Displaying drugs 401 - 425 of 8197 in total
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 …
Tiagabine
Tiagabine is an anti-convulsive medication. It is also used in the treatment for panic disorder as are a few other anticonvulsants. Though the exact mechanism by which tiagabine exerts its effect on the human body is unknown, it does appear to operate as a selective GABA reuptake inhibitor.
Approved
Investigational
Human interferon beta
Human interferon beta is a polypeptide used in the management of relapsing forms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and was initially approved by the FDA in 1992. Multiple Sclerosis is a devastating neurodegenerative disease that is usually progressive and significantly debilitating with a profound impact on the quality of life. Interferon...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Human interferon beta is a polypeptide used in the management of relapsing forms of Multiple Sclerosis ... disease that is usually progressive and significantly debilitating with a profound impact on the quality of …
Hydroxyzine
Hydroxyzine is a first-generation histamine H1-receptor antagonist of the dephenylmethane and piperazine classes that exhibits sedative, anxiolytic, and antiemetic properties.[A1257,A187589] It was first developed in 1955, and has since remained a relatively common treatment for allergic conditions such as pruritus, urticaria, dermatoses, and histamine-mediated pruritus. The active metabolite of hydroxyzine,...
Approved
Matched Description: … Hydroxyzine is a first-generation histamine H1-receptor antagonist of the dephenylmethane ... in allergic medications, and is responsible for much of its hydroxyzine's antihistaminic effect. ... [L9677] The active metabolite of hydroxyzine, [cetirizine], is also available as an active ingredient …
Terlipressin
Terlipressin is a synthetic analogue of vasopressin, which is an endogenous neurohormone that acts as a vasoconstrictor. It is a prodrug of lypressin, or lysine vasopressin. Compared to endogenous vasopressin, terlipressin has a longer half life and increased selectivity for the V1 receptor. As a potent vasopressor, terlipressin has been...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [A2601] It is a prodrug of [lypressin], or lysine vasopressin. ... Terlipressin is a synthetic analogue of vasopressin, which is an endogenous neurohormone that acts as …
Sacituzumab govitecan
Metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (mTNBC) is an aggressive form of breast cancer with limited treatment options involving cytotoxic chemotherapy agents. Targeted chemotherapy through the application of antibody-conjugated agents (ADCs) is a recent advance in cancer treatment. One such ADC is sacituzumab govitecan, which combines a humanized anti-trophoblast cell-surface antigen 2...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (mTNBC) is an aggressive form of breast cancer with limited ... [A193653] Targeted chemotherapy through the application of antibody-conjugated agents (ADCs) is a recent ... Trodelvy™ by Immunomedics, Inc.; it is currently indicated under accelerated approval for the treatment of …
Remestemcel-L
Remestemcel-L is a third-party, off-the-shelf suspension of ex-vivo cultured adult human mesenchymal stem cells intended for intravenous infusion. The mesenchymal stem cells are derived from the bone marrow of unrelated and human leukocyte antigen (HLA)–unmatched healthy adult donors and have the ability to differentiate into different tissue cells. It was...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … is often characterized by the presence of inflammatory cascades through signalling of activated T cells ... Remestemcel-L is a third-party, off-the-shelf suspension of ex-vivo cultured adult human mesenchymal ... to steroid therapy have expected one-year survival rates of only 5% to 30% [L11022]. …
Acetohydroxamic acid
Acetohydroxamic Acid, a synthetic drug derived from hydroxylamine and ethyl acetate, is similar in structure to urea. In the urine, it acts as an antagonist of the bacterial enzyme urease. Acetohydroxamic Acid has no direct antimicrobial action and does not acidify urine directly. It is used, in addition to antibiotics...
Approved
Matched Description: … In the urine, it acts as an antagonist of the bacterial enzyme urease. …
Ferric maltol
Ferric maltol is an iron(III) atom complexed with 3 maltol molecules to increase the bioavailability compared to iron(II), without depositing it in the duodenum as insoluble ferric hydroxide and phosphate. Ferric maltol has been described in literature since at least the late 1980s as a potential treatment for iron deficiency....
Approved
Estrone sulfate
Estrone sulfate (as estropipate) is a form of estrogen. It has several uses such as: alleviate symptoms of menopause as hormone replacement therapy, treatment some types of infertility, treatment of some conditions leading to underdevelopment of female sexual characteristics, treatment of vaginal atrophy, treatment of some types of breast cancer...
Approved
Matched Description: … some types of infertility, treatment of some conditions leading to underdevelopment of female sexual ... characteristics, treatment of vaginal atrophy, treatment of some types of breast cancer (particularly ... in men and postmenopausal women), treatment of prostate cancer and prevention of osteoporosis. …
Estradiol cypionate
Estradiol Cypionate is a pro-drug ester of DB00783, a naturally occurring hormone that circulates endogenously within the human body. Estradiol is the most potent form of all mammalian estrogenic steroids and acts as the major female sex hormone. As a pro-drug of estradiol, estradiol cypionate therefore has the same downstream...
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Matched Description: … 70 to 500 mcg of estradiol daily, depending on the phase of the menstrual cycle. ... Ester pro-drugs of estradiol are therefore considered to be bioidentical forms of estrogen [T84]. ... Administration of synthetic and bioidentical forms of estrogen, such as estradiol cypionate, has shown …
Daptomycin
Daptomycin is a cyclic lipopeptide antibacterial agent with a broad spectrum of activity against Gram-positive bacteria, including methicillin-susceptible and -resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA/MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE).[A231379, A231384, L32534] Chemically, daptomycin comprises 13 amino acids, including several non-standard and D-amino acids, with the C-terminal 10 amino acids forming an ester-linked...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Daptomycin is a cyclic lipopeptide antibacterial agent with a broad spectrum of activity against Gram-positive …
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 …
Drotaverine
Drotaverine is an antispasmodic drug that works by inhibiting phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4). It is a benzylisoquinoline derivative that is structurally related to papaverine, although it displays more potent antispasmodic activities than papaverine. Drotaverine has been used in the symptomatic treatment of various spastic conditions, such as gastrointestinal diseases, biliary dyskinesia, and...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [A7036] It also has been investigated in dysmenorrhea, abortion, [A231609] and augmentation of labour ... [A231614] More recently, drotaverine gained attention in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia ... Drotaverine has been used in the symptomatic treatment of various spastic conditions, such as gastrointestinal …
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
Methadone
Methadone is a potent synthetic analgesic that works as a full µ-opioid receptor (MOR) agonist and N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist. As a full MOR agonist, methadone mimics the natural effects of the body's opioids, endorphins, and enkephalins through the release of neurotransmitters involved in pain transmission. It also has a...
Approved
Matched Description: … , and a long duration of action. ... Provision of OAT is often combined with education about harm reduction including use of clean needles ... The intention of substitution of illicit opioids with the long-acting opioids used in OAT is to prevent …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Meclofenamic acid
A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with antipyretic and antigranulation activities. It also inhibits prostaglandin biosynthesis.
Approved
Vet approved
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 …
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 …
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 …
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