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Nabilone
Nabilone (marketed as Cesamet) is a synthetic form of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ⁹-THC), the primary psychoactive component of cannabis (marijuana). Although structurally distinct from THC, nabilone mimics THC's structure and pharmacological activity through weak partial agonist activity at Cannabinoid-1 (CB1R) and Cannabinoid-2 (CB2R) receptors, however it is considered to be twice as...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Nabilone is a racemate consisting of the (S,S) and the (R,R) isomers. ... , a class of compounds that act upon endogenous cannabinoid receptors of the body [A32584]. ... psychoactive component of cannabis (marijuana). …
Safinamide
Safinamide is for the treatment of parkinson's disease. It was approved in Europe in February 2015, and in the United States on March 21, 2017.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Safinamide is for the treatment of parkinson's disease. …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Von Willebrand factor human
The human von Willebrand factor (vWF) is a human plasma-derived vWF, an endogenous large multimeric plasma glycoprotein involved in hemostasis. It serves a dual role in hemostasis by mediating platelet adhesion and aggregation at the site of blood vessel injury and stabilizing procoagulant factor VIII (FVIII). Exogenous sources of vWF...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [A32262] Exogenous sources of vWF are used to restore functional levels of vWF in blood disorders associated ... the theoretical risk of pathogen transmission from plasma donors. ... It serves a dual role in hemostasis by mediating platelet adhesion and aggregation at the site of blood …
Matched Mixtures name: … OPTIVATE(R) …
Matched Mixtures name: … OPTIVATE(R) …
Cholecalciferol
Vitamin D, in general, is a secosteroid generated in the skin when 7-dehydrocholesterol located there interacts with ultraviolet irradiation - like that commonly found in sunlight . Both the endogenous form of vitamin D (that results from 7-dehydrocholesterol transformation), vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), and the plant-derived form, vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol), are...
Approved
Nutraceutical
Matched Description: … vitamin d and are found in various types of food for daily intake [L5689]. ... Both the endogenous form of vitamin D (that results from 7-dehydrocholesterol transformation), vitamin ... Appropriate levels of vitamin D must be upheld in the body in order to maintain calcium and phosphorus …
Matched Mixtures name: … Central-vite 18 Essential …
Matched Categories: … Drugs for Treatment of Bone Diseases …
Matched Mixtures name: … Central-vite 18 Essential …
Matched Categories: … Drugs for Treatment of Bone Diseases …
Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide is the most commonly prescribed thiazide diuretic. It is indicated to treat edema and hypertension.[A185138,L8447,L8450] Hydrochlorothiazide use is common but declining in favour of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors. Many combination products are available containing hydrochlorothiazide and angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors[L8390,L8423] or angiotensin II receptor blockers.[L7426,L7459]
Hydrochlorothiazide was granted FDA...
Approved
Vet approved
Matched Description: … [A185138,L8447,L8450] Hydrochlorothiazide use is common but declining in favour of angiotensin converting …
Matched Categories: … combinations of sulfonamides …
Matched Categories: … combinations of sulfonamides …
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.
Approved
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 …
Ramelteon
Ramelteon is the first in a new class of sleep agents that selectively binds to the melatonin receptors in the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN). It is used for insomnia, particularly delayed sleep onset. Ramelteon has not been shown to produce dependence and has shown no potential for abuse.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Ramelteon is the first in a new class of sleep agents that selectively binds to the melatonin receptors …
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: … Reviparin has a molecular weight of 3.9 kDa. …
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 …
Olanzapine
Olanzapine is a thienobenzodiazepine classified as an atypical or second-generation antipsychotic agent. The second-generation antipsychotics were introduced in the 90s and quickly gained traction due to their impressive efficacy, reduced risk for extrapyramidal side effects and reduced susceptibility to drug-drug interactions. Olanzapine very closely resembles clozapine and only differs by...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … very closely resembles [clozapine] and only differs by two additional methyl groups and the absence of …
Matched Salts cas: … 221373-18-8 …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Matched Products: … ZAPIN(R) 10 MG TABLETA RECUBIERTA …
Matched Salts cas: … 221373-18-8 …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Matched Products: … ZAPIN(R) 10 MG TABLETA RECUBIERTA …
Felodipine
Felodipine is a long-acting 1,4-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker (CCB)b. It acts primarily on vascular smooth muscle cells by stabilizing voltage-gated L-type calcium channels in their inactive conformation. By inhibiting the influx of calcium in smooth muscle cells, felodipine prevents calcium-dependent myocyte contraction and vasoconstriction. Felodipine is the most potent CCB...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … , exhibits competitive antagonism of the mineralcorticoid receptor, inhibits the activity of calmodulin-dependent ... By inhibiting the influx of calcium in smooth muscle cells, felodipine prevents calcium-dependent myocyte ... In addition to binding to L-type calcium channels, felodipine binds to a number of calcium-binding proteins …
Phenylpropanolamine
Phenylpropanolamine is a sympathomimetic agent that acts as a nonselective adrenergic receptor agonist and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. It has been used as a decongestant and appetite suppressant. Currently, it is withdrawn from the market in Canada and the United States due to the risk for hemorrahgic strokes.
Approved
Vet approved
Withdrawn
Matched Mixtures name: … EXOVIT (R) CAPSULAS …
Phentolamine
Phentolamine is a reversible, non-selective alpha-adrenergic blocker that induces vasodilation. While initially introduced to the market for the treatment of hypertension, this clinical use was halted due to cardiovascular and gastrointestinal adverse effects with the prolonged use of large oral doses of phentolamine.[A261781, A261786] It has several therapeutic uses, including...
Approved
Matched Description: … of phentolamine. ... prevention of norepinephrine-induced extravasation, diagnosis of pheochromocytoma, reversal of soft-tissue ... anesthesia, and treatment of pharmacologically-induced mydriasis. …
rhThrombin
rhThrombin (recombinant human thrombin) is being developed by ZymoGenetics, Inc. as a general aid to achieving hemostasis during surgery. ZymoGenetics is developing rhThrombin, a recombinant form of human thrombin that is not derived from animal or human blood, as an aid to controlling bleeding during surgery. Thrombin is used in...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … The production of recombinant proteins is not dependent on the availability of blood from animals or ... ZymoGenetics is developing rhThrombin, a recombinant form of human thrombin that is not derived from ... Bovine-derived thrombin has been associated with the development of antibodies that may cross-react with …
Rilonacept
Rilonacept is a dimeric fusion protein consisting of portions of IL-1R and the IL-1R accessory protein linked to the Fc portion of immunoglobulin G1. Rilonacept functions as an interleukin 1 inhibitor and is used in the treatment of CAPS, also known as cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes, including familial cold auto-inflammatory syndrome...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Rilonacept is a dimeric fusion protein consisting of portions of IL-1R and the IL-1R accessory protein ... linked to the Fc portion of immunoglobulin G1. ... Rilonacept functions as an interleukin 1 inhibitor and is used in the treatment of CAPS, also known as …
Resmetirom
Resmetirom is a thyroid hormone receptor-beta (THR-beta) agonist. On March 14, 2024, it was approved by the FDA as the first treatment of liver fibrosis due to noncirrhotic non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), which is a form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Thyroid hormones directly regulate lipid metabolism in the liver;...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), which is a form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). ... On March 14, 2024, it was approved by the FDA as the first treatment of liver fibrosis due to noncirrhotic …
Ritiometan
Ritiometan is a nasal spray which is marketed by the name Nécyrane in France. It is indicated for use in viral rhinitis/ the common cold.
Approved
Rufinamide
Rufinamide is a triazole derivative and an anticonvulsant medication to treat seizure disorders like Lennox-Gastuat syndrome, a form of childhood epilepsy. Clinical trials suggest its efficacy in the treatment of partial seizures.
Approved
Matched Description: … Clinical trials suggest its efficacy in the treatment of partial seizures. ... derivative and an anticonvulsant medication to treat seizure disorders like Lennox-Gastuat syndrome, a form of …
Diamorphine
Diamorphine (heroin) is a narcotic analgesic that may be habit-forming. It is a controlled substance (opium derivative) listed in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21 Parts 329.1, 1308.11 (1987). Sale is forbidden in the United States by Federal statute. (Merck Index, 11th ed) Internationally, diamorphine is controlled under...
Approved
Illicit
Investigational
Matched Iupac: … 14S,17R)-10-(acetyloxy)-4-methyl-12-oxa-4-azapentacyclo[9.6.1.0^{1,13}.0^{5,17}.0^{7,18}]octadeca-7(18 …
Matched Description: … Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21 Parts 329.1, 1308.11 (1987). ... (Merck Index, 11th ed) Internationally, diamorphine is controlled under Schedules I and IV of the Single …
Matched Description: … Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21 Parts 329.1, 1308.11 (1987). ... (Merck Index, 11th ed) Internationally, diamorphine is controlled under Schedules I and IV of the Single …
Amitriptyline
Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant that has been used to treat depression for decades. ELAVIL, a previously approved branded product of amitriptyline, was first approved by the FDA in 1961. Amitriptyline has been investigated in the treatment of pain-related conditions, attributed to its analgesic properties.
Approved
Matched Description: … ELAVIL, a previously approved branded product of amitriptyline, was first approved by the FDA in 1961 ... [A259342] Amitriptyline has been investigated in the treatment of pain-related conditions, attributed …
Matched Salts cas: … 549-18-8 …
Matched Categories: … Combined Inhibitors of Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake ... Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Matched Salts cas: … 549-18-8 …
Matched Categories: … Combined Inhibitors of Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake ... Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Repaglinide
Repaglinide is an oral antihyperglycemic agent used for the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). It belongs to the meglitinide class of short-acting insulin secretagogues, which act by binding to β cells of the pancreas to stimulate insulin release. Repaglinide induces an early insulin response to meals decreasing postprandial blood...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … be lower than that of sulfonylureas since their action is dependent on the presence of glucose. ... the last 8-10 weeks of glucose control. ... cells of the pancreas to stimulate insulin release. …
Meperidine
A narcotic analgesic that can be used for the relief of most types of moderate to severe pain, including postoperative pain and the pain of labor. Prolonged use may lead to dependence of the morphine type; withdrawal symptoms appear more rapidly than with morphine and are of shorter duration.
Approved
Matched Description: … A narcotic analgesic that can be used for the relief of most types of moderate to severe pain, including ... postoperative pain and the pain of labor. ... with morphine and are of shorter duration. …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
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