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Calendula officinalis flower

Calendula officinalis flower is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug.
Approved
Experimental

Dapsone

A sulfone active against a wide range of bacteria but mainly employed for its actions against mycobacterium leprae. Its mechanism of action is probably similar to that of the sulfonamides which involves inhibition of folic acid synthesis in susceptible organisms. It is also used with pyrimethamine in the treatment of...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … folic acid synthesis in susceptible organisms. ... Its mechanism of action is probably similar to that of the sulfonamides which involves inhibition of ... It is also used with pyrimethamine in the treatment of malaria. …
Matched Categories: … Folic Acid Antagonists ... Drugs for Treatment of Lepra …

Reviparin

Reviparin is a low molecular weight heparin which seems to have a better safety profile than unfractionated heparin. It is prepared from porcine intestinal mucosa by nitrous acid depolymerization. Reviparin has a molecular weight of 3.9 kDa. It was developed by Abbott laboratories and in 2009, reviparin presented an orphan...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Reviparin has a molecular weight of 3.9 kDa. ... [A32019] It is prepared from porcine intestinal mucosa by nitrous acid depolymerization. …

Clocortolone

Clocortolone is a medium potency corticosteroid that is often used as a topical cream for the relief of inflammatory oand pruritic (itching) arising from steroid-responsive dermatoses of the scalp.
Approved
Matched Description: … inflammatory oand pruritic (itching) arising from steroid-responsive dermatoses of the scalp. ... Clocortolone is a medium potency corticosteroid that is often used as a topical cream for the relief of …

Droxidopa

Droxidopa is a precursor of noradrenaline that is used in the treatment of Parkinsonism. It is approved for use in Japan and is currently in trials in the U.S. The racaemic form (dl-threo-3,4-dihydroxyphenylserine) has also been used, and has been investigated in the treatment of orthostatic hypotension. There is a...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Iupac: … (2S,3R)-2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3-hydroxypropanoic acid …
Matched Description: … Droxidopa is a precursor of noradrenaline that is used in the treatment of Parkinsonism. ... There is a deficit of noradrenaline as well as of dopamine in Parkinson's disease and it has been proposed ... (dl-threo-3,4-dihydroxyphenylserine) has also been used, and has been investigated in the treatment of …

Glucagon

Glucagon is a 29 amino acid hormone used as a diagnostic aid in radiologic exams to temporarily inhibit the movement of the gastrointestinal tract and to treat severe hypoglycemia.[L7634,L7637,L7640,L7643,L8519] Glucagon raises blood sugar through activation of hepatic glucagon receptors, stimulating glycogenolysis and the release of glucose.[L7640,L7643] Glucagon was granted FDA...
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Matched Description: … Glucagon is a 29 amino acid hormone used as a diagnostic aid in radiologic exams to temporarily inhibit ... , stimulating glycogenolysis and the release of glucose. ... the movement of the gastrointestinal tract and to treat severe hypoglycemia. …

Drospirenone

Drospirenone is a synthetic progestin commonly found in the popular oral contraceptive, Yaz in combination with Ethinyl estradiol. Most recently, it was approved by both Health Canada and the FDA in combination with Estetrol as an oral contraceptive therapy.[L33199,L33174] Aside from its contraceptive effects, drospirenone is used with estrogens to...
Approved
Matched Description: … Drospirenone has been the subject of widespread safety concern due to the possibility of an increased ... risk of venous thromboembolism associated with its use. ... thromboembolism resulting from the use of drospirenone remains unclear, as studies regarding this risk …
Matched Categories: … Sex Hormones and Modulators of the Genital System …

Simeprevir

Simeprevir is a hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS3/4A protease inhibitor indicated in patient's with HCV genotype 1 for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. HCV is a single-stranded RNA virus that is categorized into nine distinct genotypes, with genotype 1 being the most common in the United...
Approved
Matched Description: … the drug is observed with NS3 Q80K polymorphic variants and simeprevir-specific amino acid position ... reduced liver-related damage, improved quality of life, reduced incidence of Hepatocellular Carcinoma ... Prior to initiation of treatment with [DB00008] and [DB00811], screening for the presence of virus with …
Matched Categories: … combinations of sulfonamides ... Antivirals for treatment of HCV infections …

Pirenzepine

An antimuscarinic agent that inhibits gastric secretion at lower doses than are required to affect gastrointestinal motility, salivary, central nervous system, cardiovascular, ocular, and urinary function. It promotes the healing of duodenal ulcers and due to its cytoprotective action is beneficial in the prevention of duodenal ulcer recurrence. It also...
Approved
Matched Description: … prevention of duodenal ulcer recurrence. ... It also potentiates the effect of other antiulcer agents such as cimetidine and ranitidine. ... It promotes the healing of duodenal ulcers and due to its cytoprotective action is beneficial in the …
Matched Categories: … Drugs for Acid Related Disorders …

Repaglinide

Repaglinide is an oral antihyperglycemic agent used for the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). It belongs to the meglitinide class of short-acting insulin secretagogues, which act by binding to β cells of the pancreas to stimulate insulin release. Repaglinide induces an early insulin response to meals decreasing postprandial blood...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Iupac: … 2-ethoxy-4-({[(1S)-3-methyl-1-[2-(piperidin-1-yl)phenyl]butyl]carbamoyl}methyl)benzoic acid …
Matched Description: … be lower than that of sulfonylureas since their action is dependent on the presence of glucose. ... the last 8-10 weeks of glucose control. ... cells of the pancreas to stimulate insulin release. …

Olsalazine

Olsalazine is an aminosalicylate and a prodrug of mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid, 5-ASA). It was first developed for delivering mesalamine to the colon without the use of sulfapyridine. Olsalazine comprises two mesalamine molecules joined by an azo bridge, which is cleaved in the colon. Olsalazine is an anti-inflammatory agent that works...
Approved
Matched Iupac: … 5-[(1E)-2-(3-carboxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)diazen-1-yl]-2-hydroxybenzoic acid …
Matched Description: … Olsalazine is an aminosalicylate and a prodrug of [mesalamine] (5-aminosalicylic acid, 5-ASA). ... [A257063] Olsalazine is used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis.[L45023,L45151] ... [A257063] It was first developed for delivering mesalamine to the colon without the use of [sulfapyridine …

Inositol

Inositol is a collection of nine different stereoisomers but the name is usually used to describe only the most common type of inositol, myo-inositol. Myo-inositol is the cis-1,2,3,5-trans-4,6-cyclohexanehexol and it is prepared from an aqueous extract of corn kernels by precipitation and hydrolysis of crude phytate. These molecules have structural...
Approved
Investigational
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … the most common type of inositol, myo-inositol. ... corn kernels by precipitation and hydrolysis of crude phytate. ... Inositol is a collection of nine different stereoisomers but the name is usually used to describe only …
Matched Mixtures name: … Harvest Of Values All B Complex Tab ... B-complex With Vitamin C, Biotin, Folic Acid …

Ketorolac

Ketorolac is a Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and is commercially available as an oral tablet, injectable, nasal spray and as an ophthalmic solution. It's analgesic properties make it a useful pain management tool across many settings including postoperative pain, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, menstrual disorders, headaches, spinal and soft tissue pain,...
Approved
Matched Iupac: … 5-benzoyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolizine-1-carboxylic acid …
Matched Description: … [L6520] Impressively, ketorolac has a similar efficacy to standard doses of morphine and meperidine making …
Matched Categories: … Heteroaryl acetic acid NSAIDS ... Acetic Acid Derivatives and Related Substances …

Thyrotropin alfa

Thyrotropin alfa is a recombinant form of thyroid stimulating hormone used in performing certain tests in patients who have or have had thyroid cancer. It is also used along with a radioactive agent to destroy remaining thyroid tissue in certain patients who have had their thyroid gland removed because of...
Approved
Vet approved
Matched Description: … of 92 amino acid residues containing two N-linked glycosylation sites and a beta subunit of 112 residues ... The amino acid sequence of thyrotropin alfa is identical to that of human pituitary thyroid stimulating ... The alpha subunit of thyrotropin alfa, which is the effector region responsible for the stimulation of …

Chromium picolinate

Chromium picolinate has a chemical formula CrPic3 and reddish-pink color. It is a coordination complex consisting of chromium(III) and picolinic acid. Chromium picolinate is used as a nutritional supplement for optimal insulin function in patients with Type 2 diabetes or promotion of weight loss. Chromium ions are shown to regulate...
Approved
Matched Description: … It is a coordination complex consisting of chromium(III) and picolinic acid. ... a nutritional supplement for optimal insulin function in patients with Type 2 diabetes or promotion of ... ions are shown to regulate insulin by promoting glucose utilization and increasing the sensitivity of …

Caffeine

Caffeine is a drug of the methylxanthine class used for a variety of purposes, including certain respiratory conditions of the premature newborn, pain relief, and to combat drowsiness. Caffeine is similar in chemical structure to Theophylline and Theobromine.[A187691,L9851] It can be sourced from coffee beans, but also occurs naturally in...
Approved
Matched Description: … life of premature infants. ... Caffeine is a drug of the methylxanthine class used for a variety of purposes, including certain respiratory ... conditions of the premature newborn, pain relief, and to combat drowsiness. …
Matched Mixtures name: … C T Acetylsalicylic Acid Codeine and Caf Tab ... Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and 8mg Of Codeine Phosphate Tablets ... Acetaminophen, Caffeine and 8 Mg Of Codeine Phosphate Tablets …
Matched Categories: … combinations of xanthines …

Olanzapine

Olanzapine is a thienobenzodiazepine classified as an atypical or second-generation antipsychotic agent. The second-generation antipsychotics were introduced in the 90s and quickly gained traction due to their impressive efficacy, reduced risk for extrapyramidal side effects and reduced susceptibility to drug-drug interactions. Olanzapine very closely resembles clozapine and only differs by...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … very closely resembles [clozapine] and only differs by two additional methyl groups and the absence of …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …

Fluorometholone

A glucocorticoid employed, usually as eye drops, in the treatment of allergic and inflammatory conditions of the eye. It has also been used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p732)
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … of the eye. ... It has also been used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. ... A glucocorticoid employed, usually as eye drops, in the treatment of allergic and inflammatory conditions …
Matched Categories: … Agents for Treatment of Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures for Topical Use …

Human calcitonin

Calcitonin was first discovered in isolated parathyroid tissue as a substance with a serum-calcium-lowering effect. It is constituted as a 32-amino acid single chain polypeptide structure that gets secreted as a regulatory agent in calcium-phosphorus metabolism. It is used as an alternative for people developing antibodies against salmon calcitonin.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [A32099] It is constituted as a 32-amino acid single chain polypeptide structure that gets secreted as …

Parecoxib

Parecoxib is a water-soluble and injectable prodrug of valdecoxib. It is marketed as Dynastat in the European Union. Parecoxib is a COX2 selective inhibitor in the same category as celecoxib (Celebrex) and rofecoxib (Vioxx). As it is injectable, it can be used perioperatively when patients are unable to take oral...
Approved
Matched Description: … Parecoxib is a water-soluble and injectable prodrug of valdecoxib. ... A letter of non-approval for parecoxib was issued by the FDA in 2005. ... It is approved through much of Europe for short term perioperative pain control much in the same way …

Dichlorobenzyl alcohol

Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is a mild antiseptic with a broad spectrum for bacterial and virus associated with mouth and throat infections. Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is considered as an active ingredient found in several marketed OTC products by Health Canada which has categorized this agent as an anatomical therapeutic chemical. On the other...
Approved

Safinamide

Safinamide is for the treatment of parkinson's disease. It was approved in Europe in February 2015, and in the United States on March 21, 2017.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Safinamide is for the treatment of parkinson's disease. …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …

Raloxifene

Raloxifene is a second generation selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) that mediates anti-estrogenic effects on breast and uterine tissues, and estrogenic effects on bone, lipid metabolism, and blood coagulation.[A4979,T28] Exhibiting tissue-specific effects distinct from estradiol, raloxifene is the first of the benzothiophene group of antiestrogens to be labelled a SERM....
Approved
Investigational
Matched Iupac: … 2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-{4-[2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]benzoyl}-1-benzothiophen-6-ol …
Matched Description: … of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women with the use of therapeutic agents in addition to concurrent ... [A716] Although rare, there was an increased risk of venous thromboembolism during clinical trials of ... Due to the risk of bone fractures that may lead to morbidities and reduced quality of life, the management …
Matched Categories: … Sex Hormones and Modulators of the Genital System …

Potassium

Potassium is an essential nutrient, like Calcium and Magnesium. It was identified as a shortfall nutrient by the 2015-2020 Advisory Committee of Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Many conditions and diseases interfere with normal body potassium balance, and underconsumption of potassium is one example. Hypokalemia (low potassium) or hyperkalemia (high potassium)...
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Experimental
Matched Description: … It was identified as a shortfall nutrient by the 2015-2020 Advisory Committee of Dietary Guidelines for ... A186928] Many conditions and diseases interfere with normal body potassium balance, and underconsumption of ... Examples of potassium formulations include potassium citrate, potassium chloride, and potassium with …

Methyldopa

Methyldopa, or α-methyldopa, is a centrally acting sympatholytic agent and an antihypertensive agent. It is an analog of DOPA (3,4‐hydroxyphenylanine), and it is a prodrug, meaning that the drug requires biotransformation to an active metabolite for therapeutic effects. Methyldopa works by binding to alpha(α)-2 adrenergic receptors as an agonist, leading...
Approved
Matched Iupac: … (2S)-2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid …
Matched Description: … adrenergic neuronal outflow and reduction of vasoconstrictor adrenergic signals. ... [A231784] It is an analog of DOPA (3,4‐hydroxyphenylanine), and it is a prodrug, meaning that the drug ... Methyldopa works by binding to alpha(α)-2 adrenergic receptors as an agonist, leading to the inhibition of …
Matched Categories: … Aromatic L-amino Acid Decarboxylase Inhibitors …
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