Displaying drugs 401 - 425 of 10467 in total
Droxidopa
Droxidopa is a precursor of noradrenaline that is used in the treatment of Parkinsonism. It is approved for use in Japan and is currently in trials in the U.S. The racaemic form (dl-threo-3,4-dihydroxyphenylserine) has also been used, and has been investigated in the treatment of orthostatic hypotension. There is a...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Iupac: … (2S,3R)-2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3-hydroxypropanoic acid …
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...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … mechanism of action is probably similar to that of the sulfonamides which involves inhibition of folic acid …
Matched Categories: … Folic Acid Antagonists …
Matched Categories: … Folic Acid Antagonists …
Quinidine
Quinidine is a D-isomer of quinine present in the bark of the Cinchona tree and similar plant species. This alkaloid was first described in 1848 and has a long history as an antiarrhythmic medication.[A38016,A250050] Quinidine is considered the first antiarrhythmic drug (class Ia) and is moderately efficacious in the acute...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Quinidine is a D-isomer of [quinine] present in the bark of the Cinchona tree and similar plant species …
Nabumetone
Nabumetone was originally developed as a non-acidic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).[label] It was thought to avoid trapping of the drug in the stomach by making it unable to dissociate into ions which was believed to reduce GI toxicity by limiting local action. While slightly reduced, possibly due to a degree...
Approved
Matched Description: … [label,A178903] The molecule itself is a pro-drug with its 6-methoxy-2-naphthylacetic acid (6-MNA) metabolite …
Clocortolone
Clocortolone is a medium potency corticosteroid that is often used as a topical cream for the relief of inflammatory oand pruritic (itching) arising from steroid-responsive dermatoses of the scalp.
Approved
Human calcitonin
Calcitonin was first discovered in isolated parathyroid tissue as a substance with a serum-calcium-lowering effect. It is constituted as a 32-amino acid single chain polypeptide structure that gets secreted as a regulatory agent in calcium-phosphorus metabolism. It is used as an alternative for people developing antibodies against salmon calcitonin.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [A32099] It is constituted as a 32-amino acid single chain polypeptide structure that gets secreted as …
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: … [A32019] It is prepared from porcine intestinal mucosa by nitrous acid depolymerization. …
Tenecteplase
Tenecteplase is a tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) developed from modifications of natural human tPA complementary DNA (cDNA). It is a 527 amino acid with a substitution of threonine 103 with asparagine and substitution of asparagine 117 with glutamine within the kringle 1 domain, and a tetra-alanine substitution at amino acids...
Approved
Matched Description: … It is a 527 amino acid with a substitution of threonine 103 with asparagine and substitution of asparagine …
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...
Approved
Matched Iupac: … 5-[(1E)-2-(3-carboxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)diazen-1-yl]-2-hydroxybenzoic acid …
Matched Description: … Olsalazine is an aminosalicylate and a prodrug of [mesalamine] (5-aminosalicylic acid, 5-ASA). …
Matched Description: … Olsalazine is an aminosalicylate and a prodrug of [mesalamine] (5-aminosalicylic acid, 5-ASA). …
Parecoxib
Parecoxib is a water-soluble and injectable prodrug of valdecoxib. It is marketed as Dynastat in the European Union. Parecoxib is a COX2 selective inhibitor in the same category as celecoxib (Celebrex) and rofecoxib (Vioxx). As it is injectable, it can be used perioperatively when patients are unable to take oral...
Approved
Dichlorobenzyl alcohol
Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is a mild antiseptic with a broad spectrum for bacterial and virus associated with mouth and throat infections. Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is considered as an active ingredient found in several marketed OTC products by Health Canada which has categorized this agent as an anatomical therapeutic chemical. On the other...
Approved
Caffeine
Caffeine is a drug of the methylxanthine class used for a variety of purposes, including certain respiratory conditions of the premature newborn, pain relief, and to combat drowsiness. Caffeine is similar in chemical structure to Theophylline and Theobromine.[A187691,L9851] It can be sourced from coffee beans, but also occurs naturally in...
Approved
Matched Mixtures name: … Emercidin D Tab ... C T Acetylsalicylic Acid Codeine and Caf Tab ... Acetylsalicylic Acid, Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate …
Glucagon
Glucagon is a 29 amino acid hormone used as a diagnostic aid in radiologic exams to temporarily inhibit the movement of the gastrointestinal tract and to treat severe hypoglycemia.[L7634,L7637,L7640,L7643,L8519] Glucagon raises blood sugar through activation of hepatic glucagon receptors, stimulating glycogenolysis and the release of glucose.[L7640,L7643]
Glucagon was granted FDA...
Approved
Matched Description: … Glucagon is a 29 amino acid hormone used as a diagnostic aid in radiologic exams to temporarily inhibit …
Fluorometholone
A glucocorticoid employed, usually as eye drops, in the treatment of allergic and inflammatory conditions of the eye. It has also been used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p732)
Approved
Investigational
Drospirenone
Drospirenone is a synthetic progestin commonly found in the popular oral contraceptive, Yaz in combination with Ethinyl estradiol. Most recently, it was approved by both Health Canada and the FDA in combination with Estetrol as an oral contraceptive therapy.[L33199,L33174] Aside from its contraceptive effects, drospirenone is used with estrogens to...
Approved
Denosumab
Denosumab is a novel, fully human IgG2 monoclonal antibody specific to receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANKL), suppresses bone resorption via inhibiting RANK-mediated activation of osteoclasts. It is the first and currently the only RANKL inhibitor approved to prevent osteoclast-mediated bone loss. Chemically, it consists of 2 heavy...
Approved
Dasatinib
Dasatinib is an orally available multikinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of Philadelphia chromosome (Ph)-positive leukemias.[A2224,L45171] Ph is a chromosomal abnormality found in patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), where the ABL tyrosine kinase and the breakpoint cluster region (BCR) gene transcribe the chimeric protein...
Approved
Investigational
Fibrinogen human
Fibrinogen concentrate (human) is a hematological agent. It works by replacing a certain protein in the blood that helps with blood clotting. Fibrinogen (factor I) is a soluble plasma glycoprotein with a molecular weight of about 340 kDa. It is a physiological substrate for three enzymes: plasmin, factor XIIIa and...
Approved
Matched Mixtures name: … TISSEEL FIBRIN SEALANT VH S/D (FROZEN) …
Fentanyl
Fentanyl, a potent opioid agonist, was developed in the 1950s to fill a need for strong and rapid analgesia. Because of these characteristics, fentanyl is commonly used to treat chronic cancer pain or in anesthesia.[Label,L6598,L6601,L6604,L6607,L922,L6610,L6613] Fentanyl is related to other opioids like morphine and oxycodone.
Fentanyl's high potency has also...
Approved
Illicit
Investigational
Vet approved
Matched Products: … DUROGESIC D-TRANS …
Phenformin
A biguanide hypoglycemic agent with actions and uses similar to those of metformin. Although it is generally considered to be associated with an unacceptably high incidence of lactic acidosis, often fatal, it is still available in some countries. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p290)
Approved
Investigational
Withdrawn
Valdecoxib
Valdecoxib was removed from the Canadian, U.S., and E.U. markets in 2005 due to concerns about a possible increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
Approved
Investigational
Withdrawn
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
Chromium picolinate
Chromium picolinate has a chemical formula CrPic3 and reddish-pink color. It is a coordination complex consisting of chromium(III) and picolinic acid. Chromium picolinate is used as a nutritional supplement for optimal insulin function in patients with Type 2 diabetes or promotion of weight loss. Chromium ions are shown to regulate...
Approved
Matched Description: … It is a coordination complex consisting of chromium(III) and picolinic acid. …
Chromium nicotinate
Approved
Experimental
Thyrotropin alfa
Thyrotropin alfa is a recombinant form of thyroid stimulating hormone used in performing certain tests in patients who have or have had thyroid cancer. It is also used along with a radioactive agent to destroy remaining thyroid tissue in certain patients who have had their thyroid gland removed because of...
Approved
Vet approved
Matched Description: … The amino acid sequence of thyrotropin alfa is identical to that of human pituitary thyroid stimulating ... heterodimeric glycoprotein comprised of two non-covalently linked subunits, an alpha subunit of 92 amino acid …
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