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Hexocyclium

Hexocyclium is a muscarinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist which was presumably used in the treatment of gastric ulcer or diarrhea. It was once available under the tradename Tral marketed by Abbvie Inc. but has been discontinued. Proton pump inhibitors like DB00338 and opiate anti-diarrheal agents like DB00836 have largely replaced the...
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Matched Description: … It was once available under the tradename Tral marketed by Abbvie Inc. but has been discontinued. ... the use of anti-muscarinics in the treatment of gastric ulcers and diarrhea due to their more favorable ... Proton pump inhibitors like [DB00338] and opiate anti-diarrheal agents like [DB00836] have largely replaced …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …

Cholesterol

The principal sterol of all higher animals, distributed in body tissues, especially the brain and spinal cord, and in animal fats and oils.
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Investigational
Matched Description: … cord, and in animal fats and oils. ... The principal sterol of all higher animals, distributed in body tissues, especially the brain and spinal …

Piperaquine

Piperaquine is an antimalarial agent first synthesized in the 1960's and used throughout China . Its use declined in the 1980's as piperaquine resistant strains of Plasmodium falciparum appeared and artemisinin derivatives became available. It has come back into use in combination with the artemisinin derivative DB11638 as part of...
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Experimental
Investigational
Matched Description: … Piperaquine is an antimalarial agent first synthesized in the 1960's and used throughout China [A31550 ... Its use declined in the 1980's as piperaquine resistant strains of *Plasmodium falciparum* appeared and …
Matched Categories: … artenimol and piperaquine ... arterolane and piperaquine ... artemisinin and piperaquine ... Antiparasitic Products, Insecticides and Repellents …

Ergosterol

A steroid of interest both because its biosynthesis in FUNGI is a target of ANTIFUNGAL AGENTS, notably AZOLES, and because when it is present in SKIN of animals, ULTRAVIOLET RAYS break a bond to result in ERGOCALCIFEROL.
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Experimental
Matched Description: … of interest both because its biosynthesis in FUNGI is a target of ANTIFUNGAL AGENTS, notably AZOLES, and …
Matched Categories: … Diet, Food, and Nutrition …

Clonazepam

A benzodiazepine used to treat various seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop.[FDA Label][L5572,F3763,F3787,F3796] The agent has also been indicated for treating panic disorder.[FDA Label][A175438,L5572,F3763,F3787,F3796] The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor responses.[FDA Label][A175438,A175441,L5572,F3763,F3787,F3796] Since being...
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Illicit
Matched Description: … benzodiazepine used to treat various seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and ... , however, like most benzodiazepines, clonazepam use has also been associated with recreational use and ... [FDA Label][A175438,A175441,L5572,F3763,F3787,F3796] Since being first patented in 1960 and then released …
Matched Categories: … Benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine derivatives …

Opium

Opium is the first substance of the diverse group of the opiates. It has been known for a long time, and the first evidence of a poppy culture dates from 5 thousand years by the Sumerians. During the years, opium was used as a sedative and hypnotic, but it was...
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Illicit
Matched Description: … During the years, opium was used as a sedative and hypnotic, but it was determined to be addictive. ... [A32175] Opium is a prohibited drug of abuse in most countries, but the illegal production of this drug ... This plant is an integrant of the Papaveraceae family, and it is characterized by solitary leaves and …
Matched Mixtures name: … Belladonna and Opium ... Belladonna and Opium ... Belladonna and Opium …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …

Edetic acid

A chelating agent (chelating agents) that sequesters a variety of polyvalent cations. It is used in pharmaceutical manufacturing and as a food additive.
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Vet approved
Matched Description: … It is used in pharmaceutical manufacturing and as a food additive. …
Matched Categories: … Diet, Food, and Nutrition …

Betahistine

Ménière's disease is a progressive disease of the inner ear characterized by vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss. It has a significant impact on both the physical and social functioning of affected individuals.[A220318,L16408] Betahistine is a histamine-like antivertigo drug used for treating symptoms associated with Ménière's disease. It is thought to...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … [A220333,L16403] Betahistine was first approved by the FDA in the 1970s but withdrawn within approximately ... It has a significant impact on both the physical and social functioning of affected individuals. ... Ménière's disease is a progressive disease of the inner ear characterized by vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing …

Fluoride ion

Having a chemical formula of F−, fluoride ion is the simplest inorganic, monatomic anion of fluorine with basic properties. It is considered a trace element. Fluoride ions are found in various minerals but are only present in trace amounts in water. Its various salt forms and minerals play numerous roles...
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Matched Description: … Fluoride ions are found in various minerals but are only present in trace amounts in water. ... Its various salt forms and minerals play numerous roles as chemical reagents, industrial chemicals, and ... It also plays an essential physiological role, such as enhancing the resistance profile and strength …
Matched Mixtures name: … Multi-Vitamin Fluoride and Iron Drops …

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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Investigational
Matched Description: … It inhibits gastric acid secretion, as well as pepsin and gastrins output. …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Metabolic Side Effects of Drugs and Substances ... Drugs for Peptic Ulcer and Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (Gord) …
Matched Products: … Up and Up Acid Reducer …

Tezacaftor

Tezacaftor is a drug of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) potentiator class. It was developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and FDA approved in combination with ivacaftor to manage cystic fibrosis. This drug was approved by the FDA on February 12, 2018. Cystic Fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder caused...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … consequently abnormal fluid and ion transport across cell membranes. ... [L1595] It was developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and FDA approved in combination with [ivacaftor] to ... Alterations in the CFTR gene result in altered production, misfolding, or function of the protein and …
Matched Categories: … ivacaftor and tezacaftor ... ivacaftor, tezacaftor and elexacaftor …

Ferric maltol

Ferric maltol is an iron(III) atom complexed with 3 maltol molecules to increase the bioavailability compared to iron(II), without depositing it in the duodenum as insoluble ferric hydroxide and phosphate. Ferric maltol has been described in literature since at least the late 1980s as a potential treatment for iron deficiency....
Approved
Matched Description: … bioavailability compared to iron(II), without depositing it in the duodenum as insoluble ferric hydroxide and …
Matched Categories: … Blood and Blood Forming Organs …

Manidipine

Manidipine (INN) is a calcium channel blocker (dihydropyridine type) that is used clinically as an antihypertensive. It is selective for vasculature and does not produce effects on the heart at clinically relevant dosages.
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Investigational
Matched Description: … It is selective for vasculature and does not produce effects on the heart at clinically relevant dosages …
Matched Categories: … delapril and manidipine ... ACE Inhibitors and Calcium Channel Blockers ... Calcium-Regulating Hormones and Agents …

Oseltamivir

Oseltamivir (marketed as the product TamifluⓇ), is an antiviral neuraminidase inhibitor used for the treatment and prophylaxis of infection with influenza viruses A (including pandemic H1N1) and B. Oseltamivir exerts its antiviral activity by inhibiting the activity of the viral neuraminidase enzyme found on the surface of the virus, which...
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Matched Description: … that early antiviral treatment can shorten the duration of fever and illness symptoms, and may reduce ... prophylaxis of infection with influenza viruses A (including pandemic H1N1) and B. ... the risk of some complications (including pneumonia and respiratory failure). …

Thiopental

A barbiturate that is administered intravenously for the induction of general anesthesia or for the production of complete anesthesia of short duration. It is also used for hypnosis and for the control of convulsive states. It has been used in neurosurgical patients to reduce increased intracranial pressure. It does not...
Approved
Vet approved
Matched Description: … It does not produce any excitation but has poor analgesic and muscle relaxant properties. ... It is also used for hypnosis and for the control of convulsive states. ... Small doses have been shown to be anti-analgesic and lower the pain threshold. …
Matched Categories: … Hypnotics and Sedatives …

Erythrityl tetranitrate

A vasodilator with general properties similar to nitroglycerin. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1020)
Approved
Experimental
Investigational

Luspatercept

Luspatercept is a recombinant fusion protein comprised of a modified extracellular domain of activin receptor type IIB fused to the FC domain of human IgG1.[A187829,L42455] It was first approved for use in the United States in November 2019 under the brand name Reblozyl® for the treatment of anemia in patients...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … the treatment of conditions in which late-stage erythropoiesis is defective, such as beta thalassemia and ... erythropoiesis, in contrast to typical erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs), such as [darbepoetin alfa] and …
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Blood and Blood Forming Organs ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins …

Remoxipride

Remoxipride is an atypical antipsychotic agent that is specific for dopamine D2 receptors. It gained approval in the UK in 1989 but was withdrawn in 1993 after it was found to be associated with an increased incidence of aplastic anemia.[A215422,A215512]
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Withdrawn
Matched Description: … [A215422] It gained approval in the UK in 1989 but was withdrawn in 1993 after it was found to be associated …
Matched Categories: … Benzamides and benzamide derivatives …

Ipecac

Ipecac is obtained from the plant Cephaelis ipecacuanha and contains a number of emetic alkaloids including emetine and cephaeline. Ipecac was approved by Health Canada as an OTC but all those products are now discontinued. The FDA does not have currently any approved product containing ipecac, however, ipecac as an...
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Withdrawn
Matched Description: … emetine and cephaeline. ... [L2753] Ipecac was approved by Health Canada as an OTC but all those products are now discontinued. ... Ipecac is obtained from the plant _Cephaelis ipecacuanha_ and contains a number of emetic alkaloids including …
Matched Categories: … Cough and Cold Preparations …

Tacrolimus

Tacrolimus (also FK-506 or Fujimycin) is an immunosuppressive drug whose main use is after organ transplant to reduce the activity of the patient's immune system and so the risk of organ rejection. It is also used in a topical preparation in the treatment of severe atopic dermatitis, severe refractory uveitis...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … drug whose main use is after organ transplant to reduce the activity of the patient's immune system and ... the treatment of severe atopic dermatitis, severe refractory uveitis after bone marrow transplants, and ... This FKBP12-FK506 complex inhibits calcineurin which inhibits T-lymphocyte signal transduction and IL …
Matched Categories: … Skin and Mucous Membrane Agents ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …

Ecamsule

Ecamsule is an organic compound which is added to many sunscreens to filter out UVA rays. It is a benzylidene camphor derivative, many of which are known for their excellent photostability. Ecamsule has been approved for use in the U.S. since 2006, but only at a specific concentration and only...
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Matched Description: … Ecamsule has been approved for use in the U.S. since 2006, but only at a specific concentration and only …
Matched Mixtures name: … Kiehls Activated Sun Protector Sunscreen SPF 50 For Face and Body For All Skin Types ... Kiehls Activated Sun Protector Sunscreen SPF 30 For Face and Body For All Skin Types ... Kiehls Activated Sun Protector Ultra Light Sunscreen SPF 50 for Body Sweat and Water Resistant …

Ambenonium

Ambenonium is a cholinesterase inhibitor. It is used in the management of myasthenia gravis.
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Thrombin

Also known as coagulation factor II, thrombin is a serine protease that plays a physiological role in regulating hemostasis and maintaining blood coagulation. Once converted from prothrombin, thrombin converts fibrinogen to fibrin, which, in combination with platelets from the blood, forms a clot. Medical thrombin is a protein substance produced...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … coagulation factor II, thrombin is a serine protease that plays a physiological role in regulating hemostasis and ... Patients who are know or suspected to have antibodies to bovine thrombin and/or bovine factor V should ... These antibodies may subsequently cross-react with endogenous human factor V and lead to its deficiency …
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Blood and Blood Forming Organs ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …

Zalcitabine

A dideoxynucleoside compound in which the 3'-hydroxyl group on the sugar moiety has been replaced by a hydrogen. This modification prevents the formation of 5' to 3' phosphodiester linkages, which are needed for the elongation of DNA chains, thus resulting in the termination of viral DNA growth. The compound is...
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Investigational
Matched Categories: … Nucleic Acids, Nucleotides, and Nucleosides ... Nucleoside and Nucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors …

Levonordefrin

Levonordefrin acts as a topical nasal decongestant and vasoconstrictor, most often used in dentistry.
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Matched Description: … Levonordefrin acts as a topical nasal decongestant and vasoconstrictor, most often used in dentistry. …
Matched Mixtures name: … Mepivacaine Hydrochloride and Levonordefrin …
Matched Categories: … Epinephrine and similars …
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