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Melatonin
Melatonin is a biogenic amine that is found in animals, plants and microbes. Aaron B. Lerner of Yale University is credited for naming the hormone and for defining its chemical structure in 1958. In mammals, melatonin is produced by the pineal gland. The pineal gland is small endocrine gland, about...
Approved
Nutraceutical
Vet approved
Matched Description: … Most of the actions of melatonin are mediated through the binding and activation of melatonin receptors ... of melatonin synthesis. ... the circadian rhythms of several biological functions, including the sleep-wake cycle. …
Melphalan
Melphalan is a nitrogen mustard or bischloroethylamine type alkylating agent. It was first synthesized in the early 1950s by substituting L-phenylalanine for the methyl group on nitrogen mustard.[A261150, A261155] Melphalan is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and ovarian carcinoma. It is also used for high-conditioning before hematopoietic stem...
Approved
Matched Iupac: … (2S)-2-amino-3-{4-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]phenyl}propanoic acid …
Matched Description: … [A261150, A261155] Melphalan is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and ovarian carcinoma. …
Matched Description: … [A261150, A261155] Melphalan is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and ovarian carcinoma. …
Aclidinium
Aclidinium is an anticholinergic for the long-term management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It has a much higher propensity to bind to muscarinic receptors than nicotinic receptors. FDA approved on July 24, 2012.
Approved
Matched Description: … Aclidinium is an anticholinergic for the long-term management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …
Minoxidil
A potent direct-acting peripheral vasodilator (vasodilator agents) that reduces peripheral resistance and produces a fall in blood pressure.
Approved
Investigational
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...
Approved
Investigational
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … Bromocriptine is also indicated for the management of signs and symptoms of Parkinsonian Syndrome, as ... In 1995, the FDA withdrew the approval of bromocriptine mesylate for the prevention of physiological ... well as the treatment of acromegaly. …
Cresol
Cresol is a hydroxytoluene that can be extracted naturally from coal tar or made synthetically. Pure cresol is a mixture of ortho-, meta-, and para- isomers. Cresols are precursors or synthetic intermediates to various other compounds and materials, including plastics, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, and dyes. Ingestion of cresol induces toxicity...
Approved
Matched Description: … Ingestion of cresol induces toxicity in humans and can lead to burning of the mouth and throat, abdominal ... Pure cresol is a mixture of ortho-, meta-, and para- isomers. …
Levocarnitine
Constituent of striated muscle and liver. It is used therapeutically to stimulate gastric and pancreatic secretions and in the treatment of hyperlipoproteinemias.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Constituent of striated muscle and liver. ... It is used therapeutically to stimulate gastric and pancreatic secretions and in the treatment of hyperlipoproteinemias …
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 Iupac: … 5-fluoro-1-[(2R,5S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-oxathiolan-5-yl]-4-imino-1,4-dihydropyrimidin-2-ol …
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: … Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors ... Antivirals used in combination for the treatment of HIV infections …
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: … Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors ... Antivirals used in combination for the treatment of HIV infections …
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...
Approved
Investigational
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … [L43942] Other forms of pentoxyverine citrate continue to be marketed. ... The FDA withdrew the use of all oral gel drug products containing pentoxyverine citrate. …
Purslane
Purslane is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug.
Approved
Experimental
Phylloquinone
Vitamin K1, also called phylloquinone or phytonadione, is a fat soluble vitamin.[L33319,L33345] Phylloquinone is a cofactor of the enzyme γ-carboxylase, which modifies and activates precursors to coagulation factors II, VII, IX, and X.[A234264,A234195,A234259] It is indicated in the treatment of coagulation disorders due to faulty formation of coagulation factors II,...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … of coagulation factors II, VII, IX, and X caused by deficiency or interference in the activity of vitamin ... [L33319,L33345] Phylloquinone is a cofactor of the enzyme γ-carboxylase, which modifies and activates ... [A234264,A234195,A234259] It is indicated in the treatment of coagulation disorders due to faulty formation …
Hydrocortisone acetate
Approved
Vet approved
Fidaxomicin
Fidaxomicin is a novel macrolide antibiotic used in the treatment of diarrhea caused by Clostridioides (formerly Clostridium) difficile in adult and pediatric patients over the age of 6 months. Fidaxomicin is a naturally-occurring 18-member macrocycle derived from fermentation. Because fidaxomicin contains an 18-membered lactone ring in its structure, it is...
Approved
Matched Description: … of fidaxomicin. ... diarrhea in adult patients over the age of 18. ... patients over the age of 6 months in the treatment population. …
Fluvoxamine
Fluvoxamine is an antidepressant which functions pharmacologically as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Though it is in the same class as other SSRI drugs, it is most often used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Fluvoxamine has been in use in clinical practice since 1983 and has a clinical trial database comprised...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … As of the end of 1995, more than 10 million patients worldwide have been treated with fluvoxamine. ... Fluvoxamine has been in use in clinical practice since 1983 and has a clinical trial database comprised of …
Matched Categories: … Metabolic Side Effects of Drugs and Substances ... Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Matched Categories: … Metabolic Side Effects of Drugs and Substances ... Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Trazodone
Trazodone is triazolopyridine derivative from the serotonin receptor antagonists and reuptake inhibitors (SARIs) class of antidepressants. It is used in adults and has been shown to be comparable in efficacy to other drugs such as tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and serotonin-norepinephrine receptor inhibitor (SNRIs) in the...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … triazolopyridine derivative from the serotonin receptor antagonists and reuptake inhibitors (SARIs) class of ... [T646] A unique feature of this drug is that it does not promote the anxiety symptoms, sexual symptoms ... reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and serotonin-norepinephrine receptor inhibitor (SNRIs) in the treatment of …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Dermatophagoides farinae
Dermatophagoides farinae extracts are sterile solutions used for intradermal testing or subcutaneous immunotherapy. This combination is approved for as a year-round, once-a-day tablet that's dissolved under the tongue as a treatment for dust mite allergies.
Approved
Matched Mixtures name: … Mixture of Standardized Mites ... Allergenic Extract Mixture Of Standardized Mites (5,000 Au/ml) ... Allergenic Extract Mixture Of Standardized Mites (15,000 Au/ml) …
Oxetacaine
Oxetacaine, also called oxethazaince, is a potent surface analgesic with the molecular formula N, N-bis-(N-methyl-N-phenyl-t-butyl-acetamide)-beta-hydroxyethylamine that conserves its unionized form at low pH levels. Its actions have shown to relieve dysphagia, relieve pain due to reflux, chronic gastritis, and duodenal ulcer. Oxetacaine is approved by Health Canada since 1995 for...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [L1113] It is also in the list of approved derivatives of herbal products by the EMA.[L2816] …
Matched Categories: … Agents for Treatment of Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures for Topical Use …
Matched Categories: … Agents for Treatment of Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures for Topical Use …
Vaborbactam
Vaborbactam is a β-lactamase inhibitor based on a cyclic boronic acid pharmacophore. It has been used in trials investigating the treatment of bacterial infections in subjects with varying degrees of renal insufficiency. In August 2017, a combination antibacterial therapy under the market name Vabomere was approved by the FDA for...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Iupac: … 2-[(3R,6S)-2-hydroxy-3-[2-(thiophen-2-yl)acetamido]-1,2-oxaborinan-6-yl]acetic acid …
Matched Description: … Vaborbactam is a β-lactamase inhibitor based on a cyclic boronic acid pharmacophore. ... varying degrees of renal insufficiency. ... Vabomere consists of vaborbactam and [Meropenem] for intravenous administration. …
Matched Description: … Vaborbactam is a β-lactamase inhibitor based on a cyclic boronic acid pharmacophore. ... varying degrees of renal insufficiency. ... Vabomere consists of vaborbactam and [Meropenem] for intravenous administration. …
Chlorobutanol
Chlorobutanol, or chlorbutol, is an alcohol-based preservative with no surfactant activity . It also elicits sedative-hypnotic and weak local anesthetic actions in addition to antibacterial and antifungal properties. Similar in nature to chloral hydrate, it is formed by the simple nucleophilic addition of chloroform and acetone.
As a long-term stabilizer...
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Matched Iupac: … 1,1,1-trichloro-2-methylpropan-2-ol …
Matched Description: … of 0.5%. ... Due to the long terminal half-life of 37 days, the use of chlorobutanol as a sedative is limited because ... of the considerable accumulation which will occur following multiple dosing [A32743]. …
Matched Description: … of 0.5%. ... Due to the long terminal half-life of 37 days, the use of chlorobutanol as a sedative is limited because ... of the considerable accumulation which will occur following multiple dosing [A32743]. …
Paspalum notatum pollen
Paspalum notatum pollen is the pollen of the Paspalum notatum plant. Paspalum notatum pollen is mainly used in allergenic testing.
Approved
Matched Description: … Paspalum notatum pollen is the pollen of the Paspalum notatum plant. …
Matched Mixtures name: … Mixture of Standardized and Non-Standardized Southeastern Grasses …
Matched Mixtures name: … Mixture of Standardized and Non-Standardized Southeastern Grasses …
Phalaris arundinacea pollen
Phalaris arundinacea pollen is the pollen of the Phalaris arundinacea plant. Phalaris arundinacea pollen is mainly used in allergenic testing.
Approved
Matched Description: … Phalaris arundinacea pollen is the pollen of the Phalaris arundinacea plant. …
Matched Mixtures name: … Mixture of Twenty-Two Standardized and Non-Standardized Grasses …
Matched Mixtures name: … Mixture of Twenty-Two Standardized and Non-Standardized Grasses …
Secale cereale pollen
Secale cereale pollen is the pollen of the Secale cereale plant. Secale cereale pollen is mainly used in allergenic testing.
Approved
Matched Description: … Secale cereale pollen is the pollen of the Secale cereale plant. …
Matched Mixtures name: … Mixture of Twenty-Two Standardized and Non-Standardized Grasses …
Matched Mixtures name: … Mixture of Twenty-Two Standardized and Non-Standardized Grasses …
Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus
Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus extracts are sterile solutions used for intradermal testing or subcutaneous immunotherapy. This combination is approved for as a year-round, once-a-day tablet that's dissolved under the tongue as a treatment for dust mite allergies.
Approved
Matched Mixtures name: … Mixture of Standardized Mites ... Allergenic Extract Mixture Of Standardized Mites (5,000 Au/ml) ... Allergenic Extract Mixture Of Standardized Mites (15,000 Au/ml) …
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...
Approved
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 …
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