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Dapsone
A sulfone active against a wide range of bacteria but mainly employed for its actions against mycobacterium leprae. Its mechanism of action is probably similar to that of the sulfonamides which involves inhibition of folic acid synthesis in susceptible organisms. It is also used with pyrimethamine in the treatment of...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Its mechanism of action is probably similar to that of the sulfonamides which involves inhibition of ... It is also used with pyrimethamine in the treatment of malaria. ... A sulfone active against a wide range of bacteria but mainly employed for its actions against mycobacterium …
Matched Categories: … Drugs for Treatment of Lepra …
Matched Categories: … Drugs for Treatment of Lepra …
Emtricitabine
Emtricitabine is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) indicated for the treatment of HIV infection in adults or combined with tenofovir alafenamide for the prevention of HIV-1 infection in high risk adolescents and adults. Emtricitabine is a cytidine analogue. The drug works by inhibiting HIV reverse transcriptase, preventing transcription of...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Emtricitabine is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) indicated for the treatment of HIV ... infection in adults[L9019] or combined with [tenofovir alafenamide] for the prevention of HIV-1 infection ... [L9019] The drug works by inhibiting HIV reverse transcriptase, preventing transcription of HIV RNA to …
Matched Categories: … Antivirals used in combination for the treatment of HIV infections …
Matched Categories: … Antivirals used in combination for the treatment of HIV infections …
Glimepiride
First introduced in 1995, glimepiride is a member of the second-generation sulfonylurea (SU) drug class used for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) to improve glycemic control. Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder with increasing prevalences worldwide; it is characterized by insulin resistance in accordance with progressive...
Approved
Matched Description: … Sulfonylureas are one of the insulin secretagogues widely used for the management of type 2 diabetes ... used for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) to improve glycemic control. ... First introduced in 1995, glimepiride is a member of the second-generation sulfonylurea (SU) drug class …
Matched Products: … GLIMEPIRIDE SANDOZ(R) (2 MG) …
Matched Products: … GLIMEPIRIDE SANDOZ(R) (2 MG) …
Rilmenidine
Rilmenidine has been used in trials studying the treatment of Hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease.
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Rilmenidine has been used in trials studying the treatment of Hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease …
Nifedipine
Nifedipine, or BAY a 1040, is a first generation dihydropyridine L-type calcium channel blocker, similar to nicardipine.[A190210,A190273,A175390,L11383] Nifedipine was developed by Bayer and first described in the literature, along with other dihydropyridines, in 1972.[A175390,A190276] Since nifedipine's development, second and third generation dihydropyridines have been developed with slower onsets and longer...
Approved
Matched Description: … [A190273] The most popular of the third generation dihydropyridines is [amlodipine]. ... second and third generation dihydropyridines have been developed with slower onsets and longer durations of …
Matched Products: … NIFELAT R (20) …
Matched Products: … NIFELAT R (20) …
Capsaicin
Capsaicin is most often used as a topical analgesic and exists in many formulations of cream, liquid, and patch preparations of various strengths; however, it may also be found in some dietary supplements. Capsaicin is a naturally-occurring botanical irritant in chili peppers, synthetically derived for pharmaceutical formulations. The most recent...
Approved
Matched Description: … Capsaicin is most often used as a topical analgesic and exists in many formulations of cream, liquid, ... and patch preparations of various strengths; however, it may also be found in some dietary supplements …
Matched Products: … Penetrex(r) Arthritis Pain Relief …
Matched Products: … Penetrex(r) Arthritis Pain Relief …
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.
Approved
Matched Description: … Nortriptyline hydrochloride, the active metabolite of [amitriptyline], is a tricyclic antidepressant ... [L11878] It is used in the treatment of major depression and is also used off-label for chronic pain …
Matched Categories: … Combined Inhibitors of Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake ... Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Matched Categories: … Combined Inhibitors of Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake ... Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Flavin mononucleotide
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.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … A coenzyme for a number of oxidative enzymes including NADH DEHYDROGENASE. …
Nabilone
Nabilone (marketed as Cesamet) is a synthetic form of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ⁹-THC), the primary psychoactive component of cannabis (marijuana). Although structurally distinct from THC, nabilone mimics THC's structure and pharmacological activity through weak partial agonist activity at Cannabinoid-1 (CB1R) and Cannabinoid-2 (CB2R) receptors, however it is considered to be twice as...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Nabilone is a racemate consisting of the (S,S) and the (R,R) isomers. ... , a class of compounds that act upon endogenous cannabinoid receptors of the body [A32584]. ... psychoactive component of cannabis (marijuana). …
Safinamide
Safinamide is for the treatment of parkinson's disease. It was approved in Europe in February 2015, and in the United States on March 21, 2017.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Safinamide is for the treatment of parkinson's disease. …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Von Willebrand factor human
The human von Willebrand factor (vWF) is a human plasma-derived vWF, an endogenous large multimeric plasma glycoprotein involved in hemostasis. It serves a dual role in hemostasis by mediating platelet adhesion and aggregation at the site of blood vessel injury and stabilizing procoagulant factor VIII (FVIII). Exogenous sources of vWF...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … [A32262] Exogenous sources of vWF are used to restore functional levels of vWF in blood disorders associated ... the theoretical risk of pathogen transmission from plasma donors. ... It serves a dual role in hemostasis by mediating platelet adhesion and aggregation at the site of blood …
Matched Mixtures name: … OPTIVATE(R) …
Matched Mixtures name: … OPTIVATE(R) …
Cholecalciferol
Vitamin D, in general, is a secosteroid generated in the skin when 7-dehydrocholesterol located there interacts with ultraviolet irradiation - like that commonly found in sunlight . Both the endogenous form of vitamin D (that results from 7-dehydrocholesterol transformation), vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), and the plant-derived form, vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol), are...
Approved
Nutraceutical
Matched Description: … vitamin d and are found in various types of food for daily intake [L5689]. ... Both the endogenous form of vitamin D (that results from 7-dehydrocholesterol transformation), vitamin ... Appropriate levels of vitamin D must be upheld in the body in order to maintain calcium and phosphorus …
Matched Mixtures name: … Central-vite 18 Essential …
Matched Categories: … Drugs for Treatment of Bone Diseases …
Matched Mixtures name: … Central-vite 18 Essential …
Matched Categories: … Drugs for Treatment of Bone Diseases …
Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide is the most commonly prescribed thiazide diuretic. It is indicated to treat edema and hypertension.[A185138,L8447,L8450] Hydrochlorothiazide use is common but declining in favour of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors. Many combination products are available containing hydrochlorothiazide and angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors[L8390,L8423] or angiotensin II receptor blockers.[L7426,L7459]
Hydrochlorothiazide was granted FDA...
Approved
Vet approved
Matched Description: … [A185138,L8447,L8450] Hydrochlorothiazide use is common but declining in favour of angiotensin converting …
Matched Categories: … combinations of sulfonamides …
Matched Categories: … combinations of sulfonamides …
Regorafenib
Regorafenib is an orally-administered inhibitor of multiple kinases. It is used for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer, advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumours, and hepatocellular carcinoma. FDA approved on September 27, 2012. Approved use of Regorafenib was expanded to treat Hepatocellular Carcinoma in April 2017.
Approved
Matched Description: … Regorafenib is an orally-administered inhibitor of multiple kinases. ... Approved use of Regorafenib was expanded to treat Hepatocellular Carcinoma in April 2017. ... It is used for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer, advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumours …
Ramelteon
Ramelteon is the first in a new class of sleep agents that selectively binds to the melatonin receptors in the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN). It is used for insomnia, particularly delayed sleep onset. Ramelteon has not been shown to produce dependence and has shown no potential for abuse.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Ramelteon is the first in a new class of sleep agents that selectively binds to the melatonin receptors …
Reviparin
Reviparin is a low molecular weight heparin which seems to have a better safety profile than unfractionated heparin. It is prepared from porcine intestinal mucosa by nitrous acid depolymerization. Reviparin has a molecular weight of 3.9 kDa. It was developed by Abbott laboratories and in 2009, reviparin presented an orphan...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Reviparin has a molecular weight of 3.9 kDa. …
Relugolix
Relugolix is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonist used in the treatment of several hormone-responsive conditions. It was first approved in Japan in 2019, under the brand name Relumina, for the symptomatic treatment of uterine fibroids, and more recently by the United States' FDA in 2020, under the brand name...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … treatment of prostate cancer. ... [L42150] Relugolix has also been studied in the symptomatic treatment of endometriosis. ... Relugolix is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonist used in the treatment of several …
Olanzapine
Olanzapine is a thienobenzodiazepine classified as an atypical or second-generation antipsychotic agent. The second-generation antipsychotics were introduced in the 90s and quickly gained traction due to their impressive efficacy, reduced risk for extrapyramidal side effects and reduced susceptibility to drug-drug interactions. Olanzapine very closely resembles clozapine and only differs by...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … very closely resembles [clozapine] and only differs by two additional methyl groups and the absence of …
Matched Salts cas: … 221373-18-8 …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Matched Products: … ZAPIN(R) 10 MG TABLETA RECUBIERTA …
Matched Salts cas: … 221373-18-8 …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Matched Products: … ZAPIN(R) 10 MG TABLETA RECUBIERTA …
Felodipine
Felodipine is a long-acting 1,4-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker (CCB)b. It acts primarily on vascular smooth muscle cells by stabilizing voltage-gated L-type calcium channels in their inactive conformation. By inhibiting the influx of calcium in smooth muscle cells, felodipine prevents calcium-dependent myocyte contraction and vasoconstriction. Felodipine is the most potent CCB...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … , exhibits competitive antagonism of the mineralcorticoid receptor, inhibits the activity of calmodulin-dependent ... By inhibiting the influx of calcium in smooth muscle cells, felodipine prevents calcium-dependent myocyte ... In addition to binding to L-type calcium channels, felodipine binds to a number of calcium-binding proteins …
Phenylpropanolamine
Phenylpropanolamine is a sympathomimetic agent that acts as a nonselective adrenergic receptor agonist and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. It has been used as a decongestant and appetite suppressant. Currently, it is withdrawn from the market in Canada and the United States due to the risk for hemorrahgic strokes.
Approved
Vet approved
Withdrawn
Matched Mixtures name: … EXOVIT (R) CAPSULAS …
Remoxipride
Remoxipride is an atypical antipsychotic agent that is specific for dopamine D2 receptors. It gained approval in the UK in 1989 but was withdrawn in 1993 after it was found to be associated with an increased incidence of aplastic anemia.[A215422,A215512]
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Withdrawn
Matched Description: … UK in 1989 but was withdrawn in 1993 after it was found to be associated with an increased incidence of …
Phentolamine
Phentolamine is a reversible, non-selective alpha-adrenergic blocker that induces vasodilation. While initially introduced to the market for the treatment of hypertension, this clinical use was halted due to cardiovascular and gastrointestinal adverse effects with the prolonged use of large oral doses of phentolamine.[A261781, A261786] It has several therapeutic uses, including...
Approved
Matched Description: … of phentolamine. ... prevention of norepinephrine-induced extravasation, diagnosis of pheochromocytoma, reversal of soft-tissue ... anesthesia, and treatment of pharmacologically-induced mydriasis. …
rhThrombin
rhThrombin (recombinant human thrombin) is being developed by ZymoGenetics, Inc. as a general aid to achieving hemostasis during surgery. ZymoGenetics is developing rhThrombin, a recombinant form of human thrombin that is not derived from animal or human blood, as an aid to controlling bleeding during surgery. Thrombin is used in...
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Matched Description: … The production of recombinant proteins is not dependent on the availability of blood from animals or ... ZymoGenetics is developing rhThrombin, a recombinant form of human thrombin that is not derived from ... Bovine-derived thrombin has been associated with the development of antibodies that may cross-react with …
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