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Glycerin
A trihydroxy sugar alcohol that is an intermediate in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … A trihydroxy sugar alcohol that is an intermediate in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. …
Matched Categories: … Alcohols ... Sugar Alcohols ... Triose Sugar Alcohols …
Matched Categories: … Alcohols ... Sugar Alcohols ... Triose Sugar Alcohols …
Povidone-iodine
Povidone-iodine is a stable chemical complex of polyvinylpyrrolidone (povidone, PVP) and elemental iodine. It contains from 9.0% to 12.0% available iodine, calculated on a dry basis. This unique complex was discovered in 1955 at the Industrial Toxicology Laboratories in Philadelphia by H. A. Shelanski and M. V. Shelanski. During in...
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Matched Mixtures name: … Soluprep 10% Povidone Iodine + 70% Isopropyl Alcohol ... Loris 10% Povidone-Iodine and 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Solution ... Loris 7.5% Povidone-Iodine and 74% Isopropyl Alcohol Solution …
Naltrexone
Derivative of noroxymorphone that is the N-cyclopropylmethyl congener of naloxone. It is a narcotic antagonist that is effective orally, longer lasting and more potent than naloxone, and has been proposed for the treatment of heroin addiction. The FDA has approved naltrexone for the treatment of alcohol dependence.
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Investigational
Vet approved
Matched Description: … The FDA has approved naltrexone for the treatment of alcohol dependence. …
Matched Categories: … Alcohol Deterrents ... Drugs Used in Alcohol Dependence …
Matched Categories: … Alcohol Deterrents ... Drugs Used in Alcohol Dependence …
Spinosad
Spinosad is a pediculicide mixture of spinosyn A and spinosyn D (in an approximately 5:1 ratio, respectively) used in the topical treatment of head lice in children (four years old and older) and in adults. Spinosad is an insecticide based on a compound found in S. spinosa, a bacterial species....
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Succinic acid
A water-soluble, colorless crystal with an acid taste that is used as a chemical intermediate, in medicine, the manufacture of lacquers, and to make perfume esters. It is also used in foods as a sequestrant, buffer, and a neutralizing agent. (Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 12th ed, p1099; McGraw-Hill Dictionary of...
Approved
Nutraceutical
Dimenhydrinate
Dimehydrinate was first described in the literature in 1949, and patented in 1950. Early research into dimenhydrinate focused on its role as an antihistamine for urticaria; the treatment of motion sickness was an accidental discovery. Dimenhydrinate, also known as B-dimethylaminoethyl benzohydrol ether 8-chlorotheophyllinate, is indicated to prevent nausea, vomiting, and...
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Benzyl benzoate
Benzyl benzoate is one of the older preparations used to treat scabies. Scabies is a skin infection caused by the mite sarcoptes scabiei. It is characterised by severe itching (particularly at night), red spots, and may lead to a secondary infection. Benzyl benzoate is lethal to this mite and so...
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Clorazepic acid
Clorazepic acid (clorazepate) is a water-soluble benzodiazepine with muscle-relaxant and anticonvulsant actions effective in the treatment of anxiety.[A957,L44788] Following administration, clorazepate is rapidly converted to nordiazepam (N-desmethyldiazepam), its active metabolite, before entering systemic circulation. Similar to other benzodiazepines, the active metabolite of clorazepate enhances the binding of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)...
Approved
Illicit
Rifampin
Rifampin, also known as rifampicin, is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial that was first discovered in 1965 and clinically used in 1968. Rifampin is used to treat tuberculosis and works by inhibiting the microbial DNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RNAP).
Approved
Eszopiclone
Eszopiclone, marketed by Sepracor under the brand-name Lunesta, is a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic drug used to treat insomnia. It is the active stereoisomer of zopiclone, belonging to the class of drugs known as cyclopyrrolones.[A179638,L6850] Cyclopyrrolone drugs demonstrate high efficacy and low toxicity , offering a safer alternative to other drugs used...
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Investigational
Pixantrone
Pixantrone is an aza-anthracenedione and DNA intercalator which inhibits topoisomerase II. It is similar in structure to anthracyclines such as mitoxantrone, but exerts fewer toxic effects on cardiac tissue. [2] The lower cardio-toxic effects of pixantrone may be explained, in part, by its redox inactivity [3]. Pixantrone does not bind...
Approved
Investigational
Xylose
Xylose is a monosaccharide of the aldopentose type consisted of five carbon atoms and an aldehyde functional group. Xylose is a sugar isolated from wood. D-Xylose is a sugar widely used as a diabetic sweetener in food and beverage. Xylose has also been used as a diagnostic agent to observe...
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Metronidazole
Metronidazole is a commonly used antibiotic, belonging to the nitroimidazole class of antibiotics. It is frequently used to treat gastrointestinal infections as well as trichomoniasis and giardiasis, and amebiasis which are parasitic infections.[A181036,A181039] Metronidazole has been used as an antibiotic for several decades , with added antiparasitic properties that set...
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Lumateperone
Schizophrenia is a complex mental illness and impacts approximately 1% of the population. Although there are several antipsychotics including aripiprazole, paliperidone and clozapine available for clinical use, they are generally accompanied by significant metabolic and/or neurological adverse effects. Lumateperone is a newly approved 2nd generation antipsychotic currently indicated for the...
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Investigational
Hydrocodone
Hydrocodone is a synthetic opioid derivative of codeine. It is commonly used in combination with acetaminophen to control moderate to severe pain. Historically, hydrocodone has been used as a cough suppressant although this has largely been replaced by dextromethorphan in current cough and cold formulations. Hydrocodone's more potent metabolite, hydromorphone...
Approved
Illicit
Investigational
Hydroxycitronellal
Hydroxycitronellal is a synthetic fragrance that is widely used in many cosmetics and hygiene products such as deodorants, soaps, antiseptics, and other household items. It has the smell of lilac, lily, and lily of the valley . Hydroxycitronellal has also been shown to be a dermatologic irritant and allergen, and...
Approved
Experimental
Chloral hydrate
A hypnotic and sedative used in the treatment of insomnia. The safety margin is too narrow for chloral hydrate to be used as a general anesthetic in humans, but it is commonly used for that purpose in animal experiments. It is no longer considered useful as an anti-anxiety medication.
Approved
Illicit
Investigational
Vet approved
Matched Categories: … Alcohols …
Carteolol
A beta-adrenergic antagonist used as an anti-arrhythmia agent, an anti-angina agent, an antihypertensive agent, and an antiglaucoma agent.
Approved
Matched Categories: … Alcohols ... Amino Alcohols …
Idebenone
Idebenone is a synthetic analogue of ubiquinone (also known as Coenzyme Q10), a vital cell antioxidant and essential component of the Electron Transport Chain (ETC). It has been proposed that by interacting with the ETC, idebenone increases ATP production required for mitochondrial function, reduces free radicals, inhibits lipid peroxidation, and...
Approved
Investigational
Procyclidine
A muscarinic antagonist that crosses the blood-brain barrier and is used in the treatment of drug-induced extrapyramidal disorders and in parkinsonism.
Approved
Aliskiren
Aliskiren is the first drug in the renin inhibitor drug class and is used for the treatment of hypertension. It was developed by Speedel and Novartis and initially approved by the FDA in early 2007. Aliskiren has been proven to efficacious in reducing blood pressure when used alone or in...
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Investigational
Mannitol
Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic that is metabolically inert in humans and occurs naturally, as a sugar or sugar alcohol, in fruits and vegetables. Mannitol elevates blood plasma osmolality, resulting in enhanced flow of water from tissues, including the brain and cerebrospinal fluid, into interstitial fluid and plasma. As a...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … an osmotic diuretic that is metabolically inert in humans and occurs naturally, as a sugar or sugar alcohol …
Matched Categories: … Alcohols ... Sugar Alcohols …
Matched Categories: … Alcohols ... Sugar Alcohols …
Diphenidol
Diphenidol is an antiemetic agent used in the treatment of vomiting and vertigo. Diphenidol overdose may result in serious toxicity in children.
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Investigational
Withdrawn
Bosentan
Bosentan is a dual endothelin receptor antagonist marketed under the trade name Tracleer by Actelion Pharmaceuticals. Bosentan is used to treat pulmonary hypertension by blocking the action of endothelin molecules that would otherwise promote narrowing of the blood vessels and lead to high blood pressure.
Approved
Investigational
Lamivudine
A reverse transcriptase inhibitor and zalcitabine analog in which a sulfur atom replaces the 3' carbon of the pentose ring. It is used to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) and hepatitis B (HBV).
Approved
Investigational
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