Displaying drugs 601 - 625 of 11582 in total
Acetohexamide
A sulfonylurea hypoglycemic agent that is metabolized in the liver to 1-hydrohexamide. Acetohexamide has been discontinued in the US market.
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Investigational
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Matched Description: … A sulfonylurea hypoglycemic agent that is metabolized in the liver to 1-hydrohexamide. …
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...
Approved
Matched Description: … build-up of ketone acids in the blood and a syndrome called ketoacidosis, which is a life-threatening ... Insulin aspart is a recombinant, biosynthetic, fast-acting insulin analogue. ... Insulin aspart is a rapid-acting form of insulin used for the treatment of hyperglycemia caused by Type …
Abaloparatide
Abaloparatide is an N-terminal analog of parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP) and an agonist at the parathyroid hormone type 1 (PTH1) receptor. It is a synthetic 34 amino acid peptide with 41% homology to human parathyroid hormone 1-34 and human PTHrP 1-34. Abaloparatide and PTHrP share the first 21 amino acids...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … [L740] It is a synthetic 34 amino acid peptide with 41% homology to human parathyroid hormone 1-34 and …
Carglumic acid
Carglumic acid is a drug used for the treatment of hyperammonemia in patients with a deficiency in N-acetyl glutamate synthase. This rare genetic disorder results in elevated blood levels of ammonia, which can eventually cross the blood–brain barrier and cause neurologic problems, cerebral edema, coma, and death. Carglumic acid was...
Approved
Matched Description: … Carglumic acid is a drug used for the treatment of hyperammonemia in patients with a deficiency in N-acetyl …
Clodronic acid
Clodronic acid is a first generation bisphosphonate similar to etidronic acid and tiludronic acid. These drugs were developed to mimic the action of pyrophosphate, a regulator of calcification and decalcification. clodronate’s use has decreased over the years in favor of the third generation, nitrogen containing bisphosphonate zoledronic acid, ibandronic acid,...
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Investigational
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Matched Description: … Clodronic acid is a first generation bisphosphonate similar to [etidronic acid] and [tiludronic acid] ... [A203111] These drugs were developed to mimic the action of pyrophosphate, a regulator of calcification …
Mefenamic acid
A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. It is an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase.
Approved
Matched Description: … A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties …
Etacrynic acid
A compound that inhibits symport of sodium, potassium, and chloride primarily in the ascending limb of Henle, but also in the proximal and distal tubules. This pharmacological action results in excretion of these ions, increased urinary output, and reduction in extracellular fluid. This compound has been classified as a loop...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … This compound has been classified as a loop or high ceiling diuretic. ... A compound that inhibits symport of sodium, potassium, and chloride primarily in the ascending limb of …
Benzyl alcohol
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Human calcitonin
Calcitonin was first discovered in isolated parathyroid tissue as a substance with a serum-calcium-lowering effect. It is constituted as a 32-amino acid single chain polypeptide structure that gets secreted as a regulatory agent in calcium-phosphorus metabolism. It is used as an alternative for people developing antibodies against salmon calcitonin.
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Matched Description: … Calcitonin was first discovered in isolated parathyroid tissue as a substance with a serum-calcium-lowering ... a regulatory agent in calcium-phosphorus metabolism. ... [A32099] It is constituted as a 32-amino acid single chain polypeptide structure that gets secreted as …
Disopyramide
A class I anti-arrhythmic agent (one that interferes directly with the depolarization of the cardiac membrane and thus serves as a membrane-stabilizing agent) with a depressant action on the heart similar to that of guanidine. It also possesses some anticholinergic and local anesthetic properties.
Approved
Matched Description: … membrane and thus serves as a membrane-stabilizing agent) with a depressant action on the heart similar ... A class I anti-arrhythmic agent (one that interferes directly with the depolarization of the cardiac …
Levocabastine
Levocabastine is a selective second-generation H1-receptor antagonist used for allergic conjunctivitis. Levocabastine was discovered at Janssen Pharmaceutica in 1979.
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Levocabastine is a selective second-generation H1-receptor antagonist used for allergic conjunctivitis …
Meclofenamic acid
A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with antipyretic and antigranulation activities. It also inhibits prostaglandin biosynthesis.
Approved
Vet approved
Matched Description: … A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with antipyretic and antigranulation activities. …
Dichlorobenzyl alcohol
Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is a mild antiseptic with a broad spectrum for bacterial and virus associated with mouth and throat infections. Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is considered as an active ingredient found in several marketed OTC products by Health Canada which has categorized this agent as an anatomical therapeutic chemical. On the other...
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Matched Description: … Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is a mild antiseptic with a broad spectrum for bacterial and virus associated …
Febuxostat
Febuxostat is a non-purine xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibitor. In early 2008, febuxostat was granted marketing authorization by the European Commission for the treatment of chronic hyperuricemia and gout. In the following year, the FDA for approved febuxostat for use in the chronic management of hyperuricemia in adult patients with gout...
Approved
Matched Description: … Febuxostat is a non-purine xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibitor. ... a post-market clinical study (the CARES trial) where there was an increased risk of cardiovascular ( ... [A230548]
In February 2019, a black box warning for febuxostat was added, based on the findings of …
Phylloquinone
Vitamin K1, also called phylloquinone or phytonadione, is a fat soluble vitamin.[L33319,L33345] Phylloquinone is a cofactor of the enzyme γ-carboxylase, which modifies and activates precursors to coagulation factors II, VII, IX, and X.[A234264,A234195,A234259] It is indicated in the treatment of coagulation disorders due to faulty formation of coagulation factors II,...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Vitamin K1, also called phylloquinone or phytonadione, is a fat soluble vitamin. ... [L33319,L33345] Phylloquinone is a cofactor of the enzyme γ-carboxylase, which modifies and activates …
Influenza B virus B/Austria/1359417/2021 live (attenuated) antigen
A seasonally-specific component of the influenza vaccine. The influenza vaccine, also known as the "flu shot", is a vaccine that helps to protect against infection from influenza viruses. These vaccines provide protection from influenza by exposing the immune system to the virus (or parts of the virus) which results in...
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Matched Description: … , or inactivated, through exposure to heat or chemicals such as formaldehyde. ... A seasonally-specific component of the influenza vaccine. ... The influenza vaccine, also known as the "flu shot", is a vaccine that helps to protect against infection …
Sotalol
Sotalol is a methanesulfonanilide developed in 1960. It was the first of the class III anti arrhythmic drugs. Sotalol was first approved as an oral tablet on 30 October 1992. A racemic mixture of sotalol is currently formulated as a tablet, oral solution, and intravenous injection indicated for life threatening...
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Matched Description: … [L6334] A racemic mixture of sotalol is currently formulated as a tablet, oral solution, and intravenous ... Sotalol is a methanesulfonanilide developed in 1960. …
Matched Categories: … Cytochrome P-450 CYP2D6 Substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic Index …
Matched Categories: … Cytochrome P-450 CYP2D6 Substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic Index …
Encainide
All drug products containing encainide hydrochloride. Encainide hydrochloride, formerly marketed as Enkaid capsules, was associated with increased death rates in patients who had asymptomatic heart rhythm abnormalities after a recent heart attack. The manufacturer of Enkaid capsules voluntarily withdrew the product from the US market on December 16, 1991.
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Investigational
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Matched Description: … associated with increased death rates in patients who had asymptomatic heart rhythm abnormalities after a …
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.
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Type 1 Gaucher disease, caused by a deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme glucocerebrosidase. ... Velaglucerase alfa is a gene-activated human recombinant glucocerebrosidase used for the treatment of …
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...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Pegunigalsidase alfa (PRX-102) is a recombinant form of human α-galactosidase-A indicated for long-term ... a different glycosylation pattern. ... the deficiency of alpha-galactosidase A. …
Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox olamine (used in preparations called Batrafen, Loprox, Mycoster, Penlac and Stieprox) is a synthetic antifungal agent for topical dermatologic treatment of superficial mycoses. In particular, the agent is especially effective in treating Tinea versicolor.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Ciclopirox olamine (used in preparations called Batrafen, Loprox, Mycoster, Penlac and Stieprox) is a …
Vandetanib
Vandetanib is an oral once-daily kinase inhibitor of tumour angiogenesis and tumour cell proliferation with the potential for use in a broad range of tumour types.
On April 6 2011, vandetanib was approved by the FDA to treat nonresectable, locally advanced, or metastatic medullary thyroid cancer in adult patients.
Approved
Matched Description: … kinase inhibitor of tumour angiogenesis and tumour cell proliferation with the potential for use in a …
Matched Categories: … Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A4 Substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic Index …
Matched Categories: … Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A4 Substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic Index …
Lifitegrast
Lifitegrast is a FDA approved drug for the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye syndrome). It is a tetrahydroisoquinoline derivative and lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1 ( LFA-1) antagonist that was discovered through the rational design process. The ophthalmic solution was approved in July, 2016 under the trade name Xiidra. It has...
Approved
Matched Description: … Lifitegrast is a FDA approved drug for the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye syndrome) ... It is a tetrahydroisoquinoline derivative and lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1 ( LFA-1) antagonist …
Matched Categories: … Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting …
Matched Categories: … Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting …
Agalsidase beta
Agalsidase beta is a recombinant human α-galactosidase A similar to agalsidase alfa. 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,...
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Matched Description: … Agalsidase beta is a recombinant human α-galactosidase A similar to [agalsidase alfa]. ... While patients generally do not experience a clinically significant difference in outcomes between the ... A220228,A220233] Use of agalsidase beta has decreased in Europe, in favor of agalsidase alfa, after a …
Flufenamic acid
An anthranilic acid derivative with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. It is used in musculoskeletal and joint disorders and administered by mouth and topically. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p16)
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