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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...
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Matched Description: … Methyldopa, or α-methyldopa, is a centrally acting sympatholytic agent and an antihypertensive agent. ... [A231784] It is an analog of DOPA (3,4‐hydroxyphenylanine), and it is a prodrug, meaning that the drug ... [A1499] Methyldopa exists in two isomers D-α-methyldopa and L-α-methyldopa, which is the active form. …
Matched Mixtures name: … Methyldopa and Hydrochlorothiazide ... Methyldopa and Hydrochlorothiazide ... Methyldopa and Hydrochlorothiazide …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …

Cholesterol

The principal sterol of all higher animals, distributed in body tissues, especially the brain and spinal cord, and in animal fats and oils.
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Matched Description: … cord, and in animal fats and oils. ... The principal sterol of all higher animals, distributed in body tissues, especially the brain and spinal …

Burosumab

Burosumab (KRN23) is an entirely human monoclonal IgG1 antibody that binds excess fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) and has been successfully tested in clinical trials in children with X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets . The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Crysvita (burosumab) in April 2018. This is the first drug approved...
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Matched Description: … It causes impaired bone growth and development in children and adolescents and issues with bone mineralization ... This is the first drug approved to treat adults and children ages 1 year and older with X-linked hypophosphatemia ... Food and Drug Administration approved Crysvita (burosumab) in April 2018. …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Drugs Affecting Bone Structure and Mineralization …

Ergosterol

A steroid of interest both because its biosynthesis in FUNGI is a target of ANTIFUNGAL AGENTS, notably AZOLES, and because when it is present in SKIN of animals, ULTRAVIOLET RAYS break a bond to result in ERGOCALCIFEROL.
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Matched Description: … of interest both because its biosynthesis in FUNGI is a target of ANTIFUNGAL AGENTS, notably AZOLES, and …
Matched Categories: … Diet, Food, and Nutrition …

Azithromycin

Azithromycin is a broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic with a long half-life and a high degree of tissue penetration . It was initially approved by the FDA in 1991 . It is primarily used for the treatment of respiratory, enteric and genitourinary infections and may be used instead of other macrolides for...
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Matched Description: … It is primarily used for the treatment of respiratory, enteric and genitourinary infections and may be ... used instead of other macrolides for some sexually transmitted and enteric infections. ... Azithromycin is a broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic with a long half-life and a high degree of tissue …
Matched Categories: … Medications that reduce magnesium levels ... cefixime and azithromycin ... azithromycin, fluconazole and secnidazole ... Macrolides, Lincosamides and Streptogramins …

Miglustat

Miglustat, commonly marketed under the trade name Zavesca, is a drug used to treat Gaucher disease. It inhibits the enzyme glucosylceramide synthase, an essential enzyme for the synthesis of most glycosphingolipids. It is only used for patients who cannot be treated with enzyme replacement therapy with imiglucerase. Miglustat is now...
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Matched Description: … patients in the European Union, Brazil, and South Korea. ... Miglustat is now the first and only approved therapy for patients with Niemann-Pick disease type C (NP-C ... It has recently been approved for treatment of progressive neurological symptoms in adult and pediatric …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Various Alimentary Tract and Metabolism Products …

Fosaprepitant

Fosaprepitant is an intravenously administered antiemetic drug. It is a prodrug of Aprepitant. It aids in the prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy treatment.
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Matched Description: … It aids in the prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy treatment …
Matched Categories: … Aprepitant and Prodrugs …

Taurine

Taurine, whose chemical name is 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid, is one of the most abundant amino acids in several organs. It plays important role in essential biological processes. This conditional amino acid can be either be manufactured by the body or obtained in the diet mainly by the consumption of fish and...
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Matched Description: … can be either be manufactured by the body or obtained in the diet mainly by the consumption of fish and ... [L1058] The supplements containing taurine were FDA approved by 1984 and they are hypertonic injections …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …

Nebivolol

Nebivolol is a racemic mixture of 2 enantiomers where one is a beta adrenergic antagonist and the other acts as a cardiac stimulant without beta adrenergic activity. Treatment with nebivolol leads to a greater decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure than atenolol, propranolol, or pindolol. Nebivolol and other beta...
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Matched Description: … Nebivolol is a racemic mixture of 2 enantiomers where one is a beta adrenergic antagonist and the other ... [A182579] Treatment with nebivolol leads to a greater decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure ... [A182579] Nebivolol and other beta blockers are generally not first line therapies as many patients are …
Matched Categories: … Beta blocking agents and calcium channel blockers ... valsartan and nebivolol ... nebivolol and thiazides ... nebivolol and amlodipine ... zofenopril and nebivolol …

Ethanolamine oleate

Ethanolamine oleate is a mild sclerosing agent. It is composed of ethanolamine, a basic substance, which when combined with oleic acid forms a clear, straw to pale yellow colored, deliquescent oleate.
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Terbutaline

Terbutaline was first synthesized in 1966 and described in the literature in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It is a selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist used as a bronchodilator in asthmatic patients.[A230333,L32093,L32098] Terbutaline was granted FDA approval on 25 March 1974.
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Matched Description: … and early 1970s. ... Terbutaline was first synthesized in 1966[A230333] and described in the literature in the late 1960s …

Latanoprostene bunod

Latanoprostene Bunod has been used in trials studying the treatment of Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension, Open-Angle Glaucoma, Open Angle Glaucoma, and Intraocular Pressure. As of November 2, 2017 the FDA approved Bausch + Lomb's Vyzulta (latanoprostene bunod opthalmic solution), 0.024% for the indication of reducing intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle...
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Matched Description: … studying the treatment of Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension, Open-Angle Glaucoma, Open Angle Glaucoma, and ... In comparison, both latanoprost and latanoprostene bunod contain a latanoprost acid backbone. ... mechanism of action that stems from both its prostaglandin F2-alpha analog latanoprost acid metabolite and …
Matched Categories: … Antiglaucoma Preparations and Miotics …

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...
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Matched Description: … There is a deficit of noradrenaline as well as of dopamine in Parkinson's disease and it has been proposed ... associated with Parkinson's disease , pure autonomic failure, and multiple system atrophy, and is the ... It is approved for use in Japan and is currently in trials in the U.S. …
Matched Categories: … Epinephrine and similars ... Adrenergic and Dopaminergic Agents ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …

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....
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Matched Description: … uterine tissues, and estrogenic effects on bone, lipid metabolism, and blood coagulation. ... and it does not cause endometrial proliferation. ... generation selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) that mediates anti-estrogenic effects on breast and …
Matched Categories: … Medications that reduce magnesium levels ... Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Sex Hormones and Modulators of the Genital System ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …

Nortriptyline

Nortriptyline hydrochloride, the active metabolite of amitriptyline, is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA). It is used in the treatment of major depression and is also used off-label for chronic pain and other conditions.
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Matched Description: … and other conditions. ... [L11878] It is used in the treatment of major depression and is also used off-label for chronic pain …
Matched Categories: … Dopamine Antagonists ... Tricyclics and Other Norepinephrine-reuptake Inhibitors ... Dopamine D2 Receptor Antagonists …

Artesunate

Artesunate is indicated for the initial treatment of severe malaria. The World Health Organization recommends artesunate as first line treatment for severe malaria. Artesunate was developed out of a need for a more hydrophilic derivative of artemisinin. Artesunate was granted FDA approval on 26 May 2020.
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Matched Categories: … Artemisinin and derivatives ... artesunate and mefloquine ... artesunate and amodiaquine ... artesunate and pyronaridine ... artesunate, sulfalene and pyrimethamine …

Atomoxetine

Atomoxetine is a selective norepinephrine (NE) reuptake inhibitor used for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Also known as the marketed product Strattera, atomoxetine is used with other treatment modalities (psychological, educational, cognitive behaviour therapy, etc) to improve developmentally inappropriate symptoms associated with ADHD including distractibility, short attention...
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Matched Description: … In particular, increased dopamine in key areas caused by these stimulant medications is associated with ... The non-stimulant norepinephrine/dopamine reuptake inhibitor [DB01156] (commonly used for the treatment ... their reinforcing and addictive properties, and even amplifies the potency and reinforcing effects of …
Matched Categories: … Psychostimulants, Agents Used for ADHD and Nootropics …

Nylidrin

Nylidrin, also known as buphenine belongs to the category of drugs called vasodilators, which relax blood vessels and increase blood flow. Nylidrin is a peripheral vasodilator. Some studies show the evidence of improving cognitive impairment in selected individuals, such as geriatric patients with mild to moderate symptoms of cognitive, emotional...
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Matched Description: … known as _buphenine_ belongs to the category of drugs called _vasodilators_, which relax blood vessels and ... This effect may help to improve memory/judgment, improve walking ability, and support the healing of ... selected individuals, such as geriatric patients with mild to moderate symptoms of cognitive, emotional and …
Matched Categories: … Calcium Channel Blockers ... Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones …

Tacrolimus

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: … drug whose main use is after organ transplant to reduce the activity of the patient's immune system and ... the treatment of severe atopic dermatitis, severe refractory uveitis after bone marrow transplants, and ... This FKBP12-FK506 complex inhibits calcineurin which inhibits T-lymphocyte signal transduction and IL …
Matched Categories: … Medications that reduce magnesium levels ... Skin and Mucous Membrane Agents ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …

Phenformin

A biguanide hypoglycemic agent with actions and uses similar to those of metformin. Although it is generally considered to be associated with an unacceptably high incidence of lactic acidosis, often fatal, it is still available in some countries. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p290)
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Matched Description: … A biguanide hypoglycemic agent with actions and uses similar to those of metformin. …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... phenformin and sulfonylureas …

Trichloroethylene

Trichloroethylene is a halocarbon commonly used as an industrial solvent, not to be confused with the similar 1,1,1-trichloroethane, also known as chlorothene. It has been sold under a variety of trade names including Trimar and Trilene and used as a volatile anesthetic and as an inhaled obstetrical analgesic. Environmental exposure,...
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Matched Description: … , is a major concern for human health and has been the subject of numerous incidents and lawsuits. ... It has been sold under a variety of trade names including Trimar and Trilene and used as a volatile anesthetic ... and as an inhaled obstetrical analgesic. …

Flurbiprofen

Flurbiprofen, a propionic acid derivative, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAIA) with antipyretic and analgesic activity. Oral formulations of flurbiprofen may be used for the symptomatic treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and anklylosing spondylitis. Flurbiprofen may also be used topically prior to ocular surgery to prevent or reduce intraoperative miosis....
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Matched Description: … Flurbiprofen is structurally and pharmacologically related to fenoprofen, ibuprofen, and ketoprofen. ... Flurbiprofen, a propionic acid derivative, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAIA) with antipyretic and ... formulations of flurbiprofen may be used for the symptomatic treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and …
Matched Categories: … Antiinflammatory and Antirheumatic Products ... Topical Products for Joint and Muscular Pain ... Antiinflammatory and Antirheumatic Products, Non-Steroids …
Matched Products: … Strepsils MaxPro Honey and Lemon lozenges 8.75mg …

Corifollitropin alfa

Corifollitropin alfa, also known as Elonva is used in women undergoing fertility treatment to stimulate the development of more than one mature egg (oocyte) at a time in the ovaries. This drug used together with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist, a type of medicine also used in fertility treatments. Elonva...
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Matched Description: … Multiple studies and a meta-analysis suggest that corifollitropin alfa is as efficacious as recombinant …
Matched Categories: … Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Sex Hormones and Modulators of the Genital System ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …

Budesonide

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 Mixtures name: … Budesonide and Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate ... Budesonide and Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate ... Budesonide and Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... salbutamol and budesonide ... formoterol and budesonide ... salmeterol and budesonide ... formoterol, glycopyrronium bromide and budesonide …

Cortisone acetate

Cortisone acetate was first isolate in 1935 and became more widely researched in 1949. Since then, glucocorticoids such as cortisone acetate have been used to treat a number of inflammatory conditions such as endocrine, rheumatic, collagen, dermatologic, allergic, ophthalmic, respiratory, hematologic, neoplastic, edematous, and gastrointestinal diseases and disorders.[A226300,L13203] Cortisone acetate...
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Matched Description: … gastrointestinal diseases and disorders. ... Cortisone acetate was first isolate in 1935 and became more widely researched in 1949. ... rheumatic, collagen, dermatologic, allergic, ophthalmic, respiratory, hematologic, neoplastic, edematous, and …
Matched Categories: … Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …
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