Displaying drugs 1476 - 1500 of 1585 in total
Tretinoin
Tretinoin, also known as all-trans-retinoic acid (ATRA), is a naturally occurring derivative of vitamin A (retinol). It is an oxidation product in the physiological pathway of vitamin A metabolism. In human circulation, tretinoin is normally found at very low concentrations, approximately 4 to 14 nmol/L. Tretinoin exhibits anti-inflammatory, antineoplastic, antioxidant,...
Approved
Investigational
Nutraceutical
Ketamine
Ketamine is an NMDA receptor antagonist with a potent anesthetic effect. It was developed in 1963 as a replacement for phencyclidine (PCP) by Calvin Stevens at Parke Davis Laboratories. It started being used for veterinary purposes in Belgium and in 1964 was proven that compared to PCP, it produced minor...
Approved
Vet approved
Goserelin
Goserelin is a synthetic hormone. In men, it stops the production of the hormone testosterone, which may stimulate the growth of cancer cells. In women, goserelin decreases the production of the hormone estradiol (which may stimulate the growth of cancer cells) to levels similar to a postmenopausal state. When the...
Approved
Matched Categories: … Miscellaneous Therapeutic Agents …
Isosorbide dinitrate
A vasodilator used in the treatment of angina pectoris. Its actions are similar to nitroglycerin but with a slower onset of action.
Approved
Investigational
Leucovorin
Folinic Acid (also known as 5-formyl tetrahydrofolic acid or leucovorin) is the 5-formyl derivative of tetrahydrofolic acid, a necessary co-factor in the body. Commercially available leucovorin is composed of a 1:1 racemic mixture of the dextrorotary and levorotary isomers, while levoleucovorin contains only the pharmacologically active levo-isomer. In vitro, the...
Approved
Matched Description: … the body for the synthesis of purines, pyrimidines, and methionine before incorporation into DNA or protein …
Maprotiline
Maprotiline is a tetracyclic antidepressant with similar pharmacological properties to tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs). Similar to TCAs, maprotiline inhibits neuronal norepinephrine reuptake, possesses some anticholinergic activity, and does not affect monoamine oxidase activity. It differs from TCAs in that it does not appear to block serotonin reuptake. Maprotiline may be used...
Approved
Investigational
Oxymetazoline
Oxymetazoline is an imidazole derivative and a potent, direct-acting alpha (α)-adrenergic agonist with affinity to both α1- and α2-adrenoceptors. Oxymetazoline is available in various formulations with a wide variety of clinical implications. The topical formulation of the drug is used to treat persistent facial redness in adults. As an effective...
Approved
Investigational
Nirogacestat
Nirogacestat is a small-molecule gamma-secretase inhibitor that was investigated as a potential treatment for desmoid tumors. Desmoid tumors are typically characterized by aberrant activation in Notch signaling. Interaction between the notch receptors and their ligands activates proteolytic cleavage by gamma-secretase; therefore, the inhibition of gamma-secretase can potentially inhibit Notch signaling...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Categories: … Amyloid Precursor Protein Secretases, antagonists & inhibitors …
Meropenem
Meropenem is a broad-spectrum carbapenem antibiotic. It is active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Meropenem exerts its action by penetrating bacterial cells readily and interfering with the synthesis of vital cell wall components, which leads to cell death.
In August 2017, a combination antibacterial therapy under the market name vabomere...
Approved
Investigational
Fomivirsen
Fomivirsen is a antisense 21 mer phosphorothioate oligonucleotide. It is an antiviral agent that was used in the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis (CMV) in immunocompromised patients, including those with AIDS. As a complementary nucleotide to the messenger RNA of the major immediate-early region proteins of human cytomegalovirus, it disrupts the...
Approved
Investigational
Withdrawn
Sufentanil
Sufentanil is an opioid analgesic that is used as an adjunct in anesthesia, in balanced anesthesia, and as a primary anesthetic agent. It is administered by the intravenous, epidural and sublingual routes.
Also known as Dsuvia, the sublingual form is used for the management of acute pain in adults that...
Approved
Investigational
Belumosudil
Belumosudil is used in the treatment of chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) and has been investigated for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. It is an inhibitor of rho-associated coiled-coil-containing protein kinases (ROCK), with significantly more selectivity for ROCK2 as compared to ROCK1 (IC50 100 nM vs. 3 μM, respectively). In...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [A236634] It is an inhibitor of rho-associated coiled-coil-containing protein kinases (ROCK), with significantly …
Matched Categories: … Protein Kinase Inhibitors …
Matched Categories: … Protein Kinase Inhibitors …
Nicorandil
Nicorandil is an orally efficacious vasodilatory drug and antianginal agent marketed in the UK, Australia, most of Europe, India, Philippines, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. It is not an approved drug by FDA. It is a niacinamide derivative that induces vasodilation of arterioles and large coronary arteries by activating potassium...
Approved
Investigational
Indomethacin
Indometacin, or indomethacin, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic properties. NSAIDs consist of agents that are structurally unrelated; the NSAID chemical classification of indometacin is an indole-acetic acid derivative with the chemical name 1- (p-chlorobenzoyl)25-methoxy-2-methylindole-3-acetic acid. The pharmacological effect of indometacin is not fully understood,...
Approved
Investigational
Artenimol
Artenimol is an artemisinin derivative and antimalarial agent used in the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum infections [FDA Label]. It was first authorized for market by the European Medicines Agency in October 2011 in combination with DB13941 as the product Eurartesim. Artemisinin combination therapy is highly effective against malaria and...
Approved
Experimental
Investigational
Chromic nitrate
Approved
Chromium gluconate
Approved
Chromous sulfate
Approved
Tacrine
A centerally active cholinesterase inhibitor that has been used to counter the effects of muscle relaxants, as a respiratory stimulant, and in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other central nervous system disorders. Tacrine has been discontinued for the United States market.
Approved
Investigational
Withdrawn
Apomorphine
Apomorphine is a non-ergoline dopamine D2 agonist indicated to treat hypomobility associated with Parkinson's. It was first synthesized in 1845 and first used in Parkinson's disease in 1884. Apomorphine has also been investigated as an emetic, a sedative, a treatment for alcoholism, and a treatment of other movement disorders.[A203597,A203618]
Apomorphine...
Approved
Investigational
Cinacalcet
Cinacalcet is a calcimimetic sold by Amgen under the trade name Sensipar® in North America and Australia and as Mimpara® in Europe. It is used to treat hyperparathyroidism due to parathyroid tumours or renal failure.
Approved
Matched Categories: … Other Miscellaneous Therapeutic Agents …
Ornithine
Produced during the urea cycle, ornithine is an amino acid produced from the splitting off of urea from arginine. L-Ornithine allows for the disposal of excess nitrogen and acts as a precursor of citrulline and arginine.
Approved
Nutraceutical
Iron Dextran
Iron dextran is a dark brown, slightly viscous liquid complex of ferric hydroxide and dextran for intravenous or intramuscular use. Iron Dextran is used for the treatment of patients with documented iron deficiency in which oral administration is unsatisfactory or impossible.
Approved
Vet approved
Tolterodine
Tolterodine is an antimuscarinic drug that is used to treat urinary incontinence. Tolterodine acts on M2 and M3 subtypes of muscarinic receptors.
Approved
Investigational
Tisagenlecleucel
Tisagenlecleucel is a CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapy, or a CAR-T cell therapy for B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. It was granted approval by FDA in August 2017 under the market name Kymriah. Tisagenlecleucel is an immunocellular therapy that involves autologous T cells that are collected from each individual...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … cells that are collected from each individual patient and genetically engineered to express a specific protein …
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