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Varicella zoster vaccine (live/attenuated)

Live attenuated zoster vaccine is available as two products: Zostavax for the prevention of shingles in immunocompetent people over the age of 50, and Varivax for the prevention of chickenpox in individuals 12 months of age and older. While the two vaccines contain the same immunological components and provide protection...
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Matched Description: … and post-herpetic neuralgia. ... efficacy in preventing postherpetic neuralgia in patients 70 years and older and 91% efficacy in patients ... Varivax for the prevention of chickenpox in individuals 12 months of age and older. …
Matched Mixtures name: … PROQUAD® ( Measles, Mumps, Rubella AND Varicella (Oka/Merck) Virus Vaccine Live, MSD) LYOPHILIZED VACCINE …

Chlorpropamide

Chlorpropamide is an oral antihyperglycemic agent used for the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). It belongs to the sulfonylurea class of insulin secretagogues, which act by stimulating β cells of the pancreas to release insulin. Sulfonylureas increase both basal insulin secretion and meal-stimulated insulin release. Medications in this class...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … increase the number and sensitivity of insulin receptors. ... Renal and hepatic dysfunction may increase the risk of hypoglycemia. ... Sulfonylureas increase both basal insulin secretion and meal-stimulated insulin release. …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics …

Scorpion (centruroides) immune Fab2 antivenin (equine)

Centruroides (scorpion) Immune F(ab')2 (equine) is a purified preparation of immune globulin F(ab’)2 fragments that are derived from plasma of the horses immunized with venom of C. noxius, C. l. limpidus, C. l. tecomanus, and C. s. suffusus. It is intravenously administered patients with clinical signs of scorpion envenomation so...
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Matched Description: … and hospitalization in an intensive care unit. ... endemic to Mexico are pooled and diluted [L2207]. ... It was approved by FDA in 2011 and is marketed under the name Anascorp [L2196]. …

Ferric derisomaltose

Iron deficiency is an extremely common condition and is the most frequent cause of anemia worldwide. Iron deficiency results when iron intake, iron stores, and loss of iron from the body do not adequately support production of erythrocytes, also known as red blood cells. Though it is generally considered non...
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Matched Description: … This drug is a complex of iron (III) hydroxide and derisomaltose. ... Iron deficiency is an extremely common condition and is the most frequent cause of anemia worldwide. ... Iron deficiency results when iron intake, iron stores, and loss of iron from the body do not adequately …

Human thrombin

Human thrombin is a sterile solution, pH 6.8-7.2, containing highly purified human thrombin for the activation of clotting. Thrombin is a highly specific serine protease encoded by the F2 gene that transforms soluble fibrinogen into insoluble fibrin. This transformation mimics the final coagulation cascade step which involves the clotting mass...
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Matched Description: … achieves hemostasis and sealing of open tissues. ... manufactured by chromatographic purification of prothrombin from cryo-poor plasma followed by activation with calcium ... the final coagulation cascade step which involves the clotting mass that adheres to the wound surface and …

Gliquidone

Gliquidone is a sulfonylurea drug used to treat diabetes mellitus type 2. It is an ATP-dependent K+ (KATP) channel blocker. This block causes a depolarization which leads to activation of voltage-dependent Ca channels and Ca2+ influx, and eventually increases insulin release.
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Investigational
Matched Description: … + influx, and eventually increases insulin release. ... This block causes a depolarization which leads to activation of voltage-dependent Ca channels and Ca2 …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …

Fexinidazole

Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT, also colloquially referred to as sleeping sickness), caused by T. brucei gambiense and T. brucei rhodesiense, remains a moderate risk (>1/10,000 inhabitants per year in endemic areas) despite focussed control efforts. Transmitted by the bite of an infected tsetse fly, HAT is biphasic with a first...
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Matched Description: … trypanosomiasis (HAT, also colloquially referred to as sleeping sickness), caused by _T. brucei gambiense_ and ... [nifurtimox]/[eflornithine] combination therapy (NECT), though [melarsoprol] is highly toxic and each ... meningoencephalitic) stage in which patients experience progressively worsening neurological symptoms and …
Matched Categories: … Agents Against Leishmaniasis and Trypanosomiasis ... Antiparasitic Products, Insecticides and Repellents …

Alginic acid

Alginic acid, also referred to as algin or alginate, is a hydrophilic or anionic polysaccharide isolated from certain brown seaweed (Phacophycae) via alkaline extraction. It is present in cell walls of brown algae where it forms a viscous gel when binding with water. Alginic acid is a linear polymer consisted...
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Matched Description: … Alginic acid is an FDA-approved food ingredient in soup and soup mixes as an emulsifier, thickener, and ... Alginic acid is a linear polymer consisted of L-glucuronic acid and D-mannuronic acid residues connected ... It is also available in oral dietary supplements and is found in antacids such as Gaviscon to inhibit …
Matched Mixtures name: … Zinc and Algin Tab Nu Life ... Gaviscon Tablets - Butterscotch and Fr.fl. …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Drugs for Peptic Ulcer and Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (Gord) …

Ciclopirox

Ciclopirox olamine (used in preparations called Batrafen, Loprox, Mycoster, Penlac and Stieprox) is a synthetic antifungal agent for topical dermatologic treatment of superficial mycoses. In particular, the agent is especially effective in treating Tinea versicolor.
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Matched Description: … Ciclopirox olamine (used in preparations called Batrafen, Loprox, Mycoster, Penlac and Stieprox) is a …
Matched Categories: … Vaginal Creams, Foams, and Jellies ... Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics …

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: … considered the most effective and first-line treatment for ADHD in adults and children as recommended ... addictive properties, and even amplifies the potency and reinforcing effects of other drugs of abuse ... amphetamines, have a high potential for abuse and dependence. …
Matched Salts name: … Atomoxetine hydrochloride …
Matched Categories: … Psychostimulants, Agents Used for ADHD and Nootropics …
Matched Products: … Atomoxetine Hydrochloride ... Atomoxetine hydrochloride …

Bromocriptine

Bromocriptine mesylate is a semisynthetic ergot alkaloid derivative with potent dopaminergic activity. It inhibits prolactin secretion and may be used to treat dysfunctions associated with hyperprolactinemia. Bromocriptine is also indicated for the management of signs and symptoms of Parkinsonian Syndrome, as well as the treatment of acromegaly. Bromocriptine has been...
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Withdrawn
Matched Description: … Bromocriptine is also indicated for the management of signs and symptoms of Parkinsonian Syndrome, as ... It inhibits prolactin secretion and may be used to treat dysfunctions associated with hyperprolactinemia ... Bromocriptine has been associated with pulmonary fibrosis, and can also cause sustained suppression of …
Matched Categories: … Ergot Alkaloids and Derivatives ... Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …

Azatadine

Antihistamines such as azatadine 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 sites and thereby reduce the intensity of allergic reactions and tissue injury response involving histamine release.
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Matched Description: … those pharmacological effects of histamine which are mediated through activation of H1- receptor sites and ... thereby reduce the intensity of allergic reactions and tissue injury response involving histamine release …

Erlotinib

Erlotinib is an inhibitor of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase that is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer and several other types of cancer. It is typically marketed under the trade name Tarceva. Erlotinib binds to the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)...
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Matched Description: … EGFR) tyrosine kinase that is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer and ... This finding introduces the potential use of erlotinib in the treatment of JAK2V617F-positive PV and ... , which is a mutant form of tyrosine kinase JAK2 found in most patients with polycythemia vera (PV) and …
Matched Salts name: … Erlotinib hydrochloride …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Matched Products: … Erlotinib Hydrochloride …

Griseofulvin

An antifungal antibiotic. Griseofulvin may be given by mouth in the treatment of tinea infections.
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Investigational
Vet approved

Acetyldigitoxin

Cardioactive derivative of lanatoside A or of digitoxin used for fast digitalization in congestive heart failure.
Approved

Febuxostat

Febuxostat is a non-purine xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibitor. In early 2008, febuxostat was granted marketing authorization by the European Commission for the treatment of chronic hyperuricemia and gout. In the following year, the FDA for approved febuxostat for use in the chronic management of hyperuricemia in adult patients with gout...
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Matched Description: … granted marketing authorization by the European Commission for the treatment of chronic hyperuricemia and ... further deposition of uric acid crystal deposition in bones, joints, tissues, and other organs in the ... that is caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystal in or around a joint, leading to inflammation and …

Sodium stibogluconate

Sodium stibogluconate is a medicine used to treat leishmaniasis and is only available for administration by injection. It belongs to the class of medicines known as the pentavalent antimonials. Sodium stibogluconate is sold in the UK as Pentostam (manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline). Widespread resistance has limited the utility of sodium stibogluconate,...
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Matched Description: … Sodium stibogluconate is a medicine used to treat leishmaniasis and is only available for administration ... Widespread resistance has limited the utility of sodium stibogluconate, and in many parts of the world …
Matched Categories: … Agents Against Leishmaniasis and Trypanosomiasis ... Antiparasitic Products, Insecticides and Repellents …

Carglumic acid

Carglumic acid is a drug used for the treatment of hyperammonemia in patients with a deficiency in N-acetyl glutamate synthase. This rare genetic disorder results in elevated blood levels of ammonia, which can eventually cross the blood–brain barrier and cause neurologic problems, cerebral edema, coma, and death. Carglumic acid was...
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Matched Description: … Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on 18 March 2010. ... cause neurologic problems, cerebral edema, coma, and death. ... disorder results in elevated blood levels of ammonia, which can eventually cross the blood–brain barrier and …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids and Derivatives ... Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …

Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin

Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin is a drug used in nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging. The radioisotope, technetium-99m, is chelated by two 1,2-bis[di-(2-ethoxyethyl)phosphino]ethane ligands which belong to the group of diphosphines and which are referred to as tetrofosmin. It is a lipophilic technetium phosphine dioxo cation that was formulated into a freeze-dried kit...
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Matched Description: … by two 1,2-bis[di-(2-ethoxyethyl)phosphino]ethane ligands which belong to the group of diphosphines and ... [A31592] Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin was developed by GE Healthcare and FDA approved on February 9, …
Matched Categories: … Indicators and Reagents …

Ioxaglic acid

Ioxaglic acid is marketed as Hexabrix. This drug is an ionic tri-iodinated benzoate used as a low-osmolality contrast agent during diagnostic imaging procedures. Like other organic iodine compounds, ioxaglic acid blocks x-rays and is opaque in its appearance on x-ray film, improving the visualization of important structures and organs during...
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Matched Description: … , arthrography, cholangiography, urography, and computed tomography [L1889]. ... Like other organic iodine compounds, ioxaglic acid blocks x-rays and is opaque in its appearance on x-ray ... film, improving the visualization of important structures and organs during angiography, arteriography …

Metrizoic acid

Metrizoic acid is a molecule used as a contrast medium. It present a higher risk of allergic reactions due to its high osmolality. Its approval has been discontinued by the FDA. One study in 1976 demonstrated that metrizoic acid, when used for cardiac angiography, was well tolerated. A total of...
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Matched Description: … Seven cases of ventricular fibrillation, and 5 of significant bradycardia/asystole, were associated with …
Matched Salts name: … Calcium metrizoate …

Tetrofosmin

Tetrofosmin was developed to overcome the non-target uptake of radioligands by the generation of hetero-atomic compounds. It presents a molecular formula of 1,2-bis(bis(2-ethoxyethyl)phosphino)ethane. Tetrofosmin is part of the group of diphosphines. Tetrofosmin is used in conjunction with technetium Tc-99m as a radiopharmaceutical.
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Oftasceine

Oftasceine is also referred to as Fluorexon. It is used in ophthalmic solutions as a staining agent when fitting soft and hard lenses. It is a fluorescent dye or luminescent agent.
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Matched Description: … It is used in ophthalmic solutions as a staining agent when fitting soft and hard lenses. …

Pentoxyverine

Pentoxyverine, also referred to as carbetapentane, is a non-opioid central acting antitussive with antimuscarinic, anticonvulsant , and local anesthetic properties. It is an active ingredient in over-the-counter cough suppressants in combination with guaifenesin and H1-receptor antagonists . Pentoxyverine acts on sigma-1 receptors, as well as kappa and mu-opioid receptors. The...
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Matched Description: … Pentoxyverine acts on sigma-1 receptors, as well as kappa and mu-opioid receptors. ... It is an active ingredient in over-the-counter cough suppressants in combination with guaifenesin and ... carbetapentane, is a non-opioid central acting antitussive with antimuscarinic, anticonvulsant [A32717], and …
Matched Categories: … Cough and Cold Preparations …

Ethyl ferulate

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Experimental
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