Displaying drugs 276 - 300 of 8028 in total
Pitolisant
Pitolisant is a selective antagonist or inverse agonist of the histamine H3 receptor used to treat type 1 or 2 narcolepsy. Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that affects 1 in 2,000 individuals and is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness, abnormal REM sleep manifestations, sleep paralysis and hypnagogic hallucinations. About...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … [A32024] The therapeutic effectiveness of pitolisant was comparable to that of [modafinil]. ... [A32025] About 60-70% of patients with narcolepsy experience cataplexy, which is a sudden loss of muscle ... Pitolisant is a selective antagonist or inverse agonist of the histamine H3 receptor used to treat type …
Trovafloxacin
Trovafloxacin is a broad spectrum antibiotic that has been commonly marketed under the brand name Trovan by Pfizer. It exerts its antibacterial activity by inhibiting the uncoiling of supercoiled DNA in various bacteria by blocking the activity of DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. It was shown to be more effective...
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Matched Description: … by blocking the activity of DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. ... It exerts its antibacterial activity by inhibiting the uncoiling of supercoiled DNA in various bacteria …
Alogliptin
Alogliptin is a selective, orally-bioavailable inhibitor of enzymatic activity of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4). Chemically, alogliptin is prepared as a benzoate salt and exists predominantly as the R-enantiomer (>99%). It undergoes little or no chiral conversion in vivo to the (S)-enantiomer. FDA approved January 25, 2013.
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Matched Description: … Alogliptin is a selective, orally-bioavailable inhibitor of enzymatic activity of dipeptidyl peptidase …
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...
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Matched Description: … Moxonidine is a new-generation centrally acting antihypertensive drug approved for the treatment of mild …
Ergocalciferol
Ergocalciferol is an inactivated vitamin D analog. It is synthesized by some plants in the presence of UVB light. The production of ergocalciferol was prompted by the identification of dietary deficiency, more specifically vitamin D, as the main causative factor for the development of rickets. Ergocalciferol was isolated for the...
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Nutraceutical
Matched Description: … [T577] The production of ergocalciferol was prompted by the identification of dietary deficiency, more ... [A177526] It is synthesized by some plants in the presence of UVB light. ... a double bond between C22 and C23 and the presence of a methyl group at C24. …
Argatroban
Argatroban is a direct, selective thrombin inhibitor. The American College of Cardiologists (ACC) recommend using bivalirudin or argatroban in patients who have had, or at risk for, heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) and are undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Argatroban is a non-heparin anticoagulant shown to both normalize platelet count in patients...
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Matched Description: … The American College of Cardiologists (ACC) recommend using bivalirudin or argatroban in patients who ... anticoagulant shown to both normalize platelet count in patients with HIT and prevent the formation of …
Thalidomide
A piperidinyl isoindole originally introduced as a non-barbiturate hypnotic, thalidomide was withdrawn from the market due to teratogenic effects. It has been reintroduced and used for a number of inflammatory disorders and cancers. Thalidomide displays immunosuppressive and anti-angiogenic activity through modulating the release of inflammatory mediators like tumor necrosis factor-alpha...
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Matched Description: … It has been reintroduced and used for a number of inflammatory disorders and cancers. ... Thalidomide displays immunosuppressive and anti-angiogenic activity through modulating the release of ... Due to severe teratogenicity, pregnancy must be excluded before the start of treatment and patients must …
Levetiracetam
Levetiracetam is a drug within the pyrrolidine class that is used to treat various types of seizures stemming from epileptic disorders. It was first approved for use in the United States in 1999 and is structurally and mechanistically unrelated to other anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs).[L8606,L8600,L8615] Levetiracetam possesses a wide therapeutic index[L8615,A185918]...
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Matched Description: … Levetiracetam is a drug within the pyrrolidine class that is used to treat various types of seizures ... interactions[L8606,L8600,L8615] - these characteristics make it a desirable choice over other AEDs, a class of …
Regadenoson
Regadenoson is an A2A adenosine receptor agonist that causes coronary vasodilation and used for myocardial perfusion imagining. Manufactured by Astellas and FDA approved April 10, 2008.
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Investigational
Triclocarban
Triclocarban, with the chemical formula C13H9Cl3N2O is an antibacterial agent that is particularly effective against Gram-positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus. It is a bacteriostatic compound that has been found in antibacterial soaps and other personal care products. In 2017, the US FDA prohibited the marketing of over-the-counter (OTC) consumer...
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Matched Description: … In 2017, the US FDA prohibited the marketing of over-the-counter (OTC) consumer antiseptic wash products …
Ceftriaxone
Ceftriaxone is a broad-spectrum third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It has a very long half-life compared to other cephalosporins and is high penetrable into the meninges , eyes , and inner ear . Ceftriaxone has broader and stronger gram-negative coverage then first or second-generation cephalosporins, but worse activity against methicillin-susceptible S.aureus. Ceftriaxone...
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Matched Description: … its relatively safe adverse effect profile, and its long half-life which allows for the convenience of …
Saxagliptin
Saxagliptin (rINN) is an orally active hypoglycemic (anti-diabetic drug) of the new dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor class of drugs. FDA approved on July 31, 2009.
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Matched Description: … -4 (DPP-4) inhibitor class of drugs. ... Saxagliptin (rINN) is an orally active hypoglycemic (anti-diabetic drug) of the new dipeptidyl peptidase …
Maralixibat
Maralixibat (also known as SHP625, LUM001, and lopixibat) is an ileal bile acid transporter inhibitor, like odevixibat.[A236823,A239249,L38834] Maralixibat is indicated for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients with Alagille syndrome. Previously, patients with cholestatic pruritus associated with Alagille syndrome were treated with antihistamines, rifampin, ursodeoxycholic acid, cholestyramine, naltrexone, and...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … [A236823,A239249,L38834] Maralixibat is indicated for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients ... [A239249] No clinical trials have been performed to assess the efficacy of these treatments for cholestatic ... Products for Human Use (CHMP) recommended maralixibat be granted marketing authorization for the treatment of …
Beta carotene
Beta-carotene, with the molecular formula C40H56, belongs to the group of carotenoids consisting of isoprene units. The presence of long chains of conjugated double bonds donates beta-carotene with specific colors. It is the most abundant form of carotenoid and it is a precursor of the vitamin A. Beta-carotene is composed...
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Nutraceutical
Matched Description: … [T162] It is the most abundant form of carotenoid and it is a precursor of the vitamin A. ... The presence of long chains of conjugated double bonds donates beta-carotene with specific colors. ... Beta-carotene, with the molecular formula C40H56, belongs to the group of carotenoids consisting of isoprene …
Bexagliflozin
Bexagliflozin is a highly specific and potent sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor.[A256408,A256413,L44758] Similar to other SGLT2 inhibitors, bexagliflozin contains three basic moieties: glucose, two benzene rings and a methylene bridge. SGLT2 is responsible for 60% to 90% of renal glucose re-uptake, and unlike other isoforms such as SGLT1, SGLT2 is...
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Matched Description: … urinary glucose excretion, which reduces blood glucose levels independently of insulin sensitivity. ... [A256413] SGLT2 is responsible for 60% to 90% of renal glucose re-uptake, and unlike other isoforms such ... [A256408] By inhibiting SGLT2, bexagliflozin reduces renal reabsorption of filtered glucose and increases …
Etelcalcetide
Etelcalcetide is a calcimimetic drug for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Etelcalcetide was approved (trade name Parsabiv) for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) in adult patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on hemodialysis in February, 2017.
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Matched Description: … Etelcalcetide was approved (trade name Parsabiv) for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism ( ... Etelcalcetide is a calcimimetic drug for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients undergoing …
Bevacizumab
There is a great deal of evidence indicating that vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is important for the survival and proliferation of cancer cells.[A192939,A192837,A192891,A193275] VEGF plays an important role in angiogenesis, lymphangiogenesis, and tumor growth, which are all factors that contribute to its attractiveness as a therapeutic target for anti-cancer...
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Matched Description: … with severe cases of COVID-19. ... for the survival and proliferation of cancer cells. ... There is a great deal of evidence indicating that vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is important …
Treprostinil
Treprostinil is a stable tricyclic analogue of prostacyclin that promotes the vasodilation of pulmonary and systemic arterial vascular beds and the inhibition of platelet aggregation.[L41855,L41860,L41865] It reduces symptoms in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease.[L41855,L41860] The first agent approved for the treatment...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Treprostinil is a stable tricyclic analogue of prostacyclin[A248770] that promotes the vasodilation of ... that significantly increases patients' quality of life. ... The first generic form of treprostinil became available in 2019.[A248775] …
Cimetidine
A histamine congener, it competitively inhibits histamine binding to histamine H2 receptors. Cimetidine has a range of pharmacological actions. It inhibits gastric acid secretion, as well as pepsin and gastrins output. It also blocks the activity of cytochrome P-450 which might explain proposals for use in neoadjuvant therapy.
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Matched Description: … Cimetidine has a range of pharmacological actions. ... It also blocks the activity of cytochrome P-450 which might explain proposals for use in neoadjuvant …
Matched Categories: … Metabolic Side Effects of Drugs and Substances …
Matched Categories: … Metabolic Side Effects of Drugs and Substances …
Aminocaproic acid
An antifibrinolytic agent that acts by inhibiting plasminogen activators which have fibrinolytic properties.
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Investigational
Fenoprofen
An anti-inflammatory analgesic and antipyretic highly bound to plasma proteins. It is pharmacologically similar to aspirin, but causes less gastrointestinal bleeding.
Approved
Cenobamate
Cenobamate, or YKP-3089, is an antiepileptic drug developed by SK Pharmaceuticals and used to treat partial onset seizures.[A188442,L10653] The exact mechanism of action has not been described in the literature, though it positively modulates GABAA and inhibits voltage gated sodium channels. Cenobamate was granted FDA approval on 21 November 2019.
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Investigational
Matched Description: … [A188442,L10653] The exact mechanism of action has not been described in the literature, though it positively …
Tavaborole
Tavaborale is a novel, boron-based topical antifungal medication for the treatment of onychomycosis, a fungal infection of the nail and nail bed due to Trichophyton rubrum or Trichophyton mentagrophytes infection. Tavaborole functions by inhibiting Leucyl-tRNA synthetase, or LeuRS, an essential fungal enzyme required for protein synthesis and for the catalysis...
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Matched Description: … ATP-dependent ligation of L-leucine to tRNA(Leu). ... Tavaborale is a novel, boron-based topical antifungal medication for the treatment of onychomycosis, ... a fungal infection of the nail and nail bed due to *Trichophyton rubrum* or *Trichophyton mentagrophytes …
Bacitracin
Bacitracin is a combination of at least 9 bacitracins.[A955,A181952] 60-80% of commercially prepared bacitracin is bacitracin A. The bacillus that produces bacitracin was first isolated from a knee scrape in 1945 from the knee wound of a child named Margaret Tracy. Bacitracin was granted FDA approval on 29 July 1948.[A181997,L7748]
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Vet approved
Matched Description: … Bacitracin is a combination of at least 9 bacitracins. ... [A955,A181952] 60-80% of commercially prepared bacitracin is bacitracin A. ... bacillus that produces bacitracin was first isolated from a knee scrape in 1945 from the knee wound of …
Aclidinium
Aclidinium is an anticholinergic for the long-term management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It has a much higher propensity to bind to muscarinic receptors than nicotinic receptors. FDA approved on July 24, 2012.
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Matched Description: … Aclidinium is an anticholinergic for the long-term management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …
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