Displaying drugs 851 - 875 of 12185 in total
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abbreviated DCA, is an acid analogue of acetic acid in which two of the three hydrogen atoms of the methyl group have been replaced by chlorine atoms.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...
Approved
Investigational
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.
Approved
Matched Description: … Acremonium strictum is a fungus which can provoke allergic reactions. …
Aluminum subacetate
Approved
Experimental
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,...
Approved
Withdrawn
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) …
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...
Approved
Matched Description: … Phentolamine is a reversible, non-selective alpha-adrenergic blocker that induces vasodilation. …
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...
Approved
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 …
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...
Approved
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
Approved
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...
Approved
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...
Approved
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 …
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.
Approved
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 …
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....
Approved
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 …
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)
Approved
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 …
Equus caballus dander
Equus caballus dander is the dander of Equus caballus. Equus caballus dander is used in allergenic testing.
Approved
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. …
Danaparoid
Danaparoid is a low-molecular-weight heparinoid with an average molecular weight of 5500 Daltons consisting of a mixture of glycosaminoglycans . The active constituents are heparan, dermatan and DB09301 , and they are isolated from the porcine intestinal mucosa [FDA Label]. Danaparoid possesses a potent antithrombic activity that works by inhibiting...
Approved
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … of a mixture of glycosaminoglycans [A32565]. ... Danaparoid is a low-molecular-weight heparinoid with an average molecular weight of 5500 Daltons consisting ... Danaparoid possesses a potent antithrombic activity that works by inhibiting activated factor X (Factor …
Tivozanib
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is responsible for 3% of cancer cases and is one of the 10 most common cancers in adults. The average age of diagnosis is between age 65 to 74. Tivozanib, also known as FOTIVDA, is a kinase inhibitor developed to treat adult patients with relapsed or...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [L32529] Tivozanib, also known as FOTIVDA, is a kinase inhibitor developed to treat adult patients with ... Marketed by Aveo Oncology, tivozanib is a promising therapy for individuals with RCC who have not been …
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...
Approved
Matched Description: … Misoprostol is a prostaglandin analog used to reduce the risk of NSAID related ulcers, manage miscarriages …
Acer saccharum pollen
Acer saccharum pollen is the pollen of the Acer saccharum plant. Acer saccharum pollen is mainly used in allergenic testing.
Approved
Acrothecium robustum
Acrothecium robustum is a fungus which can provoke allergic reactions. Acrothecium robustum extract is used in allergenic testing.
Approved
Matched Description: … Acrothecium robustum is a fungus which can provoke allergic reactions. …
Damoctocog alfa pegol
In recent years, various extended half-life factor VIII and factor IX preparations have been studied and gained approval. In order to extend half-lives, techniques such as fusion to protein conjugates (Fc part of IgG1 or albumin), chemical modification (PEGylation), and protein sequence modification have been utilized. Also known as, BAY94-9027,...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … to reduce the number of infusions necessary to prevent bleeds in patients diagnosed with Haemophilia A. ... [L4576,A38909,Label] This product has been engineered by Bayer[L4576] and a biological license application ... [A38907]
Also known as, BAY94-9027, Damoctocog alfa pegol is a longer-acting Factor VIII therapy formulated …
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...
Approved
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 …
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