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Dienestrol

Dienestrol is a synthetic, non-steroidal estrogen. It is an estrogen receptor agonist. Estrogens work partly by increasing a normal clear discharge from the vagina and making the vulva and urethra healthy. Using or applying an estrogen relieves or lessens: dryness and soreness in the vagina, itching, redness, or soreness of...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Estrogens work partly by increasing a normal clear discharge from the vagina and making the vulva and ... Using or applying an estrogen relieves or lessens: dryness and soreness in the vagina, itching, redness ... include a genital skin condition (vulvar atrophy), inflammation of the vagina (atrophic vaginitis), and …
Matched Categories: … Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Sex Hormones and Modulators of the Genital System ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …

Ustekinumab

Ustekinumab is a human immunoglobulin (Ig) G1 kappa monoclonal antibody directed against interleukin(IL)-12 and IL-23, which are cytokines that are involved in immune and inflammatory responses. It was generated via recombinant human IL-12 immunization of human Ig (hu-Ig) transgenic mice. It is a targeted biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (bDMARDs) that...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … and subcutaneous formulations of the drug based on the dosing schedule and condition being treated. ... the interleukin (IL)-12 and IL-23 cytokines. ... IL-23, which are cytokines that are involved in immune and inflammatory responses. …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Skin and Mucous Membrane Agents ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …

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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Investigational
Matched Description: … Neutropenia and febrile neutropenia (FN) are frequent and potentially fatal complications that occur ... life-threatening infection and sepsis. ... It aims to reduce the duration of neutropenia and the incidence of febrile neutropenia. …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents ... Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins …

Bleomycin

A complex of related glycopeptide antibiotics from Streptomyces verticillus consisting of bleomycin A2 and B2 (B2 CAS # 9060-10-0). It inhibits DNA metabolism and is used as an antineoplastic, especially for solid tumors. Bleomycin A2 is used as the representative structure for Bleomycin.
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Investigational
Matched Description: … It inhibits DNA metabolism and is used as an antineoplastic, especially for solid tumors. ... of related glycopeptide antibiotics from Streptomyces verticillus consisting of bleomycin A2 and …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents ... Cytotoxic Antibiotics and Related Substances …

Threonine

An essential amino acid occurring naturally in the L-form, which is the active form. It is found in eggs, milk, gelatin, and other proteins.
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Nutraceutical
Matched Description: … It is found in eggs, milk, gelatin, and other proteins. …
Matched Mixtures name: … Aminosyn II and Dextrose ... Aminosyn II and Dextrose …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …

Pentagastrin

A synthetic pentapeptide that mimics the actions of endogenous gastrin when given parenterally. It works by stimulating the secretion of gastric acid, pepsin, and intrinsic factor. It has also been used as a diagnostic aid.
Approved
Matched Description: … It works by stimulating the secretion of gastric acid, pepsin, and intrinsic factor. …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …

Vidarabine

A nucleoside antibiotic isolated from Streptomyces antibioticus. It has some antineoplastic properties and has broad spectrum activity against DNA viruses in cell cultures and significant antiviral activity against infections caused by a variety of viruses such as the herpes viruses, the vaccinia VIRUS and varicella zoster virus.
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Investigational
Matched Description: … viruses, the vaccinia VIRUS and varicella zoster virus. ... It has some antineoplastic properties and has broad spectrum activity against DNA viruses in cell cultures ... and significant antiviral activity against infections caused by a variety of viruses such as the herpes …
Matched Categories: … Nucleic Acids, Nucleotides, and Nucleosides ... Nucleosides and Nucleotides Excl. Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors …

Gadoteridol

Gadoteridol is a macrocyclic nonionic gadolinium that provides contrast enhancement of the brain, spine, and surrounding tissues, resulting in improved visualization (compared with unenhanced MRI) of lesions with abnormal vascularity or those thought to disrupt the normal blood-brain barrier.[A263076,A263081,L49871] It was 1 of the 3 macrocyclic gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs)...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Gadoteridol is a macrocyclic nonionic gadolinium that provides contrast enhancement of the brain, spine, and …

Cefapirin

Cefapirin (INN, also spelled cephapirin), commonly marketed under the trade name Cefadyl, is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that is available in injectable formulations. Production for use in humans has been discontinued in the United States. Cefapirin is partly plasma-bound and is effective against gram-negative and gram-positive organisms.
Approved
Vet approved
Matched Description: … Cefapirin is partly plasma-bound and is effective against gram-negative and gram-positive organisms. …

Carbocisteine

Dyspnea and cough are common symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other respiratory conditions characterized by increased mucus production. Individuals with COPD have a greater risk of pulmonary infection due to the growth and accumulation of viruses and bacteria in thick bronchial mucus. Carbocisteine is a mucolytic drug...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Dyspnea and cough are common symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)[A231169] and other ... by physicians in France and Italy. ... viruses and bacteria in thick bronchial mucus. …
Matched Categories: … Cough and Cold Preparations ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …

Roxadustat

Roxadustat is a first-in-class hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor used to treat anemia associated with chronic kidney disease. It works by reducing the breakdown of the hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF), which is a transcription factor that stimulates red blood cell production in response to low oxygen levels. Roxadustat was first approved...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Categories: … Blood and Blood Forming Organs ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …

Ximelagatran

Ximelagatran is an anticoagulant intended to become a replacement for warfarin by overcoming the dietary restrictions, drug interaction, and monitoring issues associated with the former. In 2006, its manufacturer AstraZeneca announced that it would not attempt to market ximelagatran after reports of hepatotoxicity (liver damage) during trials, and to discontinue...
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Investigational
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … intended to become a replacement for warfarin by overcoming the dietary restrictions, drug interaction, and ... would not attempt to market ximelagatran after reports of hepatotoxicity (liver damage) during trials, and …
Matched Categories: … Blood and Blood Forming Organs …

Agomelatine

Agomelatine is structurally closely related to melatonin. Agomelatine is a potent agonist at melatonin receptors and an antagonist at serotonin-2C (5-HT2C) receptors, tested in an animal model of depression. Agomelatine was developed in Europe by Servier Laboratories Ltd. and submitted to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in 2005. The Committee...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Agomelatine is a potent agonist at melatonin receptors and an antagonist at serotonin-2C (5-HT2C) receptors ... Agomelatine was developed in Europe by Servier Laboratories Ltd. and submitted to the European Medicines …

Isavuconazonium

Isavuconazonium is a second-generation triazole antifungal approved on March 6, 2015 by the FDA and July 2015 by the EMA for the treatment of adults with invasive aspergillosis and invasive mucormycosis, marketed by Astellas under the brand Cresemba. It is the prodrug form of isavuconazole, the active moiety, and it...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … [A38834] It is the prodrug form of isavuconazole, the active moiety, and it is available in oral and ... Isavuconazonium is a second-generation triazole antifungal approved on March 6, 2015 by the FDA and July ... 2015 by the EMA for the treatment of adults with invasive aspergillosis and invasive mucormycosis, marketed …
Matched Categories: … Isavuconazole and Prodrugs …

Boceprevir

Boceprevir 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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Withdrawn
Matched Description: … into mature proteins like NS4A, NS4B, NS5A and NS5B [FDA Label]. ... categorized into nine distinct genotypes, with genotype 1 being the most common in the United States, and ... These enzymes are essential for viral replication and serve to cleave the virally encoded polyprotein …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …

Carfilzomib

Carfilzomib is an injectable antineoplastic agent (IV only). Chemically, it is a modified tetrapeptidyl epoxide and an analog of epoxomicin. It is also a selective proteasome inhibitor. FDA approved carfilzomib in July 2012 for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma as monotherapy or combination therapy.
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Chemically, it is a modified tetrapeptidyl epoxide and an analog of epoxomicin. …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …

Avibactam

Avibactam is a non-β-lactam β-lactamase inhibitor that is available in combination with ceftazidime (Avycaz). This combination was approved by the FDA on February 25, 2015 for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections in combination with metronidazole, and the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis caused by antibiotic resistant-pathogens,...
Approved
Matched Description: … 2015 for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections in combination with metronidazole, and ... As there is limited clinical safety and efficacy data, Avycaz should be reserved for patients over 18 …

Sodium oxybate

Sodium oxybate (Xyrem) is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant used to treat cataplexy or excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy. It is a sodium salt of gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid, an endogenous cerebral inhibitory neurotransmitter and a metabolite of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA. Due to its physiological effects, sodium oxybate is...
Approved
Matched Description: … Sodium oxybate has been misused to stimulate body growth and to induce euphoria, disinhibition, and sexual ... sodium salt of [gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid], an endogenous cerebral inhibitory neurotransmitter [A251445] and ... A251430] Due to its physiological effects, sodium oxybate is associated with a risk for substance misuse and …

Technetium Tc-99m oxidronate

Technetium Tc-99m oxidronate, also known as 99mTc-methylene diphosphonate, is a radiopharmaceutical agent. A radiopharmaceutical is defined as a medicinal formulation containing radioisotopes that are used in major clinical areas for diagnosis and/or therapy. The radiopharmaceuticals based on technetium-99m are widely used for diagnostic purposes because 99mTc has a versatile chemistry...
Approved
Matched Description: … [L1140] It was developed by Mallinkrodt nuclear and FDA approved on February 18, 1981. ... medicinal formulation containing radioisotopes that are used in major clinical areas for diagnosis and …

Carindacillin

Carindacillin or Carbenicillin isdanyl was an oral penicillin prodrug of carbenicillin marketed by Pfizer as Geocillin. It is no longer marketed in the United States.
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Investigational

Propyliodone

Radiopaque medium usually in oil; used in bronchography.
Approved

Urea C-13

Urea 13C is a urea molecule radiolabelled with the non-radioactive element carbon-13. It is currently used for the Urea Breath Test (UBT) and is available as a rapid diagnostic test (marketed as Pranactin-Citric) for the detection of Helicobacter pylori infections. H pylori is a common stomach bacteria that has been...
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Matched Description: … the gastric epithelium and lumen and 13CO2 is absorbed into the blood and exhaled in the breath. ... Radiolabelled urea is available in two forms as 13C and 14C. ... peptic ulcers, stomach cancer, and gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid-tissue (MALT) lymphoma. …

Bicisate

Bicisate, also known as ethyl cysteinate dimer (ECD), is a N,N'-1,2-ethylene-di-yl-bis-L-cysteinate diethyl ester. It is used in conjunction with technetium Tc99m as a tracer to measure cerebral blood flow with single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). The complex of bicisate and technetium Tc99m as a kit was developed by Lantheus Medcl...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … [A32374] The complex of bicisate and technetium Tc99m as a kit was developed by Lantheus Medcl and FDA-approved …

Ferrous bisglycinate

Ferrous bisglycinate is a chelate that is used as a source of dietary iron. Forming a ring structure when reacting with glycine, ferrous bisglycinate acts as both a chelate and a nutritionally functional . It is found in foods for food enrichment or in supplements for the treatment of iron...
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Matched Description: … Forming a ring structure when reacting with glycine, ferrous bisglycinate acts as both a chelate and …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …

Difelikefalin

Difelikefalin (CR845) is an agonist of kappa opioid receptors (KORs) useful in the treatment of pruritus secondary to chronic kidney disease. KORs were first associated with itching in 1984. Further investigations revealed that dynorphins, endogenous agonists of KORs, work to inhibit the itching sensation at the spinal cord level, and...
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Matched Description: … with chronic kidney disease (also called uremic pruritus) affects 50-60% of all patients on dialysis and ... dynorphins, endogenous agonists of KORs, work to inhibit the itching sensation at the spinal cord level, and ... therapy are limited - with no FDA-approved treatments, off-label [gabapentin] was the most evidence-based and …
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