Displaying drugs 551 - 575 of 14534 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 …
Velaglucerase alfa
Velaglucerase alfa is a gene-activated human recombinant glucocerebrosidase used for the treatment of Type 1 Gaucher disease, caused by a deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme glucocerebrosidase. Additionally, Velaglucerase alfa has also been investigated for use in Type 3 Gaucher disease.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …
Sulfametopyrazine
Long-acting plasma-bound sulfonamide used for respiratory and urinary tract infections and also for malaria.
Approved
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … Long-acting plasma-bound sulfonamide used for respiratory and urinary tract infections and also for malaria …
Matched Categories: … Sulfonamides and trimethoprim ... Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... artesunate, sulfalene and pyrimethamine ... Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics ... Antiparasitic Products, Insecticides and Repellents …
Matched Categories: … Sulfonamides and trimethoprim ... Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... artesunate, sulfalene and pyrimethamine ... Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics ... Antiparasitic Products, Insecticides and Repellents …
Trypsin
Trypsin is a serine protease that plays an essential role in protein hydrolysis and absorption in mammals. When converted from its zymogen trypsinogen, trypsin is available as an active peptide hydrolase (EC 3.4.21.4) form to cleave peptide chains, mainly at the carboxyl side of the amino acids lysine or arginine....
Approved
Vet approved
Matched Description: … Trypsin is a serine protease that plays an essential role in protein hydrolysis and absorption in mammals ... Therapeutic forms of trypsin is obtained from purified extracts of porcine or bovine pancreas and is ... nucleophilic attack is facilitated by the catalytic triad consisting of histidine-57, aspartate-102, and …
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Blood and Blood Forming Organs ... Preparations for Treatment of Wounds and Ulcers …
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Blood and Blood Forming Organs ... Preparations for Treatment of Wounds and Ulcers …
Denileukin diftitox
A recombinant DNA-derived cytotoxic protein composed of the amino acid sequences for diphtheria toxin fragments A and B (Met 1-Thr 387)-His followed by the sequences for interleukin-2 (IL-2; Ala 1-Thr 133). It is produced in an E. coli expression system.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … DNA-derived cytotoxic protein composed of the amino acid sequences for diphtheria toxin fragments A and …
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents ... Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins …
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents ... Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins …
Beremagene geperpavec
Beremagene geperpavec is a live, replication-defective herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)-based vector therapy. Developed by Krystal Biotech, it was first approved by the FDA on May 19, 2023, for the treatment of wounds associated with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB). DEB is caused by mutations in the COL7A1 gene that...
Approved
Matched Categories: … Cellular and Gene Therapy ... Preparations for Treatment of Wounds and Ulcers …
Sulfamethazine
A sulfanilamide anti-infective agent. It has a spectrum of antimicrobial action similar to other sulfonamides.
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Matched Categories: … Sulfonamides and trimethoprim ... sulfadimidine and trimethoprim ... Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics …
Agalsidase alfa
Agalsidase alfa is a recombinant human α-galactosidase A similar to agalsidase beta. While patients generally do not experience a clinically significant difference in outcomes between the two drugs, some patients may experience greater benefit with agalsidase beta.[A220228,A220233] Use of agalsidase beta has decreased in Europe, in favor of agalsidase alfa,...
Approved
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …
Avalglucosidase alfa
Avalglucosidase alfa, or NeoGAA, is a drug for enzyme replacement therapy specifically designed for Pompe disease, a rare inherited neuromuscular disorder caused by the deficiency of the alpha-glucosidase (GAA) enzyme. GAA is an essential enzyme that hydrolyzes glycogen into free glucose for use in cellular functions. In Pompe disease, the...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … , especially in smooth, cardiac, and skeletal muscle cells. ... muscle weakness, which leads to premature death and debilitating effects on people’s lives. ... In Pompe disease, the GAA enzyme is missing and patients are unable to properly break down glycogen, …
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …
Remimazolam
Remimazolam is an ultra short-acting benzodiazepine used in the induction and maintenance of sedation during short (<30 minute) procedures. Recent trends in anesthesia-related drug development have touted the benefits of so-called "soft drugs" - these agents, such as remifentanil, are designed to be metabolically fragile and thus susceptible to rapid...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … thus susceptible to rapid biotransformation and elimination as inactive metabolites. ... Remimazolam is an ultra short-acting benzodiazepine used in the induction and maintenance of sedation ... [A214852,A214857] Remimazolam was the first "soft" benzodiazepine analog to be developed[A214862] and …
Matched Categories: … Hypnotics and Sedatives ... Benzodiazepine hypnotics and sedatives ... Benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine derivatives …
Matched Categories: … Hypnotics and Sedatives ... Benzodiazepine hypnotics and sedatives ... Benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine derivatives …
Valoctocogene roxaparvovec
Valoctocogene roxaparvovec is an adeno-associated virus serotype 5 (AAV5) based gene therapy vector that expresses the B-domain deleted SQ form of human coagulation factor VIII (hFVIII-SQ). The expression of hFVIII-SQ is driven by a liver-specific promoter, which enables hepatocytes to produce factor VIII protein and increase the levels of active...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [L43282,A252807] Valoctocogene roxaparvovec was approved by EMA in September 2022 and is indicated for ... hFVIII-SQ is driven by a liver-specific promoter, which enables hepatocytes to produce factor VIII protein and ... A252797] As opposed to these therapies, valoctocogene roxaparvovec offers the advantage of continuous and …
Matched Categories: … Cellular and Gene Therapy ... Blood and Blood Forming Organs ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …
Matched Categories: … Cellular and Gene Therapy ... Blood and Blood Forming Organs ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …
Pegunigalsidase alfa
Pegunigalsidase alfa (PRX-102) is a recombinant form of human α-galactosidase-A indicated for long-term enzyme replacement therapy in patients with Fabry disease, a rare genetic disorder characterized by the deficiency of alpha-galactosidase A.[A259352,L46342] Unlike other forms of recombinant alpha-galactosidase A, such as agalsidase alfa and agalsidase beta, pegunigalsidase alfa uses a...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … allowing it to reach target organs with a lower dose and frequency of administration. ... [A259352,L46342] Unlike other forms of recombinant alpha-galactosidase A, such as [agalsidase alfa] and ... While agalsidase alfa and agalsidase beta enter lysosomes via the mannose-6-phosphate (M6P) receptor, …
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …
Guselkumab
Guselkumab is a human immunoglobulin G1 lambda (IgG1λ) monoclonal antibody that selectively blocks interleukin-23. IL-23 is an inflammatory cytokine that activates the CD4+ T-helper (Th17) cell pathway to mediate the inflammatory cascade that induces psoriatic plaque formation . In clinical trials, guselkumab demonstrated improved skin clearance and symptomatic improvements in...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … In clinical trials, guselkumab demonstrated improved skin clearance and symptomatic improvements in dermatological …
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 …
Brexucabtagene autoleucel
Mantle cell lymphoma is a heterogeneous sub-category of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that can be classified as either an aggressive nodal or an indolent leukemic non-nodal variant. Despite the introduction of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors such as ibrutinib and acalabrutinib, the prognosis for MCL patients remains poor and those that relapse...
Approved
Matched Description: … ], the prognosis for MCL patients remains poor and those that relapse following BTK inhibitor therapy ... Despite the introduction of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors such as [ibrutinib] and [acalabrutinib ... therapies have been developed that modify a patient's own T cells using viral transduction to bind to and …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Antineoplastic cell and gene therapy ... Receptors, Cytoplasmic and Nuclear ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Antineoplastic cell and gene therapy ... Receptors, Cytoplasmic and Nuclear ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Antazoline
Antazoline is a 1st generation antihistamine with anticholinergic activity. It is used to relieve nasal congestion. It is also formulated as eye drops with naphazoline to relieve allergic conjunctivitis.
Approved
Matched Salts name: … Antazoline sulfate …
Chloroquine
Chloroquine is an aminoquinolone derivative first developed in the 1940s for the treatment of malaria. It was the drug of choice to treat malaria until the development of newer antimalarials such as pyrimethamine, artemisinin, and mefloquine. Chloroquine and its derivative hydroxychloroquine have since been repurposed for the treatment of a...
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Matched Description: … treat malaria until the development of newer antimalarials such as [pyrimethamine], [artemisinin], and ... of a number of other conditions including HIV, systemic lupus erythematosus, and rheumatoid arthritis ... [A191787] Chloroquine and its derivative [hydroxychloroquine] have since been repurposed for the treatment …
Matched Salts name: … Chloroquine sulfate …
Matched Categories: … chloroquine and proguanil ... Antiparasitic Products, Insecticides and Repellents …
Matched Salts name: … Chloroquine sulfate …
Matched Categories: … chloroquine and proguanil ... Antiparasitic Products, Insecticides and Repellents …
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,...
Approved
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 …
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 …
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
Withdrawn
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 …
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 …
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 …
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