Displaying drugs 301 - 325 of 6877 in total
Vigabatrin
Vigabatrin is an analog of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, used in the treatment of refractory seizures and infantile spasms. It irreversibly inhibits the enzyme responsible for GABA metabolism, thereby increasing levels of circulating GABA. Although administered as a racemic mixture, only the...
Approved
Matched Description: … inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, used in the treatment of refractory seizures and ... [A202037]
It was first introduced as an antiepileptic agent in the United Kingdom in 1989 and was ... [A202124] Its use is now generally reserved for patients who have failed alternative therapies, and its …
Oxymorphone
An opioid analgesic with actions and uses similar to those of morphine, apart from an absence of cough suppressant activity. It is used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain, including pain in obstetrics. It may also be used as an adjunct to anesthesia (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia,...
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Matched Description: … An opioid analgesic with actions and uses similar to those of morphine, apart from an absence of cough ... 2017, FDA requested Endo Pharmaceuticals to remove the medication from the market due to opioid misuse and …
Fesoterodine
Fesoterodine is an antimuscarinic prodrug for the treatment of overactive bladder syndrome.
Approved
Matched Categories: … Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Drugs for Urinary Frequency and Incontinence …
Nitrofural
Nitrofural or nitrofurazone is a topical anti-infective agent effective against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It is used for superficial wounds, burns, ulcers, and skin infections. Nitrofural has also been administered orally in the treatment of trypanosomiasis.
Except for topical drug products formulated for dermatologic application, the FDA withdrew its approval...
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … It is used for superficial wounds, burns, ulcers, and skin infections. ... Nitrofural or nitrofurazone is a topical anti-infective agent effective against gram-negative and gram-positive …
Matched Categories: … Antiseptics and Disinfectants ... Blood and Blood Forming Organs ... Blood Substitutes and Perfusion Solutions ... Agents Against Leishmaniasis and Trypanosomiasis ... Antiparasitic Products, Insecticides and Repellents …
Matched Categories: … Antiseptics and Disinfectants ... Blood and Blood Forming Organs ... Blood Substitutes and Perfusion Solutions ... Agents Against Leishmaniasis and Trypanosomiasis ... Antiparasitic Products, Insecticides and Repellents …
Darifenacin
Darifenacin (Enablex®, Novartis) is a medication used to treat urinary incontinence.
Darifenacin blocks M3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, which mediate bladder muscle contractions. This block reduces the urgency to urinate and so it should not be used in people with urinary retention.
It is unknown if M3 receptor selectivity is clinically...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … This block reduces the urgency to urinate and so it should not be used in people with urinary retention …
Matched Categories: … Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Drugs for Urinary Frequency and Incontinence …
Matched Categories: … Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Drugs for Urinary Frequency and Incontinence …
Astemizole
Astemizole is a long-acting, non-sedating second generation antihistamine used in the treatment of allergy symptoms. It was withdrawn from market by the manufacturer in 1999 due to the potential to cause arrhythmias at high doses, especially when when taken with CYP inhibitors or grapefruit juice.
Approved
Withdrawn
Tinidazole
A nitroimidazole antitrichomonal agent effective against Trichomonas vaginalis, Entamoeba histolytica, and Giardia lamblia infections.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … nitroimidazole antitrichomonal agent effective against _Trichomonas vaginalis_, _Entamoeba histolytica_, and …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... norfloxacin and tinidazole ... ciprofloxacin and tinidazole ... Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... norfloxacin and tinidazole ... ciprofloxacin and tinidazole ... Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics …
Acetophenazine
Acetophenazine is an antipsychotic drug of moderate-potency. It is used in the treatment of disorganized and psychotic thinking. It is also used to help treat false perceptions (e.g. hallucinations or delusions). It primarily targets the dopamine D2 receptor.
Approved
Matched Description: … It is used in the treatment of disorganized and psychotic thinking. …
Glipizide
Glipizide is an oral hypoglycemic agent in the second-generation sulfonylurea drug class that is used to control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It was first introduced in 1984 and is available in various countries including Canada and the U.S. According to the 2018 Clinical Practice...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … It was first introduced in 1984 [A179491] and is available in various countries including Canada and ... [A179485] Glipizide was first approved by the FDA in 1994 and is available in extended-release tablets ... onset of action with the shortest half-life and duration of action, reducing the risk for long-lasting …
Matched Mixtures name: … Glipizide and Metformin HCl ... Glipizide and Metformin HCl ... Glipizide and Metformin Hydrochloride …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …
Matched Mixtures name: … Glipizide and Metformin HCl ... Glipizide and Metformin HCl ... Glipizide and Metformin Hydrochloride …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …
Trimetrexate
A nonclassical folic acid inhibitor through its inhibition of the enzyme dihydrofolate reductase. It is being tested for efficacy as an antineoplastic agent and as an antiparasitic agent against pneumocystis pneumonia in AIDS patients. Myelosuppression is its dose-limiting toxic effect.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … It is being tested for efficacy as an antineoplastic agent and as an antiparasitic agent against pneumocystis …
Matched Categories: … Antiparasitic Products, Insecticides and Repellents …
Matched Categories: … Antiparasitic Products, Insecticides and Repellents …
Flecainide
Flecainide is a Class I anti-arrhythmic agent like encainide and propafenone. Flecainide’s development began in 1966 and was first synthesized in 1972 as an attempt to generate new anesthetics. It is used to prevent supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias, as well as paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and flutter.[L8878,L5056]
Flecainide was granted FDA...
Approved
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … fibrillation and flutter. ... Flecainide is a Class I anti-arrhythmic agent like [encainide] and [propafenone]. ... [A186880] Flecainide’s development began in 1966 and was first synthesized in 1972 as an attempt to generate …
Sulfadoxine
A long acting sulfonamide that is used, usually in combination with other drugs, for respiratory, urinary tract, and malarial infections.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … sulfonamide that is used, usually in combination with other drugs, for respiratory, urinary tract, and …
Matched Categories: … Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... artesunate, sulfadoxine and pyrimethamine ... Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics ... Antiparasitic Products, Insecticides and Repellents …
Matched Categories: … Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... artesunate, sulfadoxine and pyrimethamine ... Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics ... Antiparasitic Products, Insecticides and Repellents …
Belinostat
Belinostat is a novel agent that inhibits the enzyme histone deacetylase (HDAC) with a sulfonamide-hydroxamide structure. It was developed as an orphan drug to target hematological malignancies and solid tumors by TopoTarget. The safety and efficacy of belinostat is currently being evaluated for use in combination with traditional front-line therapies...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … It was developed as an orphan drug to target hematological malignancies and solid tumors by TopoTarget ... Intravenous administration of the agent is available as Beleodaq as monotherapy and the dosing regimen ... The safety and efficacy of belinostat is currently being evaluated for use in combination with traditional …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Tolvaptan
Tolvaptan is used to treat low blood sodium levels (hyponatremia) associated with various conditions like congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormones (SIADH). FDA approved on May 19, 2009.
Approved
Matched Description: … levels (hyponatremia) associated with various conditions like congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, and …
Lodoxamide
Lodoxamide is a mast-cell stabilizer for topical administration into the eye. Mast-cell stabilizers, first one approved being cromolyn sodium, are used in treatment of ocular hypersensitivity reactions such as vernal conjunctivitis. These conditions often require treatment with anti-inflammatory medications such as ophthalmic NSAIDs or topical steroids which may cause systemic...
Approved
Matched Description: … than topical steroids at decreasing inflammation, mast-cell stabilizers offer another treatment option and …
Matched Categories: … Decongestants and Antiallergics ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …
Matched Categories: … Decongestants and Antiallergics ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …
Iopanoic acid
Iopanoic acid contains iodine and is useful as a contrast medium in cholecystography.
Approved
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … Iopanoic acid contains iodine and is useful as a contrast medium in cholecystography. …
Tucatinib
Tucatinib is a kinase inhibitor drug used with trastuzumab and capecitabine in the treatment of unresectable or metastatic HER-2 positive breast cancer. It was developed by Seattle Genetics and approved by the FDA on April 17, 2020. Tucatinib is a promising new treatment for patients with metastatic breast cancer who...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … It was developed by Seattle Genetics and approved by the FDA on April 17, 2020. ... Tucatinib is a kinase inhibitor drug used with [trastuzumab] and [capecitabine] in the treatment of unresectable …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Duvelisib
Duvelisib, also known as IPI-145 and INK-1197, is a small-molecule inhibitor of phosphoinositide-3 kinases that was designed initially to prove that simultaneous inhibition of the isoforms delta and gamma can produce a broad adaptative and innate immune cell inhibitory activity. All the work around duvelisib showed that this agent is...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … produce a broad adaptative and innate immune cell inhibitory activity. ... Duvelisib, also known as IPI-145 and INK-1197, is a small-molecule inhibitor of phosphoinositide-3 kinases ... [A39025] Duvelisib was developed by Verastem, Inc and FDA approved on September 24, 2018.[L4585] …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Gepirone
Gepirone, an azapirone, is a pharmacologic analog of buspirone that acts selectively on the pre- and post-synaptic 5HT1A receptors. Although earlier clinical trials showed promising results for gepirone, its formulation as an immediate-release tablet necessitates frequent administration due to the short half-lives. It was not until an extended-release formulation of...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Gepirone, an azapirone, is a pharmacologic analog of [buspirone] that acts selectively on the pre- and …
Siponimod
Siponimod, also known as Mayzent, by Novartis, is a new drug formulated for the management of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). It was approved by the FDA on March 26, 2019 and by Health Canada on February 20, 2020. This drug is considered a sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulator and is thought to...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … , disrupting communication between the brain and other parts of the body. ... It was approved by the FDA on March 26, 2019 [L5792] and by Health Canada on February 20, 2020. ... [L12171] This drug is considered a _sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulator_ and is thought …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Darolutamide
Darolutamide is a nonsteroidal androgen receptor antagonist for the treatment of castrate-resistant, non-metastatic prostate cancer (nmCRPC). This condition occurs in the majority of patients with advanced prostate cancer who have been treated with androgen receptor antagonists. Though prior treatment for prostate cancer has been successful for these patients, the cancer...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [A189054,A189063] Darolutamide was developed by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. and approved by ... darolutamide is to delay the progression of prostate cancer to metastatic disease, increasing quality of life and …
Matched Categories: … Hormone Antagonists and Related Agents ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Matched Categories: … Hormone Antagonists and Related Agents ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Choline salicylate
Choline salicylate is an anti-inflammatory pain reliever agent that is related to aspirin. It is used to decrease swelling and to treat mild-moderate pain. It is used to treat arthritis in both children and adults. This medicine can also be used for fever .
Choline Salicylate is the choline salt...
Approved
Nutraceutical
Matched Description: … It relieves mild to moderate pain and reduce fever and inflammation or swelling. ... It is used to treat arthritis in both children and adults. ... It is used to decrease swelling and to treat mild-moderate pain. …
Matched Mixtures name: … Kroger Cough Cold and Flu ... Kroger NiteTime Cold and Flu ... Kroger Sinus Pain and Pressure …
Matched Categories: … Salicylic Acid and Derivatives …
Matched Mixtures name: … Kroger Cough Cold and Flu ... Kroger NiteTime Cold and Flu ... Kroger Sinus Pain and Pressure …
Matched Categories: … Salicylic Acid and Derivatives …
1,2-Distearoyllecithin
Approved
Experimental
Rosiglitazone
Rosiglitazone is an anti-diabetic drug in the thiazolidinedione class of drugs. It is marketed by the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline as a stand-alone drug (Avandia) and in combination with metformin (Avandamet) or with glimepiride (Avandaryl). Like other thiazolidinediones, the mechanism of action of rosiglitazone is by activation of the intracellular receptor...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Rosiglitazone is a selective ligand of PPARγ, and has no PPARα-binding action. ... It is marketed by the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline as a stand-alone drug (Avandia) and in combination ... resistance, it appears to have an anti-inflammatory effect: nuclear factor kappa-B (NFκB) levels fall and …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... metformin and rosiglitazone ... glimepiride and rosiglitazone …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... metformin and rosiglitazone ... glimepiride and rosiglitazone …
Dipivefrin
Dipivefrin is a prodrug of adrenaline, which is used to treat glaucoma. It is available as ophthalmic solution (eye drops).
Approved
Matched Categories: … Antiglaucoma Preparations and Miotics …
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