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Sunitinib
Sunitinib is a small-molecule multi-targeted receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) inhibitor. On January 26, 2006, the agent was formally approved by the US FDA for the indications of treating renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and imatinib-resistant gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST). For these purposes, sunitinib is generally available as an orally administered formulation....
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Matched Description: … Sunitinib also inhibits KIT (CD117), the RTK that drives the majority of GISTs. ... On January 26, 2006, the agent was formally approved by the US FDA for the indications of treating renal …
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. …
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...
Approved
Matched Description: … hydrophilicity and poor absorption profile,[A32038] prodrug ,[fenofibrate], and other conjugated compounds 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 …
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 …
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 …
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...
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Investigational
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. …
Abatacept
Abatacept is a soluble fusion protein, which links the extracellular domain of human cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA-4) to the modified Fc (hinge, CH2, and CH3 domains) portion of human immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1).[L20504,L42715] Structurally, abatacept is a glycosylated fusion protein with a MALDI-MS molecular weight of 92,300 Da and it...
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Matched Description: … 92,300 Da and it is a homodimer of two homologous polypeptide chains of 357 amino acids each. ... formulation of CTLA4-Ig into clinical trials (RG2077). ... antigen 4 (CTLA-4) to the modified Fc (hinge, CH2, and CH3 domains) portion of human immunoglobulin …
Tetrofosmin
Tetrofosmin was developed to overcome the non-target uptake of radioligands by the generation of hetero-atomic compounds. It presents a molecular formula of 1,2-bis(bis(2-ethoxyethyl)phosphino)ethane. Tetrofosmin is part of the group of diphosphines. Tetrofosmin is used in conjunction with technetium Tc-99m as a radiopharmaceutical.
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Matched Description: … Tetrofosmin is part of the group of diphosphines. ... Tetrofosmin was developed to overcome the non-target uptake of radioligands by the generation of hetero-atomic ... It presents a molecular formula of 1,2-bis(bis(2-ethoxyethyl)phosphino)ethane. …
Bacillus calmette-guerin substrain connaught live antigen
Bacillus calmette-guerin substrain connaught live antigen is intravesically administered for the treatment and prophylaxis of carcinoma in situ (CIS) of the urinary bladder and for the prophylaxis of primary or recurrent stage Ta and/or T1 papillary tumors following transurethral resection (TUR). The solution contains live, attenuated strain of Mycobacterium bovis....
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Matched Description: … carcinoma in situ (CIS) of the urinary bladder and for the prophylaxis of primary or recurrent stage ... The solution contains live, attenuated strain of Mycobacterium bovis. ... It is prepared from the Connaught strain of Bacillus Calmette and Guérin. …
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 …
Lorazepam
Lorazepam is a short-acting and rapidly cleared benzodiazepine used commonly as a sedative and anxiolytic. It was developed by DJ Richards, presented and marketed initially by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals in the USA in 1977. The first historic FDA label approval is reported in 1985 by the company Mutual Pharm.
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Deflazacort
Deflazacort, also known as Emflaza, is a corticosteroid prodrug used as an agent to manage Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). It is marketed by Marathon Pharmaceuticals and was approved in February 2017 by the FDA.[L6694,FDA label]
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is an inherited disorder resulting from mutations of the dystrophin gene, which...
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Matched Description: … [L6694,FDA label]
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is an inherited disorder resulting from mutations of ... weakness and progressive breathing and cardiovascular disability, severely impacting patient quality of ... [A179449]
Deflazacort delays the onset of muscle related complications resulting from DMD[A179455] …
Crizanlizumab
Crizanlizumab is a humanized IgG2 monoclonal antibody used to reduce the frequency of vaso-occlusive crises in patients with sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease is a genetically inherited condition prevalent in the Middle East, Africa, and certain parts of India. The genetic mutation associated with this disease leads to the...
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Matched Description: … of reducing morbidity and mortality. ... Crizanlizumab is a humanized IgG2 monoclonal antibody used to reduce the frequency of vaso-occlusive ... disease is a genetically inherited condition prevalent in the Middle East, Africa, and certain parts of …
Varicella zoster vaccine (live/attenuated)
Live attenuated zoster vaccine is available as two products: Zostavax for the prevention of shingles in immunocompetent people over the age of 50, and Varivax for the prevention of chickenpox in individuals 12 months of age and older. While the two vaccines contain the same immunological components and provide protection...
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Matched Description: … 12 months of age and older. ... in immunocompetent people over the age of 50, and Varivax for the prevention of chickenpox in individuals ... of varicella-zoster virus. …
Melphalan flufenamide
Melphalan flufenamide, also known as melflufen or J1, is a prodrug of melphalan.[A230123,L32173] Melphalan flufenamide is more readily uptaken by cells than melphalan, and is cleaved to the active metabolite by aminopeptidases. In vitro models show that melphalan is 10 to hundreds of times more potent than melphalan. The increased...
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Withdrawn
Matched Description: … Melphalan flufenamide, also known as melflufen or J1, is a prodrug of [melphalan]. ... [A230123] _In vitro_ models show that melphalan is 10 to hundreds of times more potent than melphalan ... option for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have attempted at least 4 lines of …
Adalimumab
Adalimumab is a subcutaneously administered biological disease modifier for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other chronic debilitating diseases mediated by tumor necrosis factor.[A39984,A39999] It was originally launched by Abbvie in the U.S. and approved in 2002 by the FDA. This drug is frequently known as Humira. It is produced...
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Experimental
Matched Description: … Adalimumab is a subcutaneously administered biological disease modifier for the treatment of rheumatoid ... [L49101] A biosimilar marketed as Hyrimoz, a high-concentration formulation of adalimumab, is also available …
Dofetilide
Dofetilide is a class III antiarrhythmic agent that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the maintenance of sinus rhythm in individuals prone to the formation of atrial fibrillation and flutter, and for the chemical cardioversion to sinus rhythm from atrial fibrillation and flutter.
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Matched Description: … antiarrhythmic agent that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the maintenance of ... sinus rhythm in individuals prone to the formation of atrial fibrillation and flutter, and for the chemical …
Propantheline
A muscarinic antagonist used as an antispasmodic, in rhinitis, in urinary incontinence, and in the treatment of ulcers. At high doses it has nicotinic effects resulting in neuromuscular blocking.
Approved
Matched Description: … muscarinic antagonist used as an antispasmodic, in rhinitis, in urinary incontinence, and in the treatment of …
Sulconazole
Sulconazole, brand name Exelderm, is a broad-spectrum anti-fungal agent available as a topical cream and solution. Sulconazole nitrate, the active ingredient, is an imidazole derivative that inhibits the growth of common pathogenic dermatophytes, making it an effective treatment for tinea cruris and tinea corporis infections.[L44592,L44597] Sulconazole appears to be effective...
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Matched Description: … Sulconazole nitrate, the active ingredient, is an imidazole derivative that inhibits the growth of common ... [L44592,L44597] Sulconazole appears to be effective and well-tolerated in the treatment of superficial …
Certoparin
Certoparin is part of the heparins of low molecular weight that presents high activity against the coagulation factor Xa. It is normally used to prevent deep venous thrombosis.
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Matched Description: … Certoparin is part of the heparins of low molecular weight that presents high activity against the coagulation …
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...
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Matched Description: … [A243351, A243356, L39411] As the RBD binding site of cilgavimab does not overlap with that of [tixagevimab ... reduce viral load and improve clinical symptoms of infection. ... The FDA and Health Canada advise healthcare providers to inform patients of this risk. …
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...
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Matched Description: … [A243351, A243356, L39411] As the RBD binding site of tixagevimab does not overlap with that of [cilgavimab ... reduce viral load and improve clinical symptoms of infection. ... The FDA and Health Canada advise healthcare providers to inform patients of this risk. …
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. …
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