Displaying drugs 2526 - 2550 of 15483 in total
Desloratadine
Desloratadine is a second generation, tricyclic antihistamine that which has a selective and peripheral H1-antagonist action. It is the active descarboethoxy metabolite of loratidine (a second generation histamine). Desloratidine has a long-lasting effect and does not cause drowsiness because it does not readily enter the central nervous system.
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Matched Description: … Desloratadine is a second generation, tricyclic antihistamine that which has a selective and peripheral ... Desloratidine has a long-lasting effect and does not cause drowsiness because it does not readily enter …
Matched Categories: … Loratadine and derivatives …
Matched Categories: … Loratadine and derivatives …
Tacrine
A centerally active cholinesterase inhibitor that has been used to counter the effects of muscle relaxants, as a respiratory stimulant, and in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other central nervous system disorders. Tacrine has been discontinued for the United States market.
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Matched Description: … in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other central nervous system disorders. ... inhibitor that has been used to counter the effects of muscle relaxants, as a respiratory stimulant, and …
Epinastine
Epinastine is used for the prevention of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis. It has a multi-action effect that inhibits the allergic response in 3 ways: 1. stabilizes mast cells by preventing mast cell degranulation to control the allergic response, 2. prevents histamine binding to both the H1- and H2-receptors to...
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Matched Description: … H2-receptors to stop itching and provide lasting protection, and 3. prevents the release of proinflammatory ... cell degranulation to control the allergic response, 2. prevents histamine binding to both the H1- and …
Matched Categories: … Decongestants and Antiallergics …
Matched Categories: … Decongestants and Antiallergics …
Tranylcypromine
A propylamine formed from the cyclization of the side chain of amphetamine. This monoamine oxidase inhibitor is effective in the treatment of major depression, dysthymic disorder, and atypical depression. It also is useful in panic and phobic disorders (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p311).
Tranylcypromine is a racemate comprising...
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Matched Description: … monoamine oxidase inhibitor is effective in the treatment of major depression, dysthymic disorder, and ... It also is useful in panic and phobic disorders (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p311). ... Tranylcypromine is a racemate comprising equal amounts of (1R,2S)- and (1S,2R)-2-phenylcyclopropan-1- …
Isoxsuprine
A beta-adrenergic agonist that causes direct relaxation of uterine and vascular smooth muscle. Its vasodilating actions are greater on the arteries supplying skeletal muscle than on those supplying skin. It is used in the treatment of peripheral vascular disease and in premature labor.
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Matched Description: … It is used in the treatment of peripheral vascular disease and in premature labor. ... A beta-adrenergic agonist that causes direct relaxation of uterine and vascular smooth muscle. …
Vanillyl butyl ether
Vanillyl butyl ether is an ether of monohydroxybenzoic acid. It is added to food products as a flavoring agent. It is also present in cosmetics and personal care products as a fragrance ingredient, oral care agent, hair conditioning agent, and warming or cooling agent.
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Matched Description: … , hair conditioning agent, and warming or cooling agent. ... It is also present in cosmetics and personal care products as a fragrance ingredient, oral care agent …
Benziodarone
Benziodarone is a uricostatic and a uricosuric agent which is sold also under the name Amplivex-Labaz. It is used in the treatment of gout . It was withdrawn from France markets and British markets due to its effects causing Jaundice in patients [T487, A175636].
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Matched Description: … Benziodarone is a uricostatic and a uricosuric agent which is sold also under the name Amplivex-Labaz ... It was withdrawn from France markets and British markets due to its effects causing Jaundice in patients …
Borage oil
Borage oil, or borage seed oil, is a rich source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) that is obtained from the seeds of the Borago officinalis (borage). Borage oil is used as an herbal treatment of skin disorders including eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and neurodermatitis as well as other inflammatory, cardiovascular and endocrine...
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Matched Description: … clinical efficacy and long-term effects are not fully elucidated yet. ... neurodermatitis as well as other inflammatory, cardiovascular and endocrine disorders, although its ... Borage oil is used as an herbal treatment of skin disorders including eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and …
Favipiravir
Discovered by Toyama Chemical Co., Ltd. in Japan, favipiravir is a modified pyrazine analog that was initially approved for therapeutic use in resistant cases of influenza.[A191688,A191721] The antiviral targets RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) enzymes, which are necessary for the transcription and replication of viral genomes.[A191688,A191772,A191775]
Not only does favipiravir inhibit...
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Matched Description: … [A191688,A191772,A191775]
Not only does favipiravir inhibit replication of influenza A and B, but ... the drug has shown promise in the treatment of avian influenza, and may be an alternative option for ... antiviral targets RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) enzymes, which are necessary for the transcription and …
Nepafenac
Nepafenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory prodrug (NSAID) usually sold as a prescription eye drop. It is used to treat pain and inflammation associated with cataract surgery.
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Matched Description: … It is used to treat pain and inflammation associated with cataract surgery. …
Dantrolene
Chemically, dantrolene is a hydantoin derivative, but does not exhibit antiepileptic activity like other hydantoin derivates such as phenytoin.
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Matched Categories: … Dantrolene and Derivatives …
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil is extracted from the hard outer brown layer of rice after chaff (rice husk) used for high-temperature cooking methods such as deep frying and stir frying. It contains monosaturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and saturated fatty acids. The major constituents of rice bran oil include myristic...
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Matched Description: … It contains monosaturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and saturated fatty acids. ... layer of rice after chaff (rice husk) used for high-temperature cooking methods such as deep frying and ... constituents of rice bran oil include myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, and …
Temoporfin
Temoporfin is a photosensitizing agent used in the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck [FDA Label]. It was first authorized for market by the European Medicines Agency in October 2001. It is currently available under the brand name Foscan.
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Matched Description: … Temoporfin is a photosensitizing agent used in the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Frovatriptan
Frovatriptan is a triptan drug developed by Vernalis for the treatment of migraine headaches, in particular those associated with menstruation. Frovatriptan causes vasoconstriction of arteries and veins that supply blood to the head.
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Matched Description: … Frovatriptan causes vasoconstriction of arteries and veins that supply blood to the head. …
Matched Categories: … Serotonin-1b and Serotonin-1d Receptor Agonist …
Matched Categories: … Serotonin-1b and Serotonin-1d Receptor Agonist …
Trihexyphenidyl
Trihexyphenidyl is a centrally acting muscarinic antagonist used for treatment of parkinsonism and drug-induced extrapyramidal disorders.[L31773,L31778] Its discovery was published in 1949 in a study looking for drugs with antispasmodic activity. Trihexyphenidyl is rarely used in the treatment of parkinsonism, and is not a first line treatment due to significant...
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Matched Description: … Trihexyphenidyl is a centrally acting muscarinic antagonist used for treatment of parkinsonism and drug-induced ... [A229103] Trihexyphenidyl is rarely used in the treatment of parkinsonism, and is not a first line treatment …
Foreskin fibroblast (neonatal)
Foreskin fibroblast-like stromal cells (FDSCs) are progenitors isolated from human tissue that can differentiate into various cell types .
Also known as Dermagraft, this device is a cryopreserved human fibroblast-derived dermal substitute. Composed of fibroblasts, extracellular matrix, and a bioabsorbable scaffold, it effectively supports wound healing .
Dermagraft has only...
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Matched Description: … , as well as New Zealand and Australia. ... The impact of diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) on individuals and society is devastating. ... Composed of fibroblasts, extracellular matrix, and a bioabsorbable scaffold, it effectively supports …
Yellow fever vaccine
Yellow fever vaccine prevents against Yellow Fever, a viral hemorrhagic disease caused by the transmission of a flavivirus through the bite of an infected mosquito. Symptoms of Yellow fever can range from asymptomatic, to mild flu-like illness, to more severe symptoms such as shock, jaundice, internal bleeding, and organ failure...
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Matched Description: … of yellow fever in pediatric patients 9 months of age and older. ... Interestingly, Yellow fever got its name from the characteristic yellowing of the skin and eyes that ... Vaccination with Yellow Fever vaccine is therefore considered to be the most important and effective …
Methoxamine
An alpha-adrenergic agonist that causes prolonged peripheral vasoconstriction. It has little if any direct effect on the central nervous system.
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Matched Categories: … Adrenergic and Dopaminergic Agents …
Fenoldopam
A dopamine D1 receptor agonist that is used as an antihypertensive agent. It lowers blood pressure through arteriolar vasodilation.
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Matched Categories: … Adrenergic and Dopaminergic Agents …
Prazepam
Prazepam is a benzodiazepine that is used in the treatment of anxiety disorders. It is a schedule IV drug in the U.S.
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Matched Categories: … Benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine derivatives …
Pirbuterol
Pirbuterol is a beta-2 adrenergic bronchodilator. In vitro studies and in vivo pharmacologic studies have demonstrated that pirbuterol has a preferential effect on beta-2 Adrenergic receptors compared with isoproterenol. While it is recognized that beta-2 adrenergic receptors are the predominant receptors in bronchial smooth muscle, data indicate that there is...
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Matched Description: … In vitro studies and in vivo pharmacologic studies have demonstrated that pirbuterol has a preferential ... Increased c-AMP levels are associated with relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle and inhibition of release …
Allogeneic processed thymus tissue
Allogeneic processed thymus tissue is used for immune reconstitution in immune disorders where the patients are severely immunocompromised due to the absence of a functional thymus, such as congenital athymia. As part of the immune system, the thymus is an organ responsible for the maturation and selection of T cells...
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Matched Description: … As part of the immune system, the thymus is an organ responsible for the maturation and selection of ... T cells [A239814]; thus, patients without a functional thymus experience profound immunodeficiency and ... [L38929] Congenital athymia is a rare condition that leads to the absence of a thymus at birth and a …
Sodium bisulfite
Sodium bisulfite has been used externally for parasitic skin diseases and as a gastrointestinal antiseptic.
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Matched Description: … Sodium bisulfite has been used externally for parasitic skin diseases and as a gastrointestinal antiseptic …
Tetrabenazine
A drug formerly used as an antipsychotic but now used primarily in the symptomatic treatment of various hyperkinetic disorders. It is a monoamine depletor and used as symptomatic treatment of chorea associated with Huntington's disease. FDA approved on August 15, 2008.
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Matched Description: … It is a monoamine depletor and used as symptomatic treatment of chorea associated with Huntington's disease …
Matched Categories: … Tetrabenazine and isomer …
Matched Categories: … Tetrabenazine and isomer …
Gadopentetic acid
A complex of gadolinium with a chelating agent, diethylenetriamine penta-acetic acid (DTPA see pentetic acid), that is given to enhance the image in cranial and spinal MRIs. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p706)
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Matched Description: … diethylenetriamine penta-acetic acid (DTPA see pentetic acid), that is given to enhance the image in cranial and …
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