Displaying drugs 551 - 575 of 14554 in total
Setmelanotide
Setmelanotide is the first available treatment for patients with pro-opiomelanocortin, proprotein subilisin/kexin type 1, or leptin deficiencies. It is an agonist of the melanocortin 4 receptor. Earlier attempts at agonizing MC4R (such as LY2112688) lead to successful weight loss, but also an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. Other...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [A224449]
Imcivree was granted EMA orphan designation on November 19, 2018 [L24559] and FDA approval ... agonizing MC4R (such as LY2112688) lead to successful weight loss, but also an increase in blood pressure and …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …
Ixekizumab
Ixekizumab is a humanized immunoglobulin G subclass 4 (IgG4) monoclonal antibody (mAb) against interleukin-17A (IL-17A) and prevents it from interacting with the IL-17A receptor. As IL-17A is a pro-inflammatory cytokine involved in inflammation and immune responses, blocking its effect is beneficial for use in inflammatory conditions. In particular, IL-17A has...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … humanized immunoglobulin G subclass 4 (IgG4) monoclonal antibody (mAb) against interleukin-17A (IL-17A) and ... As IL-17A is a pro-inflammatory cytokine involved in inflammation and immune responses, blocking its ... has been found to be implicated in a variety of autoimmune diseases including Rheumatoid Arthritis and …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Skin and Mucous Membrane Agents ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Skin and Mucous Membrane Agents ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Lenograstim
Lenograstim is a recombinant granulocyte colony-stimulating factor used as an immunostimulating agent.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents ... Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins …
Collagenase clostridium histolyticum
Collagenase clostridium histolyticum is an enzyme produced by the bacterium Clostridium histolyticum. It is beneficial in the breakdown of collagen plaques for the treatment of Dupuytren's contracture and Peyronie's disease. The topical formulation is used for the debridement of necrotic tissue due to burns or chronic ulcers. On July 6,...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … It is beneficial in the breakdown of collagen plaques for the treatment of Dupuytren's contracture and ... [L14872] Also known as Qwo, this injection is the first approved injectable treatment for cellulite and …
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Skin and Mucous Membrane Agents ... Preparations for Treatment of Wounds and Ulcers …
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Skin and Mucous Membrane Agents ... Preparations for Treatment of Wounds and Ulcers …
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.
Approved
Investigational
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … It has been used in the treatment of testicular cancer, Paget's disease of bone, and, rarely, the management …
Matched Categories: … Indicators and Reagents ... Calcium-Regulating Hormones and Agents ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents ... Cytotoxic Antibiotics and Related Substances …
Matched Categories: … Indicators and Reagents ... Calcium-Regulating Hormones and Agents ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents ... Cytotoxic Antibiotics and Related Substances …
Chlorquinaldol
Chlorquinaldol was used historically as a topical antiseptic under the trade name Sterosan. It was marketed in the 1950s as an iodine-free alternative which was also unrelated to sulfa drugs or hormones. Chlorquinaldol is currently approved by the European Medicines Agency as a combination tablet with promestriene for the treatment...
Approved
Matched Categories: … Antiseptics and Disinfectants ... Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics ... Antiparasitic Products, Insecticides and Repellents …
Meticrane
Meticrane is a diuretic medication. It has been marketed in Japan under the trade name Arresten and is used to lower blood pressure .
Approved
Matched Description: … It has been marketed in Japan under the trade name Arresten and is used to lower blood pressure [L5647 …
Matched Categories: … Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics …
Matched Categories: … Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics …
Imiglucerase
Human Beta-glucocerebrosidase or Beta-D-glucosyl-N-acylsphingosine glucohydrolase E.C. 3.2.1.45. 497 residue protein with N-linked carbohydrates, MW=59.3 kD. Alglucerase is prepared by modification of the oligosaccharide chains of human Beta-glucocerebrosidase. The modification alters the sugar residues at the non-reducing ends of the oligosaccharide chains of the glycoprotein so that they are predominantly terminated...
Approved
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …
Drotrecogin alfa
Drotrecogin alfa is activated human protein C that is synthesized by recombinant DNA technology. It is a glycoprotein of approximately 55 kilodalton molecular weight, consisting of a heavy chain and a light chain linked by a disulfide bond. Drotrecogin alfa was withdrawn from the market after a major study indicated...
Approved
Investigational
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Matched Description: … It is a glycoprotein of approximately 55 kilodalton molecular weight, consisting of a heavy chain and …
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Blood and Blood Forming Organs ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Blood and Blood Forming Organs ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …
Magaldrate
Magaldrate is an antacid drug used for the treatment of esophagitis, duodenal and gastric ulcers, and gastroesophageal reflux. Magaldrate has been discontinued in the US market.
Approved
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … Magaldrate is an antacid drug used for the treatment of esophagitis, duodenal and gastric ulcers, and …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... magaldrate and antiflatulents ... Aluminum and magnesium containing antacids …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... magaldrate and antiflatulents ... Aluminum and magnesium containing antacids …
Phthalylsulfathiazole
Phthalylsulfathiazole is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is part of the drug class, sulfonamides. It was used as an antibiotic for bowel surgery, and for infections of the colon .
Approved
Matched Description: … It was used as an antibiotic for bowel surgery, and for infections of the colon [A175006]. …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics …
Cilgavimab
SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19, enters cells via the interaction between the trimeric spike (S) glycoprotein and host cell angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). Blocking the interaction between the receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the S1 subunit and ACE2 inhibits viral host cell entry; animal studies indicate that antibodies capable of...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … The FDA and Health Canada advise healthcare providers to inform patients of this risk. ... The combination is co-packaged and available under the name EVUSHELD (formerly AZD7442). ... causative agent of COVID-19, enters cells via the interaction between the trimeric spike (S) glycoprotein and …
Matched Categories: … tixagevimab and cilgavimab ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Immune Sera and Immunoglobulins …
Matched Categories: … tixagevimab and cilgavimab ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Immune Sera and Immunoglobulins …
Tixagevimab
SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19, enters cells via the interaction between the trimeric spike (S) glycoprotein and host cell angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). Blocking the interaction between the receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the S1 subunit and ACE2 inhibits viral host cell entry; animal studies indicate that antibodies capable of...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … The FDA and Health Canada advise healthcare providers to inform patients of this risk. ... The combination is co-packaged and available under the name EVUSHELD (formerly AZD7442). ... causative agent of COVID-19, enters cells via the interaction between the trimeric spike (S) glycoprotein and …
Matched Categories: … tixagevimab and cilgavimab ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Immune Sera and Immunoglobulins …
Matched Categories: … tixagevimab and cilgavimab ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Immune Sera and Immunoglobulins …
Zopiclone
Zopiclone is a novel hypnotic agent used in the treatment of insomnia. Its mechanism of action is based on modulating benzodiazepine receptors. In addition to zopiclone's benzodiazepine pharmacological properties it also has some barbiturate-like properties.
Approved
Matched Categories: … Zopiclone and prodrugs ... Hypnotics and Sedatives ... Benzodiazepine hypnotics and sedatives ... Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders ... Miscellaneous Anxiolytics Sedatives and Hypnotics …
Nebivolol
Nebivolol is a racemic mixture of 2 enantiomers where one is a beta adrenergic antagonist and the other acts as a cardiac stimulant without beta adrenergic activity. Treatment with nebivolol leads to a greater decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure than atenolol, propranolol, or pindolol. Nebivolol and other beta...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Nebivolol is a racemic mixture of 2 enantiomers where one is a beta adrenergic antagonist and the other ... [A182579] Treatment with nebivolol leads to a greater decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure ... [A182579] Nebivolol and other beta blockers are generally not first line therapies as many patients are …
Matched Categories: … valsartan and nebivolol ... nebivolol and thiazides ... nebivolol and amlodipine ... zofenopril and nebivolol ... Beta Blocking Agents and Thiazides …
Matched Categories: … valsartan and nebivolol ... nebivolol and thiazides ... nebivolol and amlodipine ... zofenopril and nebivolol ... Beta Blocking Agents and Thiazides …
Taliglucerase alfa
Taliglucerase alfa is the recombinant active form of the human lysosomal enzyme, β-glucocerebrosidase. It was approved in 2012 and is marketed under the name Elelyso for use in patients with type 1 Gaucher's disease.
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Investigational
Matched Description: … It was approved in 2012 and is marketed under the name Elelyso for use in patients with type 1 Gaucher's …
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …
Chymotrypsin
Chymotrypsin (EC 3.4.21.1) is a digestive enzyme that promotes proteolysis, or the breakdown of proteins and polypeptides. It is a serine protease synthesized in the pancreas and is a vital component in the pancreatic juice. Like most proteolytic enzymes, chymotrypsin is activated from its inactive zymogen precursor, chymotrypsinogen, in presence...
Approved
Vet approved
Matched Description: … Chymotrypsin contains both the catalytic triad and oxyanion hole, and the tertiary structure of chymotrypsin ... Chymotrypsin (EC 3.4.21.1) is a digestive enzyme that promotes proteolysis, or the breakdown of proteins and ... It is a serine protease synthesized in the pancreas and is a vital component in the pancreatic juice. …
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Blood and Blood Forming Organs …
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Blood and Blood Forming Organs …
Zilucoplan
Zilucoplan is a 15 amino-acid, synthetic macrocyclic peptide. It is a complement inhibitor that works to prevent the activation of C5, which is a complement protein involved in the innate immune system to initiate inflammatory responses. On October 17, 2023, zilucoplan gained its first FDA approval for the treatment of...
Approved
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Urokinase
Urokinase is an endogenous peptide that is cleaved in the presence of plasmin between lysine 158 and isoleucine 159 to yield active urokinase. Urokinase remains connected between these 2 chains by a sulfhydryl bond. Urokinase was granted FDA approval on 16 January 1978.
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Investigational
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Matched Description: … Urokinase is an endogenous peptide that is cleaved in the presence of plasmin between lysine 158 and …
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Blood and Blood Forming Organs ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Blood and Blood Forming Organs ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …
Natamycin
Amphoteric macrolide antifungal antibiotic from Streptomyces natalensis or S. chattanoogensis. It is used for a variety of fungal infections, mainly topically. [PubChem]
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Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics ... Antiinfectives and Antiseptics for Local Oral Treatment …
Insulin glulisine
Insulin glulisine is a short-acting form of insulin used for the treatment of hyperglycemia caused by Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Insulin is typically prescribed for the management of diabetes mellitus to mimic the activity of endogenously produced human insulin, a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the...
Approved
Matched Description: … and proteolysis among many other functions. ... tissues such as the liver, fat cells, and skeletal muscle. ... increase the rate of absorption and onset of action compared to human insulin. …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Insulins and Analogues for Injection, Fast-Acting ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Insulins and Analogues for Injection, Fast-Acting ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …
Octreotide
Acromegaly is a disorder caused by excess growth hormone (GH), increasing the growth of body tissues and causing metabolic dysfunction. In most cases, it results from an anterior pituitary growth hormone-releasing tumor. Typically, the feet, hands, and face grow abnormally large; organomegaly and insulin resistance may also occur. Acromegaly is...
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Matched Description: … Typically, the feet, hands, and face grow abnormally large; organomegaly and insulin resistance may also ... , including carcinoid tumors and vasoactive intestinal tumors (VIPomas). ... Acromegaly is a disorder caused by excess growth hormone (GH), increasing the growth of body tissues and …
Matched Categories: … Pituitary and Hypothalamic Hormones and Analogues ... Sex Hormones and Insulins ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Somatostatin and Analogues …
Matched Categories: … Pituitary and Hypothalamic Hormones and Analogues ... Sex Hormones and Insulins ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Somatostatin and Analogues …
Corticotropin
Corticotropin (ACTH or adrenocorticotropic hormone) is a polypeptide hormone produced and secreted by the pituitary gland. It is an important player in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis.
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Investigational
Vet approved
Matched Description: … Corticotropin (ACTH or adrenocorticotropic hormone) is a polypeptide hormone produced and secreted by …
Matched Categories: … Pituitary and Hypothalamic Hormones and Analogues ... Sex Hormones and Insulins ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Anterior Pituitary Lobe Hormones and Analogues ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …
Matched Categories: … Pituitary and Hypothalamic Hormones and Analogues ... Sex Hormones and Insulins ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Anterior Pituitary Lobe Hormones and Analogues ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …
Sargramostim
Sargramostim is a human recombinant granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) expressed in yeast. It is a glycoprotein that is 127 residues. Substitution of Leu23 leads to a difference from native protein.
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Investigational
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents ... Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins …
Plecanatide
Plecanatide is a drug approved in January 2017 by the FDA for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). It should not be used in children less than six years of age, and should be avoided in patients six years to 18 years of age
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Matched Description: … It should not be used in children less than six years of age, and should be avoided in patients six years …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …
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