Displaying drugs 401 - 425 of 8030 in total
Dutasteride
Dutasteride is an oral synthetic 4-azasteroid commonly marketed under the trade name Avodart. It is a novel dual 5α-reductase inhibitor that works by blocking both isoforms of 5α-reductase enzymes in a potent, selective, and irreversible manner. Type I and II 5α-reductase enzymes convert testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a primary hormonal...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … It is a novel dual 5α-reductase inhibitor that works by blocking both isoforms of 5α-reductase enzymes ... Its clinical efficacy against benign prostate hyperplasia in male patients is comparable to that of [ ... However, unlike finasteride, dutasteride is not yet indicated for the treatment of androgenic alopecia …
Zalcitabine
A dideoxynucleoside compound in which the 3'-hydroxyl group on the sugar moiety has been replaced by a hydrogen. This modification prevents the formation of 5' to 3' phosphodiester linkages, which are needed for the elongation of DNA chains, thus resulting in the termination of viral DNA growth. The compound is...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … elongation of DNA chains, thus resulting in the termination of viral DNA growth. ... of viral DNA by binding to reverse transcriptase. ... This modification prevents the formation of 5' to 3' phosphodiester linkages, which are needed for the …
Nonacog beta pegol
Nonacog beta pegol is a recombinant coagulation factor IX derivative. It is produced without animal-derived materials and with an attached 40kDa polyethylene glycol (PEG) molecule for peptide activation by a site-directed glycoPEGylation. Once activated, the activation molecule with PEG is cleaved to leave the activated factor IX (Factor IXa). Nonacog...
Approved
Investigational
Colchicine
Colchicine is an alkaloid drug derived from a plant belonging to the Lily family, known as Colchicum autumnale, or "autumn crocus." Its use was first approved by the FDA in 1961. Colchicine is used in the treatment of gout flares and Familial Mediterranean fever, and prevention of major cardiovascular events....
Approved
Matched Description: … prevention of major cardiovascular events. ... [L8192] Colchicine is used in the treatment of gout flares and Familial Mediterranean fever,[L8138] and …
Testolactone
An antineoplastic agent that is a derivative of progesterone and used to treat advanced breast cancer.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … An antineoplastic agent that is a derivative of progesterone and used to treat advanced breast cancer …
Danaparoid
Danaparoid is a low-molecular-weight heparinoid with an average molecular weight of 5500 Daltons consisting of a mixture of glycosaminoglycans . The active constituents are heparan, dermatan and DB09301 , and they are isolated from the porcine intestinal mucosa [FDA Label]. Danaparoid possesses a potent antithrombic activity that works by inhibiting...
Approved
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … of a mixture of glycosaminoglycans [A32565]. ... and prevention of post-operative deep venous thrombosis (DVT). ... Danaparoid is a low-molecular-weight heparinoid with an average molecular weight of 5500 Daltons consisting …
Meclofenamic acid
A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with antipyretic and antigranulation activities. It also inhibits prostaglandin biosynthesis.
Approved
Vet approved
Tecovirimat
The World Health Organization declared smallpox, a contagious and sometimes fatal infectious disease, eradicated in 1980. However, there have been longstanding concerns that smallpox may be used as a bioweapon.[A35133,L3614] Tecovirimat is an antiviral drug that was identified via a high-throughput screen in 2002. It is effective against all orthopoxviruses,...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … L40159] Other than smallpox, tecovirimat is also indicated to treat complications due to replication of …
Pegunigalsidase alfa
Pegunigalsidase alfa (PRX-102) is a recombinant form of human α-galactosidase-A indicated for long-term enzyme replacement therapy in patients with Fabry disease, a rare genetic disorder characterized by the deficiency of alpha-galactosidase A.[A259352,L46342] Unlike other forms of recombinant alpha-galactosidase A, such as agalsidase alfa and agalsidase beta, pegunigalsidase alfa uses a...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … allowing it to reach target organs with a lower dose and frequency of administration. ... Pegunigalsidase alfa (PRX-102) is a recombinant form of human α-galactosidase-A indicated for long-term ... [A259352,L46342] Unlike other forms of recombinant alpha-galactosidase A, such as [agalsidase alfa] and …
Calcitriol
Calcitriol is an active metabolite of vitamin D with 3 hydroxyl (OH) groups and is commonly referred to as 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol, or 1alpha,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3. It is produced in the body after series of conversion steps of 7-dehydrocholesterol from exposure to UV light. 7-dehydrocholesterol is converted to DB00169 (vitamin D3)...
Approved
Nutraceutical
Matched Description: … It is produced in the body after series of conversion steps of 7-dehydrocholesterol from exposure to ... Calcitriol is an active metabolite of vitamin D with 3 hydroxyl (OH) groups and is commonly referred ... Calcitriol is considered to be the most potent metabolite of vitamin D in humans [A3366]. …
Cisatracurium
Cisatracurium is a non-depolarising neuromuscular blocking agent of the benzylisoquinolinium class, available in its salt form, cisatracurium besylate.[A243416,A253592] Cisatracurium has an intermediate duration of action and is one of the most commonly used neuromuscular blocking agents in intensive care.[A253592,A253597]. Cisatracurium acts on cholinergic receptors, blocking neuromuscular transmission. This action is...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [A243416,A253592] Cisatracurium has an intermediate duration of action and is one of the most commonly ... [A243416] Compared to atracurium, cisatracurium produces a lower degree of histamine release. ... Cisatracurium is a non-depolarising neuromuscular blocking agent of the benzylisoquinolinium class, available …
Clonazepam
A benzodiazepine used to treat various seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop.[FDA Label][L5572,F3763,F3787,F3796] The agent has also been indicated for treating panic disorder.[FDA Label][A175438,L5572,F3763,F3787,F3796] The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor responses.[FDA Label][A175438,A175441,L5572,F3763,F3787,F3796]
Since being...
Approved
Illicit
Matched Description: … of gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor responses. ... [FDA Label][A175438,L5572,F3763,F3787,F3796] The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement ... Now available as a generic medication, the agent continues to see exceptionally high use as millions of …
Bendamustine
Bendamustine is a nitrogen mustard drug which has been used in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and indolent B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Bendamustine is a bifunctional mechlorethamine derivative capable of forming electrophilic alkyl groups that covalently bond to other molecules. Through this function as an alkylating agent, bendamustine...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Bendamustine is a nitrogen mustard drug which has been used in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia ... Bendamustine is a bifunctional mechlorethamine derivative capable of forming electrophilic alkyl groups ... It is active against both active and quiescent cells, although the exact mechanism of action is unknown …
Strontium chloride
Strontium chloride (SrCl2) is a salt of strontium and chloride. SrCl2 is useful in reducing tooth sensitivity by forming a barrier over microscopic tubules in the dentin containing nerve endings that have become exposed by gum recession [A33167, A33168]. This kind of barrier protection for tooth hypersensitivity has, however, been...
Approved
Matched Description: … Strontium chloride (SrCl2) is a salt of strontium and chloride. ... chloride toothpaste formulations may subsequently not be available for sale anymore in certain parts of ... This kind of barrier protection for tooth hypersensitivity has, however, been superseded by other toothpaste …
Human vaccinia virus immune globulin
Human vaccinia immune globulin (VIG) is a sterile solution containing the purified gamma globulin (IgG) fraction of plasma taken from healthy donors previously vaccinated with live vaccinia virus vaccine who possess high titers of anti-vaccinia virus antibody [FDA Label, A33814]. The IgG fraction is purified by the anion-exchange column chromatography...
Approved
Matched Description: … from healthy donors previously vaccinated with live vaccinia virus vaccine who possess high titers of ... vaccinia immune globulin (VIG) is a sterile solution containing the purified gamma globulin (IgG) fraction of ... Nevertheless, VIG by virtue of the way it is produced is a poorly characterized and highly variable human …
Cefoxitin
Cefoxitin is a semi-synthetic, broad-spectrum cepha antibiotic for intravenous administration. It is derived from cephamycin C, which is produced by Streptomyces lactamdurans.
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. …
Artesunate
Artesunate is indicated for the initial treatment of severe malaria. The World Health Organization recommends artesunate as first line treatment for severe malaria. Artesunate was developed out of a need for a more hydrophilic derivative of artemisinin. Artesunate was granted FDA approval on 26 May 2020.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [L890] Artesunate was developed out of a need for a more hydrophilic derivative of [artemisinin]. ... Artesunate is indicated for the initial treatment of severe malaria. …
Viltolarsen
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked recessive allelic disorder characterized by a lack of functional dystrophin protein, which leads to progressive ambulatory, pulmonary, and cardiac function and is invariably fatal. A related, albeit a less severe, form of muscular dystrophy known as Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is characterized by...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … restore partial muscle function and slow the progression of DMD. ... Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked recessive allelic disorder characterized by a lack of ... is characterized by the production of shortened and partially functional dystrophin protein. …
Alfuzosin
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) refers to a benign growth or hyperplasia of the prostate and leads to lower urinary tract symptoms in men, such as urgency, frequency and changes to urine flow. The prevalence of BPH is as high as 50%-60% for males in their 60's, and this prevalence increases...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … 80%-90% of those over 70. ... Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) refers to a benign growth or hyperplasia of the prostate and leads ... The prevalence of BPH is as high as 50%-60% for males in their 60's, and this prevalence increases to …
Ceftobiprole
Ceftobiprole is a fifth-generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibacterial which is available commercially as the prodrug ceftobiprole medocaril. Ceftobiprole is a broad-spectrum agent with demonstrated activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains of Staphylcoccus aureus (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; MRSA).
The EMA's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP)...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … medocaril in February 2010, recommending the refusal of its marketing authorization in the European ... activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains of ... The EMA's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) adopted a negative opinion of ceftobiprole …
Troglitazone
Troglitazone was withdrawn in 2000 due to risk of hepatotoxicity. It was superseded by pioglitazone and rosiglitazone.
Approved
Investigational
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … Troglitazone was withdrawn in 2000 due to risk of hepatotoxicity. …
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 …
Pregabalin
Pregabalin is structurally similar to gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) - an inhibitory neurotransmitter. It may be used to manage neuropathic pain, postherpetic neuralgia, and fibromyalgia among other conditions. Although as per the FDA Label the mechanism of action has not been definitively characterized, there is evidence that pregabalin exerts its effects...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [A187190] Although as per the FDA Label the mechanism of action has not been definitively characterized ... , there is evidence that pregabalin exerts its effects by binding to the α2δ subunit of voltage-dependent …
Flutamide
An antiandrogen with about the same potency as cyproterone in rodent and canine species.
Approved
Investigational
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