Displaying drugs 551 - 575 of 8253 in total
Nifedipine
Nifedipine, or BAY a 1040, is a first generation dihydropyridine L-type calcium channel blocker, similar to nicardipine.[A190210,A190273,A175390,L11383] Nifedipine was developed by Bayer and first described in the literature, along with other dihydropyridines, in 1972.[A175390,A190276] Since nifedipine's development, second and third generation dihydropyridines have been developed with slower onsets and longer...
Approved
Matched Description: … [A190273] The most popular of the third generation dihydropyridines is [amlodipine]. ... second and third generation dihydropyridines have been developed with slower onsets and longer durations of …
Eflornithine
Eflornithine is an irreversible ornithine decarboxylase inhibitor originally developed as a treatment for human African trypanosomiasis. Further research has also implicated ornithine decarboxylase in other conditions like facial hirsutism and cancer, especially when ornithine decarboxylase is highly upregulated in tumor cells.[A4112, A262834] Additionally, ornithine decarboxylase is activated by c-myc or...
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Matched Description: … in the risk of death were observed. ... and 2000, the FDA approved eflornithine under the brand names ORNIDYL and VANIQUA for the treatment of ... eflornithine again but under the brand name IWILFIN as an oral maintenance therapy to reduce the risk of …
Human varicella-zoster immune globulin
Human varicella-zoster immune globulin is a solvent/detergent-treated sterile liquid preparation of purified human immune globulin G (IgG) containing antibodies to varicella zoster virus (anti-VZV). It is prepared from pools of healthy human donors' plasma via anion-exchange column chromatography and was approved in 2012 under the name VariZIG to reduce the...
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Matched Description: … Human varicella-zoster immune globulin is a solvent/detergent-treated sterile liquid preparation of purified ... It is prepared from pools of healthy human donors' plasma via anion-exchange column chromatography and ... 2012 under the name VariZIG to reduce the disease severity in high-risk patients who lack evidence of …
Ferrous gluconate
Approved
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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Investigational
Matched Description: … to 18 years of age ... Plecanatide is a drug approved in January 2017 by the FDA for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation ... It should not be used in children less than six years of age, and should be avoided in patients six years …
Abemaciclib
Abemaciclib is an antitumor agent and dual inhibitor of cyclin-dependent kinases 4 (CDK4) and 6 (CDK6) that are involved in the cell cycle and promotion of cancer cell growth in case of unregulated activity. On September 28, 2017, FDA granted approval of abemaciclib treatment under the market name Verzenio for...
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Matched Description: … ) that are involved in the cell cycle and promotion of cancer cell growth in case of unregulated activity ... Abemaciclib is an antitumor agent and dual inhibitor of cyclin-dependent kinases 4 (CDK4) and 6 (CDK6 ... On September 28, 2017, FDA granted approval of abemaciclib treatment under the market name Verzenio for …
Cilazapril
Cilazapril is an ACE inhibtor class drug used in the treatment of hypertension and heart failure. It belongs to the angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) class of drugs. It is a prodrug that is hydrolyzed after absorption to its main metabolite cilazaprilat. It is branded as Inhibace in Canada and...
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Matched Description: … None of these varieties are available in the United States. ... Cilazapril is an ACE inhibtor class drug used in the treatment of hypertension and heart failure. ... It belongs to the angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) class of drugs. …
Tafamidis
Tafamidis and tafamidis meglumine (FX-1006A) are benzoxazole derivatives developed by FoldRX. Tafamidis is structurally similar to diflusinal. Tafamidis was granted an EMA market authorisation on 16 November 2011 and FDA approval on 3 May 2019.
Approved
Investigational
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: … to as KTE-X19, uses a method of T cell enrichment that decreases the prevalence of CD19-expressing tumour ... Mantle cell lymphoma is a heterogeneous sub-category of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that can be classified ... Despite the introduction of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors such as [ibrutinib] and [acalabrutinib …
Meprobamate
A carbamate with hypnotic, sedative, and some muscle relaxant properties, although in therapeutic doses reduction of anxiety rather than a direct effect may be responsible for muscle relaxation. Meprobamate has been reported to have anticonvulsant actions against petit mal seizures, but not against grand mal seizures (which may be exacerbated)....
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Illicit
Matched Description: … It is used in the treatment of anxiety disorders, and also for the short-term management of insomnia ... with hypnotic, sedative, and some muscle relaxant properties, although in therapeutic doses reduction of …
Tapinarof
Tapinarof is a novel, first-in-class, small-molecule AhR agonist that is indicated for the treatment of adult psoriasis. It is available as a topical cream to be applied to the affected area once daily.[L41845, A248790] Tapiranof was first discovered as a metabolite (3,5-dihydroxy-4-isopropylstilbene) produced in Photorhabdus luminescens, a gram-negative bacillus that...
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Matched Description: … Tapinarof is a novel, first-in-class, small-molecule AhR agonist that is indicated for the treatment of ... [A248790] In 1959, it was noticed that _Heterorhabditis_ with a high amount of 3,5-dihydroxy-4-isopropylstilbene …
Ferric derisomaltose
Iron deficiency is an extremely common condition and is the most frequent cause of anemia worldwide. Iron deficiency results when iron intake, iron stores, and loss of iron from the body do not adequately support production of erythrocytes, also known as red blood cells. Though it is generally considered non...
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Matched Description: … [A190528]
Ferric derisomaltose is a form of iron used in the treatment of iron deficiency. ... support production of erythrocytes, also known as red blood cells. ... This drug is a complex of iron (III) hydroxide and derisomaltose. …
Lumiracoxib
Lumiracoxib is a COX-2 selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). On August 11, 2007, Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA, the Australian equivalent of the FDA) cancelled the registration of lumiracoxib in Australia due to concerns that it may cause liver failure. New Zealand and Canada have also followed suit in recalling...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … On August 11, 2007, Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA, the Australian equivalent of the ... FDA) cancelled the registration of lumiracoxib in Australia due to concerns that it may cause liver …
Gamolenic acid
Gamolenic acid, or gamma-linolenic acid (γ-Linolenic acid) or GLA, is an essential fatty acid (EFA) comprised of 18 carbon atoms with three double bonds that is most commonly found in human milk and other botanical sources . It is an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) also referred to as 18:3n-6;...
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Matched Description: … ] and [DB11238] are rich sources of gamolenic acid. ... acid, or gamma-linolenic acid (γ-Linolenic acid) or GLA, is an essential fatty acid (EFA) comprised of ... It is converted to [DB00154], a biosynthetic precursor of monoenoic prostaglandins such as PGE1. …
Pramipexole
Pramipexole is a drug used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease (PD). It is a non-ergot dopamine agonist drug that is efficacious in treating various Parkinson's symptoms such as tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia (slow movement) . It was first approved by the FDA in 1997 . Parkinson's Disease is...
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Matched Description: … Parkinson's Disease is one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders and causes a high level of ... Pramipexole is a drug used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease (PD). ... The prevalence of Parkinson's Disease worldwide has increased from approximately 2.5 million in 1990 …
Celiprolol
Celiprolol is indicated for the management of mild to moderate hypertension and effort-induced angina pectoris. It is simultaneously a selective β1 receptor antagonist, a β2 receptor partial agonist and a weak α2 receptor antagonist. In 2010 a clinical trial has suggested a use for this medication in the prevention of...
Approved
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Matched Description: … rupture in which the layers of the vessel separate prior to complete failure of the artery wall). ... This study demonstrated decreased incidence of arterial rupture or dissection (a specific type of arterial ... of a rare inherited disease called vascular Ehlers–Danlos syndrome. …
Enprofylline
Enprofylline is a derivative of theophylline which shares bronchodilator properties. Enprofylline is used in asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and in the management of cerebrovascular insufficiency, sickle cell disease, and diabetic neuropathy. Long-term enprofylline administration may be associated with elevation in liver enzyme levels and unpredictable blood levels.
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Experimental
Matched Description: … Enprofylline is a derivative of theophylline which shares bronchodilator properties. ... Enprofylline is used in asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and in the management of cerebrovascular …
Fenofibric acid
Fenofibric acid is a lipid-lowering agent that is used in severe hypertriglyceridemia, primary hyperlipidemia, and mixed dyslipidemia. It works to decrease elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, total cholesterol, triglycerides, apolipoprotein B, while increasing high-density lipoprotein cholesterol.[A32038,L12855] Due to its high hydrophilicity and poor absorption profile, prodrug ,fenofibrate, and other conjugated compounds...
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Matched Description: … hydrophilicity and poor absorption profile,[A32038] prodrug ,[fenofibrate], and other conjugated compounds of …
Ivosidenib
Ivosidenib is a first-in-class isocitrate dehydrogenase-1 (IDH1) inhibitor. IDH1 is an enzyme that is often mutated and overexpressed in some cancers, leading to aberrant cell growth and proliferation. Ivosidenib inhibits mutated IDH1, blocking the enzymatic activity and further differentiation of cancer cells. Ivosidenib was granted accelerated approval by the FDA...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … relapsed of refractory acute myeloid leukemia in adults. ... [A248745]
Ivosidenib was granted accelerated approval by the FDA in July 2018 for the treatment of ... A248750] Ivosidenib inhibits mutated IDH1, blocking the enzymatic activity and further differentiation of …
Remdesivir
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which is a respiratory disease that is capable of progressing to viral pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS); COVID-19 can be fatal. Like other RNA viruses, SARS-CoV-2 depends on an RNA-dependent RNA polymerase...
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Matched Description: … [A191379, A222393] Broad antiviral activity of remdesivir is suggested by its mechanism of action,[A222398 ... Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the causative agent of coronavirus disease ... 2019 (COVID-19), which is a respiratory disease that is capable of progressing to viral pneumonia and …
Minoxidil
A potent direct-acting peripheral vasodilator (vasodilator agents) that reduces peripheral resistance and produces a fall in blood pressure.
Approved
Investigational
Nabumetone
Nabumetone was originally developed as a non-acidic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).[label] It was thought to avoid trapping of the drug in the stomach by making it unable to dissociate into ions which was believed to reduce GI toxicity by limiting local action. While slightly reduced, possibly due to a degree...
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Matched Description: … [label] It was thought to avoid trapping of the drug in the stomach by making it unable to dissociate ... [A179077] While slightly reduced, possibly due to a degree of cyclooxygenase-2 selectivity (COX-2), nabumetone …
Nabilone
Nabilone (marketed as Cesamet) is a synthetic form of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ⁹-THC), the primary psychoactive component of cannabis (marijuana). Although structurally distinct from THC, nabilone mimics THC's structure and pharmacological activity through weak partial agonist activity at Cannabinoid-1 (CB1R) and Cannabinoid-2 (CB2R) receptors, however it is considered to be twice as...
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Matched Description: … , a class of compounds that act upon endogenous cannabinoid receptors of the body [A32584]. ... psychoactive component of cannabis (marijuana). ... Nabilone is a racemate consisting of the (S,S) and the (R,R) isomers. …
Bromocriptine
Bromocriptine mesylate is a semisynthetic ergot alkaloid derivative with potent dopaminergic activity. It inhibits prolactin secretion and may be used to treat dysfunctions associated with hyperprolactinemia. Bromocriptine is also indicated for the management of signs and symptoms of Parkinsonian Syndrome, as well as the treatment of acromegaly. Bromocriptine has been...
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Matched Description: … Bromocriptine is also indicated for the management of signs and symptoms of Parkinsonian Syndrome, as ... In 1995, the FDA withdrew the approval of bromocriptine mesylate for the prevention of physiological ... well as the treatment of acromegaly. …
Insulin aspart
Insulin aspart is a rapid-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...
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Matched Description: … high levels of insulin in a short period of time to mimic the release of endogenous insulin from the ... , with a goal of avoiding any periods of hypoglycemia. ... Insulin aspart is a rapid-acting form of insulin used for the treatment of hyperglycemia caused by Type …
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