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Riluzole

A glutamate antagonist (receptors, glutamate) used as an anticonvulsant (anticonvulsants) and to prolong the survival of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Riluzole is marketed as Rilutek by Sanofi.
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Investigational
Matched Description: … A glutamate antagonist (receptors, glutamate) used as an anticonvulsant (anticonvulsants) and to prolong …
Matched Categories: … Excitatory Amino Acid Agents ... Excitatory Amino Acid Antagonists …

Zaleplon

Zaleplon is a sedative/hypnotic, mainly used for insomnia. It is known as a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic. Zaleplon interacts with the GABA receptor complex and shares some of the pharmacological properties of the benzodiazepines. Zaleplon is a schedule IV drug in the United States.
Approved
Illicit
Investigational
Matched Description: … Zaleplon interacts with the GABA receptor complex and shares some of the pharmacological properties of …
Matched Categories: … gamma-Aminobutyric Acid A Receptor Agonist ... Hypnotics and Sedatives ... Benzodiazepine hypnotics and sedatives ... Miscellaneous Anxiolytics Sedatives and Hypnotics …

Oritavancin

Oritavancin is a glycopeptide antibiotic used for the treatment of skin infections. It was developed by The Medicines Company (acquired by Novartis). Oritavancin was initially approved by the FDA in 2014 and formulated to combat susceptible gram-positive bacteria that cause skin and skin structure infections. It boasts the option of...
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Investigational
Matched Iupac: … }.0^{34,39}]pentaconta-3,5,8,10,12(48),14,16,29(45),30,32,34,36,38,46,49-pentadecaene-40-carboxylic acid …
Matched Description: … Marketed by Melinta Therapeutics, Kimyrsa offers effective and time-efficient treatment for skin and ... bacteria that cause skin and skin structure infections. ... It boasts the option of single-dose administration and has been proven as non-inferior to a full course …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …

Profenamine

Profenamine (also known as ethopropazine) is a medication derived from phenothiazine. It is primarily used as an antidyskinetic to treat Parkinsonism. It is sold under the trade name Parsitan in Canada. In the US, the marketing of profenamine has been discontinued.
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Nisoldipine

Nisoldipine is a 1,4-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It acts primarily on vascular smooth muscle cells by stabilizing voltage-gated L-type calcium channels in their inactive conformation. By inhibiting the influx of calcium in smooth muscle cells, nisoldipine prevents calcium-dependent smooth muscle contraction and subsequent vasoconstriction. Nisoldipine may be used in alone...
Approved
Matched International brands: … Di Yi Xin …
Matched Description: … of calcium in smooth muscle cells, nisoldipine prevents calcium-dependent smooth muscle contraction and …
Matched Categories: … Calcium-Regulating Hormones and Agents …

Flupentixol

Flupentixol is an antipsychotic drug of the thioxanthene group. It exists in two geometric isomers, the trans(E) and pharmacologically active cis(Z) forms. Flupentixol decanoate is one of the active ingredients found in injectable drug formulations: it is produced by esterification of cis(Z)‐flupentixol with decanoic acid. Flupentixol is an antagonist of...
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Investigational
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Matched Description: … injectable drug formulations: it is produced by esterification of cis(Z)‐flupentixol with decanoic acid ... [A229083] Flupentixol is an antagonist of both D1 and D2 dopamine receptors. ... It exists in two geometric isomers, the trans(E) and pharmacologically active cis(Z) forms. …
Matched Categories: … Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists ... Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Antagonists …

Argatroban

Argatroban is a direct, selective thrombin inhibitor. The American College of Cardiologists (ACC) recommend using bivalirudin or argatroban in patients who have had, or at risk for, heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) and are undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Argatroban is a non-heparin anticoagulant shown to both normalize platelet count in patients...
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Investigational
Matched Iupac: … carbamimidamido-2-(3-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline-8-sulfonamido)pentanoyl]-4-methylpiperidine-2-carboxylic acid …
Matched Description: … Parental anticoagulants must be stopped and a baseline activated partial thromboplastin time must be ... Argatroban is a non-heparin anticoagulant shown to both normalize platelet count in patients with HIT and ... bivalirudin or argatroban in patients who have had, or at risk for, heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) and …
Matched Categories: … Blood and Blood Forming Organs ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …

Isoprenaline

Isoprenaline is a non-selective beta adrenergic receptor agonist indicated to treat heart block, Adams-Stokes attacks, bronchospasm in anesthesia, cadiac arrest, hypovolemic shocks, septic shock, hypoperfusion, congestive hear failure, and cardiogenic shock.[A15638,L33160] Isoprenaline research in the 1940s found that this isopropyl analog of epinephrine dilated the bronchi, as well as raising...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … anesthesia, cadiac arrest, hypovolemic shocks, septic shock, hypoperfusion, congestive hear failure, and ... [A233724,A233729] The US patent from 1943 states that this compound had a wider therapeutic index and ... found that this isopropyl analog of epinephrine dilated the bronchi, as well as raising the heart rate and …
Matched Categories: … Adrenergic and Dopaminergic Agents ... isoprenaline and other drugs for obstructive airway diseases …

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...
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Withdrawn
Matched Description: … It is available as vaginal suppositories and also used in combination with the antiprogestin and mifepristone ... for termination of 1st- and 2nd-trimester pregnancy [A19726]. ... Gemeprost is a prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) analog and antiprogestogen used for preoperative dilation of the …
Matched Categories: … Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones …

Testosterone undecanoate

Testosterone undecanoate is the ester prodrug of testosterone and has a mid-chain fatty acid at the carbon 17β position. It was developed via fatty acid esterification of testosterone in order to achieve orally administer testosterone. There are oral and intramuscular formulations available for testosterone undecanoate: both formulations are indicated for...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Testosterone undecanoate is the ester prodrug of [testosterone] and has a mid-chain fatty acid at the ... [L35970] It was developed via fatty acid esterification of testosterone in order to achieve orally administer ... of testosterone deficiency, such as decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and loss of muscle and bone …
Matched Categories: … Testosterone and derivatives ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …

Ertugliflozin

Ertugliflozin is a sodium-dependent glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor used to treat type II diabetes mellitus. It works to block glucose reabsorption from the glomerulus. Ertugliflozin was first approved by the FDA in December 2017.[A261951, L1132] It was also approved by the European Commission in March 2018.
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Investigational
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... metformin and ertugliflozin ... sitagliptin and ertugliflozin …

Metolazone

A quinazoline-sulfonamide that is considered a thiazide-like diuretic which is long-acting so useful in chronic renal failure. It also tends to lower blood pressure and increase potassium loss.
Approved
Matched Description: … It also tends to lower blood pressure and increase potassium loss. …
Matched Categories: … Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... metolazone and potassium-sparing agents ... Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics ... Low-Ceiling Diuretics and Potassium-Sparing Agents …

Tazobactam

Tazobactam is an antibiotic of the beta-lactamase inhibitor class that prevents the breakdown of other antibiotics by beta-lactamase enzyme producing organisms. It is combined with Piperacillin and Ceftolozane for the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections. Piperacillin-tazobactam was initially approved by the FDA in 1994, and ceftolozane-tazobactam was approved...
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Matched Iupac: … 4,4,7-trioxo-3-[(1H-1,2,3-triazol-1-yl)methyl]-4lambda6-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid …
Matched Description: … It is combined with [Piperacillin] and [Ceftolozane] for the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections ... ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia, which are significant causes of morbidity and mortality in ... , ceftolozane-tazobactam was approved by the FDA for treating hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia and …
Matched Mixtures name: … Piperacillin and Tazobactam ... Piperacillin and Tazobactam ... Piperacillin and Tazobactam …

Dinutuximab

Dinutuximab is an IgG1 monoclonal human/mouse chimeric antibody against GD2, a disialoganglioside expressed on tumors of neuroectodermal origin, including human neuroblastoma and melanoma, with highly restricted expression on normal tissues. It is composed of the variable heavy- and light-chain regions of the murine anti-GD2 mAb 14.18 and the constant regions...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … 13-cis-retinoic acid (RA), for the treatment of pediatric patients with high-risk neuroblastoma who ... It is composed of the variable heavy- and light-chain regions of the murine anti-GD2 mAb 14.18 and the ... constant regions of human IgG1 heavy-chain and kappa light-chain. …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents ... MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AND ANTIBODY DRUG CONJUGATES …

Strontium ranelate

Strontium ranelate, a strontium (II) salt of ranelic acid, is a medication for osteoporosis. Some reports have shown that strontium ranelate can slow down the progression of osteoarthritis of the knee. This agent presents an atypical mechanism of action in which it increases deposition of new bone by osteoblasts and,...
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Matched Description: … Strontium ranelate, a strontium (II) salt of ranelic acid, is a medication for osteoporosis. ... intrinsic bone tissue quality and microarchitecture in osteoporosis by way of a number of cellular and ... presents an atypical mechanism of action in which it increases deposition of new bone by osteoblasts and …
Matched Categories: … strontium ranelate and colecalciferol ... Drugs Affecting Bone Structure and Mineralization …

Pramiracetam

Pramiracetam has been previously approved in some eastern European countries under the brand names Pramistar, Neupramir, and Remen. It was also previously approved in the United States with orphan drug designation . Pramiracetam has been studied for the use in Alzheimer's disease and as an adjunct treatment to restore cognitive...
Approved
Matched Description: … previously approved in some eastern European countries under the brand names Pramistar, Neupramir, and ... Pramiracetam has been studied for the use in Alzheimer's disease and as an adjunct treatment to restore …
Matched Categories: … Psychostimulants, Agents Used for ADHD and Nootropics …

Tenoxicam

Tenoxicam, an antiinflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties, is used to treat osteoarthritis and control acute pain.
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Matched Description: … and control acute pain. ... Tenoxicam, an antiinflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties, is used to treat osteoarthritis …
Matched Categories: … Antiinflammatory and Antirheumatic Products ... Antiinflammatory and Antirheumatic Products, Non-Steroids …

Levetiracetam

Levetiracetam is a drug within the pyrrolidine class that is used to treat various types of seizures stemming from epileptic disorders. It was first approved for use in the United States in 1999 and is structurally and mechanistically unrelated to other anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs).[L8606,L8600,L8615] Levetiracetam possesses a wide therapeutic index[L8615,A185918]...
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Matched Description: … It was first approved for use in the United States in 1999 and is structurally and mechanistically unrelated ... [L8606,L8600,L8615] Levetiracetam possesses a wide therapeutic index[L8615,A185918] and little-to-no ... choice over other AEDs, a class of drugs notorious for having generally narrow therapeutic indexes and …

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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Investigational
Matched Iupac: … .0^{5,35}.0^{26,34}.0^{27,32}]heptatriaconta-1,3,5(35),9,19,21,25(36),26(34),28,30,32-undecaen-13-yl acetate …
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 …

Denileukin diftitox

A recombinant DNA-derived cytotoxic protein composed of the amino acid sequences for diphtheria toxin fragments A and B (Met 1-Thr 387)-His followed by the sequences for interleukin-2 (IL-2; Ala 1-Thr 133). It is produced in an E. coli expression system.
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Matched Description: … A recombinant DNA-derived cytotoxic protein composed of the amino acid sequences for diphtheria toxin ... fragments A and B (Met 1-Thr 387)-His followed by the sequences for interleukin-2 (IL-2; Ala 1-Thr 133 …
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents ... Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins …

Lorazepam

Lorazepam is a short-acting and rapidly cleared benzodiazepine used commonly as a sedative and anxiolytic. It was developed by DJ Richards, presented and marketed initially by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals in the USA in 1977. The first historic FDA label approval is reported in 1985 by the company Mutual Pharm.
Approved
Matched Description: … Lorazepam is a short-acting and rapidly cleared benzodiazepine used commonly as a sedative and anxiolytic ... [A957] It was developed by DJ Richards, presented and marketed initially by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals in …
Matched Categories: … Hypnotics and Sedatives ... Benzodiazepine hypnotics and sedatives ... Benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine derivatives …

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...
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Investigational
Matched Categories: … Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors ... Nucleic Acids, Nucleotides, and Nucleosides ... Nucleoside and Nucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors …

Reslizumab

Reslizumab is a humanized interleukin-5 (IL-5) antagonist monoclonal antibody (IgG4 kappa) that is produced by recombinant DNA technology in murine myeloma non-secreting 0 (NS0) cells. IL-5 is a pro-inflammatory cytokine that is responsible for the growth and differentiation, recruitment, activation, and survival of eosinophils [FDA Label]. Elevated levels of eosinophils...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … and promote programmed cell death [A31578]. ... , activation, and survival of eosinophils [FDA Label]. ... for recurrent exacerbation and asthma-related hospitalizations [A31579]. …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …

Asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi

Asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi is an asparaginase-specific enzyme derived from Erwinia chrysanthemi used as an anticancer agent. It works by depleting the stores of an important amino acid called asparagine, which is involved in DNA synthesis and cell survival of malignant cells, leading to cell death. L-asparaginase was first identified in...
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Matched Description: … It works by depleting the stores of an important amino acid called asparagine, which is involved in DNA ... synthesis and cell survival of malignant cells, leading to cell death. ... [L1448] L-asparaginase was first identified in 1963,[A236344] and there are different formulations of …
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes …

Sulfametopyrazine

Long-acting plasma-bound sulfonamide used for respiratory and urinary tract infections and also for malaria.
Approved
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … Long-acting plasma-bound sulfonamide used for respiratory and urinary tract infections and also for malaria …
Matched Categories: … Sulfonamides and trimethoprim ... Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... artesunate, sulfalene and pyrimethamine ... Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics ... Antiparasitic Products, Insecticides and Repellents …
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