Displaying drugs 251 - 275 of 1455 in total
Triazolam
Withdrawn in the United Kingdom due to risk of psychiatric adverse drug reactions. This drug continues to be available in the U.S. Internationally, triazolam is a Schedule IV drug under the Convention on Psychotropic Substances.
Approved
Investigational
Cephaloglycin
A cephalorsporin antibiotic that is no longer commonly used.
Approved
Matched Salts name: … Cefaloglycin dihydrate …
Terazosin
Terazosin is a quinazoline derivative alpha-1-selective adrenergic blocking agent indicated for benign prostatic hyperplasia and hypertension[FDA Label] . Terazosin blocks adrenaline's action on alpha-1 adrenergic receptors, causing relaxation of smooth muscle in blood vessels and the prostate .
Approved
Cyclopenthiazide
Cyclopenthiazide is a thiazide diuretic with antihypertensive properties. In a double blind, randomized crossover study, cyclopenthiazide was effective in reducing diastolic blood pressure in mildly hypertensive non-insulin dependent diabetic patients . It is a positive allosteric modulator at AMPA-A receptors .
Approved
Matched Categories: … Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors …
Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) derived from propionic acid and it is considered the first of the propionics. The formula of ibuprofen is 2-(4-isobutylphenyl) propionic acid and its initial development was in 1960 while researching for a safer alternative for aspirin. Ibuprofen was finally patented in 1961 and...
Approved
Sodium phosphate, dibasic
Approved
Matched Mixtures name: … Heparin Sodium In 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection …
Matched Salts name: … Sodium phosphate, dibasic dihydrate …
Matched Salts name: … Sodium phosphate, dibasic dihydrate …
Mupirocin
Mupirocin, formerly termed pseudomonic acid A, is a novel antibacterial agent with a unique chemical structure and mode of action apart from other antibiotic agents. Produced by fermentation using the organism Pseudomonas fluorescens, mupirocin is a naturally-occurring antibiotic that displays a broad-specturm activity against many gram-positive bacteria and certain gram-negative...
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Docusate
Docusate, or dioctyl sulfosuccinate, is a stool softener indicated for the treatment of constipation . Docusate acts by increasing the amount of water the stool absorbs in the gut, making the stool softer and easier to pass . Docusate can be orally or rectally administered. Docusate is on the World...
Approved
Mitotane
Mitotane is an adrenolytic isomer of the insecticide dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane (DDD) - itself a metabolite of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) - that inhibits cells of the adrenal cortex and their production of hormones. It has been in use since 1959 for the treatment of inoperable adrenocortical carcinoma and is used off-label for the...
Approved
Magnesium
Magnesium is classified as an alkaline earth metal and has 2 hydration shells. The element can be found in abundance in the hydrosphere and in mineral salts such as dolomite and magnesium carbonate. Common dietary sources of magnesium include nuts (cashews, peanuts, almonds), beans, bananas, apples, carrots, broccoli, and leafy...
Approved
Experimental
Investigational
Chloroform
Chloroform is an organic small molecule, member of the family of the chloromethanes that presents a formula of CHCl3. It is a colorless, sweet-smelling, dense liquid that is produced on a large scale as a precursor to PTFE and refrigerants, but the latter application is declining. Chloroform is part of...
Approved
Vet approved
Withdrawn
Halothane
A nonflammable, halogenated, hydrocarbon anesthetic that provides relatively rapid induction with little or no excitement. Analgesia may not be adequate. nitrous oxide is often given concomitantly. Because halothane may not produce sufficient muscle relaxation, supplemental neuromuscular blocking agents may be required. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p178)
Approved
Vet approved
Plasma protein fraction (human)
The plasma protein fraction human (PPFh) is defined as a sterile solution of proteins composed mainly of albumin and globulin derived from human plasma. It is already reviewed under the category of biologics by the FDA where the processing, required tests, requirements and labeling are incorporated. This biologic should come...
Approved
Matched Description: … sodium caprylate and acetyltryptophan and it contains some electrolytes such as sodium, potassium and chloride …
Enflurane
Enflurane is a halogenated inhalational anesthetic initially approved by the FDA in 1972. Since this date, it has been withdrawn from the US market.[L13646,L13649] Unlike its other inhalational anesthetic counterparts including isoflurane and halothane, enflurane is known to induce seizure activity. In addition, it is known to cause increased cardio...
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Isoflurane
A stable, non-explosive inhalation anesthetic, relatively free from significant side effects.
Approved
Vet approved
Pyridostigmine
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease involving dysfunction at the neuromuscular junction, most commonly due to autoantibodies directed against the acetylcholine receptor (AChR), which results in muscle tone loss, muscle weakness, and fatigue. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors have been the symptomatic treatment of choice in myasthenia gravis since the 1930s with the...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Salts name: … Pyridostigmine chloride …
Isopropamide
Isopropamide iodide is a long-acting quaternary anticholinergic drug. It is used in the treatment of peptic ulcer and other gastrointestinal disorders marked by hyperacidity and hypermotility.
Approved
Vet approved
Matched Salts name: … Isopropamide chloride …
Nalmefene
Nalmefene, a 6-methylene analogue of naltrexone, is an opioid receptor antagonist. It acts as an antagonist at the mu (μ)-opioid and delta (δ)-opioid receptors and a partial agonist at the kappa (κ)-opioid receptor. In Europe, nalmefene oral tablets are used to reduce alcohol consumption in adults with alcohol dependence. Nalmefene...
Approved
Investigational
Withdrawn
Matched Salts name: … Nalmefene hydrochloride dihydrate …
Guanabenz
An alpha-2 selective adrenergic agonist used as an antihypertensive agent. [PubChem]
Approved
Investigational
Proguanil
Proguanil is a prophylactic antimalarial drug, which works by stopping the malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax, from reproducing once it is in the red blood cells. It does this by inhibiting the enzyme, dihydrofolate reductase, which is involved in the reproduction of the parasite.
Approved
Chloroxine
Chloroxine is a synthetic antibacterial compound. Chloroxine is a compound used in some shampoos for the treatment of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp.
Approved
Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine is an antiepileptic drug belonging in the phenyltriazine class. It is used in the treatment of both epilepsy and as a mood stabilizer in bipolar disorder. Lamotrigine is the first medication since lithium granted Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the maintenance treatment of bipolar type I. It...
Approved
Investigational
Sertraline
Sertraline is a popular antidepressant medication commonly known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), and is similar to drugs such as Citalopram and Fluoxetine. Despite marked structural differences between compounds in this drug class, SSRIs exert similar pharmacological effects.
Several weeks of therapy with sertraline may be required before...
Approved
Clomipramine
Clomipramine, the 3-chloro analog of imipramine, is a dibenzazepine-derivative tricyclic antidepressant (TCA). TCAs are structurally similar to phenothiazines. They contain a tricyclic ring system with an alkyl amine substituent on the central ring. In non-depressed individuals, clomipramine does not affect mood or arousal, but may cause sedation. In depressed individuals,...
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Potassium nitrate
Potassium nitrate is an inorganic salt with a chemical formula of KNO3. It is a natural source of nitrate and has been used as a constituent for several different purposes, including food preservatives, fertilizers, tree stump removal, rocket propellants, and fireworks. Potassium nitrate is a common active ingredient in toothpaste,...
Approved
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