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Vortioxetine

Vortioxetine is an antidepressant medication indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). It is classified as a serotonin modulator and stimulator (SMS) as it has a multimodal mechanism of action towards the serotonin neurotransmitter system whereby it simultaneously modulates one or more serotonin receptors and inhibits the reuptake...
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Matched Description: … of these receptors appear to be involved in the antidepressant effects of SRIs. ... the serotonin transporter, as a partial agonist of the 5-HT1B receptor, an agonist of 5-HT1A, and an ... antagonist of the 5-HT3, 5-HT1D, and 5-HT7 receptors. …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …

Phenobarbital

A barbituric acid derivative that acts as a nonselective central nervous system depressant. It promotes binding to inhibitory gamma-aminobutyric acid subtype receptors, and modulates chloride currents through receptor channels. It also inhibits glutamate induced depolarizations.
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Matched Categories: … combinations of barbiturates ... Metabolic Side Effects of Drugs and Substances …

Tenofovir alafenamide

Tenofovir alafenamide is a novel tenofovir prodrug developed in order to improve renal safety when compared to the counterpart tenofovir disoproxil. Both of these prodrugs were first created to cover the polar phosphonic acid group on tenofovir by using a novel oxycarbonyloxymethyl linkers to improve the oral bioavailability and intestinal...
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Matched Description: … [A178060] Both of these prodrugs were first created to cover the polar phosphonic acid group on tenofovir …
Matched Categories: … Antivirals used in combination for the treatment of HIV infections …

Eletriptan

Eletriptan is a second generation triptan drug developed by Pfizer Inc for the treatment of migraine headaches.
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Matched Description: … Eletriptan is a second generation triptan drug developed by Pfizer Inc for the treatment of migraine …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …

Sirolimus

Sirolimus, also known as rapamycin, is a macrocyclic lactone antibiotic produced by bacteria Streptomyces hygroscopicus, which was isolated from the soil of the Vai Atari region of Rapa Nui (Easter Island). It was first isolated and identified as an antifungal agent with potent anticandida activity; however, after its potent antitumor...
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Matched Description: … [A13448] Its primary mechanism of action is the inhibition of the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR ... the Vai Atari region of Rapa Nui (Easter Island). ... lactone antibiotic produced by bacteria _Streptomyces hygroscopicus_, which was isolated from the soil of …
Matched Categories: … Mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) kinase inhibitors …

Thioridazine

A phenothiazine antipsychotic used in the management of psychoses, including schizophrenia, and in the control of severely disturbed or agitated behavior. It has little antiemetic activity. Thioridazine has a higher incidence of antimuscarinic effects, but a lower incidence of extrapyramidal symptoms, than chlorpromazine. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed,...
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Matched Description: … Thioridazine has a higher incidence of antimuscarinic effects, but a lower incidence of extrapyramidal ... control of severely disturbed or agitated behavior. ... A phenothiazine antipsychotic used in the management of psychoses, including schizophrenia, and in the …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …

Glecaprevir

Glecaprevir is a direct acting antiviral agent and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS3/4A protease inhibitor that targets the the viral RNA replication. In combination with DB13878, glecaprevir is a useful therapy for patients who experienced therapeutic failure from other NS3/4A protease inhibitors. It demonstrates a high genetic barrier against resistance...
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Matched Description: … treatment, of ≥93% across genotypes 1a, 2a, 3a, 4, 5 and 6 [FDA Label]. ... It demonstrates a high genetic barrier against resistance mutations of the virus. ... The combinations of amino acid substitutions at NS3 position Y65H and D/Q168 also results in greater …
Matched Categories: … Antivirals for treatment of HCV infections …

Paliperidone

Paliperidone is the primary active metabolite of risperidone. The mechanism of action is unknown but it is likely to act via a similar pathway to risperidone. It has been proposed that the drug's therapeutic activity in schizophrenia is mediated through a combination of central dopamine Type 2 (D2) and serotonin...
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Matched Description: … the other effects of the drug. ... Paliperidone is the primary active metabolite of risperidone. ... The mechanism of action is unknown but it is likely to act via a similar pathway to risperidone. …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …

Cisapride

In many countries (including Canada) cisapride has been either withdrawn or has had its indications limited due to reports about long QT syndrome due to cisapride, which predisposes to arrhythmias. The FDA issued a warning letter regarding this risk to health care professionals and patients.
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Phenelzine

Phenelzine, with the formula β-phenylethylhydrazine, is a monoamine oxidase inhibiting antidepressant that is effective in the treatment of panic disorder and social anxiety disorder. It was developed by Parke Davis and originally FDA approved on June 9th, 1961. It is currently approved under prescription by the name of Nardil.
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Matched Description: … It is currently approved under prescription by the name of Nardil. ... β-phenylethylhydrazine, is a monoamine oxidase inhibiting antidepressant that is effective in the treatment of …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …

Theophylline

A methylxanthine derivative from tea with diuretic, smooth muscle relaxant, bronchial dilation, cardiac and central nervous system stimulant activities. Mechanistically, theophylline acts as a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, adenosine receptor blocker, and histone deacetylase activator. Theophylline is marketed under several brand names such as Uniphyl and Theochron, and it is indicated mainly...
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Matched Categories: … combinations of xanthines …

Dihydroergotamine

A 9,10alpha-dihydro derivative of ergotamine. Dihydroergotamine is used as an abortive therapy for migraines. Its use has largely been supplanted by triptans in current therapy due to the class's greater selectivity and more favourable side effect profile. Recent improvements have been made in the design of intranasal delivery devices allowing...
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Matched Description: … 3-fold in Cmax and 4-fold in AUC despite the solution formulated at 75% of the strength of the existing ... A 9,10alpha-dihydro derivative of [ergotamine]. ... delivery of dihydroergotamine solution to the vasculature-rich upper nasal cavity. …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …

Trimethoprim

Trimethoprim is an antifolate antibacterial agent that inhibits bacterial dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR), a critical enzyme that catalyzes the formation of tetrahydrofolic acid (THF) - in doing so, it prevents the synthesis of bacterial DNA and ultimately continued bacterial survival. Trimethoprim is often used in combination with sulfamethoxazole due to their...
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Matched Description: … that inhibits bacterial dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR), a critical enzyme that catalyzes the formation of ... tetrahydrofolic acid (THF) - in doing so, it prevents the synthesis of bacterial DNA and ultimately ... complementary and synergistic mechanisms but may be used as a monotherapy in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of …
Matched Categories: … Metabolic Side Effects of Drugs and Substances …

Rifabutin

A broad-spectrum antibiotic that is being used as prophylaxis against disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex infection in HIV-positive patients.
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Matched Categories: … Drugs for Treatment of Tuberculosis …

Primidone

Primidone is an anticonvulsant used to treat essential tremor as well as grand mal, psychomotor, and focal epileptic seizures. Primidone was developed by J Yule Bogue and H C Carrington in 1949. Primidone was granted FDA Approval on 8 March 1954.
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Matched Categories: … combinations of barbiturates …

Chondroitin sulfate

Chondroitin sulfate is a glycosaminoglycan considered as a symptomatic slow-acting drug for osteoarthritis (SYSADOA). The SYSADOA status suggested a pain relief and increased joint mobility after a relative long regular administration, as well as a long-lasting effect after the end of the treatment. Chondroitin sulfate is composed of alternating 1,3-N-acetyl-β-d-galactosamine...
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Matched Description: … Chondroitin sulfate is composed of alternating 1,3-N-acetyl-β-d-galactosamine and 1,4-β-d-glucuronic ... mobility after a relative long regular administration, as well as a long-lasting effect after the end of ... acid units which bear 4-O- and/or 6-O-sulfations at the N-acetylgalactosamine units disposed of in specific …

Amylocaine

Despite the introduction of using cocaine injections for regional anesthesia in 1884, non-addictive substitutes were sought after immediately . Finally, in 1903 the world's first synthetic and non-addictive local anesthetic, amylocaine, was synthesized and patented under the name Forneaucaine by Ernest Fourneau at the Pasteur Institute . Elsewhere in English...
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Matched Description: … Despite the introduction of using cocaine injections for regional anesthesia in 1884, non-addictive substitutes ... Elsewhere in English speaking countries it was referred to as Stovaine, given the meaning of the French ... possessed less severe side effects than cocaine [L1882], the eventual development and clinical use of …

Metoprolol

Metoprolol is a selective beta-1 blocker commonly employed as the succinate and tartrate derivatives depending if the formulation is designed to be of immediate release or extended release.[A175159, L5530] The possibility of the generation of these formulations comes from the lower systemic bioavailability of the succinate derivative. To this date,...
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Matched Description: … [A175159, L5530] The possibility of the generation of these formulations comes from the lower systemic ... bioavailability of the succinate derivative. ... commonly employed as the succinate and tartrate derivatives depending if the formulation is designed to be of …

Gefitinib

Gefitinib (originally coded ZD1839) is a drug used in the treatment of certain types of cancer. Acting in a similar manner to erlotinib (marketed as Tarceva), gefitinib selectively targets the mutant proteins in malignant cells. It is marketed by AstraZeneca under the trade name Iressa.
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Matched Description: … Gefitinib (originally coded ZD1839) is a drug used in the treatment of certain types of cancer. …

Clove oil

Clove oil is obtained by extraction from the dried flower buds of the clove plant. Traditionally, it has been used as a flavouring spice in foods, or as a fragrance. It is also found in topical analgesics. Clove oil has shown to exert some antimicrobial activities. The antioxidant and antimicrobial...
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Matched Description: … state of _Bahia_. ... The antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of clove is higher than that of many fruits, vegetables, and ... Clove is native of Indonesia but is now cultured in several parts of the world, including Brazil in the …

Aminolevulinic acid

A compound produced from succinyl-CoA and glycine as an intermediate in heme synthesis. It is used as a photochemotherapy for actinic keratosis. [PubChem]
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Rofecoxib

Rofecoxib is used for the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain in adults, and primary dysmenorrhea, as well as acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without auras. Rofecoxib is a solid. This compound belongs to the stilbenes. These are organic compounds containing a 1,2-diphenylethylene moiety. Stilbenes (C6-C2-C6 )...
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Matched Description: … doses of 125, 25, and 50 mg is approximately 93%. ... The introduction of one or more hydroxyl groups to a phenyl ring lead to stilbenoids. ... primary dysmenorrhea, as well as acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without auras. …

Amprenavir

Amprenavir is a protease inhibitor used to treat HIV infection.
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Matched Categories: … Drugs for Treatment of Tuberculosis …

Asenapine

Developed by Schering-Plough after its merger with Organon International, asenapine is a sublingually administered, atypical antipsychotic for treatment of schizophrenia and acute mania associated with bipolar disorder. Asenapine also belongs to the dibenzo-oxepino pyrrole class. It is also for severe post-traumatic stress disorder nightmares in soldiers as an off-label use....
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Matched Description: … Organon International, asenapine is a sublingually administered, atypical antipsychotic for treatment of …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …

Celecoxib

Celecoxib, a selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which is known for its decreased risk of causing gastrointestinal bleeding compared to other NSAIDS. It is used to manage symptoms of various types of arthritis pain and in familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) to reduce precancerous polyps in...
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Matched Description: … [A181544] It is used to manage symptoms of various types of arthritis pain and in familial adenomatous ... ) inhibitor, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which is known for its decreased risk of ... evaluated as potential cancer chemopreventive and therapeutic drugs in clinical trials for a variety of …
Matched Categories: … combinations of sulfonamides …
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