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Sevelamer

Sevelamer is a phosphate binding drug used to prevent hyperphosphataemia in patients with chronic renal failure. It is marketed by Genzyme under the trade name Renagel.
Approved
Matched Categories: … Drugs for Treatment of Hyperkalemia and Hyperphosphatemia …

Physostigmine

A cholinesterase inhibitor that is rapidly absorbed through membranes. It can be applied topically to the conjunctiva. It also can cross the blood-brain barrier and is used when central nervous system effects are desired, as in the treatment of severe anticholinergic toxicity.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … It also can cross the blood-brain barrier and is used when central nervous system effects are desired …
Matched Categories: … Antiglaucoma Preparations and Miotics …

Diiodohydroxyquinoline

Diiodohydroxyquinoline, also known as uidoquinol and iodoquinol, is a quinoline derivative that can be used in the treatment of amoebiasis. The exact mechanism of action is unknown. Iodoquinol is not currently available in any FDA-approved products.
Approved
Matched Description: … Diiodohydroxyquinoline, also known as uidoquinol and iodoquinol, is a quinoline derivative that can be …
Matched Categories: … Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics …

Zytron

Zytron (DMPA) is under investigation for the treatment and health services research of HIV, Lactation, Contraception, Postpartum Depression, and Immune Cells (Mucosal and Systemic). DMPA has been investigated for the prevention, treatment, and basic science of Weight and Microbiota.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … , Contraception, Postpartum Depression, and Immune Cells (Mucosal and Systemic). ... DMPA has been investigated for the prevention, treatment, and basic science of Weight and Microbiota. ... Zytron (DMPA) is under investigation for the treatment and health services research of HIV, Lactation …

Atomoxetine

Atomoxetine is a selective norepinephrine (NE) reuptake inhibitor used for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Also known as the marketed product Strattera, atomoxetine is used with other treatment modalities (psychological, educational, cognitive behaviour therapy, etc) to improve developmentally inappropriate symptoms associated with ADHD including distractibility, short attention...
Approved
Matched Description: … considered the most effective and first-line treatment for ADHD in adults and children as recommended ... addictive properties, and even amplifies the potency and reinforcing effects of other drugs of abuse ... amphetamines, have a high potential for abuse and dependence. …
Matched Categories: … Psychostimulants, Agents Used for ADHD and Nootropics …

Tapentadol

Tapentadol is a centrally-acting synthetic analgesic with a dual mechanism of action. It is a mu-opioid receptor agonist that also inhibits norepinephrine reuptake.[A260721, A36596] Tapentadol was first approved by the FDA on November 20, 2008. The extended-release formulation of tapentadol was also approved by the FDA on August 26, 2011....
Approved

Talbutal

Talbutal, also called 5-allyl-5-sec-butylbarbituric acid, is a barbiturate with a short to intermediate duration of action. Talbutal is a schedule III drug in the U.S.
Approved
Illicit
Matched Categories: … Hypnotics and Sedatives …

Chlormerodrin

Chlormerodrin is a mercurial compound with toxic side effects that was previously used as a diuretic. The radiolabeled form has been used as a diagnostic and research tool. It is no longer used and has been replaced with new classes of diuretic drugs.
Approved
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … The radiolabeled form has been used as a diagnostic and research tool. ... It is no longer used and has been replaced with new classes of diuretic drugs. …

Enprofylline

Enprofylline is a derivative of theophylline which shares bronchodilator properties. Enprofylline is used in asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and in the management of cerebrovascular insufficiency, sickle cell disease, and diabetic neuropathy. Long-term enprofylline administration may be associated with elevation in liver enzyme levels and unpredictable blood levels.
Approved
Experimental
Matched Description: … insufficiency, sickle cell disease, and diabetic neuropathy. ... Enprofylline is used in asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and in the management of cerebrovascular ... Long-term enprofylline administration may be associated with elevation in liver enzyme levels and unpredictable …

Benzatropine

Benztropine, with the chemical formula 3alpha-diphenylmethoxytropane, is a tropane-based dopamine inhibitor used for the symptomatic treatment of Parkinson's disease. It is a combination molecule between a tropane ring, similar to cocaine, and a diphenyl ether from the dialkylpiperazines determined to be a dopamine uptake inhibitor since 1970. The generation of...
Approved
Matched Description: … It is a combination molecule between a tropane ring, similar to cocaine, and a diphenyl ether from the ... [A37914] Benztropine was developed by USL Pharma and officially approved by the FDA on 1996.[L5500] ... an increased potency for dopamine uptake inhibition as well as a decreased inhibition of serotonin and …

Disopyramide

A class I anti-arrhythmic agent (one that interferes directly with the depolarization of the cardiac membrane and thus serves as a membrane-stabilizing agent) with a depressant action on the heart similar to that of guanidine. It also possesses some anticholinergic and local anesthetic properties.
Approved
Matched Description: … It also possesses some anticholinergic and local anesthetic properties. ... anti-arrhythmic agent (one that interferes directly with the depolarization of the cardiac membrane and …

Mexiletine

Antiarrhythmic agent pharmacologically similar to lidocaine. It may have some anticonvulsant properties.
Approved
Investigational

Carbimazole

An imidazole antithyroid agent. Carbimazole is metabolized to methimazole, which is responsible for the antithyroid activity.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Categories: … Sex Hormones and Insulins ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …

Minaprine

Minaprine is a psychotropic drug which has proved to be effective in the treatment of various depressive states. Like most antidepressants minaprine antagonizes behavioral despair. Minaprine is an amino-phenylpyridazine antidepressant reported to be relatively free of cardiotoxicity, drowsiness, and weight gain.
Approved
Matched Description: … amino-phenylpyridazine antidepressant reported to be relatively free of cardiotoxicity, drowsiness, and …

Guanfacine

Guanfacine, or BS 100-141,[A189838,A189841] is a selective alpha-A2 adrenergic receptor agonist initially indicated for the treatment of hypertension but is now indicated as an extended release tablet for the treatment of ADHD. Guanfacine was first described in the literature in 1974. Guanfacine was granted FDA approval on 27 October 1986.
Approved
Investigational

Methoxyphenamine

Approved

Carmustine

A cell-cycle phase nonspecific alkylating antineoplastic agent. It is used in the treatment of brain tumors and various other malignant neoplasms. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p462) This substance may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen according to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985)....
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … It is used in the treatment of brain tumors and various other malignant neoplasms. …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …

Pindolol

Pindolol is a first generation non-selective beta blocker used in the treatment of hypertension. Early research into the use of pindolol found it had chronotropic effects, and so further investigation focused on the treatment of arrhythmia. Research into pindolol's use in the treatment of hypertension began in the early 1970s....
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [L32353] Early research into the use of pindolol found it had chronotropic effects, and so further investigation …
Matched Categories: … pindolol and other diuretics …

Nylidrin

Nylidrin, also known as buphenine belongs to the category of drugs called vasodilators, which relax blood vessels and increase blood flow. Nylidrin is a peripheral vasodilator. Some studies show the evidence of improving cognitive impairment in selected individuals, such as geriatric patients with mild to moderate symptoms of cognitive, emotional...
Approved
Matched Description: … known as _buphenine_ belongs to the category of drugs called _vasodilators_, which relax blood vessels and ... This effect may help to improve memory/judgment, improve walking ability, and support the healing of ... selected individuals, such as geriatric patients with mild to moderate symptoms of cognitive, emotional and …
Matched Categories: … Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones …

Pentobarbital

A short-acting barbiturate that is effective as a sedative and hypnotic (but not as an anti-anxiety) agent and is usually given orally. It is prescribed more frequently for sleep induction than for sedation but, like similar agents, may lose its effectiveness by the second week of continued administration. (From AMA...
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Matched Description: … agent and is usually given orally. ... A short-acting barbiturate that is effective as a sedative and hypnotic (but not as an anti-anxiety) …
Matched Categories: … Hypnotics and Sedatives …

Cinoxacin

Synthetic antimicrobial related to oxolinic acid and nalidixic acid and used in urinary tract infections.
Approved
Investigational
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … Synthetic antimicrobial related to oxolinic acid and nalidixic acid and used in urinary tract infections …

Ramelteon

Ramelteon is the first in a new class of sleep agents that selectively binds to the melatonin receptors in the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN). It is used for insomnia, particularly delayed sleep onset. Ramelteon has not been shown to produce dependence and has shown no potential for abuse.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Ramelteon has not been shown to produce dependence and has shown no potential for abuse. …
Matched Categories: … Hypnotics and Sedatives …

Penbutolol

Penbutolol is a drug in the beta-blocker class used to treat hypertension. Penbutolol binds both beta-1 and beta-2 adrenergic receptors, rendering it a non-selective beta-blocker. Penbutolol can act as a partial agonist at beta adrenergic receptors, since it is a sympathomimetric drug. Penbutolol also demonstrates high binding affinity to the...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Penbutolol binds both beta-1 and beta-2 adrenergic receptors, rendering it a non-selective beta-blocker ... degree atrioventricular conduction block, bronchial asthma, and those with known hypersensitivity. ... Penbutolol is contraindicated in patients with cardiogenic shock, sinus bradycardia, second and third …
Matched Categories: … penbutolol and other diuretics …

Drotaverine

Drotaverine is an antispasmodic drug that works by inhibiting phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4). It is a benzylisoquinoline derivative that is structurally related to papaverine, although it displays more potent antispasmodic activities than papaverine. Drotaverine has been used in the symptomatic treatment of various spastic conditions, such as gastrointestinal diseases, biliary dyskinesia, and...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [A7036] It also has been investigated in dysmenorrhea, abortion, [A231609] and augmentation of labour ... recently, drotaverine gained attention in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, parainfluenza, and ... symptomatic treatment of various spastic conditions, such as gastrointestinal diseases, biliary dyskinesia, and …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Papaverine and Derivatives …

Carglumic acid

Carglumic acid is a drug used for the treatment of hyperammonemia in patients with a deficiency in N-acetyl glutamate synthase. This rare genetic disorder results in elevated blood levels of ammonia, which can eventually cross the blood–brain barrier and cause neurologic problems, cerebral edema, coma, and death. Carglumic acid was...
Approved
Matched Description: … Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on 18 March 2010. ... cause neurologic problems, cerebral edema, coma, and death. ... disorder results in elevated blood levels of ammonia, which can eventually cross the blood–brain barrier and …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids and Derivatives ... Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …
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