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Setmelanotide is the first available treatment for patients with pro-opiomelanocortin, proprotein subilisin/kexin type 1, or leptin deficiencies. It is an agonist of the melanocortin 4 receptor. Earlier attempts at agonizing MC4R (such as LY2112688) lead to successful weight loss, but also an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. Other...
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Matched Description: … [L24474] It is an agonist of the melanocortin 4 receptor. ... [A224449] Patients taking setmelanotide experienced an average weight loss of 0.6 kg/week. …
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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Matched Description: … the patient's immune system and so the risk of organ rejection. ... Fujimycin) is an immunosuppressive drug whose main use is after organ transplant to reduce the activity of ... It is also used in a topical preparation in the treatment of severe atopic dermatitis, severe refractory …
Matched Products: … ADVAGRAF(R) 1 MG ... ADVAGRAF(R) 0.5 MG …
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....
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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 …
Antibacterial agent used primarily as a tuberculostatic. It remains the treatment of choice for tuberculosis.
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Matched Description: … It remains the treatment of choice for tuberculosis. …
Matched Categories: … Drugs for Treatment of Tuberculosis ... Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Budesonide is a glucocorticoid that is a mix of the 22R and 22S epimer used to treat inflammatory conditions of the lungs and intestines such as asthma, COPD, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis.[A188529,A188532] Budesonide was granted FDA approval on 14 February 1994. It is also available in a combination product...
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Matched Description: … of the lungs and intestines such as asthma, COPD, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. ... Budesonide is a glucocorticoid that is a mix of the 22R and 22S epimer used to treat inflammatory conditions …
Matched Products: … ENTOCORT(R)2 MG ... RHINOCORT (R) AQUA 64 MCG/DOSIS …
Oxycodone is a semisynthetic opioid analgesic derived from thebaine in Germany in 1917. It is currently indicated as an immediate release product for moderate to severe pain and as an extended release product for chronic moderate to severe pain requiring continuous opioid analgesics for an extended period.[Label] The first oxycodone...
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Matched Mixtures name: … TARGIN (R) 10 MG / 5 MG TABLETAS DE LIBERACIÓN PROLONGADA ... TARGIN (R) 10 MG / 5 MG TABLETAS DE LIBERACIÓN PROLONGADA …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Fentanyl, a potent opioid agonist, was developed in the 1950s to fill a need for strong and rapid analgesia. Because of these characteristics, fentanyl is commonly used to treat chronic cancer pain or in anesthesia.[Label,L6598,L6601,L6604,L6607,L922,L6610,L6613] Fentanyl is related to other opioids like morphine and oxycodone. Fentanyl's high potency has also...
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Matched Description: … [L6748] Opioid overdoses kill an average of 11 Canadians daily. ... [A179542] Because of these characteristics, fentanyl is commonly used to treat chronic cancer pain or ... [A179542] In 2017, 47600 overdose deaths in the United States involved some opioid (over 2/3 of all overdose …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Vilazodone is a novel compound with combined high affinity and selectivity for the 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) transporter and 5-HT(1A) receptors[Label,A177622]. Vilazodone may also be associated with less sexual dysfunction and weight gain . Vilazodone was given FDA approval on January 21, 2011[L6046,A177622].
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Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Rhodotorula rubra is a fungus which can provoke allergic reactions. Rhodotorula rubra is used in allergenic testing.
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Lynestrenol is a progestin and prodrug of norethisterone.
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Matched Description: … Lynestrenol is a progestin and prodrug of [norethisterone]. …
Matched Categories: … Sex Hormones and Modulators of the Genital System …
Rimegepant is an oral antagonist of the CGRP receptor developed by Biohaven Pharmaceuticals. It received FDA approval on February 27, 2020 for the acute treatment migraine headache, and was subsequently approved by the European Commission in April 2022 for both the treatment and prevention of migraines. While several parenteral antagonists...
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Matched Description: … Rimegepant is an oral antagonist of the CGRP receptor developed by Biohaven Pharmaceuticals. ... subsequently approved by the European Commission in April 2022 for both the treatment and prevention of ... [L41640] While several parenteral antagonists of CGRP and its receptor have been approved for migraine …
Abemaciclib is an antitumor agent and dual inhibitor of cyclin-dependent kinases 4 (CDK4) and 6 (CDK6) that are involved in the cell cycle and promotion of cancer cell growth in case of unregulated activity. On September 28, 2017, FDA granted approval of abemaciclib treatment under the market name Verzenio for...
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Matched Description: … ) that are involved in the cell cycle and promotion of cancer cell growth in case of unregulated activity ... Abemaciclib is an antitumor agent and dual inhibitor of cyclin-dependent kinases 4 (CDK4) and 6 (CDK6 ... On September 28, 2017, FDA granted approval of abemaciclib treatment under the market name Verzenio for …
Valproic acid, or valproate, is an fatty acid derivative and anticonvulsant originally synthesized in 1881 by Beverly S. Burton. It enjoyed use as a popular organic solvent in industry and pharmaceutical manufacturing for nearly a century. In 1963, a serendipitous discovery was made by George Carraz during his investigations into...
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Matched Description: … is the subject of many clinical trials in a variety of cancer types. ... of anticonvulsive activity. ... It is currently a compound of interest in the field of oncology for its anti-proliferative effects and …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Matched Products: … EPIGEL(R) CAPSULAS …
A coenzyme for a number of oxidative enzymes including NADH DEHYDROGENASE. It is the principal form in which RIBOFLAVIN is found in cells and tissues.
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Matched Description: … A coenzyme for a number of oxidative enzymes including NADH DEHYDROGENASE. …
Ketoconazole is an imidazole antifungal agent used in the prevention and treatment of a variety of fungal infections.[FDA Label] It functions by preventing the synthesis of ergosterol, the fungal equivalent of cholesterol, thereby increasing membrane fluidity and preventing growth of the fungus.[A181802,T116] Ketoconazole was first approved in an oral formulation...
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Matched Description: … Ketoconazole is an imidazole antifungal agent used in the prevention and treatment of a variety of fungal ... [FDA Label] It functions by preventing the synthesis of ergosterol, the fungal equivalent of cholesterol ... , thereby increasing membrane fluidity and preventing growth of the fungus. …
Matched Categories: … combinations of imidazole derivatives ... Metabolic Side Effects of Drugs and Substances …
Rabbit allergenic extract is used in allergenic testing.
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Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is a synthetic polymer produced via polymerization of ethylene oxide molecules to make joining units of ethylene glycol by an ether linkage.[A190975,A190978] PEGs are water-soluble polymers that can form hydrogen bonds in a ratio of 100 water molecules per one PEG molecule. Molecular weights of PEGs vary...
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Matched Description: … [A190975] Molecular weights of PEGs vary by time of the polymerization process and the molecular weight ... [L6421] The rationale of using PEG in gastroenterology is due to the physical properties of the compound ... to make joining units of ethylene glycol by an ether linkage. …
Matched Products: … BET-R-Prep …
Ethambutol is a bacteriostatic agent indicated alongside medications such as isoniazid, rifampin, and pyrazinamide in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis. Ethambutol was first described in the literature in 1961. It was developed out of a need for therapies active against isoniazid resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Ethambutol was granted FDA...
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Matched Description: … [A229048] It was developed out of a need for therapies active against isoniazid resistant strains of ... indicated alongside medications such as [isoniazid], [rifampin], and [pyrazinamide] in the treatment of
Matched Categories: … Drugs for Treatment of Tuberculosis …
Flupentixol is an antipsychotic drug of the thioxanthene group. It exists in two geometric isomers, the trans(E) and pharmacologically active cis(Z) forms. Flupentixol decanoate is one of the active ingredients found in injectable drug formulations: it is produced by esterification of cis(Z)‐flupentixol with decanoic acid. Flupentixol is an antagonist of...
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Matched Description: … signs of anxiety. ... Flupentixol is an antipsychotic drug of the thioxanthene group. ... by esterification of cis(Z)‐flupentixol with decanoic acid. …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Almotriptan is a triptan drug for the treatment of migraine headaches. Almotriptan is in a class of medications called selective serotonin receptor agonists. It works by narrowing blood vessels in the brain, stopping pain signals from being sent to the brain, and stopping the release of certain natural substances that...
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Matched Description: … Almotriptan is a triptan drug for the treatment of migraine headaches. ... Almotriptan is in a class of medications called selective serotonin receptor agonists. ... certain natural substances that cause pain, nausea, and other symptoms of migraine. …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Norgestimate was first described in the literature in 1977. It was developed by Ortho Pharmaceutical Corporation as part of an effort to develop new hormonal contraceptives with reduced adverse effects. It is commonly formulated with ethinylestradiol as a combined oral contraceptive that can also be used to treat moderate acne...
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Matched Description: … [A191068] It was developed by Ortho Pharmaceutical Corporation as part of an effort to develop new hormonal …
Matched Categories: … Sex Hormones and Modulators of the Genital System …
Sulfaphenazole is a sulfonamide antibacterial.
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Matched Categories: … combinations of sulfonamides …
Aripiprazole lauroxil is a long-acting injectable atypical antipsychotic drug used in the treatment of schizophrenia in adult patients. It is a prodrug of aripiprazole, which acts as a partial agonist at the D2 and 5-HT1A receptors, and as an antagonist at the 5-HT2A receptors . Affecting about 1% of the...
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Matched Description: … schizophrenia resulted in improvement of positive and negative symptoms scores at day 85 of treatment ... for immediate initiation of Aristada at any dose. ... to achieve appropriate levels of aripiprazole more rapidly. …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Capecitabine is an orally-administered chemotherapeutic agent used in the treatment of metastatic breast and colorectal cancers. Capecitabine is a prodrug, that is enzymatically converted to fluorouracil (antimetabolite) in the tumor, where it inhibits DNA synthesis and slows growth of tumor tissue.
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Matched Description: … Capecitabine is an orally-administered chemotherapeutic agent used in the treatment of metastatic breast ... converted to fluorouracil (antimetabolite) in the tumor, where it inhibits DNA synthesis and slows growth of
Matched Products: … CORRETAL(R) 150 MG …
Ruxolitinib, formerly known as INCB018424 or INC424, is an anticancer drug and a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor. It is a potent and selective inhibitor of JAK1 and JAK2, which are tyrosine kinases involved in cytokine signalling and hematopoiesis. Myeloproliferative neoplasms, such as myelofibrosis and polycythemia vera, are often characterized by...
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Matched Description: … , ruxolitinib was the first ATP-competitive inhibitor of JAK1 and JAK2 ever developed. ... It is a potent and selective inhibitor of JAK1 and JAK2,[A229698] which are tyrosine kinases involved ... [L31958] The topical formulation of ruxolitinib is used to treat atopic dermatitis and vitiligo. …
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