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Loteprednol etabonate
Loteprednol Etabonate (LE) is a topical corticoid anti-inflammatory. It is used in ophthalmic solution for the treatment of steroid responsive inflammatory conditions of the eye such as allergic conjunctivitis, uveitis, acne rosacea, superficial punctate keratitis, herpes zoster keratitis, iritis, cyclitis, and selected infective conjunctivitides. As a nasal spray, it can...
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Matched Description: … It is used in ophthalmic solution for the treatment of steroid responsive inflammatory conditions of ... As a nasal spray, it can be used for the treatment and management of seasonal allergic rhinitis. ... A number of such new formulations that have been approved include Kala Pharmaceutical's Inveltys - the …
Iron
A metallic element found in certain minerals, in nearly all soils, and in mineral waters. It is an essential constituent of hemoglobin, cytochrome, and other components of respiratory enzyme systems. Its chief functions are in the transport of oxygen to tissue (hemoglobin) and in cellular oxidation mechanisms. Depletion of iron...
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Matched Description: … It is an essential constituent of hemoglobin, cytochrome, and other components of respiratory enzyme ... Depletion of iron stores may result in iron-deficiency anemia. ... Its chief functions are in the transport of oxygen to tissue (hemoglobin) and in cellular oxidation mechanisms …
Olmesartan
Olmesartan belongs to the angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) family of drugs, which also includes telmisartan, candesartan, losartan, valsartan, and irbesartan. ARBs selectively bind to angiotensin receptor 1 (AT1) and prevent the protein angiotensin II from binding and exerting its hypertensive effects, which include vasoconstriction, stimulation and synthesis of aldosterone...
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Matched Description: … cardiovascular outcomes including reducing risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, the progression of ... activity, regardless of where or how it was synthesized. ... angiotensin I to angiotensin II through inhibition of the ACE enzyme. …
Baclofen
Baclofen is a gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) agonist used as a skeletal muscle relaxant. Although originally designed in 1962 to treat epilepsy, baclofen was not effective in treating this condition but instead was shown to reduce spasticity in selected patients. Baclofen was reintroduced in 1971 as a treatment for spasticity and...
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Matched Description: … [A245323, A245338] Baclofen is used to manage severe muscle spasms of cerebral or spinal cord origins …
Ivermectin
Ivermectin is a semi-synthetic antiparasitic medication derived from avermectins, a class of highly-active broad-spectrum antiparasitic agents isolated from the fermentation products of Streptomyces avermitilis. Ivermectin itself is a mixture of two avermectins, comprising roughly 90% 5-O-demethyl-22,23-dihydroavermectin A1a (22,23-dihydroavermectin B1a) and 10% 5-O-demethyl-25-de(1-methylpropyl)-22,23-dihydro-25-(1-methylethyl)avermectin A1a (22,23-dihydroavermectin B1b). Ivermectin is mainly used in...
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Matched Description: … blocks of patient records. ... Due to a number of factors - for example, the relatively low number of patients per trial and the speed ... in favour of thoroughly-vetted therapies (e.g. …
Quinapril
Quinapril is the ethyl ester prodrug of the non-sulfhydryl angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor quinaprilat.[L8420,L8423] It is used to treat hypertension and heart failure.[L8420,L8423] ACE inhibitors are commonly used as a first line therapy in the treatment of hypertension, along with thiazide diuretics or beta blockers. Quinapril was granted FDA approval...
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Matched Description: … Quinapril is the ethyl ester prodrug of the non-sulfhydryl angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor quinaprilat ... [L8420,L8423] ACE inhibitors are commonly used as a first line therapy in the treatment of hypertension …
Pramlintide
Pramlintide is a relatively new adjunct treatment for diabetes (both type 1 and 2), developed by Amylin Pharmaceuticals. It is derived from amylin, a hormone that is released into the bloodstream, in a similar pattern as insulin, after a meal. Like insulin, amylin is deficient in individuals with diabetes.
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Selinexor
Selinexor is a first-in-class selective inhibitor of nuclear transport (SINE) compound. Selinexor, in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone, is currently approved for the treatment of multiple myeloma, a type of cancer formed from antibody-producing plasma cells.[L7117,L7120,L10145] This condition is typically treated with high dose bortezomib and dexamethasone chemotherapy followed by...
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Matched Description: … Selinexor is a first-in-class selective inhibitor of nuclear transport (SINE) compound. ... multiple myeloma, a type of cancer formed from antibody-producing plasma cells. ... Selinexor, in combination with [bortezomib] and [dexamethasone], is currently approved for the treatment of …
Lonapegsomatropin
Lonapegsomatropin, also known as TransCon hGH or ACP 001, is a methoxypegylated prodrug of human growth hormone (somatropin) indicated for the treatment of children 1 year and older, weighing at least 11.5 kg, with growth failure due to insufficient growth hormone secretion.[A237605,L36380,L36405] Unlike somatropin, which requires daily dosing, lonapegsomatropin can...
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Matched Description: … Lonapegsomatropin, also known as TransCon hGH or ACP 001, is a methoxypegylated prodrug of human growth ... hormone ([somatropin]) indicated for the treatment of children 1 year and older, weighing at least 11.5 …
Alteplase
Alteplase is a recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) used as a thrombolytic agent. It cleaves plasminogen to form plasmin, an enzyme involved in the degradation of fibrin clots. In the absence of fibrin, the alteplase-mediated conversion of plasminogen is limited, thanks to the high affinity between alteplase and fibrin.[A252330,L43125] Alteplase...
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Matched Description: … In the absence of fibrin, the alteplase-mediated conversion of plasminogen is limited, thanks to the ... [A252270] The use of alteplase to manage AMI has decreased thanks to the availability of safer treatments ... [L43125] It cleaves plasminogen to form plasmin, an enzyme involved in the degradation of fibrin clots …
Stem bromelain
The primary therapeutic use for which stem bromelain is currently and formally indicated is as a burn wound eschar debridement agent that has been approved by the EMA since 2012 and marketed under the brand name Nexobrid [FDA Label].
Bromelain itself belongs to a category of protein-digesting enzymes that are...
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Matched Description: … the fruit or stem of pineapples [A27198]. ... Bromelain itself belongs to a category of protein-digesting enzymes that are obtained commercially from ... Bromelain is consequently a composite mixture of several different endopeptidases that can facilitate …
Loperamide
Loperamide is an anti-diarrheal agent that is available as various over-the-counter products for treating diarrhea. The drug was first synthesized in 1969 and used medically in 1976. It is a highly lipophilic synthetic phenylpiperidine opioid that is structurally similar to opiate receptor agonists such as diphenoxylate and haloperidol. Due to...
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Matched Description: … [A251610, A251625] However, loperamide is associated with a risk for experiencing a range of adverse …
Cetylpyridinium
Cetylpyridinium is a quaternary ammonium with broad-spectrum antiseptic properties. Its salt form, cetylpyridinium chloride, is typically found as an active ingredient in mouthwashes, toothpastes, lozenges, throat sprays, breath sprays, and nasal sprays. In these products, it generally mediates an antiseptic activity and protective action against dental plaque and reducing gingivitis.
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Talquetamab
Talquetamab is a IgG4-PAA bispecific G protein-coupled receptor class C group 5 member D (GPRC5D)-directed CD3 T-cell engager. It consists of two arms - anti-GPRC5D and anti-CD3 arms - linked by two interchain disulfide bonds, each arm comprising a heavy and light chain. Talquetamab binds to GPRC5D, a cell surface...
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Matched Description: … It consists of two arms - anti-GPRC5D and anti-CD3 arms - linked by two interchain disulfide bonds, each ... marketing authorization for talquetamab for the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma ... [A260890]
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the EMA recommended conditional …
Salicylic acid
A compound obtained from the bark of the white willow and wintergreen leaves, and also prepared synthetically. It has bacteriostatic, fungicidal, and keratolytic actions. Its salts, the salicylates, are used as analgesics.
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Matched Description: … A compound obtained from the bark of the white willow and wintergreen leaves, and also prepared synthetically …
Matched Products: … Fruit of the Earth Acne Wash …
Matched Products: … Fruit of the Earth Acne Wash …
Polyethylene glycol 300
Polyethylene glycol 300 (PEG 300) is a water-miscible polyether with an average molecular weight of 300 g/mol. It is a clear viscous liquid at room temperature with non-volatile, stable properties . Polyethylene glycols are widely used in biochemistry, structural biology, and medicine in addition to pharmaceutical and chemical industries. They...
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Matched Description: … Polyethylene glycol 300 (PEG 300) is a water-miscible polyether with an average molecular weight of 300 ... PEG 300 is found in eye drops as a lubricant to temporarily relieve redness, burning and irritation of …
Acyclovir
Acyclovir is a nucleotide analog antiviral used to treat herpes simplex, Varicella zoster, herpes zoster, herpes labialis, and acute herpetic keratitis[L7303,L7315,L7318,L7321,L7324,L7327]. Acyclovir is generally used first line in the treatment of these viruses and some products are indicated for patients as young as 6 years old. Acyclovir was granted FDA...
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Matched Description: … Acyclovir is generally used first line in the treatment of these viruses and some products are indicated …
Carboplatin
Carboplatin is an organoplatinum antineoplastic alkylating agent used in the treatment of advanced ovarian carcinoma. Early clinical studies of carboplatin were performed in 1982. Carboplatin was developed as an analog of cisplatin with reduced nephrotoxicity and vomiting.[A230463,A230523]
Carboplatin was granted FDA approval on 3 March 1989.
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Matched Description: … [L32253] Early clinical studies of carboplatin were performed in 1982. ... Carboplatin is an organoplatinum antineoplastic alkylating agent used in the treatment of advanced ovarian ... [A230523] Carboplatin was developed as an analog of [cisplatin] with reduced nephrotoxicity and vomiting …
Letrozole
Letrozole, or CGS 20267, is an oral non-steroidal type II aromatase inhibitor first described in the literature in 1990.[A190543,A1559,L11623,L11626] It is a third generation aromatase inhibitor like exemestane and anastrozole, meaning it does not significantly affect cortisol, aldosterone, and thyroxine. Letrozole was granted FDA approval on 25 July 1997.
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Plantago seed
Platango seeds refer to the seeds collected from various species of plantago trees. It is found in some laxatives for treating occasional constipation and restoring regularity in bowel movements. Its potential benefit in maintaining remission in ulcerative colitis has been studied .
Regardless, this agent is most predominantly used as...
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Matched Description: … Platango seeds refer to the seeds collected from various species of plantago trees. ... Regardless, this agent is most predominantly used as a gentle laxative agent in many parts of the world …
Clofibrate
A fibric acid derivative used in the treatment of hyperlipoproteinemia type III and severe hypertriglyceridemia. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p986)
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Matched Description: … A fibric acid derivative used in the treatment of hyperlipoproteinemia type III and severe hypertriglyceridemia …
Nivolumab
Nivolumab is a fully human IgG4 antibody targeting the immune checkpoint programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1). This antibody was produced entirely in mice and grafted onto human kappa and IgG4 Fc region with the mutation S228P for additional stability and reduced variability. It was developed by Bristol Myers Squibb. Nivolumab was...
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Bismuth subcitrate potassium
A bismuth compound used for peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).
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Mequinol
Mequinol is a phenol used in various applications. It is used as an inhibitor for acrylic monomers and acrylonitirles, as a stabilizer for chlorinated hydrocarbons and ethyl cellulose, as an ultraviolet inhibitor, as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of antioxidants, pharmaceuticals, plasticizers, and dyestuffs . It is found as...
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Matched Description: … found as an active ingredient in topical drugs used for skin depigmentation indicated for the treatment of ... hydrocarbons and ethyl cellulose, as an ultraviolet inhibitor, as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of …
Lipegfilgrastim
Lipegfilgrastim, previously known as XM22, is a pegylated, recombinant granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) that was synthetized using a highly site-specific glycoPEGylation technology . It is used as an alternate to DB00019 for prophylactic use in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and at risk for developing chemotherapy-induced neutropenia. Since July 2013, lipegfilgrastim...
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Matched Description: … It aims to reduce the duration of neutropenia and the incidence of febrile neutropenia. ... Lipegfilgrastim is a covalent conjugate of [DB00099] with a single methoxy polyethylene glycol (PEG) ... stimulate neutrophil proliferation and differentiation, thereby reducing the duration and severity of …
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