Displaying drugs 376 - 400 of 1338 in total
Isosorbide dinitrate
A vasodilator used in the treatment of angina pectoris. Its actions are similar to nitroglycerin but with a slower onset of action.
Approved
Investigational
Stannous fluoride
Stannous Fluoride, or Tn(II) Fluoride, is a compound commonly used in toothpastes for the prevention of gingivitis, dental infections, cavities, and to relieve dental hypersensitivity. Although similar in function and activity to Sodium Fluoride (NaF), the conventionally added ingredient in toothpastes, stannous fluoride has been shown to be more effective...
Approved
Matched Description: … Although similar in function and activity to Sodium Fluoride (NaF), the conventionally added ingredient …
Sufentanil
Sufentanil is an opioid analgesic that is used as an adjunct in anesthesia, in balanced anesthesia, and as a primary anesthetic agent. It is administered by the intravenous, epidural and sublingual routes.
Also known as Dsuvia, the sublingual form is used for the management of acute pain in adults that...
Approved
Investigational
Benazepril
Benazepril, brand name Lotensin, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure, and chronic renal failure[A838,A837]. Upon cleavage of its ester group by the liver, benazepril is converted into its active form benazeprilat, a non-sulfhydryl angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor .
Approved
Investigational
Matched Categories: … ACE Inhibitors and Calcium Channel Blockers …
Xylometazoline
Xylometazoline is an imidazoline derivative with sympathomimetic and nasal decongestant activity. Xylometazoline works by binding to alpha (α)-adrenergic receptors to cause vasoconstriction of nasal blood vessels. Xylometazoline is available in over-the-counter (OTC) nasal sprays or drops to temporarily relieve nasal congestion due to cold, hay fever or other respiratory allergies....
Approved
Investigational
Matched Categories: … Calcium Channel Blockers …
Aprocitentan
Aprocitentan is a dual antagonist of endothelin receptors A and B used for treatment-resistant hypertension. It is the active metabolite of macitentan.
Approximately 10-15% of patients with hypertension have resistant hypertension, defined as uncontrolled high blood pressure despite the combined use of a renin-angiotensin system blocker, a calcium channel blocker,...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … uncontrolled high blood pressure despite the combined use of a renin-angiotensin system blocker, a calcium …
Moxetumomab pasudotox
CD22 is a lineage-restricted B-cell antigen that is expressed solely in on B-chronic lymphocytic leukemia, hairy cell leukemia, acute lymphocytic leukemiathe and Burkitt's lymphoma. The predecessor of Moxetumab pasudotox (MxP), named BL22, was first created based on the antibody RFB4 which specifically binds to CD22. This antibody was used to...
Approved
Investigational
Crofelemer
Crofelemer, previously known as the investigational drug SP-303, is a novel proanthocyanidin purified from the bark latex of the Amazonian Croton tree Croton lechleri. It is marketed under the brand name Fulyzaq and indicated for the symptomatic treatment of non-infectious diarrhea in adult patients with HIV/AIDS who are taking antiretroviral...
Approved
Somatrem
Despite the ability of almost all contemporary recombinant growth hormones to cause definite and demonstrable increases in growth rate in patients who are administered the drug, the use of these agents continues to be mired in persistent bioethical debate . Such discussion revolves around whether patients' natural disposition of short...
Approved
Investigational
Withdrawn
Butamben
Butamben is a local anesthetic in the form of n-butyl-p-aminobenzoate. Its structure corresponds to the standard molecule of a hydrophilic and hydrophobic domain separated by an intermediate ester found in most of the local anesthetics. Due to its very low water solubility, butamben is considered to be suitable only for...
Approved
Withdrawn
Miconazole
Miconazole is a broad-spectrum azole antifungal with some activity against Gram-positive bacteria as well. It is widely used to treat mucosal yeast infections, including both oral and vaginal infections; although intravenous miconazole is no longer available, a wide variety of suppositories, creams, gels, and tablet-based products are available.[L14021, L14024, L14027,...
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Ibutilide
Ibutilide is a Class III antiarrhythmic agent available in intravenous formulations. It is indicated for the conversion of acute atrial flutter and recent onset atrial fibrillation to normal sinus rhythm (NSR).
Approved
alpha-Tocopherol acetate
Alpha-tocopherol is the primary form of vitamin E that is preferentially used by the human body to meet appropriate dietary requirements. In particular, the RRR-alpha-tocopherol (or sometimes called the d-alpha-tocopherol stereoisomer) stereoisomer is considered the natural formation of alpha-tocopherol and generally exhibits the greatest bioavailability out of all of the...
Approved
Matched Mixtures name: … Feminique W Iron and Calcium Tab …
Glycyrrhizic acid
Glycyrrhizic acid is extracted from the root of the licorice plant; Glycyrrhiza glabra. It is a triterpene glycoside with glycyrrhetinic acid that possesses a wide range of pharmacological and biological activities. When extracted from the plant, it can be obtained in the form of ammonium glycyrrhizin and mono-ammonium glycyrrhizin. Glycyrrhizic...
Approved
Experimental
Medium-chain triglycerides
Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are triglycerides made up of a glycerol backbone and three fatty acids with an aliphatic tail of six to 12 carbon atoms. MCTs are found in natural foods, such as coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and raw coconut meat. In the body, MCTs are broken down into...
Approved
Prochlorperazine
Prochlorperazine, also known as compazine, is a piperazine phenothiazine and first-generation antipsychotic drug that is used for the treatment of severe nausea and vomiting, as well as short-term management of psychotic disorders such as generalized non-psychotic anxiety and schizophrenia.[label] It mainly works by depressing the chemoreceptor trigger zone and blocking...
Approved
Vet approved
Enalapril
Enalapril is a prodrug belonging to the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor drug class that works on the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, which is responsible for the regulation of blood pressure and fluid and electrolyte homeostasis. Enalapril is an orally-active and long-acting nonsulphydryl antihypertensive agent that suppresses the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system to lower blood...
Approved
Vet approved
Matched Description: … of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system that promotes vasoconstriction and renal reabsorption of sodium …
Matched Salts name: … Enalapril sodium …
Matched Categories: … ACE Inhibitors and Calcium Channel Blockers …
Matched Salts name: … Enalapril sodium …
Matched Categories: … ACE Inhibitors and Calcium Channel Blockers …
Tolterodine
Tolterodine is an antimuscarinic drug that is used to treat urinary incontinence. Tolterodine acts on M2 and M3 subtypes of muscarinic receptors.
Approved
Investigational
Hydrocodone
Hydrocodone is a synthetic opioid derivative of codeine. It is commonly used in combination with acetaminophen to control moderate to severe pain. Historically, hydrocodone has been used as a cough suppressant although this has largely been replaced by dextromethorphan in current cough and cold formulations. Hydrocodone's more potent metabolite, hydromorphone...
Approved
Illicit
Investigational
Triamterene
Triamterene (2,4,7-triamino-6-phenylpteridine) is a potassium-sparing diuretic that is used in the management of hypertension. It works by promoting the excretion of sodium ions and water while decreasing the potassium excretion in the distal part of the nephron in the kidneys by working on the lumenal side. Since it acts on...
Approved
Matched Description: … It works by promoting the excretion of sodium ions and water while decreasing the potassium excretion ... [A177985] Since it acts on the distal nephron where only a small fraction of sodium ion reabsorption ... Triamterene (2,4,7-triamino-6-phenylpteridine) is a potassium-sparing diuretic that is used in the management …
Matched Categories: … Potassium-Sparing Diuretics ... Sodium Channel Blockers ... Epithelial Sodium Channel Blockers …
Matched Categories: … Potassium-Sparing Diuretics ... Sodium Channel Blockers ... Epithelial Sodium Channel Blockers …
Hydroflumethiazide
A thiazide diuretic with actions and uses similar to those of hydrochlorothiazide. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p822)
Approved
Investigational
Withdrawn
Matched Categories: … Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors ... hydroflumethiazide and potassium …
Indapamide
The most significant modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and the most prominent contributor to all-cause mortality is hypertension. Characterized by an office blood pressure of ≥140/90, hypertension is pervasive and impacts an estimated 25% of adults globally. Treatment for hypertension should include a number of lifestyle changes (ie. reduced...
Approved
Matched Description: … [A204155] Treatment for hypertension should include a number of lifestyle changes (ie. reduced sodium …
Matched Categories: … Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors ... Non Potassium Sparing Diuretics …
Matched Categories: … Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors ... Non Potassium Sparing Diuretics …
Desvenlafaxine
Desvenlafaxine (O-desmethylvenlafaxine) is the 0-demetyhlated active metabolite of venlafaxine. Like its parent drug, desvenlafaxine is also an antidepressant belonging to the class of serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) class.[A261266,A261266] It was approved by the FDA in 2008 for the treatment of adults with major depressive disorder (MDD).[L6016,A261271]
MDD is a highly...
Approved
Investigational
Levacetylmethadol
Levacetylmethadol is a narcotic analgesic with a long onset and duration of action. It is used mainly in the treatment of narcotic dependence.
Levacetylmethadol was withdrawn from use in the European Union due to its high risk of QT interval prolongation. The production of levacetylmethadol in the US has ceased...
Approved
Investigational
Withdrawn
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