 2-alanine kappa antibody derived from two monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), an anti-BCMA mAb and an anti-CD3 mAb, each of which contributes one heavy chain and one light chain to drug structure. The resulting 4-chain bispecific...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Elranatamab is a bispecific B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA)-directed CD3 T-cell engager. ... It is a humanized immunoglobulin 2-alanine kappa antibody derived from two monoclonal antibodies (mAbs …
Benzatropine
Benztropine, with the chemical formula 3alpha-diphenylmethoxytropane, is a tropane-based dopamine inhibitor used for the symptomatic treatment of Parkinson's disease. It is a combination molecule between a tropane ring, similar to cocaine, and a diphenyl ether from the dialkylpiperazines determined to be a dopamine uptake inhibitor since 1970. The generation of...
Approved
Matched Description: … It is a combination molecule between a tropane ring, similar to cocaine, and a diphenyl ether from the ... dialkylpiperazines determined to be a dopamine uptake inhibitor since 1970. ... Benztropine, with the chemical formula 3alpha-diphenylmethoxytropane, is a tropane-based dopamine inhibitor …
Chlorpropamide
Chlorpropamide is an oral antihyperglycemic agent used for the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). It belongs to the sulfonylurea class of insulin secretagogues, which act by stimulating β cells of the pancreas to release insulin. Sulfonylureas increase both basal insulin secretion and meal-stimulated insulin release. Medications in this class...
Approved
Investigational
Difenoxin
Difenoxin is a 4-phenylpiperidine which is closely related to the opioid analgesic meperidine. Difenoxin alone is a USA Schedule I controlled drug, as it may be habit forming. However, it is listed as a Schedule IV controlled drug if combined with atropine, which is added to decrease deliberate misuse. Motofen(R)...
Approved
Illicit
Matched Description: … Difenoxin alone is a USA Schedule I controlled drug, as it may be habit forming. ... Difenoxin is a 4-phenylpiperidine which is closely related to the opioid analgesic meperidine. ... Motofen(R) is a brand mixture which combines atropine sulfate and difenoxin hydrochloride. …
Belzutifan
Belzutifan is an inhibitor of hypoxia-inducible factor 2α (HIF-2α) used in the treatment of von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease-associated cancers. The HIF-2α protein was first identified in the 1990s by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center as a key player in the growth of certain cancers. Initially considered to be undruggable,...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … HIF-2α protein was first identified in the 1990s by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center as a ... [L36105] Initially considered to be undruggable, a binding pocket was eventually discovered in the HIF ... to the initial development of belzutifan (at the time called PT2977), which was further developed by a …
Capsicum oleoresin
Capsicum oleoresin is an oily organic resin derived from the fruit of plants in the Capsicum genus, such as chilli peppers. When the plants are finely ground, capsicum oleoresin is formed after the extraction process of capsaicin using oragnic solvents such as ethanol. It is commonly used as a culinary...
Approved
Matched Description: … It is commonly used as a culinary spice. ... The intensity of biological actions and toxicological effects of capsicum oleoresin are a direct function ... It is suggested that capsicum oleoresin is a rich source of phytochemicals that consist of phenolic compounds …
Talimogene laherparepvec
Talimogene laherparepvec is an oncolytic treatment used in local treatment of unresectable cutaneous, subcutaneous, and nodal lesions in patients with recurrent melanoma. It is a genetically administered herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) that expresses human cytokine granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) with antitumor and immune-stimulating activities. It specifically replicates within...
Approved
Experimental
Investigational
Matched Description: … It is a genetically administered herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) that expresses human cytokine granulocyte-macrophage …
Faricimab
Retinal vascular diseases (RVDs) such as diabetic macular edema (DME), age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and retinal vein occlusion (RVO) are typically caused by retinal ischemia and subsequent neovascularization (NV).[A225985, A225990, A225995] Vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) is a well-known mediator of retinal NV, and many currently approved RVD therapies...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [A225985, A225990, A225995] Vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) is a well-known mediator of ... and many currently approved RVD therapies such as [aflibercept] and [ranibizumab] solely target VEGF-A. ... IgG1-derived bispecific antibody capable of simultaneously binding to and depleting VEGF-A …
Levamlodipine
Levamlodipine, also known as S-amlodipine, is a pharmacologically active enantiomer of amlodipine, an antihypertensive medication. Levamlodipine belongs to the dihydropyridine group of calcium channel blockers. This medication was first marketed in Russia and India before being granted FDA approval. The names S-amlodipine and levamlodipine may be used interchangeably as both...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Levamlodipine, also known as S-amlodipine, is a pharmacologically active enantiomer of [amlodipine], ... [L10833] As a racemic mixture, amlodipine contains (R) and (S)-amlodipine isomers, but only (S)-amlodipine …
Varicella zoster vaccine (live/attenuated)
Live attenuated zoster vaccine is available as two products: Zostavax for the prevention of shingles in immunocompetent people over the age of 50, and Varivax for the prevention of chickenpox in individuals 12 months of age and older. While the two vaccines contain the same immunological components and provide protection...
Approved
Matched Description: … persistant severe nerve pain that develops as a result of chronic pain from shingles lesions. ... the same immunological components and provide protection against the same virus, Zostavax contains a ... Since October 2017, however, it has been replaced as first line therapy by Shingrix ([DB13924]), a more …
Testolactone
An antineoplastic agent that is a derivative of progesterone and used to treat advanced breast cancer.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … An antineoplastic agent that is a derivative of progesterone and used to treat advanced breast cancer …
Solenopsis richteri
Solenopsis richteri allergenic extract is used in allergenic testing. It is extracted from the black imported fire ant which is native to South Amercia. The species has also been introduced in North Amercia. When stung, the bites are characterized by sterile pustules that are surrounded by reddened swelling along with...
Approved
Influenza B virus B/Phuket/3073/2013 live (attenuated) antigen
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 …
Influenza B virus B/Brisbane/60/2008 live (attenuated) antigen
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 …
Ceftobiprole
Ceftobiprole is a fifth-generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibacterial which is available commercially as the prodrug ceftobiprole medocaril. Ceftobiprole is a broad-spectrum agent with demonstrated activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains of Staphylcoccus aureus (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; MRSA).
The EMA's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP)...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Ceftobiprole is a fifth-generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibacterial which is available commercially ... Ceftobiprole is a broad-spectrum agent with demonstrated activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative ... The EMA's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) adopted a negative opinion of ceftobiprole …
Antilymphocyte immunoglobulin (horse)
Equine anti-thymocyte globulin is composed of purified gamma globulin containing primarily IgG against human thymus lymphocytes. It is formed by inoculating a horse with an antigen (human thymoyctes) which then induces the horse immune system's B-lymphocytes to produce IgG immunoglobulins specific for that antigen. The result is polyclonal IgG that...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … It is formed by inoculating a horse with an antigen (human thymoyctes) which then induces the horse immune ... Although the exact mechanism of action is unknown, equine anti-thymocyte globulin targets a variety of ... The result is polyclonal IgG that is then purified from the horse's serum to produce a usable drug product …
Meprobamate
A carbamate with hypnotic, sedative, and some muscle relaxant properties, although in therapeutic doses reduction of anxiety rather than a direct effect may be responsible for muscle relaxation. Meprobamate has been reported to have anticonvulsant actions against petit mal seizures, but not against grand mal seizures (which may be exacerbated)....
Approved
Illicit
Matched Description: … reduction of anxiety rather than a direct effect may be responsible for muscle relaxation. ... A carbamate with hypnotic, sedative, and some muscle relaxant properties, although in therapeutic doses ... (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p603) Meprobamate is a controlled substance in the …
Fidaxomicin
Fidaxomicin is a novel macrolide antibiotic used in the treatment of diarrhea caused by Clostridioides (formerly Clostridium) difficile in adult and pediatric patients over the age of 6 months. Fidaxomicin is a naturally-occurring 18-member macrocycle derived from fermentation. Because fidaxomicin contains an 18-membered lactone ring in its structure, it is...
Approved
Matched Description: … [L11575] Fidaxomicin is a naturally-occurring 18-member macrocycle derived from fermentation. ... Fidaxomicin is a novel macrolide antibiotic used in the treatment of diarrhea caused by _Clostridioides ... first macrocyclic lactone antibiotic with activity against _C. difficile_,[A190486] and it displays a …
Thyroid, porcine
Thyroid extract is dried and powdered thyroid glands from pigs containing tiiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) used to supplement low or absent thyroid activity.[A190831,L11755] Thyroid extract has been described in literature to treat hypothyroidism since 1891 but its use dates back as far as the 6th century. Thyroid extract is...
Approved
Matched Description: … [A190831] Thyroid extract is no longer considered a first line therapy as it delivers a dose that is …
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