Displaying drugs 426 - 450 of 9423 in total
Sulfamethazine
A sulfanilamide anti-infective agent. It has a spectrum of antimicrobial action similar to other sulfonamides.
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Matched Description: … A sulfanilamide anti-infective agent. …
Sodium stibogluconate
Sodium stibogluconate is a medicine used to treat leishmaniasis and is only available for administration by injection. It belongs to the class of medicines known as the pentavalent antimonials. Sodium stibogluconate is sold in the UK as Pentostam (manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline). Widespread resistance has limited the utility of sodium stibogluconate,...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … It is also being investigated as an anti-tumor agent. …
Hydroxyethyl cellulose
Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a polysaccharide derivative with gel thickening, emulsifying, bubble-forming, water-retaining and stabilizing properties. It is used as a key ingredient in many household cleaning products, lubricants and cosmetics due to its non-ionic and water-soluble nature. It is often used as an ingredient in ophthalmic pharmaceutical preparations such as...
Approved
Matched Description: … and adjunct agent in topical drug formulations to facilitate the delivery of drugs with hydrophobic ... It is often used as an ingredient in ophthalmic pharmaceutical preparations such as artificial tear solutions …
Pefloxacin
A synthetic broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent active against most gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria.
Approved
Matched Description: … A synthetic broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent active against most gram-negative and …
Hydroxyprogesterone caproate
Hydroxyprogesterone caproate is a synthetic steroid hormone that is similar to medroxyprogesterone acetate and megestrol acetate. It is an ester derivative of 17α-hydroxyprogesterone formed from caproic acid (hexanoic acid). Hydroxyprogesterone caproate was previously marketed under the trade name Delalutin by Squibb, which was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … It is an ester derivative of 17α-hydroxyprogesterone formed from caproic acid (hexanoic acid). ... FDA approved Makena from KV Pharmaceutical (previously named as Gestiva) on February 4, 2011 for prevention ... In April 2023, the FDA withdrew its approval of Makena and its generics given an unfavorable risk-to-benefit …
Benzphetamine
A sympathomimetic agent with properties similar to dextroamphetamine. It is used in the treatment of obesity. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1222)
Approved
Illicit
Matched Description: … A sympathomimetic agent with properties similar to dextroamphetamine. …
Matched Categories: … Antidepressive Agents …
Matched Categories: … Antidepressive Agents …
Givosiran
Givosiran is a small interfering RNA (siRNA) directed towards 5-aminolevulinic acid synthase, a critical enzyme in the heme biosynthesis pathway. It is manufactured by Alnylam Pharmaceuticals and was first approved for use in the United States in November 2019 for the treatment of adults with acute hepatic porphyria, a genetic...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [L10202] Givosiran represents an important step forward in the treatment of acute hepatic porphyria as ... patisiran]), a new class of drugs promising an important and exciting step forward in the treatment of ... [L10202] It is manufactured by Alnylam Pharmaceuticals and was first approved for use in the United States …
Chlorquinaldol
Chlorquinaldol was used historically as a topical antiseptic under the trade name Sterosan. It was marketed in the 1950s as an iodine-free alternative which was also unrelated to sulfa drugs or hormones. Chlorquinaldol is currently approved by the European Medicines Agency as a combination tablet with promestriene for the treatment...
Approved
Matched Description: … [F4549] It was marketed in the 1950s as an iodine-free alternative which was also unrelated to sulfa ... Chlorquinaldol is currently approved by the European Medicines Agency as a combination tablet with promestriene …
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: … Cisatracurium is a non-depolarising neuromuscular blocking agent of the benzylisoquinolinium class, available ... [A243416,A253592] Cisatracurium has an intermediate duration of action and is one of the most commonly ... [A243416,A253592] Cisatracurium is an R-cis-R-cis isomer of [atracurium] and has approximately 3 times …
Vildagliptin
Vildagliptin (LAF237) is an orally active antihyperglycemic agent that selectively inhibits the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) enzyme. It is used to manage type II diabetes mellitus, where GLP-1 secretion and insulinotropic effects are impaired. By inhibiting DPP-4, vildagliptin prevents the degradation of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP),...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Vildagliptin (LAF237) is an orally active antihyperglycemic agent that selectively inhibits the dipeptidyl ... [A232488]
Oral vildagliptin was approved by the European Medicines Agency in 2008 for the treatment …
Clozapine
Clozapine is a tricyclic dibenzodiazepine, classified as an atypical antipsychotic agent. Clozapine displays affinity to various neuroreceptors with a particularly low affinity to the dopamine receptors, thus breaking the mold of first-generation antipsychotics and deeming it "atypical". . This low affinity to dopamine receptors results in fewer extrapyramidal side effects,...
Approved
Matched Description: … Clozapine is a tricyclic dibenzodiazepine, classified as an atypical antipsychotic agent. ... [A256718]
Clozapine was approved by the FDA in 1989 for treatment-resistant schizophrenia under the …
Matched Categories: … Antidepressive Agents …
Matched Categories: … Antidepressive Agents …
Lurasidone
Lurasidone is an atypical antipsychotic developed by Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma. It was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of schizophrenia on October 29, 2010 and is currently pending approval for the treatment of bipolar disorder in the United States.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … It was approved by the U.S. ... Lurasidone is an atypical antipsychotic developed by Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma. …
Matched Categories: … Antidepressive Agents …
Matched Categories: … Antidepressive Agents …
Nintedanib
Nintedanib is a small molecule kinase inhibitor used in the treatment of pulmonary fibrosis, systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease, and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).[L8453,L8459] It was first approved for use in the United States in 2014. Within the spectrum of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis treatment options, nintedanib is currently one...
Approved
Matched Description: … [L8453,L8459] It was first approved for use in the United States in 2014. ... [A185237] As a chemotherapeutic agent for NSCLC, nintedanib, in combination with [Docetaxel], is reserved …
Ferrous gluconate
Approved
Bezafibrate
Antilipemic agent that lowers cholesterol and triglycerides. It decreases low density lipoproteins and increases high density lipoproteins.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Antilipemic agent that lowers cholesterol and triglycerides. …
Belladonna
Belladonna, also known as atropa belladonna or deadly nightshade, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Its roots, leaves and fruits contain DB00424, DB00747, and mostly, DB00572. These alkaloids are naturally-occurring muscarinic antagonists. DB00572 is a non-selective muscarinic antagonist that is mainly used as an adjunct for...
Approved
Experimental
Matched Description: … [DB00572] is a non-selective muscarinic antagonist that is mainly used as an adjunct for anaesthesia. …
Levomilnacipran
Levomilnacipran is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), although it is a more potent inhibitor of norepinephrine reuptake than serotonin reuptake.[A261181, A38560] Levomilnacipran is the more active 1S,2R-enantiomer in the racemate milnacipran.[A261181, L47956] Once administered, interconversion between levomilnacipran and its stereoisomer does not occur in humans. First approved...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [L47946] First approved by the FDA on July 25, 2013, levomilnacipran is used to treat major depressive …
Matched Categories: … Antidepressive Agents ... Antidepressive Agents Indicated for Depression …
Matched Categories: … Antidepressive Agents ... Antidepressive Agents Indicated for Depression …
Cefditoren
Cefditoren is an oral third-generation cephalosporin. It is commonly marketed under the trade name Spectracef by Cornerstone BioPharma.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Cefditoren is an oral third-generation cephalosporin. …
Pantothenic acid
Pantothenic acid, also called pantothenate or vitamin B5 (a B vitamin), is a water-soluble vitamin discovered by Roger J. Williams in 1919. For many animals, pantothenic acid is an essential nutrient as it is required to synthesize coenzyme-A (CoA), as well as to synthesize and metabolize proteins, carbohydrates, and fats....
Approved
Nutraceutical
Vet approved
Matched Description: … Pantothenic acid is an ingredient in some hair and skin care products. ... For many animals, pantothenic acid is an essential nutrient as it is required to synthesize coenzyme-A …
Matched Mixtures name: … Kanga-B Vitamin B Group + C …
Matched Mixtures name: … Kanga-B Vitamin B Group + C …
Calcium glubionate anhydrous
Calcium glubionate (or glubionate calcium) is a mineral supplement to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who do not get enough calcium from their diets.
Approved
Methocarbamol
Methocarbamol was developed in the early 1950s as a treatment for muscle spasticity and the associated pain.[A178441,A178450] It is a guaiacol glyceryl ether. Methocarbamol tablets and intramuscular injections are prescription medicines indicated in the United States as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of...
Approved
Vet approved
Matched Description: … [L6295]
Methocarbamol was FDA approved on 16 July 1957.[L6265] ... [Label,L6268] In Canada, methocarbamol can be sold as an over the counter oral medicine at a lower dose ... Methocarbamol tablets and intramuscular injections are prescription medicines indicated in the United States as an …
Solenopsis richteri
Solenopsis richteri allergenic extract is used in allergenic testing. It is extracted from the black imported fire ant which is native to South Amercia. The species has also been introduced in North Amercia. When stung, the bites are characterized by sterile pustules that are surrounded by reddened swelling along with...
Approved
Influenza B virus B/Phuket/3073/2013 live (attenuated) antigen
A seasonally-specific component of the influenza vaccine. The influenza vaccine, also known as the "flu shot", is a vaccine that protects against infection from the influenza viruses. Vaccines provide protection from influenza by exposing the immune system to the virus (or parts of the virus) which stimulates an immunological defence...
Approved
Matched Description: … from influenza by exposing the immune system to the virus (or parts of the virus) which stimulates an …
Influenza B virus B/Brisbane/60/2008 live (attenuated) antigen
A seasonally-specific component of the influenza vaccine. The influenza vaccine, also known as the "flu shot", is a vaccine that protects against infection from the influenza viruses. Vaccines provide protection from influenza by exposing the immune system to the virus (or parts of the virus) which stimulates an immunological defence...
Approved
Matched Description: … from influenza by exposing the immune system to the virus (or parts of the virus) which stimulates an …
Ethambutol
Ethambutol is a bacteriostatic agent indicated alongside medications such as isoniazid, rifampin, and pyrazinamide in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis. Ethambutol was first described in the literature in 1961. It was developed out of a need for therapies active against isoniazid resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Ethambutol was granted FDA...
Approved
Matched Description: … Ethambutol is a bacteriostatic agent indicated alongside medications such as [isoniazid], [rifampin], …
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