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Tyrothricin
Tyrothricin is an antibiotic peptide complex produced and extracted from the aerobic Gram-positive bacillus Brevibacillus parabrevis [L4019, L4021, A32851] which was previously categorized as Bacillus brevis and Bacillus aneurinolyticus . This complex is a mixture comprised of 60% tyrocidine cationic cyclic decapeptides (consisting largely of the six predominant tyrocidines, TrcA/A1,...
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Matched Description: … This complex is a mixture comprised of 60% tyrocidine cationic cyclic decapeptides (consisting largely ... of the six predominant tyrocidines, TrcA/A1, TrcB/B1, TrcC/C1, and other more minor contributors) and ... microbial resistance during the over 60 years of therapeutic use the complex has provided [A36360]. …
Eplerenone
Eplerenone, an aldosterone receptor antagonist similar to spironolactone, has been shown to produce sustained increases in plasma renin and serum aldosterone, consistent with inhibition of the negative regulatory feedback of aldosterone on renin secretion. The resulting increased plasma renin activity and aldosterone circulating levels do not overcome the effects of...
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Matched Description: … the negative regulatory feedback of aldosterone on renin secretion. ... shown to produce sustained increases in plasma renin and serum aldosterone, consistent with inhibition of ... resulting increased plasma renin activity and aldosterone circulating levels do not overcome the effects of …
Desonide
A nonfluorinated corticosteroid anti-inflammatory agent used topically for dermatoses.
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Antilymphocyte immunoglobulin (horse)
Equine anti-thymocyte globulin is composed of purified gamma globulin containing primarily IgG against human thymus lymphocytes. It is formed by inoculating a horse with an antigen (human thymoyctes) which then induces the horse immune system's B-lymphocytes to produce IgG immunoglobulins specific for that antigen. The result is polyclonal IgG that...
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Matched Description: … Although the exact mechanism of action is unknown, equine anti-thymocyte globulin targets a variety of ... rejection and in the treatment of aplastic anemia. ... Equine anti-thymocyte globulin is composed of purified gamma globulin containing primarily IgG against …
Levocarnitine
Constituent of striated muscle and liver. It is used therapeutically to stimulate gastric and pancreatic secretions and in the treatment of hyperlipoproteinemias.
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Matched Description: … Constituent of striated muscle and liver. ... It is used therapeutically to stimulate gastric and pancreatic secretions and in the treatment of hyperlipoproteinemias …
Ulobetasol
Ulobetasol is a highly potent corticosteroid. It is structurally related to clobetasol. Due to its high potency, it is mainly prescribed in the treatment of severe plaque psoriasis and corticosteroid responsive dermatoses.[L15047,L15052,L15102]
Ulobetasol was granted FDA approval on 17 December 1990.
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Matched Description: … [A215597] Due to its high potency, it is mainly prescribed in the treatment of severe plaque psoriasis …
Guanidine
A strong organic base existing primarily as guanidium ions at physiological pH. It is found in the urine as a normal product of protein metabolism. It is also used in laboratory research as a protein denaturant. (From Martindale, the Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed and Merck Index, 12th ed) It is...
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Matched Description: … It is found in the urine as a normal product of protein metabolism. ... Martindale, the Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed and Merck Index, 12th ed) It is also used in the treatment of …
Plasminogen
Plasminogen is a pro-enzyme (i.e. a zymogen) which is cleaved to form plasmin - also known as fibrinolysin - as part of the fibrinolytic pathway that breaks down fibrin blood clots. This pathway is activated when a clot is no longer needed or to prevent a clot from extending beyond...
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Matched Description: … pro-enzyme (i.e. a zymogen) which is cleaved to form plasmin - also known as [fibrinolysin] - as part of ... approved a plasma-derived plasminogen (Ryplazim, human plasminogen-tvmh)[L34620] for the treatment of ... pathway is activated when a clot is no longer needed or to prevent a clot from extending beyond the site of …
Terbinafine
Terbinafine hydrochloride (Lamisil) is a synthetic allylamine antifungal.[L9065,L9068] It is highly lipophilic in nature and tends to accumulate in skin, nails, and fatty tissues. Like other allylamines, terbinafine inhibits ergosterol synthesis by inhibiting the fungal squalene monooxygenase (also called squalene epoxidase), an enzyme that is part of the fungal cell...
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Matched Description: … inhibiting the fungal squalene monooxygenase (also called squalene epoxidase), an enzyme that is part of …
Melphalan
Melphalan is a nitrogen mustard or bischloroethylamine type alkylating agent. It was first synthesized in the early 1950s by substituting L-phenylalanine for the methyl group on nitrogen mustard.[A261150, A261155] Melphalan is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and ovarian carcinoma. It is also used for high-conditioning before hematopoietic stem...
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Matched Description: … [A261150, A261155] Melphalan is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and ovarian carcinoma. …
Miltefosine
Miltefosine is a broad spectrum antimicrobial, anti-leishmanial, phospholipid drug that was originally developed in the 1980s as an anti-cancer agent. It is currently the only recognized oral agent used to treat visceral, cutaneous, and mucosal forms of leishmaniasis, a neglected tropical disease. It can be administered topically or orally and...
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Matched Description: … It is currently the only recognized oral agent used to treat visceral, cutaneous, and mucosal forms of …
Sparsentan
Sparsentan is a dual antagonist of the endothelin type A receptor (ETAR) and the angiotensin II (Ang II) type 1 receptor (AT1R) with a similar affinity for both (9.3 nM for ETAR and 0.8 nM for AT1R).[A257330,L45300] Sparsentan is first in its class and orally active, and was created by...
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Matched Description: … approval based on reduction of proteinuria. ... Sparsentan is a dual antagonist of the endothelin type A receptor (ETAR) and the angiotensin ... [L45315] The use of sparsentan may cause hepatotoxicity and embryo-fetal toxicity.[L45300] …
Fezolinetant
Vasomotor symptoms (VMS), more colloquially known as hot flashes or night sweats, are some of the most common symptoms in menopause. With a median duration of 7.4 years, vasomotor symptoms are also the most common reasons why women seek treatments for menopausal issues.[A259591,A259596] Although mostly considered a nuisance, vasomotor symptoms...
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Matched Description: … estrogen levels is thought to be the main cause of VMS, as estrogen therapy has been one of the most ... can thus induce the release of GnRH. ... the role of NK3R in the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis. …
Perindopril
Perindopril is a nonsulfhydryl prodrug that belongs to the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor class of medications. It is rapidly metabolized in the liver to perindoprilat, its active metabolite, following oral administration. Perindoprilat is a potent, competitive inhibitor of ACE, the enzyme responsible for the conversion of angiotensin I (ATI) to...
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Matched Description: … Perindoprilat is a potent, competitive inhibitor of ACE, the enzyme responsible for the conversion of ... is a nonsulfhydryl prodrug that belongs to the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor class of ... ATII regulates blood pressure and is a key component of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS …
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...
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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 glulisine is a short-acting form of insulin used for the treatment of hyperglycemia caused by …
Crotamiton
Crotamiton is a scabicidal and antipruritic agent available as a cream or lotion for topical use only. It is a colorless to slightly yellowish oil, having a faint amine-like odor. It is miscible with alcohol and with methanol.
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Clemastine
An ethanolamine-derivative, first generation histamine H1 antagonist used in hay fever, rhinitis, allergic skin conditions, and pruritus. It causes drowsiness.
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Investigational
Lomitapide
Lomitapide is a microsomal triglyceride transfer protein (MTP) inhibitor used in homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) patients. It is marketed under the name Juxtapid (R).
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Investigational
Emicizumab
Emicizumab is a humanized recombinant monoclonal antibody that mimics the function of the coagulation Factor VIII and it has the capacity to bind simultaneously to activated Factor IX and Factor X. The ability of Emicizumab to bind to all these three different factors allows it to overcome immunogenicity and unstable...
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Matched Description: … Emicizumab is a humanized recombinant monoclonal antibody that mimics the function of the coagulation ... Emicizumab was originated as an improved form of hBS23 and it was approved on November 16, 2017. ... The ability of Emicizumab to bind to all these three different factors allows it to overcome immunogenicity …
Terconazole
Terconazole is an anti-fungal drug that is mainly used to treat vaginal yeast infections (or vaginal candidiasis). It is classified as a triazole ketal derivative. Terconazole was initially approved by the FDA in 1987.[FDA label] This drug is available in cream and suppository forms and both have demonstrated high levels...
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Matched Description: … label] This drug is available in cream and suppository forms and both have demonstrated high levels of ... [A178093]Due to the existence of 2 stereocentres, there are 4 possible stereoisomers for terconazole. …
Rifaximin
Rifaximin is a semisynthetic, rifamycin-based non-systemic antibiotic, meaning that the drug will not pass the gastrointestinal wall into the circulation as is common for other types of orally administered antibiotics. It has multiple indications and is used in treatment of traveller's diarrhea caused by E. coli; reduction in risk of...
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Matched Description: … the drug will not pass the gastrointestinal wall into the circulation as is common for other types of ... in risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy recurrence; as well as diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel ... It has multiple indications and is used in treatment of traveller's diarrhea caused by E. coli; reduction …
Profenamine
Profenamine (also known as ethopropazine) is a medication derived from phenothiazine. It is primarily used as an antidyskinetic to treat Parkinsonism. It is sold under the trade name Parsitan in Canada. In the US, the marketing of profenamine has been discontinued.
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Matched Description: … [L46812] In the US, the marketing of profenamine has been discontinued.[L46817] …
Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo biloba extract contains a group of terpene lactones (notably, ginkgolides and diterpenes) and ginkgo flavone glycosides (notably, ginkgetin, bilobetin, and sciadopitysin) that have antioxidant and vasoactive properties. Most of the studies that investigate the effect of ginkgo biloba use the standardized extract of Ginkgo biloba (EGb) 761 (EGb761), which...
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Nutraceutical
Matched Description: … [A232389] Most of the studies that investigate the effect of _ginkgo biloba_ use the standardized extract ... _Ginkgo biloba_ extract contains a group of terpene lactones (notably, ginkgolides and diterpenes) and ... of _Ginkgo biloba_ (EGb) 761 (EGb761), which was developed by a German pharmaceutical company in 1964 …
Crisaborole
Crisaborole is a novel oxaborole approved by FDA on December 14, 2016 as Eucrisa, a topical treatment of for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis.
This non-steroidal agent is efficacious in improving disease severity, reducing the risk of infection and reducing the signs and symptoms in patients 2 years old and...
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Matched Description: … It is currently under development as topical treatment of psoriasis. ... Crisaborole is a novel oxaborole approved by FDA on December 14, 2016 as Eucrisa, a topical treatment of ... This non-steroidal agent is efficacious in improving disease severity, reducing the risk of infection …
Trolamine salicylate
Trolamine salicylate is an organic compound or a salt formed between triethanolamine and salicylic acid. Triethanolamine neutralizes the acidity of the salicylic acid. It is a topical analgesic used for temporary relief of minor pain associated with arthritis, simple backache, muscle strains, sprains, and bruises. Unlike other topical analgesics, trolamine...
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Matched Description: … Triethanolamine neutralizes the acidity of the salicylic acid. ... As with other salicylates, trolamine salicylate is an inhibitor of cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes with ... It is a topical analgesic used for temporary relief of minor pain associated with arthritis, simple backache …
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