Displaying drugs 2651 - 2675 of 15172 in total
Pergolide
Pergolide is a long-acting dopamine agonist approved in 1982 for the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease. It is an ergot derivative that acts on the dopamine D2 and D3, alpha2- and alpha1-adrenergic, and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) receptors. It was indicated as adjunct therapy with levodopa/carbidopa in the symptomatic treatment of parkinsonian syndrome....
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Matched Description: … It is an ergot derivative that acts on the dopamine D2 and D3, alpha2- and alpha1-adrenergic, and 5-hydroxytryptamine ... The drug was withdrawn from the US market in March 2007 and from the Canadian market in August 2007. …
Matched Categories: … Ergot Alkaloids and Derivatives …
Matched Categories: … Ergot Alkaloids and Derivatives …
Anagrelide
Anagrelide is a platelet-reducing agent used to lower dangerously elevated platelet levels (i.e. to treat thrombocythemia) in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms. It is an oral imidazoquinazoline that was first approved for use in the US in 1997. It appears to carry a better response rate than other thrombocythemia treatments (e.g....
Approved
Matched Description: … [busulfan], [hydroxyurea]) and may be better tolerated.[A214274] …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Carbinoxamine
Carbinoxamine is a first generation antihistamine that competes with free histamine for binding at HA-receptor sites. This antagonizes the effects of histamine on HA-receptors, leading to a reduction of the negative symptoms brought on by histamine HA-receptor binding. The product label for carbinoxamine as an over the counter cough and...
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Matched Description: … The product label for carbinoxamine as an over the counter cough and cold medicine is being modified ... to state "do not use" in children under 4 years of age in order to prevent and reduce misuse, as many ... labeling, which promoted unapproved uses (including management of congestion, cough, the common cold, and …
Gallamine triethiodide
A synthetic nondepolarizing blocking drug. The actions of gallamine triethiodide are similar to those of tubocurarine, but this agent blocks the cardiac vagus and may cause sinus tachycardia and, occasionally, hypertension and increased cardiac output. It should be used cautiously in patients at risk from increased heart rate but may...
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Matched Description: … may cause sinus tachycardia and, occasionally, hypertension and increased cardiac output. ... gallamine triethiodide are similar to those of tubocurarine, but this agent blocks the cardiac vagus and …
Formaldehyde
A highly reactive aldehyde gas formed by oxidation or incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons. In solution, it has a wide range of uses: in the manufacture of resins and textiles, as a disinfectant, and as a laboratory fixative or preservative. Formaldehyde solution (formalin) is considered a hazardous compound, and its vapor...
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Vet approved
Matched Description: … , and as a laboratory fixative or preservative. ... Formaldehyde solution (formalin) is considered a hazardous compound, and its vapor toxic. ... In solution, it has a wide range of uses: in the manufacture of resins and textiles, as a disinfectant …
Fluindione
Fluindione is under investigation for the treatment of Venous Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Permanent Atrial Fibrillation, and Anticoagulating Treatment on a Duration at Least 12-month-old Superior. Fluindione has been investigated for the treatment of Blood Coagulation Disorders.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … investigation for the treatment of Venous Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Permanent Atrial Fibrillation, and …
Matched Categories: … Blood and Blood Forming Organs …
Matched Categories: … Blood and Blood Forming Organs …
Crotalus atrox antivenin
Each year it is estimated there are 45,000 snakebites in the US and 300,000 to 400,000 bites worldwide. About 8000 of these snakebites involve venomous snake species. The majority of people bitten are males and about 50% occur in the age group of 18 to 28 .
Crotalus atrox antivenin...
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Experimental
Matched Description: … Each year it is estimated there are 45,000 snakebites in the US and 300,000 to 400,000 bites worldwide ... isolating the antivenin of interest through fractionation and chromatography techniques. ... The majority of people bitten are males and about 50% occur in the age group of 18 to 28 [F113]. …
Rasagiline
Rasagiline is an irreversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase and is used as a monotherapy in early Parkinson's disease or as an adjunct therapy in more advanced cases.
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Matched Description: … Rasagiline is an irreversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase and is used as a monotherapy in early Parkinson's …
Isoeugenol
Isoeugenol is a commonly used fragrance added to many commercially available products, and occurs naturally in the essential oils of plants such as ylang-ylang. It is also a significant dermatologic sensitizer and allergen, and as a result has been restricted to 200 p.p.m. since 1998 according to guidelines issued by...
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Experimental
Matched Description: … It is also a significant dermatologic sensitizer and allergen, and as a result has been restricted to ... Isoeugenol is a commonly used fragrance added to many commercially available products, and occurs naturally …
Prenylamine
Prenylamine was withdrawn from the Canadian, US, and UK markets in 1988 due to concerns regarding cardiac arrhythmias.
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Matched Description: … Prenylamine was withdrawn from the Canadian, US, and UK markets in 1988 due to concerns regarding cardiac …
Matched Categories: … Calcium-Regulating Hormones and Agents …
Matched Categories: … Calcium-Regulating Hormones and Agents …
Tripelennamine
A histamine H1 antagonist with low sedative action but frequent gastrointestinal irritation. It is used to treat asthma; HAY fever; urticaria; and rhinitis; and also in veterinary applications. Tripelennamine is administered by various routes, including topically.
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Vet approved
Matched Description: … It is used to treat asthma; HAY fever; urticaria; and rhinitis; and also in veterinary applications. …
Poractant alfa
Poractant alfa is a pulmonary surfactant marketed as Curosurf in the United States and Canada. It is used to treat Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in premature infants with an endogenous pulmonary surfactant deficiency. Poractant alfa is an extract of natural porcine lung surfactant consisting of 99% polar lipids (mainly phospholipids)...
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Matched Description: … Poractant alfa is a pulmonary surfactant marketed as Curosurf in the United States and Canada. ... 1% hydrophobic low molecular weight proteins (surfactant associated proteins SP-B and SP-C). ... an extract of natural porcine lung surfactant consisting of 99% polar lipids (mainly phospholipids) and …
Cat dander extract
Cat dander extract is either subcutaneously or intracutaneously administered and contains dry cat dander or dry defatted cat pelt. It is used in the diagnosis and treatment (immunotherapy) of patients with a history of allergy to cats. An allergic reaction to cats is induced by the presence of antigen-specific IgE...
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Matched Description: … Cat dander extract is either subcutaneously or intracutaneously administered and contains dry cat dander ... It is used in the diagnosis and treatment (immunotherapy) of patients with a history of allergy to cats ... The allergy diagnostic process involves assessing allergy history, clinical evaluation, and skin test …
Streptozocin
An antibiotic that is produced by Stretomyces achromogenes. It is used as an antineoplastic agent and to induce diabetes in experimental animals.
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Investigational
Matched Description: … It is used as an antineoplastic agent and to induce diabetes in experimental animals. …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
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 …
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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Investigational
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
Tizanidine
Tizanidine is a fast-acting drug used for the management of muscle spasm, which may result from the effects of multiple sclerosis, stroke, an acquired brain injury, or a spinal cord injury . It may also be caused by musculoskeletal injury . Regardless of the cause, muscle spasticity can be an...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Regardless of the cause, muscle spasticity can be an extremely painful and debilitating condition. …
Lutetium Lu-177 vipivotide tetraxetan
Lutetium Lu-177 vipivotide tetraxetan is a radioligand therapeutic agent. It consists of a radionuclide, lutetium Lu-177, linked to a moiety that binds to PSMA, a transmembrane protein that is expressed in prostate cancer. Lutetium Lu-177 vipivotide tetraxetan was first approved by the FDA on March 23, 2022 as a treatment...
Approved
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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Investigational
Matched Categories: … Adrenergic and Dopaminergic Agents …
Tenapanor
Tenapanor is a novel, small molecule medication approved in September 2019 for the treatment of constipation-predominant irritable bowel-syndrome (IBS-C). It was first designed and synthesized in 2012. As an inhibitor of the sodium/hydrogen exchanger isoform 3 (NHE3) transporter, it is the first and currently only medication within its class[A185489,A185492,A185495] and...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … [L8558] It was first designed and synthesized in 2012. ... currently only medication within its class[A185489,A185492,A185495] and therefore exists as a novel ... A185492] As an inhibitor of the sodium/hydrogen exchanger isoform 3 (NHE3) transporter, it is the first and …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …
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 …
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 …
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