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Talimogene laherparepvec
Talimogene laherparepvec is an oncolytic treatment used in local treatment of unresectable cutaneous, subcutaneous, and nodal lesions in patients with recurrent melanoma. It is a genetically administered herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) that expresses human cytokine granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) with antitumor and immune-stimulating activities. It specifically replicates within...
Approved
Experimental
Investigational
Matched Description: … Talimogene laherparepvec is an oncolytic treatment used in local treatment of unresectable cutaneous, …
Padeliporfin
Padeliporfin is a water-soluble chlorophyll derivative and cytotoxic photosensitizer used for vascular-targeted photodynamic therapy for malignancies. Vascular-targeted photodynamic therapy (VTP), or vascular targeted photochemotherapy, is a focal treatment for localized prostate cancer. It aims to destroy only cancerous lesions of the prostate, rather than ablating the entire prostate gland. Padeliporfin...
Approved
Experimental
Matched Description: … Padeliporfin was first approved by the European Commission on November 10, 2017, for the treatment of ... It aims to destroy only cancerous lesions of the prostate, rather than ablating the entire prostate gland …
Fosaprepitant
Fosaprepitant is an intravenously administered antiemetic drug. It is a prodrug of Aprepitant. It aids in the prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy treatment.
Approved
Matched Description: … It is a prodrug of Aprepitant. ... It aids in the prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy treatment …
Carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that has a slightly lower density than air. It is toxic to hemoglobin utilizing animals (including humans), when encountered in concentrations above about 35 ppm, although it is also formed in normal animal metabolism in low quantities, and is thought...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … A test of the diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO), is one of the most clinically ... Exhalation of corbon monoxide values have been studied as potential indicators of inflammation in asthma ... There have been several concerns voiced of over the use of carbon monoxide in food products [L2537], …
Arbutamine
Arbutamine, administered through a closed-loop, computer-controlled drug-delivery system, is indicated to elicit acute cardiovascular responses, similar to those produced by exercise, in order to aid in diagnosing the presence or absence of coronary artery disease in patients who cannot exercise adequately .
Approved
Matched Description: … responses, similar to those produced by exercise, in order to aid in diagnosing the presence or absence of …
Manidipine
Manidipine (INN) is a calcium channel blocker (dihydropyridine type) that is used clinically as an antihypertensive. It is selective for vasculature and does not produce effects on the heart at clinically relevant dosages.
Approved
Investigational
Azithromycin
Azithromycin is a broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic with a long half-life and a high degree of tissue penetration . It was initially approved by the FDA in 1991 .
It is primarily used for the treatment of respiratory, enteric and genitourinary infections and may be used instead of other macrolides for...
Approved
Matched Description: … Azithromycin [9-deoxo-9a-aza-9a-methyl-9a-homoerythromycin] is a part of the _azalide_ subclass of macrolides ... This differentiates azithromycin from other types of macrolides [A174175]. ... used instead of other macrolides for some sexually transmitted and enteric infections. …
Florbetapir (18F)
Florbetapir (18F) is a radiopharmaceutical compound containing the radionuclide fluorine-18 bound to the compound florbetapir, a molecule that binds with high affinity to beta amyloid plaque, a peptide that plays a key role in Alzheimer's Disease pathogenesis. Marketed as the product Amyvid, florbetapir 18F is indicated for positron emission tomography...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … as the product Amyvid, florbetapir 18F is indicated for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of ... The radionucleide fluorine-18 was chosen as it has a half life of 110 minutes allowing it to accumulate ... patients with cognitive impairment who are being evaluated for Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and other causes of …
Ipecac
Ipecac is obtained from the plant Cephaelis ipecacuanha and contains a number of emetic alkaloids including emetine and cephaeline. Ipecac was approved by Health Canada as an OTC but all those products are now discontinued. The FDA does not have currently any approved product containing ipecac, however, ipecac as an...
Approved
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … Ipecac is obtained from the plant _Cephaelis ipecacuanha_ and contains a number of emetic alkaloids including ... containing ipecac, however, ipecac as an ingredient is accepted to be sold over the counter in packages of …
Equine Botulinum Neurotoxin E Immune FAB2
Equine Botulinum Neurotoxin E Immune FAB2 is composed of a mixture of immune globulin fragments purified from plasma of horses that were previously immunized with botulinum toxin serotype E. It is intravenously administered for the treatment of symptomatic botulism following documented or suspected exposure to botulinum neurotoxin serotypes E in...
Approved
Experimental
Investigational
Matched Description: … Equine Botulinum Neurotoxin E Immune FAB2 is composed of a mixture of immune globulin fragments purified ... from plasma of horses that were previously immunized with botulinum toxin serotype E. ... It is intravenously administered for the treatment of symptomatic botulism following documented or suspected …
Equine Botulinum Neurotoxin C Immune FAB2
Equine Botulinum Neurotoxin C Immune FAB2 is composed of a mixture of immune globulin fragments purified from plasma of horses that were previously immunized with botulinum toxin serotype C. It is intravenously administered for the treatment of symptomatic botulism following documented or suspected exposure to botulinum neurotoxin serotypes C in...
Approved
Experimental
Investigational
Matched Description: … Equine Botulinum Neurotoxin C Immune FAB2 is composed of a mixture of immune globulin fragments purified ... from plasma of horses that were previously immunized with botulinum toxin serotype C. ... It is intravenously administered for the treatment of symptomatic botulism following documented or suspected …
Fluticasone
Fluticasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid available as 2 esters, DB08906 and DB00588[F4355,F4358,F4361,F4364][FDA Label]. These drugs are available as inhalers, nasal, sprays, and topical treatments for various inflammatory indications[F4355,F4358,F4361,F4364][FDA Label]. DB00588 was first approved in 1990 and DB08906 was approved in 2007 .
Approved
Experimental
Midodrine
An ethanolamine derivative that is an adrenergic alpha agonist. It is used as a vasoconstrictor agent in the treatment of hypotension.
Approved
Matched Description: … It is used as a vasoconstrictor agent in the treatment of hypotension. …
Meclizine
Meclizine is a histamine H1 antagonist with antiemetic and antivertigo properties. It is used in the symptomatic treatment of motion sickness and control of vertigo associated with vestibular system diseases. It also exhibits anticholinergic, central nervous system depressant, and local anesthetic effects. Commonly marketed under the brand name Antivert in...
Approved
Matched Description: … It is used in the symptomatic treatment of motion sickness and control of vertigo associated with vestibular …
Eprosartan
Eprosartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist used to treat hypertension. It performs 2 actions on the renin angiotensin system. By preventing the binding of angiotensin II to AT1, vascular smooth muscle relaxes and vasodilation occurs. By inhibiting norepinephrine production, blood pressure is further reduced.
Approved
Matched Description: … By preventing the binding of angiotensin II to AT1, vascular smooth muscle relaxes and vasodilation occurs …
Glucagon
Glucagon is a 29 amino acid hormone used as a diagnostic aid in radiologic exams to temporarily inhibit the movement of the gastrointestinal tract and to treat severe hypoglycemia.[L7634,L7637,L7640,L7643,L8519] Glucagon raises blood sugar through activation of hepatic glucagon receptors, stimulating glycogenolysis and the release of glucose.[L7640,L7643]
Glucagon was granted FDA...
Approved
Matched Description: … , stimulating glycogenolysis and the release of glucose. ... amino acid hormone used as a diagnostic aid in radiologic exams to temporarily inhibit the movement of ... [L7634,L7637,L7640,L7643,L8519] Glucagon raises blood sugar through activation of hepatic glucagon receptors …
Ceforanide
Ceforanide is administered parenterally. It has a longer elimination half-life than any currently available cephalosporin. Its activity is very similar to that of cefamandole, another second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, except that ceforanide is less active against most gram-positive organisms. Many coliforms, including Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, Enterobacter, and Proteus, are susceptible to...
Approved
Matched Description: … Its activity is very similar to that of cefamandole, another second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic ... Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, Enterobacter, and Proteus, are susceptible to ceforanide, as are most strains of …
Gemeprost
Gemeprost is a prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) analog and antiprogestogen used for preoperative dilation of the cervix before surgical abortion. It is available as vaginal suppositories and also used in combination with the antiprogestin and mifepristone for termination of 1st- and 2nd-trimester pregnancy . It is not FDA-approved but available in...
Approved
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … Gemeprost is a prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) analog and antiprogestogen used for preoperative dilation of the ... suppositories and also used in combination with the antiprogestin and mifepristone for termination of …
Omega-3-carboxylic acids
The omega-3 carboxylic acid (OM3-CA) is a new formulation of omega-3 fatty acids that present an enhanced bioavailability in the treatment of dyslipidemia. The increased bioavailability is explained because OM3-CA is found in a form of polyunsaturated free fatty acids as opposed to other products whose form is as ethyl...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … The rest of the concentration is represented by docosapentaenoic acid and traces of some other components ... bioavailability in the treatment of dyslipidemia. ... acid as the most abundant species found in a proportion of 55% and 20% respectively. …
Phenyltoloxamine
Phenyltoloxamine is an antihistamine drug with sedative and analgesic effects. It is a H1 receptor blocker and a member of the ethanolamine class of antihistaminergic drugs. It is available in combination products that also contain other analgesics and antitussives such as acetaminophen. Phenyltoloxamine citrate is the more common salt form...
Approved
Matched Description: … It is a H1 receptor blocker and a member of the ethanolamine class of antihistaminergic drugs. ... It also potentiates the effects of other drugs, such as codeine and codeine derivatives. ... Phenyltoloxamine acts as an adjuvant analgesic, which augments the analgesic effect of acetaminophen. …
Curcumin
Curcumin, also known as diferuloylmethane, is an active component in the golden spice turmeric (Curcuma longa) and in Curcuma xanthorrhiza oil. It is a highly pleiotropic molecule that exhibits antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, antioxidant, wound-healing, and antimicrobial activities . Due to these properties, curcumin has been investigated for the treatment and...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Curcumin is under investigation for the treatment and supportive care of various clinical conditions ... Due to these properties, curcumin has been investigated for the treatment and supportive care of clinical ... rapid metabolism, and rapid systemic elimination have been shown to limit the therapeutic efficacy of …
Mobocertinib
Mobocertinib is a kinase inhibitor targeted against human epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). It is used specifically in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) caused by exon 20 insertion mutations in the EGFR gene, which are typically associated with a poorer prognosis (as compared to "classical" EGFR mutants...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … It is used specifically in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) caused by exon 20 insertion ... [A238828] Mobocertinib appears to be an effective means of treating this otherwise treatment-resistant ... Pharmaceuticals Inc.), was granted accelerated approval by the FDA in September 2021 for the treatment of …
Milrinone
Heart failure is a multifactorial condition that affects roughly 1-2% of the adult population. Often the result of long-term myocardial ischemia, cardiomyopathy, or other cardiac insults, heart failure results from an inability of the heart to perfuse peripheral tissues with sufficient oxygen and metabolites, resulting in complex systemic pathologies. Heart...
Approved
Matched Description: … Heart failure is a multifactorial condition that affects roughly 1-2% of the adult population. ... Often the result of long-term myocardial ischemia, cardiomyopathy, or other cardiac insults, heart failure ... second-generation bipyridine phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor created through chemical modification of …
Erlotinib
Erlotinib is an inhibitor of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase that is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer and several other types of cancer. It is typically marketed under the trade name Tarceva. Erlotinib binds to the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer and several other types of cancer. ... This finding introduces the potential use of erlotinib in the treatment of JAK2V617F-positive PV and ... of patients with idiopathic myelofibrosis or essential thrombocythemia. …
Prednisone
A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from cortisone. It is biologically inert and converted to prednisolone in the liver. Prednisone was granted FDA approval on 21 February 1955.
Approved
Vet approved
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