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Cyclobenzaprine
Cyclobenzaprine, a centrally-acting muscle relaxant, was first synthesized in 1961 and has been available for human use since 1977. It was initially studied for use as antidepressant given its structural similarity to tricyclic antidepressants - it differs from Amitriptyline by only a single double bond.[A185039,A184982] Since its approval, it has...
Approved
Matched Description: … [A185039,A184982] Since its approval, it has remained relatively popular as an adjunctive, short-term …
Mirabegron
Mirabegron is a sympathomimetic beta-3 adrenergic receptor agonist used to relax the smooth muscle of the bladder in the treatment of urinary frequency and incontinence. It is unique amongst overactive bladder treatment options in that, unlike other treatments such as solifenacin and darifenacin, it lacks significant antimuscarinic activity, which is...
Approved
Matched Description: … [L32853] An extended-release granule formulation was subsequently granted approval in March 2021 for …
Metreleptin
Metreleptin, a recombinant analog of the human hormone leptin, is an orphan drug used to treat complications of leptin deficiency in people with lipodystrophy. Lipodystrophies include a range of disorders characterized by the reduction, absence, or altered distribution of adipose tissue. Complications of lipodystrophy include metabolic abnormalities such as hypertriglyceridemia,...
Approved
Matched Description: … Metreleptin, a recombinant analog of the human hormone leptin, is an orphan drug used to treat complications ... 2014, metreleptin was approved by the FDA for the treatment of complications of leptin deficiency, as an …
Tetracaine
Tetracaine is an ester local anaesthetic currently available in combination with lidocaine as a cream and patch.
Approved
Vet approved
Matched Description: … Tetracaine is an ester local anaesthetic currently available in combination with lidocaine as a cream …
Ergocalciferol
Ergocalciferol is an inactivated vitamin D analog. It is synthesized by some plants in the presence of UVB light. The production of ergocalciferol was prompted by the identification of dietary deficiency, more specifically vitamin D, as the main causative factor for the development of rickets. Ergocalciferol was isolated for the...
Approved
Nutraceutical
Matched Description: … Ergocalciferol is an inactivated vitamin D analog. …
Varicella zoster vaccine (recombinant)
Recombinant zoster vaccine, manufactured as the product Shingrix by GlaxoSmithKline, is an adjuvanted non-live recombinant vaccine indicated for prevention of shingles. First approved in October 2017 by the Food and Drug Administration, Shingrix is the preferred vaccine for preventing varicella zoster infection in people aged 50 years and older, replacing...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Recombinant zoster vaccine, manufactured as the product Shingrix by GlaxoSmithKline, is an adjuvanted ... Furthermore, because Shingrix is an inactivated vaccine it can also be used to prevent shingles and PHN ... Shingrix also contains an adjuvant system, AS01B, which is intended to enhance the immunological response …
Influenza B virus B/Massachusetts/2/2012 BX-51B hemagglutinin antigen (formaldehyde inactivated)
A seasonally-specific component of the influenza vaccine. The influenza vaccine, also known as the "flu shot", is a vaccine that protects against infection from the influenza viruses. Vaccines provide protection from influenza by exposing the immune system to the virus (or parts of the virus) which stimulates an immunological defence...
Approved
Matched Description: … from influenza by exposing the immune system to the virus (or parts of the virus) which stimulates an …
Apadamtase alfa
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare blood clotting disorder characterized by thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, and various degrees of organ damage. It may be inherited (congenital TTP; cTTP) or acquired due to autoantibodies (immune-mediated TTP; iTTP), although cTTP accounts for <5% of all cases of TTP. Patients with cTTP...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … brand name Adzynma (ADAMTS13, recombinant-krhn), was approved by the FDA in November 2023 for use as an …
Influenza A virus A/Hong Kong/2671/2019 NIB-121 (H3N2) antigen (UV, formaldehyde inactivated)
A seasonally-specific component of the influenza vaccine. The influenza vaccine, also known as the "flu shot", is a vaccine that protects against infection from the influenza viruses. Vaccines provide protection from influenza by exposing the immune system to the virus (or parts of the virus) which stimulates an immunological defence...
Approved
Matched Description: … from influenza by exposing the immune system to the virus (or parts of the virus) which stimulates an …
Teriflunomide
Teriflunomide is the active metabolite of leflunomide, and it acts as an immunomodulatory agent by inhibiting pyrimidine synthesis. It is marketed under the name Aubagio® and is indicated for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, specifically relapsing forms. The FDA label states an important warning about the risk of hepatoxicity and...
Approved
Matched Description: … Teriflunomide is the active metabolite of leflunomide, and it acts as an immunomodulatory agent by inhibiting ... The FDA label states an important warning about the risk of hepatoxicity and teratogenicity for patients …
Perindopril
Perindopril is a nonsulfhydryl prodrug that belongs to the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor class of medications. It is rapidly metabolized in the liver to perindoprilat, its active metabolite, following oral administration. Perindoprilat is a potent, competitive inhibitor of ACE, the enzyme responsible for the conversion of angiotensin I (ATI) to...
Approved
Estazolam
A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, hypnotic, and muscle relaxant properties. It has been shown in some cases to be more potent than diazepam or nitrazepam.
Approved
Illicit
Tenoxicam
Tenoxicam, an antiinflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties, is used to treat osteoarthritis and control acute pain.
Approved
Matched Description: … Tenoxicam, an antiinflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties, is used to treat osteoarthritis …
Apraclonidine
Apraclonidine, also known as iopidine, is a sympathomimetic used in glaucoma therapy. It is an alpha2-adrenergic agonist.
Approved
Matched Description: … It is an alpha2-adrenergic agonist. …
Plicamycin
Plicamycin is an antineoplastic antibiotic produced by Streptomyces plicatus. It has been used in the treatment of testicular cancer, Paget's disease of bone, and, rarely, the management of hypercalcemia. The manufacturer discontinued plicamycin in 2000.
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Investigational
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … Plicamycin is an antineoplastic antibiotic produced by Streptomyces plicatus. …
Golodirsen
Golodirsen is a morpholino antisense oligomer designed to treat about 8% of patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). This is an X-linked condition leading to progressive muscle degeneration that begins in early childhood, rendering many patients wheelchair-bound by age 12. Often, patients succumb to this condition by age 30 or...
Approved
Matched Description: … This is an X-linked condition leading to progressive muscle degeneration that begins in early childhood …
Niclosamide
Niclosamide is an antihelminthic used for the treatment of tapeworm infections. Helminths (worms) are multicellular organisms that infect very large numbers of humans and cause a broad range of diseases. Over 1 billion people are infected with intestinal nematodes, and many millions are infected with filarial nematodes, flukes, and tapeworms....
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Matched Description: … They are an even greater problem in domestic animals. ... Niclosamide is an antihelminthic used for the treatment of tapeworm infections. …
Bezafibrate
Antilipemic agent that lowers cholesterol and triglycerides. It decreases low density lipoproteins and increases high density lipoproteins.
Approved
Investigational
Mefenamic acid
A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. It is an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase.
Approved
Matched Description: … It is an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase. …
Cefditoren
Cefditoren is an oral third-generation cephalosporin. It is commonly marketed under the trade name Spectracef by Cornerstone BioPharma.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Cefditoren is an oral third-generation cephalosporin. …
Tinzaparin
Tinzaparin is a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH), produced by enzymatic depolymerization of unfractionated heparin from porcine intestinal mucosa. It is a heterogeneous mixture of with an average molecular weight between 5500 and 7500 daltons. Tinzaparin is composed of molecules with and without a special site for high affinity binding...
Approved
Matched Description: … It is an anticoagulant and considered an antithrombotic. ... It is a heterogeneous mixture of with an average molecular weight between 5500 and 7500 daltons. …
Micronomicin
Micronomicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic which is marketed in Japan, and sold under the brand names Sagamicin and Luxomicina.
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Matched Description: … Micronomicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic which is marketed in Japan, and sold under the brand names …
Torasemide
Torasemide is a high-ceiling loop diuretic. Structurally, it is a pyridine-sulfonylurea used as an antihypertensive agent. Torasemide was first approved for clinical use by the FDA in 1993.
Approved
Matched Description: … [A174463] Structurally, it is a pyridine-sulfonylurea used as an antihypertensive agent. …
Busulfan
Busulfan is a bifunctional alkylating agent, having a selective immunosuppressive effect on bone marrow. It is not a structural analog of the nitrogen mustards. It has been used in the palliative treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (myeloid leukemia, chronic), but although symptomatic relief is provided, no permanent remission is brought...
Approved
Investigational
Febuxostat
Febuxostat is a non-purine xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibitor. In early 2008, febuxostat was granted marketing authorization by the European Commission for the treatment of chronic hyperuricemia and gout. In the following year, the FDA for approved febuxostat for use in the chronic management of hyperuricemia in adult patients with gout...
Approved
Matched Description: … febuxostat for use in the chronic management of hyperuricemia in adult patients with gout who have an ... Febuxostat works by inhibiting the activity of an enzyme that is responsible for the synthesis of uric ... was added, based on the findings of a post-market clinical study (the CARES trial) where there was an …
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