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Clofazimine

Clofazimine is a highly lipophilic antimicrobial riminophenazine dye used in combination with other agents, such as dapsone, for the treatment of leprosy. It was originally described in 1957 and was the prototypical riminophenazine dye - a bright-red dye that, in its clinical use, results in long-lasting discoloration of the skin...
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Matched Description: … , in its clinical use, results in long-lasting discoloration of the skin and bodily fluids. ... It was originally described in 1957 and was the prototypical riminophenazine dye - a bright-red dye that ... considered an ineffective treatment in comparison to classic tuberculosis treatments such as [rifampicin] and …
Matched Categories: … dapsone, rifampicin and clofazimine …

Orlistat

The global prevalence of obesity is increasing rapidly. Obesity-related complications lead to significant personal and economic burden by reducing quality of life and increasing the cost of healthcare. In some individuals, diet and exercise are insufficient to maintain weight loss, and pharmacological or surgical intervention is required. Orlistat is a...
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Matched Description: … In some individuals, diet and exercise are insufficient to maintain weight loss, and pharmacological ... [L11130] This drug is a generally well-tolerated and effective weight-loss aid and is now available in ... life and increasing the cost of healthcare. …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …

Amrinone

Amrinone (or inamrinone) is a type 3 pyridine phosphodiesterase inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of congestive heart failure.
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Matched Categories: … Calcium-Regulating Hormones and Agents …

Metamfetamine

Metamfetamine (methamphetamine) is a psychostimulant and sympathomimetic drug, and a member of the amphetamine group of sympathomimetic amines. Methamphetamine can induce effects such as euphoria, increased alertness and energy, and enhanced self-esteem. It is a scheduled drug in most countries due to its high potential for addiction and abuse. The...
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Matched Description: … Metamfetamine (methamphetamine) is a psychostimulant and sympathomimetic drug, and a member of the amphetamine ... Methamphetamine can induce effects such as euphoria, increased alertness and energy, and enhanced self-esteem ... It is a scheduled drug in most countries due to its high potential for addiction and abuse. …
Matched Categories: … Psychostimulants, Agents Used for ADHD and Nootropics …

Phenindamine

Phenindamine is an antihistamine. Phenindamine blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body. Antihistamines such as phenindamine appear to compete with histamine for histamine H1- receptor sites on effector cells. The antihistamines antagonize those pharmacological effects of histamine which are mediated through activation of H1- receptor...
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Matched Description: … of allergies and the common cold. ... those pharmacological effects of histamine which are mediated through activation of H1- receptor sites and ... ears, blurred vision, large pupils, dry mouth, flushing, fever, shaking, insomnia, hallucinations, and …

Lincomycin

Lincomycin is a lincosamide antibiotic first isolated from the soil bacterium Streptomyces lincolnensis in Lincoln, Nebraska. Clinical use of lincomycin has largely been superseded by its semisynthetic derivative clindamycin due to its higher efficacy and a wider range of susceptible organisms, though lincomycin remains in use.[A190657, A190621] Lincomycin was approved...
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Matched Description: … has largely been superseded by its semisynthetic derivative [clindamycin] due to its higher efficacy and …
Matched Categories: … Macrolides, Lincosamides and Streptogramins …

Etoricoxib

Etoricoxib is a new COX-2 selective inhibitor. Current therapeutic indications are: treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, chronic low back pain, acute pain and gout. Like any other COX-2 selective inhibitor, Etoricoxib selectively inhibits isoform 2 of cyclo-oxigenase enzyme (COX-2) to reduce the generation of prostaglandins (PGs) from arachidonic...
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Matched Description: … of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, chronic low back pain, acute pain and …
Matched Categories: … Sulfur Compounds ... Antiinflammatory and Antirheumatic Products ... Antiinflammatory and Antirheumatic Products, Non-Steroids …

D-Serine

A non-essential amino acid occurring in natural form as the L-isomer. It is synthesized from GLYCINE or THREONINE. It is involved in the biosynthesis of PURINES; PYRIMIDINES; and other amino acids. [PubChem]
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Matched Description: … It is involved in the biosynthesis of PURINES; PYRIMIDINES; and other amino acids. [PubChem] …

Silodosin

Silodosin is a selective antagonist of alpha(α)-1 adrenergic receptors that binds to the α1A subtype with the highest affinity. α1-adrenergic receptors regulate smooth muscle tone in the bladder neck, prostate, and prostatic urethra: the α1A subtype accounts for approximately 75% of α1-adrenoceptors in the prostate. Silodosin was first approved by...
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Matched Description: … in Europe and Canada. ... Silodosin is available as oral capsules with common trade names Rapaflo and Urorec. ... highest affinity. α1-adrenergic receptors regulate smooth muscle tone in the bladder neck, prostate, and …
Matched Categories: … Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones …

Eltrombopag

Eltrombopag is used to treat low blood platelet counts in adults with chronic immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenia (ITP), when certain other medicines, or surgery to remove the spleen, have not worked well enough. ITP is a condition that may cause unusual bruising or bleeding due to an abnormally low number of...
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Matched Description: … thrombocytopenia (low blood platelet counts) in patients with chronic hepatitis C to allow them to initiate and …
Matched Categories: … Blood and Blood Forming Organs …

Panobinostat

Panobinostat is an oral deacetylace (DAC) inhibitor approved on February 23, 2015 by the FDA for the treatment of multiple myeloma. The approval was accelerated based on progression-free survival, therefore confirmatory trials by the sponsor to demonstrate clinical efficacy in multiple myeloma treatment are in progress of being conducted. Panobinostat...
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Matched Description: … Panobinostat acts as a non-selective histone deacetylase inhibitor (pan-HDAC inhibitor) and it is the …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …

Azilsartan medoxomil

Azilsartan medoxomil is a prodrug that is broken down to azilsartan, which belongs in the angiotensin-receptor blocking (ARB) drug class. It is a selective AT1 subtype angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Azilsartan medoxomil is a relatively recently-developed antihypertensive drug that was first approved by the FDA in February 2011. Many guidelines...
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Matched Description: … , primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. ... guidelines recommend the use of ARBs as first-line therapy when initiating antihypertensive therapy and ... Lowering blood pressure is associated with a reduced risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events …
Matched Categories: … azilsartan medoxomil and diuretics ... Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) and diuretics …

Indoramin

Indoramin is a discontinued piperidine antiadrenergic drug with the trade names Baratol and Doralese. It is a selective alpha-1 adrenergic antagonist with no reflex tachycardia and direct myocardial depression action.
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Matched Description: … Indoramin is a discontinued piperidine antiadrenergic drug with the trade names Baratol and Doralese. ... It is a selective alpha-1 adrenergic antagonist with no reflex tachycardia and direct myocardial depression …
Matched Categories: … Benzamides and benzamide derivatives …

Naloxegol

Naloxegol, for "PEGylated naloxol" is a peripherally-selective opioid antagonist developed by AstraZeneca. It was approved by the FDA in September 2014 and is indicated for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in adult patients with chronic non‑cancer pain. The advantage of naloxegol over the opioid antagonist naloxone is that its...
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Matched Description: … naloxone is that its PEGylated structure allows for high selectivity for peripheral opioid receptors and ... It was approved by the FDA in September 2014 and is indicated for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …

Sonidegib

Sonidegib is a Hedgehog signaling pathway inhibitor (via smoothened antagonism) developed as an anticancer agent by Novartis. It was FDA approved in 2015 for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma.
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Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …

Eluxadoline

Eluxadoline is a mixed mu-opioid receptor agonist, kappa-opioid receptor agonist, and a-delta opioid receptor antagonist indicated for use in diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D). The mu-, kappa-, and delta-opioid receptors mediate endogenous and exogenous opioid response in the central nervous system and peripherally in the gastrointestinal system. Agonism of peripheral...
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Matched Description: … The mu-, kappa-, and delta-opioid receptors mediate endogenous and exogenous opioid response in the central ... nervous system and peripherally in the gastrointestinal system. ... Eluxadoline is a mixed mu-opioid receptor agonist, kappa-opioid receptor agonist, and a-delta opioid …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …

Sacubitril

Sacubitril is a prodrug neprilysin inhibitor used in combination with valsartan to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with chronic heart failure (NYHA Class II-IV) and reduced ejection fraction. It was approved by the FDA after being given the status of priority review for on July 7, 2015....
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Matched Description: … such as angiotensin I and II, endothelin-1 and peptide amyloid beta-protein. ... ANP and BNP are released under atrial and ventricle stress, which activate downstream receptors leading ... to vasodilation, natriuresis and diuresis. …
Matched Categories: … valsartan and sacubitril ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …

Levobetaxolol

Levobetaxolol is a beta-blocker used to lower the pressure in the eye to treat conditions such as glaucoma. It was marketed as a 0.5% ophthalmic solution of levobetaxolol hydrochloride under the trade name Betaxon but has been discontinued.
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Dopexamine

Dopexamine has been used in trials studying the diagnostic and treatment of Free Flap, Oral Cancer, Hypotension, Septic Shock, and Head and Neck Cancer.
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Matched Description: … , Septic Shock, and Head and Neck Cancer. ... Dopexamine has been used in trials studying the diagnostic and treatment of Free Flap, Oral Cancer, Hypotension …
Matched Categories: … Adrenergic and Dopaminergic Agents …

Samidorphan

Olanzapine is an effective atypical antipsychotic that, like other antipsychotics, is associated with weight gain, metabolic dysfunction, and increased risk of type II diabetes.[A235638, A235643] Samidorphan is a novel opioid antagonist structurally related to naltrexone, with a higher affinity for opioid receptors, more potent μ-opioid receptor antagonism, higher oral bioavailability,...
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Matched Description: … gain and metabolic dysfunction. ... antipsychotic that, like other antipsychotics, is associated with weight gain, metabolic dysfunction, and ... affinity for opioid receptors, more potent μ-opioid receptor antagonism, higher oral bioavailability, and …
Matched Categories: … olanzapine and samidorphan ... Diazepines, Oxazepines, Thiazepines and Oxepines …

Protionamide

Prothionamide has been used in trials studying the treatment of MDR-TB and HIV Infections.
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Matched Description: … Prothionamide has been used in trials studying the treatment of MDR-TB and HIV Infections. …

Benserazide

When levodopa is used by itself as a therapy for treating Parkinson's disease, its ubiquitous metabolism into dopamine is responsible for a resultant increase in the levels of circulating dopamine in the blood and to various extracerebral tissues. This can result in a number of side effects like nausea, vomiting,...
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Matched Description: … dopamine is responsible for a resultant increase in the levels of circulating dopamine in the blood and ... approved another similar levodopa/dopa decarboxylase inhibitor combination in the form of levodopa and ... particular, although the specific levodopa/benserazide combination is formally approved for use in Canada and …

Carbocromen

Carbocromen was marketed for use in Germany as a vasodilator, however, it has been discontinued due to the risk of arrhythmia development .
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Pafolacianine

Pafolacianine, or OTL38, is a folate analogue conjugated with a fluorescent dye that absorbs light in the near-infrared (NIR) spectrum within a range of 760 nm to 785 nm, with a peak absorption of 776 nm. It emits fluorescence within a range of 790 nm to 815 nm with a...
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Matched Description: … wavelength allows for deeper penetration of the fluorescent light through tissues for better imaging and ... It is currently under investigation for use in FRα-positive pituitary adenoma, lung cancer,[A242577] and …

Bosentan

Bosentan is a dual endothelin receptor antagonist marketed under the trade name Tracleer by Actelion Pharmaceuticals. Bosentan is used to treat pulmonary hypertension by blocking the action of endothelin molecules that would otherwise promote narrowing of the blood vessels and lead to high blood pressure.
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Matched Description: … blocking the action of endothelin molecules that would otherwise promote narrowing of the blood vessels and …
Matched Categories: … Sulfur Compounds ... Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics …
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