Displaying drugs 926 - 950 of 1588 in total
Levocetirizine
Levocetirizine is a selective histamine H1 antagonist used to treat a variety of allergic symptoms.[A181748,A181790,L7694] It is the R enantiomer of cetirizine. Levocetirizine has greater affinity for the histamine H1 receptor than cetirizine. Levocetirizine was granted FDA approval in 1995.
Approved
Nandrolone decanoate
Nandrolone decanoate, also known as nandrolone caprinate, is an alkylated anabolic steroid indicated in the management of anemia of renal insufficiency and as an adjunct therapy in the treatment of senile and postmenopausal osteoporosis.[A233789,A233849,L32564,L9464] The process for creating esters of nandrolone was patented in Spain in 1959 and in 1960,...
Approved
Illicit
Diazepam
A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of gamma-aminobutyric acid activity. It is used in the treatment of severe anxiety disorders, as a hypnotic in the short-term management of insomnia, as a sedative and...
Approved
Illicit
Investigational
Vet approved
Clobetasol propionate
Clobetasol propionate is a prednisolone derivative with higher specificity for glucocorticoid receptors than mineralocorticoid receptors. It has demonstrated superior activity compared to fluocinonide and was first described in the literature in 1974. Clobetasol Propionate was granted FDA approval on 27 December 1985.
Approved
Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone, or MK-125, is a corticosteroid fluorinated at position 9 used to treat endocrine, rheumatic, collagen, dermatologic, allergic, ophthalmic, gastrointestinal, respiratory, hematologic, neoplastic, edematous, and other conditions. Developed in 1957, it is structurally similar to other corticosteroids like hydrocortisone and prednisolone. Dexamethasone was granted FDA approval on 30 October 1958....
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Gemfibrozil
Gemfibrozil is a fibric acid agent, similar to clofibrate, used to treat Type IIb, IV, and V hyperlipidemias.[A185777,L8525] Gemfibrozil is not a first line treatment and is prescribed to patients who have not responded adequately to weight loss, diet, exercise, and other medications. Gemfibrozil was granted FDA approval on 21...
Approved
gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid
Gamma hydroxybutyric acid, commonly abbreviated GHB, is a therapeutic drug which is illegal in multiple countries. It is currently regulated in the US and sold by Jazz Pharmaceuticals under the name Xyrem. However, it is important to note that GHB is a designated Orphan drug (in 1985). Today Xyrem is...
Approved
Illicit
Investigational
Matched Description: … Gamma hydroxybutyric acid, commonly abbreviated GHB, is a therapeutic drug which is illegal in multiple …
Omega-3 fatty acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) with a double bond at the third carbon atom from the end of the carbon chain. The three types of omega-3 fatty acids involved in human physiology are α-linolenic acid (ALA) (found in plant oils), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)...
Approved
Nutraceutical
Matched Description: … Therapeutic products containing omega-3 fatty acid and its derivatives for treatment of hypertriglyceridemia …
Darvadstrocel
Darvadstrocel is a suspension of expanded human allogeneic adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells extracted from the subdermal adipose tissue of healthy donors via liposuction. Darvadstrocel was first approved by the European Commission on March 23, 2018, under the brand name Alofisel. It is indicated for the treatment of complex perianal fistulas...
Approved
Experimental
Matched Description: … [L39759] It is the first mesenchymal stem cell therapy approved in Europe for this therapeutic indication …
Dapagliflozin
Dapagliflozin is a sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor, and it was the first SLGT2 inhibitor to be approved. indicated for managing diabetes mellitus type 2. When combined with diet and exercise in adults, dapagliflozin helps to improve glycemic control by inhibiting glucose reabsorption in the proximal tubule of the nephron...
Approved
Elivaldogene autotemcel
Elivaldogene autotemcel is a gene therapy consisting of genetically modified autologous cells. It is used to provide functional copies of human adrenoleukodystrophy protein (ALDP) in patients with adrenoleukodystrophy, an X-linked genetic disorder characterized by missing or non-functional ABCD1 gene that codes for ALDP. ALDP is a key protein that normally...
Approved
Matched Description: … It is used to provide functional copies of human adrenoleukodystrophy protein (ALDP) in patients with ... [A243691] ALDP is a key protein that normally breaks down fatty substances in the body called very long-chain …
Atovaquone
Atovaquone is a hydroxynaphthoquinone, or an analog of ubiquinone, that has antimicrobial and antipneumocystis activity. It is being used in antimalarial protocols.
Approved
Sotorasib
Sotorasib, also known as AMG-510, is an acrylamide-derived KRAS inhibitor developed by Amgen.[A187547,A187556] It is indicated in the treatment of adult patients with KRAS G12C mutant non-small cell lung cancer. This mutation makes up >50% of all KRAS mutations. Mutant KRAS discovered in 1982 but was not considered a druggable...
Approved
Investigational
Bovine type I collagen
Bovine collagen alpha-1 is a naturally occurring extracellular matrix protein which is found in tendons and other connective tissues. It plays a vital role in cell growth, differentiation, attachment, and migration . Often combined with other ingredients, such as fibroblasts and keratinocytes, it allows for accelerated and effective wound healing...
Approved
Matched Description: … Bovine collagen alpha-1 is a naturally occurring extracellular matrix protein which is found in tendons …
Streptozocin
An antibiotic that is produced by Stretomyces achromogenes. It is used as an antineoplastic agent and to induce diabetes in experimental animals.
Approved
Investigational
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Fludarabine
Fludarabine is a chemotherapeutic agent used in the treatment of hematological malignancies. It is commonly marketed under the brand name Fludara.
Approved
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Lomustine
An alkylating agent of value against both hematologic malignancies and solid tumors.
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Investigational
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Foreskin keratinocyte (neonatal)
Skin, the largest organ of the human body, plays the main role in protecting the body from mechanical damage. It is composed of epidermal, dermal and hypodermal layers. The barrier function of the skin owed to its avascular epidermal layer, which is made mainly of keratinocytes. The keratinocytes form a...
Approved
Carbamoylcholine
Carbamoylcholine, also known as carbachol, is a muscarinic agonist discovered in 1932. Carbamoylcholine was initially used as a treatment for migraines, induction of diuresis, and other parasympathetic effects.
Carbamoylcholine was granted FDA approval on 28 September 1972.
Approved
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
Vilanterol
Vilanterol is a selective long-acting β2-adrenergic agonist (LABA) with inherent 24-hour activity for the once-daily treatment of COPD and asthma. This is in response to the need for longer-acting β2-adrenergic agonists to overcome poor patient compliance (due to the frequency of dosing regimens or complexities of drug administration). Vilanterol was...
Approved
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
Gefapixant
It has been estimated that 5-10% of adults globally suffer from chronic cough, which is defined as a cough lasting longer than eight weeks. A subset of these patients remain symptomatic despite thorough investigation and treatment, termed refractory chronic cough (RCC) if they have a cough that does not respond...
Approved
Investigational
Trihexyphenidyl
Trihexyphenidyl is a centrally acting muscarinic antagonist used for treatment of parkinsonism and drug-induced extrapyramidal disorders.[L31773,L31778] Its discovery was published in 1949 in a study looking for drugs with antispasmodic activity. Trihexyphenidyl is rarely used in the treatment of parkinsonism, and is not a first line treatment due to significant...
Approved
Naloxone
Naloxone is an opioid antagonist medication used to block or reverse the effects of opioid drugs, particularly within the setting of drug overdoses which are rapidly becoming a leading cause of death worldwide. More specifically, naloxone has a high affinity for μ-opioid receptors, where it acts as an inverse agonist,...
Approved
Vet approved
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