Displaying drugs 576 - 600 of 898 in total
Tetraferric tricitrate decahydrate
Tetraferric tricitrate decahydrate is an iron containing phosphate binder used to treat hyperphosphatemia and iron deficiency anemia in adults with chronic kidney disease. Tetraferric tricitrate decahydrate was granted FDA approval on 5 September 2014.
Approved
Ephedrine
Ephedrine was first described in western literature in 1888, as a naturally occurring component of the ephedra plant, along with pseudoephedrine. Ephedrine acts as both a direct and indirect sympathomimetic. It is an alpha- and beta-adrenergic receptor agonist; however, it also causes the indirect release of norepinephrine from sympathetic neurons,...
Approved
Cannabidiol
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is one of at least 85 active cannabinoids identified within the Cannabis plant. It is a major phytocannabinoid, accounting for up to 40% of the Cannabis plant's extract, that binds to a wide variety of physiological targets of the endocannabinoid system within the body. Although the exact...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … extract, that binds to a wide variety of physiological targets of the endocannabinoid system within the body ... Cannabinoid receptors are utilized endogenously by the body through the endocannabinoid system, which ... considered cannabinoids, a class of compounds that act upon endogenous cannabinoid receptors of the body …
Aluminum zirconium trichlorohydrex gly
Aluminum zirconium trichlorohydrex gly is a common active ingredient in deodorant and antiperspirant products for the over-the-counter use. It is consisted of a mixture of monomeric and polymeric Zr4+ and Al3+ complexes with hydroxide, chloride and glycine. The compound forms a colloidal plug in sweat pores, preventing sweat from leaving...
Approved
Experimental
Matched Description: … The compound forms a colloidal plug in sweat pores, preventing sweat from leaving the body. …
Thiamine
Thiamine or thiamin, also known as vitamin B1, is a colorless compound with the chemical formula C12H17N4OS. It is soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol. Thiamine decomposes if heated. Thiamine was first discovered by Umetaro Suzuki in Japan when researching how rice bran cured patients of Beriberi. Thiamine plays...
Approved
Investigational
Nutraceutical
Vet approved
Matched Description: … Thiamine plays an important role in helping the body convert carbohydrates and fat into energy. ... Thiamine cannot be stored in the body; however, once absorbed, the vitamin is concentrated in muscle …
Matched Mixtures name: … Body Rox …
Matched Mixtures name: … Body Rox …
Dextran
Dextran is a polysaccharide that differs from others in that its glucose units are joined together 1:6 glucoside links. The main chain of glucose has short branches at frequent intervals which are probably joined by 1:3 and 1:4 glucoside links. The chains can be composed of about 200,000 glucose units....
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Silver
Silver (Ag) is a chemical element that belongs in the family of transition metals in the periodic table. It has a high electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and reflectivity. Silver exists as a pure elemental form, alloy with other metals, and mineral. Having critical roles in various applications inducing chemical and...
Approved
Investigational
Trifluoperazine
A phenothiazine with actions similar to chlorpromazine. It is used as an antipsychotic and an antiemetic.
Approved
Investigational
Edrophonium
A rapid-onset, short-acting cholinesterase inhibitor used in cardiac arrhythmias and in the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. It has also been used as an antidote to curare principles.
Approved
Chlorprothixene
Chlorprothixene is a typical antipsychotic drug of the thioxanthene (tricyclic) class. Chlorprothixene exerts strong blocking effects by blocking the 5-HT2 D1, D2, D3, histamine H1, muscarinic and alpha1 adrenergic receptors.
Approved
Experimental
Investigational
Withdrawn
Bendazac
Bendazac is an oxyacetic acid [A39863, A39869]. Despite possessing anti-inflammatory, anti-necrotic, choleretic, and anti-lipidemic characteristics, most research has revolved around studying and demonstrating the agent's principal action in inhibiting the denaturation of proteins - an effect that has primarily proven useful in managing and delaying the progression of ocular cataracts...
Approved
Withdrawn
Palonosetron
Palonosetron (INN, trade name Aloxi) is an antagonist of 5-HT3 receptors that is indicated for the prevention and treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). It is the most effective of the 5-HT3 antagonists in controlling delayed CINV nausea and vomiting that appear more than 24 hours after the first...
Approved
Investigational
Fish oil
Fish oil is a component of SMOFLIPID, which was FDA approved in July 2016. It is indicated in adults as a source of calories and essential fatty acids for parenteral nutrition when oral or enteral nutrition is not possible, insufficient, or contraindicated.
More commonly, fish oil refers to the omega-3-fatty...
Approved
Nutraceutical
Matched Description: … pharmaceutical intake of these acids is primarily the only way to increase their levels in the human body …
Gadopiclenol
Gadopiclenol is a gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA) based on a pyclen macrocyclic structure. It is indicated for use with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to detect and visualize lesions with abnormal vascularity in the central nervous system and the body. In 2006, the use of GBCAs was associated with the development...
Approved
Matched Description: … MRI) to detect and visualize lesions with abnormal vascularity in the central nervous system and the body …
Elivaldogene autotemcel
Elivaldogene autotemcel is a gene therapy consisting of genetically modified autologous cells. It is used to provide functional copies of human adrenoleukodystrophy protein (ALDP) in patients with adrenoleukodystrophy, an X-linked genetic disorder characterized by missing or non-functional ABCD1 gene that codes for ALDP. ALDP is a key protein that normally...
Approved
Matched Description: … Without sufficient levels of functional ALDP, VLCFAs accumulate in the body leading to inflammation and ... [A243691] ALDP is a key protein that normally breaks down fatty substances in the body called very long-chain ... [A243691] Elivaldogene autotemcel works by delivering genes into the patient's body to produce functional …
Colesevelam
Colesevelam is a bile acid sequestrant. Colesevelam is used with exercise and diet changes (restriction of cholesterol and fat intake) to reduce the amount of cholesterol and certain fatty substances in the blood. It works by binding bile acids in the intestine. Bile acids are made when cholesterol is broken...
Approved
Matched Description: … Bile acids are made when cholesterol is broken down in the body. …
Gadodiamide
Gadodiamide is a linear, non-ionic gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA) that is used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures to assist in the visualization of blood vessels.[A263086,A263091] GBCAs constitute the largest group of MR agents, and they are thought to be safer than nonionic iodinated contrast agents. Approved by the FDA...
Approved
Investigational
Calcium lactate
Calcium lactate is a salt that consists of two lactate anions for each calcium cation (Ca2+). It is prepared commercially by the neutralization of lactic acid with calcium carbonate or calcium hydroxide. Approved by the FDA as a direct food substance affirmed as generally recognized as safe, calcium lactate is...
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Furosemide
Furosemide is a potent loop diuretic that acts on the kidneys to ultimately increase water loss from the body. It is an anthranilic acid derivative. Furosemide is used for edema secondary to various clinical conditions, such as congestive heart failure exacerbation, liver failure, renal failure, and high blood pressure. It...
Approved
Vet approved
Matched Description: … Furosemide is a potent loop diuretic that acts on the kidneys to ultimately increase water loss from the body ... inhibiting electrolyte reabsorption from the kidneys and enhancing the excretion of water from the body …
Lorcaserin
Lorcaserin (previously APD-356), a highly selective 5HT2C receptor agonist, is used for the treatment of obesity. It has been shown to reduce body weight and food intake in animal models of obesity, and it is thought that targeting the 5HT2C receptor may alter body weight by regulating satiety. Lorcaserin is...
Approved
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … that targeting the 5HT2C receptor may alter body weight by regulating satiety. ... It has been shown to reduce body weight and food intake in animal models of obesity, and it is thought …
Levocetirizine
Levocetirizine is a selective histamine H1 antagonist used to treat a variety of allergic symptoms.[A181748,A181790,L7694] It is the R enantiomer of cetirizine. Levocetirizine has greater affinity for the histamine H1 receptor than cetirizine. Levocetirizine was granted FDA approval in 1995.
Approved
Pegaspargase
Pegaspargase is a conjugate of monomethoxypolyethylene glycol (mPEG) and L-asparaginase (L-asparagine amidohydrolase), an asparagine-specific enzyme that converts L-asparagine into aspartic acid and ammonia. Asparagine is an amino acid that is vital for cell survival. In humans, most normal tissues can produce asparagine through the action of asparagine synthetase. However, leukemia...
Approved
Investigational
Idursulfase
Idursulfase is a purified form of human iduronate-2-sulfatase, a lysosomal enzyme. Idursulfase is produced by recombinant DNA technology in a human cell line. Idursulfase is an enzyme that hydrolyzes the 2-sulfate esters of terminal iduronate sulfate residues from the glycosaminoglycans dermatan sulfate and heparan sulfate in the lysosomes of various...
Approved
Metamfetamine
Metamfetamine (methamphetamine) is a psychostimulant and sympathomimetic drug, and a member of the amphetamine group of sympathomimetic amines. Methamphetamine can induce effects such as euphoria, increased alertness and energy, and enhanced self-esteem. It is a scheduled drug in most countries due to its high potential for addiction and abuse.
The...
Approved
Illicit
Withdrawn
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