Displaying drugs 376 - 400 of 8217 in total
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: … , Mycoster, Penlac and Stieprox) is a synthetic antifungal agent for topical dermatologic treatment of …
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 …
Ertugliflozin
Ertugliflozin is a sodium-dependent glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor used to treat type II diabetes mellitus. It works to block glucose reabsorption from the glomerulus. Ertugliflozin was first approved by the FDA in December 2017.[A261951, L1132] It was also approved by the European Commission in March 2018.
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Tepotinib
Tepotinib is a MET tyrosine kinase inhibitor intended to treat a variety of MET-overexpressing solid tumors. It was originally developed in partnership between EMD Serono and the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in 2009 and has since been investigated in the treatment of neuroblastoma, gastric cancers, non-small cell...
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Matched Description: … Tepotinib is a MET tyrosine kinase inhibitor intended to treat a variety of MET-overexpressing solid ... [A228058] It was originally developed in partnership between EMD Serono and the University of Texas M.D ... [A228058] MET is a desirable target in the treatment of certain solid tumors as it appears to play a …
Doripenem
Doripenem is a broad-spectrum, carbapenem antibiotic marketed under the brand name Doribax by Janssen. Doripenem injection was approved by the FDA in 2007 to treat complicated urinary tract and intra-abdominal infections. In a clinical trial of doripenem treatment in ventilator associated pneumonia (vs. imipenem and cilastatin), it was found that...
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Matched Description: … in a premature termination of the trial. ... In a clinical trial of doripenem treatment in ventilator associated pneumonia (vs. imipenem and cilastatin ... ), it was found that doripenem carried an increased risk of death and lower clinical cure rates, resulting …
Avalglucosidase alfa
Avalglucosidase alfa, or NeoGAA, is a drug for enzyme replacement therapy specifically designed for Pompe disease, a rare inherited neuromuscular disorder caused by the deficiency of the alpha-glucosidase (GAA) enzyme. GAA is an essential enzyme that hydrolyzes glycogen into free glucose for use in cellular functions. In Pompe disease, the...
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Matched Description: … patients older than six months of age with late-onset Pompe disease. ... specifically designed for Pompe disease, a rare inherited neuromuscular disorder caused by the deficiency of ... [A232955] Avalglucosidase alfa is a recombinant form of GAA that restores deficient enzyme levels. …
Varenicline
Varenicline is a prescription medication used to treat smoking addiction. This medication is the first approved nicotinic receptor partial agonist. Specifically, varenicline is a partial agonist of the alpha4/beta2 subtype of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor. In addition it acts on alpha3/beta4 and weakly on alpha3beta2 and alpha6-containing receptors. A full...
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Matched Description: … Specifically, varenicline is a partial agonist of the alpha4/beta2 subtype of the nicotinic acetylcholine ... Pfizer is conducting an additional safety study of the drug, results of which are expected in late 2015 ... Food and Drug Administration warned that Varenicline, in the form of Pfizer Inc's quit-smoking drug, …
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: … advantage over the use of traditional medications for the management of ADHD. ... Atomoxetine is a selective norepinephrine (NE) reuptake inhibitor used for the treatment of attention ... side effects and an increase in abuse potential, which is a limiting factor associated with the use of …
Diflunisal
Diflunisal, a salicylate derivative, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAIA) with pharmacologic actions similar to other prototypical NSAIAs. Diflunisal possesses anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic activity. Though its mechanism of action has not been clearly established, most of its actions appear to be associated with inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis via the...
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Matched Description: … Though its mechanism of action has not been clearly established, most of its actions appear to be associated ... with inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis via the arachidonic acid pathway. ... Diflunisal is used to relieve pain accompanied with inflammation and in the symptomatic treatment of …
Sincalide
Sincalide is a medication given by injection to assist in the diagnosis of gallbladder and pancreas disorders. It is identified as the 8-amino acid C-terminal segment of cholecystokinin and is also known as CCK-8. Naturally occurring cholecystokinin is a gastrointestinal peptide hormone normally essential for stimulating protein and fat digestion...
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Matched Description: … Furthermore, sincalide stimulates the pancreatic secretion of bicarbonate and enzymes. ... It is identified as the 8-amino acid C-terminal segment of cholecystokinin and is also known as _CCK- ... Sincalide is a medication given by injection to assist in the diagnosis of gallbladder and pancreas disorders …
Aluminum chloride
Aluminum chloride is a chemical compound with the chemical formula AlCl3. When contaminated with iron chloride, it often displays a yellow color compared to the white pure compound. It is used in various chemical applications as a Lewis base, with anhydrous aluminium trichloride being the most commonly used Lewis acid....
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Matched Description: … In antiperspirant products, FDA approves the use of aluminum chloride as an active ingredient up to 15% …
Hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombinant)
Hepatitis B Vaccine is an ingredient in the EMA-withdrawn product Quintanrix. It is marketed in Canada as Engerix B. It is also a part of Twinrix (Hep A/Hep B vaccine) available also in Canada.
The hepatitis B virus induces a severe form of viral hepatitis. Other causative agents are hepatitis...
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Matched Description: … This resulted from a significant decline in the prevalence of hepatitis B antigen, the persistence of ... The hepatitis B virus induces a severe form of viral hepatitis. ... 70% in the general population and a carrier rate of up to 20%. …
Ezogabine
Ezogabine (D23129) is a close structural analog of the centrally acting analgesic flupitrine. It is a neuronal potassium channel opener being developed as a first-in-class antiepileptic drug (AED) and is currently being studied in Phase 3 trials as an adjunctive treatment for partial-onset seizures in adult patients with refractory epilepsy....
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Matched Description: … FDA approved in June 10, 2011 under the name of ezogabine. ... Ezogabine (D23129) is a close structural analog of the centrally acting analgesic flupitrine. …
Certolizumab pegol
Certolizumab pegol is a pegylated monoclonal antibody against the tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha). It is formed with a humanized Fab fragment of 50 kDa, from an IgG 1 isotype, fused to a 40 kDa polyethylene glycol moiety replacing the Fc antibody region. The absence of the Fc region was ideated...
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Matched Description: … [A176585] It is formed with a humanized Fab fragment of 50 kDa, from an IgG 1 isotype, fused to a 40 ... The absence of the Fc region was ideated to prevent complement fixation and antibody-mediated cytotoxicity …
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...
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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 …
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.
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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 …
Perboric acid
Perboric acid is mainly found in its salt form of sodium perborate and it can be found as a monohydrate or tetrahydrate. It is one of the peroxy acid salts with very wide functionalities in industrial settings. Perboric acid in the form of sodium perborate is approved by Health Canada...
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Matched Description: … as a disinfectant of medical instruments. ... Perboric acid is mainly found in its salt form of sodium perborate and it can be found as a monohydrate ... [A33037] It is one of the peroxy acid salts with very wide functionalities in industrial settings. …
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: … Oral formulations of flurbiprofen may be used for the symptomatic treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, …
Tropisetron
Tropisetron is an indole derivative with antiemetic activity. As a selective serotonin receptor antagonist, tropisetron competitively blocks the action of serotonin at 5HT3 receptors, resulting in suppression of chemotherapy- and radiotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
Tropisetron appears to be well tolerated with the most frequently reported adverse effect being headache. Extrapyramidal...
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Matched Description: … As a selective serotonin receptor antagonist, tropisetron competitively blocks the action of serotonin ... at 5HT3 receptors, resulting in suppression of chemotherapy- and radiotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting …
Bempedoic acid
High levels of LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) are a major risk factor for cardiovascular events. Caused by genetic mutations or lifestyle factors, hypercholesterolemia can significantly reduce quality of life and increase the risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease. About 1 in 4 patients, or 15 million Americans with elevated LDL-C, are...
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Matched Description: … life and increase the risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease. ... High levels of LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) are a major risk factor for cardiovascular events. ... Caused by genetic mutations or lifestyle factors, hypercholesterolemia can significantly reduce quality of …
Olsalazine
Olsalazine is an aminosalicylate and a prodrug of mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid, 5-ASA). It was first developed for delivering mesalamine to the colon without the use of sulfapyridine. Olsalazine comprises two mesalamine molecules joined by an azo bridge, which is cleaved in the colon. Olsalazine is an anti-inflammatory agent that works...
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Matched Description: … Olsalazine is an aminosalicylate and a prodrug of [mesalamine] (5-aminosalicylic acid, 5-ASA). ... [A257063] Olsalazine is used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis.[L45023,L45151] ... [A257063] It was first developed for delivering mesalamine to the colon without the use of [sulfapyridine …
Azacitidine
Azacitidine is a pyrimidine nucleoside analogue with anti-neoplastic activity. It differs from cytosine by the presence of nitrogen in the C5-position, key in its hypomethylating activity.[A1406,A1413,A1415] Two main mechanisms of action have been proposed for azacitidine. One of them is the induction of cytotoxicity. As an analogue of cytidine, it...
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Matched Description: … One of them is the induction of cytotoxicity. ... subcutaneously for the treatment of MDS of all French-American-British (FAB) subtypes. ... [A1415] The use of oral azacitidine for the treatment of AML in patients in complete remission was approved …
Clobazam
Clobazam belongs to the 1,5-benzodiazepine class of drugs and is marketed under different names, Onfi, Frisium, Urbanyl, and others. . Clobazam was first synthesized in 1966 and first published in 1969, following the incidental synthesis and discovery of the first benzodiazepine chlordiazepoxide in the 1950s. Unlike older 1,4-benzodiazepines, clobazam has...
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Matched Description: … [A256963,A256868] This is likely because of clobazam's higher affinity to the α2 subunit of ... Clobazam belongs to the 1,5-benzodiazepine class of drugs and is marketed under different names, Onfi ... first synthesized in 1966 and first published in 1969, following the incidental synthesis and discovery of …
Amikacin
Amikacin is a semi-synthetic aminoglycoside antibiotic that is derived from kanamycin A.[FDA label] Amikacin is synthesized by acylation with the l-(-)-γ-amino-α-hydroxybutyryl side chain at the C-1 amino group of the deoxystreptamine moiety of kanamycin A. Amikacin's unique property is that it exerts activity against more resistant gram-negative bacilli such as...
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Matched Description: … of breath and the coughing up of blood. ... the deoxystreptamine moiety of kanamycin A. ... of patients with the disease who do not respond to traditional treatment. …
Anthrax vaccine
Anthrax vaccine is a vaccine used for the pre- or post-exposure prophylaxis of disease in those at high risk of, suspected or confirmed exposure to Bacillus anthracis. It is subcutaneously or intramuscularly administered. It is derived from cell-free filtrates of microaerophilic cultures of an avirulent, nonencapsulated strain of Bacillus anthracis...
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Matched Description: … It is derived from cell-free filtrates of microaerophilic cultures of an avirulent, nonencapsulated strain ... risk of, suspected or confirmed exposure to *Bacillus anthracis*. ... of Bacillus anthracis which are grown in a chemically defined protein-free medium. …
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