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Carvedilol is a racemic mixture where the S(-) enantiomer is both a beta and alpha-1 adrenoceptor blocker, and the R(+) enantiomer is an alpha-1 adrenoceptor blocker.[L7889,L7892] It is currently used to treat heart failure, left ventricular dysfunction, and hypertension.[L7889,L7892] The dual action of carvedilol is advantageous in combination therapies as...
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A sympathomimetic agent with mainly indirect effects on adrenergic receptors. It is used to maintain blood pressure in hypotensive states, for example, following spinal anesthesia. Although the central stimulant effects of mephentermine are much less than those of amphetamine, its use may lead to amphetamine-type dependence. (From Martindale, The Extra...
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Matched Description: … the central stimulant effects of mephentermine are much less than those of amphetamine, its use may lead
Dexfenfluramine, also marketed under the name Redux, is a serotoninergic anorectic drug. For a fairly limited time during the middle of the nineties, the US FDA had approved it for use in managing weight loss. However, following multiple concerns about the cardiovascular side-effects of the drug, such approval was withdrawn.
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Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is a polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acid. It is a component of many common vegetable oils and is important to human nutrition.
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The relief of pain (analgesia) is a primary goal for enhancing the quality of life of patients and for increasing the ability of patients to engage in day to day activities. Codeine, an opioid analgesic, was originally approved in the US in 1950 and is a drug used to decrease...
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A metallic element found in certain minerals, in nearly all soils, and in mineral waters. It is an essential constituent of hemoglobin, cytochrome, and other components of respiratory enzyme systems. Its chief functions are in the transport of oxygen to tissue (hemoglobin) and in cellular oxidation mechanisms. Depletion of iron...
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Avatrombopag (Doptelet), is an orally administered, small molecule thrombopoietin receptor (c-Mpl) agonist that increases platelet number without increasing platelet activation,[A33097,L2824] thereby decreasing the need for blood transfusions. Patients with thrombocytopenia and chronic liver disease often require platelet transfusions before surgical procedures to decrease the risk of bleeding. Thrombocytopenia is a...
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Quinapril is the ethyl ester prodrug of the non-sulfhydryl angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor quinaprilat.[L8420,L8423] It is used to treat hypertension and heart failure.[L8420,L8423] ACE inhibitors are commonly used as a first line therapy in the treatment of hypertension, along with thiazide diuretics or beta blockers. Quinapril was granted FDA approval...
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Rosin is a solid form of resin obtained from pines and other plants, mostly conifers. It is prepared from heating fresh liquid resin to vaporize the volatile liquid terpene components. Rosin is used in various commercial and industrial applications, including printing, lead-tin industry, and food production. In the pharmaceuticals, rosin...
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Matched Description: … Rosin is used in various commercial and industrial applications, including printing, lead-tin industry …
Palmitoyloleoyl-phosphatidylglycerol was a component of Surfaxin, discontinued in 2017, which acted as a surfactant [FDA Label]. The product was meant to compensate for alveolar surfactant deficiency and reduce to likelihood of alveolar collapse leading to acute respiratory collapse.
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Butalbital, or 5-allyl-5-isobutylbarbituric acid, is a derivative of barbituric acid which the hydrogens at position 5 are substituted by an allyl group and an isobutyl group. It is a short-to-intermediate acting member of barbiturates that exhibit muscle-relaxing and anti-anxiety properties that produce central nervous system (CNS) depression that ranges from...
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Hepatitis A viral infection can lead to significant morbidity and mortality, with signs and symptoms that include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, and liver failure. Known by several trade names, such as Havrix and Twinrix, the Hepatitis A vaccine has been formulated for immunization against hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection and safely...
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Matched Description: … Hepatitis A viral infection can lead to significant morbidity and mortality, with signs and symptoms …
Ardeparin, marketed under the US trade name Normiflo, is a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) anticoagulant used for the prevention of postoperative venous thrombosis. Ardeparin is derived via peroxide degradation of heparin extracted from porcine intestinal mucosa. Its molecular weight ranges from 2000 to 15,000 with an average molecular weight...
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Relapsed and refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) are a therapeutic challenge for patients who have undergone prior systemic therapies with limited success. Prognosis is poor and more effective therapies are needed to treat relapsed/refractory cases and improve survival. On April 23 2021, the Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated...
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Rasburicase is a recombinant urate-oxidase enzyme produced by a genetically modified Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain. The cDNA coding for rasburicase was cloned from a strain of Aspergillus flavus.
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Fospropofol is a water soluble prodrug and is converted to propofol in the liver. Fospropofol is a short acting hypnotic/sedative/anesthetic agent. Unlike propofol, does not cause injection-site pain as it is unable to activate TRPA1. FDA approved in December 2008. Fospropofol is a Schedule IV controlled substance in the United...
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Mycophenolate mofetil, also known as MMF or CellCept, is a prodrug of mycophenolic acid, and classified as a reversible inhibitor of inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH). This drug is an immunosuppressant combined with drugs such as Cyclosporine and corticosteroids to prevent organ rejection after hepatic, renal, and cardiac transplants. It is...
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Omidubicel is a nicotinamide-modified allogeneic hematopoietic progenitor cell therapy derived from cord blood used as an allogeneic stem cell donor source. Umbilical blood cord cells are expanded ex-vivo and nicotinamide (a form of vitamin B3) is used as an active agent in the culture system to inhibit the differentiation and...
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Modafinil is a stimulant drug marketed as a 'wakefulness promoting agent' and is one of the stimulants used in the treatment of narcolepsy. Narcolepsy is caused by dysfunction of a family of wakefulness-promoting and sleep-suppressing peptides, the orexins, whose neurons are activated by modafinil. The prexin neuron activation is associated...
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Matched Description: … studies have shown it to inhibit the reuptake of dopamine by binding to the dopamine reuptake pump, and lead
Omidenepag isopropyl is a topical ocular hypotensive agent used to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Omidenepag isopropyl is quickly metabolized to its active metabolite, omidenepag, a molecule with high selectivity and agonistic activity towards the prostaglandin E2 (EP2) receptor.[A253263,A253268] Prostanoid FP receptor agonists (FP...
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A benzodiazepine derivative used as an anticonvulsant and hypnotic.
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Phenytoin is classified as a hydantoin derivative and despite its narrow therapeutic index, it is one of the most commonly used anticonvulsants.[A33595,A188832,A189219] Since it's introduction about 80 years ago, phenytoin has not only been established as an effective anti-epileptic, but has also been investigated for several other indications such as...
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Matched Description: … patients who require phenytoin since even small deviations from the recommended therapeutic range can lead
Metamizole (dipyrone) is a pyrazolone derivative that belongs to the group of nonacid nonopioids. It is considered a potent analgesic and antipyretic with favourable gastrointestinal tolerability. Metamizole was formerly marketed in the US as Dimethone tablets and injection, Protemp oral liquid, and other drug products, and was withdrawn due to...
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Emapalumab, also known as NI-0501, is a fully human monoclonal antibody that targets interferon gamma. Emapalumab development was sponsored by NovImmune SA, further developed by Sobi and FDA approved on November 20, 2018.[A38676, L4840] The approval of emapalumab was followed by the designation of orphan drug, priority review and breakthrough...
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