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Histrelin

Histrelin is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist that acts as a potent inhibitor of gonadotropin when administered as an implant delivering continuous therapeutic doses. This drug is a synthetic analog of naturally occurring GnRH with a higher potency. Histrelin implants are non-biodegradable, diffusion-controlled, hydrogel polymer reservoirs containing histrelin acetate that...
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Matched Description: … treatment for children with central precocious puberty (CPP) due to their capacity to reduce LH levels and …
Matched Categories: … Hormones and Related Agents ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …

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,...
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Matched Description: … side effects, notably gastrointestinal hypomotility and orthostatic hypotension. ... [A185747] However, its promiscuity toward the muscarinic and adrenergic receptors can result in other ... Despite its effectiveness in treating both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, clozapine …
Matched Categories: … Diazepines, Oxazepines, Thiazepines and Oxepines …

Glutamic acid

A peptide that is a homopolymer of glutamic acid.
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Nutraceutical
Matched Mixtures name: … Aminosyn II and Dextrose ... Aminosyn II and Dextrose ... Glutamic Acid Pepsin and Betaine Tablets …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …

Gluconic Acid

Commonly found in salts with sodium and calcium. Gluconic acid or gluconate is used to maintain the cation-anion balance on electrolyte solutions.
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Matched Description: … Commonly found in salts with sodium and calcium. …
Matched Mixtures name: … Normosol-R and Dextrose ... Plasma-Lyte 148 and dextrose ... Normosol-R and Dextrose …

Ombitasvir

Ombitasvir is a direct acting antiviral medication used as part of combination therapy to treat chronic Hepatitis C, an infectious liver disease caused by infection with Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). HCV is a single-stranded RNA virus that is categorized into nine distinct genotypes, with genotype 1 being the most common...
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Matched Description: … SVR and eradication of HCV infection is associated with significant long-term health benefits including ... FDA- and Health Canada-approved product Technivie. ... categorized into nine distinct genotypes, with genotype 1 being the most common in the United States, and …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... ombitasvir, paritaprevir and ritonavir ... dasabuvir, ombitasvir, paritaprevir and ritonavir …

Alginic acid

Alginic acid, also referred to as algin or alginate, is a hydrophilic or anionic polysaccharide isolated from certain brown seaweed (Phacophycae) via alkaline extraction. It is present in cell walls of brown algae where it forms a viscous gel when binding with water. Alginic acid is a linear polymer consisted...
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Matched Description: … Alginic acid is an FDA-approved food ingredient in soup and soup mixes as an emulsifier, thickener, and ... Alginic acid is a linear polymer consisted of L-glucuronic acid and D-mannuronic acid residues connected ... It is also available in oral dietary supplements and is found in antacids such as Gaviscon to inhibit …
Matched Mixtures name: … Zinc and Algin Tab Nu Life ... Gaviscon Tablets - Butterscotch and Fr.fl. …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Drugs for Peptic Ulcer and Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (Gord) …

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...
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Matched Description: … benzodiazepine used to treat various seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and ... , however, like most benzodiazepines, clonazepam use has also been associated with recreational use and ... [FDA Label][A175438,A175441,L5572,F3763,F3787,F3796] Since being first patented in 1960 and then released …
Matched Categories: … Benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine derivatives …

Methionine

A sulfur containing essential amino acid that is important in many body functions. It is a chelating agent for heavy metals.
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Nutraceutical
Matched Mixtures name: … Aminosyn II and Dextrose ... Aminosyn II and Dextrose ... Men's Biomultiple Vitamin and Mineral Supplement …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …

Asparagine

A non-essential amino acid that is involved in the metabolic control of cell functions in nerve and brain tissue. It is biosynthesized from aspartic acid and ammonia by asparagine synthetase. (From Concise Encyclopedia Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 3rd ed)
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Matched Description: … (From Concise Encyclopedia Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 3rd ed) ... It is biosynthesized from aspartic acid and ammonia by asparagine synthetase. ... A non-essential amino acid that is involved in the metabolic control of cell functions in nerve and brain …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …

Phentermine

Phentermine is a sympathomimetic amine anorectic agent and it was introduced in 1959 as part of an anti-obesity combination drug.[A174361, A174364] It is chemically related to amphetamine and it is commonly referred to as an atypical amphetamine. Phentermine has not been reported an addictive potential which allows this agent to...
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Matched Description: … Phentermine is a sympathomimetic amine anorectic agent and it was introduced in 1959 as part of an anti-obesity ... [A174361, A174364] It is chemically related to amphetamine and it is commonly referred to as an atypical ... [A174367] Phentermine was FDA approved for short-term weight management in 1959 and it became widely …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... phentermine and topiramate …

Betaxolol

A cardioselective beta-1-adrenergic antagonist with no partial agonist activity.
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Investigational
Matched Categories: … Antiglaucoma Preparations and Miotics …

Ethionamide

A second-line antitubercular agent that inhibits mycolic acid synthesis. It also may be used for treatment of leprosy. (From Smith and Reynard, Textbook of Pharmacology, 1992, p868)
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Matched Description: … (From Smith and Reynard, Textbook of Pharmacology, 1992, p868) …

Butorphanol

A synthetic morphinan analgesic with narcotic antagonist action. It is used in the management of severe pain.
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Vet approved

Nalbuphine

A narcotic used as a pain medication. It appears to be an agonist at kappa opioid receptors and an antagonist or partial agonist at mu opioid receptors. Nalbuphine is the only opioid analgesic that is not a controlled substance in the United States.
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Matched Description: … It appears to be an agonist at kappa opioid receptors and an antagonist or partial agonist at mu opioid …

Penicillamine

Penicillamine is a pharmaceutical of the chelator class. The pharmaceutical form is D-penicillamine, as L-penicillamine is toxic (it inhibits the action of pyridoxine). It is an α-amino acid metabolite of penicillin, although it has no antibiotic properties.
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Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Penicillamine and Similar Agents ... Antiinflammatory and Antirheumatic Products …

Diflunisal

Diflunisal, a salicylate derivative, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAIA) with pharmacologic actions similar to other prototypical NSAIAs. Diflunisal possesses anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic activity. Though its mechanism of action has not been clearly established, most of its actions appear to be associated with inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis via the...
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Matched Description: … rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. ... Diflunisal possesses anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic activity. ... Diflunisal is used to relieve pain accompanied with inflammation and in the symptomatic treatment of …
Matched Categories: … Salicylic Acid and Derivatives …

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)
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Almotriptan

Almotriptan is a triptan drug for the treatment of migraine headaches. Almotriptan is in a class of medications called selective serotonin receptor agonists. It works by narrowing blood vessels in the brain, stopping pain signals from being sent to the brain, and stopping the release of certain natural substances that...
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Matched Description: … works by narrowing blood vessels in the brain, stopping pain signals from being sent to the brain, and ... stopping the release of certain natural substances that cause pain, nausea, and other symptoms of migraine …
Matched Categories: … Serotonin-1b and Serotonin-1d Receptor Agonist …

Melphalan

Melphalan is a nitrogen mustard or bischloroethylamine type alkylating agent. It was first synthesized in the early 1950s by substituting L-phenylalanine for the methyl group on nitrogen mustard.[A261150, A261155] Melphalan is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and ovarian carcinoma. It is also used for high-conditioning before hematopoietic stem...
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Matched Description: … [A261150, A261155] Melphalan is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and ovarian carcinoma. …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …

Finasteride

Finasteride is a synthetic 4-azasteroid compound and specific inhibitor of steroid Type II 5α-reductase, which is an intracellular enzyme that converts the androgen testosterone into 5α-dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It works in a similar fashion as dutasteride, which is another 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor, by exerting antiandrogenic effects. Finasteride is an orally active drug...
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Matched Description: … Finasteride is a synthetic 4-azasteroid compound [L10565] and specific inhibitor of steroid Type II 5α-reductase ... [L6244] Finasteride is commonly marketed under the brand names Propecia and Proscar to be used aloneo ... first approved by the FDA in 1992 for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia to improve symptoms and …
Matched Categories: … doxazosin and finasteride ... alfuzosin and finasteride ... finasteride and tadalafil ... Skin and Mucous Membrane Agents ... Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones …

Liotrix

Liotrix is a synthetically derived thyroid hormone replacement preparation. It consists of levothyroxine sodium (thyroxine, T4) and liothyronine sodium (triiodothyronine, T3) in a 4 to 1 ratio by weight. Liotrix was developed when it was believed that serum levels of both T4 and T3 were maintained by direct thyroidal secretion....
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Matched Description: … and combination hormone replacement therapy generally offers no therapeutic advantage. ... It consists of levothyroxine sodium (thyroxine, T4) and liothyronine sodium (triiodothyronine, T3) in ... It is now known that the thyroid gland secretes approximately ten times more T4 than T3 and that 80% …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …

D-Methionine

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Ixabepilone

Ixabepilone is an epothilone B analog developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb as a cancer drug. It was FDA approved on October 16, 2007, for the treatment of unresponsive aggressive metastatic or locally advanced breast cancer. Ixabepilone is administered through injection, and will be marketed under the trade name Ixempra. Ixabepilone is...
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Matched Description: … Ixabepilone is administered through injection, and will be marketed under the trade name Ixempra. …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents ... Cytotoxic Antibiotics and Related Substances …

Vernakalant

Vernakalant was developed by Cardiome Pharma as as an antiarrhythmic drug intended for rapid conversion of atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm. It acts as an atypical class III antiarrhythmic drug that potentiates its effect in higher heart rates. Intravenous formulation was approved in Europe in September 2010 as Brinavess and...
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Matched Description: … Intravenous formulation was approved in Europe in September 2010 as Brinavess and in Canada in April …

Droxidopa

Droxidopa is a precursor of noradrenaline that is used in the treatment of Parkinsonism. It is approved for use in Japan and is currently in trials in the U.S. The racaemic form (dl-threo-3,4-dihydroxyphenylserine) has also been used, and has been investigated in the treatment of orthostatic hypotension. There is a...
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Matched Description: … associated with Parkinson's disease , pure autonomic failure, and multiple system atrophy, and is the ... It is approved for use in Japan and is currently in trials in the U.S. ... The racaemic form (dl-threo-3,4-dihydroxyphenylserine) has also been used, and has been investigated …
Matched Categories: … Epinephrine and similars ... Adrenergic and Dopaminergic Agents ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …
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