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Quinidine

Quinidine is a D-isomer of quinine present in the bark of the Cinchona tree and similar plant species. This alkaloid was first described in 1848 and has a long history as an antiarrhythmic medication.[A38016,A250050] Quinidine is considered the first antiarrhythmic drug (class Ia) and is moderately efficacious in the acute...
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Matched Description: … [A38016] It prolongs cellular action potential by blocking sodium and potassium currents. ... Quinidine is a D-isomer of [quinine] present in the bark of the Cinchona tree and similar plant species ... This alkaloid was first described in 1848 and has a long history as an antiarrhythmic medication. …
Matched Categories: … Quinine and stereoisomer ... Metabolic Side Effects of Drugs and Substances …

Flavoxate

A drug that has been used in various urinary syndromes and as an antispasmodic. Its therapeutic usefulness and its mechanism of action are not clear. It may have local anesthetic activity and direct relaxing effects on smooth muscle as well as some activity as a muscarinic antagonist. [PubChem]
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Matched Description: … Its therapeutic usefulness and its mechanism of action are not clear. ... A drug that has been used in various urinary syndromes and as an antispasmodic. ... It may have local anesthetic activity and direct relaxing effects on smooth muscle as well as some activity …
Matched Categories: … Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Drugs for Urinary Frequency and Incontinence …

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...
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Matched Description: … Bromocriptine is also indicated for the management of signs and symptoms of Parkinsonian Syndrome, as ... It inhibits prolactin secretion and may be used to treat dysfunctions associated with hyperprolactinemia ... Bromocriptine has been associated with pulmonary fibrosis, and can also cause sustained suppression of …
Matched Categories: … Ergot Alkaloids and Derivatives ... Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …

Rifaximin

Rifaximin is a semisynthetic, rifamycin-based non-systemic antibiotic, meaning that the drug will not pass the gastrointestinal wall into the circulation as is common for other types of orally administered antibiotics. It has multiple indications and is used in treatment of traveller's diarrhea caused by E. coli; reduction in risk of...
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Matched Description: … It has multiple indications and is used in treatment of traveller's diarrhea caused by E. coli; reduction ... encephalopathy recurrence; as well as diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) in adult women and …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …

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...
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Matched Description: … As heroin, it is illegal to manufacture, possess, or sell in the United States and the UK. ... (Merck Index, 11th ed) Internationally, diamorphine is controlled under Schedules I and IV of the Single …

Simeprevir

Simeprevir is a hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS3/4A protease inhibitor indicated in patient's with HCV genotype 1 for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. HCV is a single-stranded RNA virus that is categorized into nine distinct genotypes, with genotype 1 being the most common in the United...
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Matched Description: … It is shown to display synergistic effects with interferon-α and HCV NS5B inhibitor, and additive effects ... The SVR12 was 83% (29/35) in treatment-naïve patients and 86% (19/22) in relapsing patients. ... Like all NS3/4A inhibitors, simeprevir is a serine protease inhibitor in similarity to [DB08873] and …
Matched Categories: … Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics …

Clobazam

Clobazam belongs to the 1,5-benzodiazepine class of drugs and is marketed under different names, Onfi, Frisium, Urbanyl, and others. . Clobazam was first synthesized in 1966 and first published in 1969, following the incidental synthesis and discovery of the first benzodiazepine chlordiazepoxide in the 1950s. Unlike older 1,4-benzodiazepines, clobazam has...
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Matched Description: … , Frisium, Urbanyl, and others. ... children aged two years and older. ... and discovery of the first benzodiazepine chlordiazepoxide in the 1950s. …
Matched Categories: … Benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine derivatives …

Etelcalcetide

Etelcalcetide is a calcimimetic drug for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Etelcalcetide was approved (trade name Parsabiv) for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) in adult patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on hemodialysis in February, 2017.
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Matched Categories: … Sex Hormones and Insulins ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …

Creatine

An amino acid derivative that occurs in vertebrate tissues and in urine. In muscle tissue, creatine generally occurs as phosphocreatine. Creatine is excreted as creatinine in the urine.
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Nutraceutical
Matched Description: … An amino acid derivative that occurs in vertebrate tissues and in urine. …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …

Ulobetasol

Ulobetasol is a highly potent corticosteroid. It is structurally related to clobetasol. Due to its high potency, it is mainly prescribed in the treatment of severe plaque psoriasis and corticosteroid responsive dermatoses.[L15047,L15052,L15102] Ulobetasol was granted FDA approval on 17 December 1990.
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Matched Description: … A215597] Due to its high potency, it is mainly prescribed in the treatment of severe plaque psoriasis and …
Matched Categories: … tazarotene and ulobetasol …

Trovafloxacin

Trovafloxacin is a broad spectrum antibiotic that has been commonly marketed under the brand name Trovan by Pfizer. It exerts its antibacterial activity by inhibiting the uncoiling of supercoiled DNA in various bacteria by blocking the activity of DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. It was shown to be more effective...
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Matched Description: … inhibiting the uncoiling of supercoiled DNA in various bacteria by blocking the activity of DNA gyrase and …

Pidolic acid

Pidolic acid is a naturally occurring but little-studied amino acid derivative that can be formed enzymatically or non-enzymatically and participates as a biological intermediate with unique pharmacodynamics in various chemical pathways [A32991, L2729]. Elevations of the acid in blood levels may be associated with problems of glutamine or glutathione metabolism...
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Matched Description: … occurring but little-studied amino acid derivative that can be formed enzymatically or non-enzymatically and ... Pidolic acid, in general, is found in large quantities in brain tissue and other tissues in bound form …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …

Difluprednate

Difluprednate is a topical corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of infammation and pain associated with ocular surgery. It is a butyrate ester of 6(α), 9(α)-difluoro prednisolone acetate. Difluprednate is abbreviated DFBA, or difluoroprednisolone butyrate acetate. It is indicated for treatment of endogenous anterior uveiti.
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Matched Description: … Difluprednate is a topical corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of infammation and pain associated …
Matched Categories: … Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …

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...
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Matched Description: … Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1956 and withdrawn from marketing in 1999.[L46118] The U.S. ... Hydroxyprogesterone caproate is a synthetic steroid hormone that is similar to medroxyprogesterone acetate and ... In April 2023, the FDA withdrew its approval of Makena and its generics given an unfavorable risk-to-benefit …
Matched Categories: … Progesterone and Derivatives ... Combination Contraceptives (with Estrogen and derivatives) ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …

Pantethine

Pantethine is a naturally occurring compound synthesized in the body from pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) via addition of cysteamine. It consists of two molecules of pantetheine that form a dimer via disufide linkages, and acts as an intermediate in the production of Coenzyme A. Coenzyme A plays an essential role...
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Matched Description: … Pantethine is available as a dietary supplement for lowering blood cholesterol and triglycerides. ... Coenzyme A plays an essential role as a cofactor in the metabolism of lipids and carbohydrates including ... fatty acid oxidation, carbohydrate metabolism, pyruvate degradation, and amino acid catabolism [A27255 …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …

Methscopolamine

Methscopolamine is a quaternary ammonium derivative of scopolamine and antagonist at muscarininc (mACh) receptors. Methscopolamine bromide is the most common form of the active ingredient in oral pharmaceutical products. The oral tablets are used as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of peptic ulcer and is shown to be effective...
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Matched Description: … Methscopolamine is a quaternary ammonium derivative of scopolamine and antagonist at muscarininc (mACh ... The oral tablets are used as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of peptic ulcer and is shown to be …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Mydriatics and Cycloplegics ... Belladonna and Derivatives, Plain ... methylscopolamine and psycholeptics …

Laropiprant

Laropiprant is an ingredient in the EMA-withdrawn product Pelzont.
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Deflazacort

Deflazacort, also known as Emflaza, is a corticosteroid prodrug used as an agent to manage Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). It is marketed by Marathon Pharmaceuticals and was approved in February 2017 by the FDA.[L6694,FDA label] Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is an inherited disorder resulting from mutations of the dystrophin gene, which...
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Matched Description: … This disease can cause serious muscle weakness and progressive breathing and cardiovascular disability ... , severely impacting patient quality of life and survival. ... It is marketed by Marathon Pharmaceuticals and was approved in February 2017 by the FDA. …
Matched Categories: … Sex Hormones and Insulins …

Plazomicin

Developed by Achaogen biopharmaceuticals, plazomicin is a next-generation aminoglycoside synthetically derived from DB12604. The structure of plazomicin was established via appending hydroxylaminobutyric acid to DB12604 at position 1 and 2-hydroxyethyl group at position 6' . It was designed to evade all clinically relevant aminoglycoside-modifying enzymes, which contribute to the main...
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Matched Description: … It is marketed as Zemdri and is administered via once-daily intravenous infusion. ... However, acquired resistance of aminoglycosides may arise through over expression of efflux pumps and ... structure of plazomicin was established via appending hydroxylaminobutyric acid to [DB12604] at position 1 and …

Sodium tartrate

Sodium tartrate is a disodium salt of l-( + )-tartaric acid that is identified by transparent, colorless, and odorless crystals. It is obtained as a byproduct of wine manufacturing. Sodium tartrate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) as a direct human food ingredient. It acts as an emulsifier and pH...
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Matched Description: … It acts as an emulsifier and pH control agent in food products [L2590]. ... tartrate is a disodium salt of l-( + )-tartaric acid that is identified by transparent, colorless, and ... This compound is commonly used as an emulsifier in cheese/cheese spread products and is not to exceed …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …

L-Lactic acid

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Betamethasone phosphate

Betamethasone phosphate is a prodrug that is rapidly hydrolyzed, providing rapidly accessible betamethasone to agonize glucocorticoid receptors. Betamethasone provides greater anti-inflammatory activity than prednisolone with less sodium and water retention. Betamethasone sodium phosphate was granted FDA approval on 3 March 1965.
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Matched Description: … L11994] Betamethasone provides greater anti-inflammatory activity than [prednisolone] with less sodium and …
Matched Categories: … Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …

Fezolinetant

Vasomotor symptoms (VMS), more colloquially known as hot flashes or night sweats, are some of the most common symptoms in menopause. With a median duration of 7.4 years, vasomotor symptoms are also the most common reasons why women seek treatments for menopausal issues.[A259591,A259596] Although mostly considered a nuisance, vasomotor symptoms...
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Matched Description: … severe VMS daily have reported a decline in sleep quality, concentration, sexual activity, energy, and ... [A259606] Estrogen is a potent neuromodulator, particularly in the hypothalamus, and has been shown to ... increase neurokinin B signalling, increasing the activity of KNDy neurons and therefore the activity …
Matched Categories: … Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones …

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...
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Matched Description: … [A173995] It may be used to manage neuropathic pain, postherpetic neuralgia, and fibromyalgia among other ... [A187190,L7066] Pregabalin is marketed by Pfizer under the trade name Lyrica and Lyrica Cr (extended …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …

Fluorometholone

A glucocorticoid employed, usually as eye drops, in the treatment of allergic and inflammatory conditions of the eye. It has also been used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p732)
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Matched Description: … A glucocorticoid employed, usually as eye drops, in the treatment of allergic and inflammatory conditions …
Matched Categories: … fluorometholone and mydriatics ... fluorometholone and antibiotics ... fluorometholone and antiinfectives ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists ... Agents for Treatment of Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures for Topical Use …
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