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Fexinidazole
Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT, also colloquially referred to as sleeping sickness), caused by T. brucei gambiense and T. brucei rhodesiense, remains a moderate risk (>1/10,000 inhabitants per year in endemic areas) despite focussed control efforts. Transmitted by the bite of an infected tsetse fly, HAT is biphasic with a first...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Transmitted by the bite of an infected tsetse fly, HAT is biphasic with a first (hemolymphatic) stage …
Indigotindisulfonic acid
Indigotindisulfonic acid is a blue-colored dye with a variety of uses.[A32490,A32491,A32492,L2222] Its salt form, indigotindisulfonate sodium, is also known as indigo carmine, indigotine or FD&C Blue #2. This compound is an acid-base indicator and is used in the production of food colorants and pH tests. Indigotindisulfonic acid is used in...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Indigotindisulfonic acid is a blue-colored dye with a variety of uses. ... This compound is an acid-base indicator and is used in the production of food colorants and pH tests. ... [A32490,A32491,A32492] In 2022, the FDA approved the intravenous use of indigotindisulfonate sodium to …
Bepotastine
Bepotastine is a non-sedating, selective antagonist of the histamine 1 (H1) receptor. Bepotastine was approved in Japan for use in the treatment of allergic rhinitis and uriticaria/puritus in July 2000 and January 2002, respectively, and is marketed by Tanabe Seiyaku Co., Ltd. under the brand name Talion. It is available...
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Matched Description: … Bepotastine is a non-sedating, selective antagonist of the histamine 1 (H1) receptor. ... Bepotastine was approved in Japan for use in the treatment of allergic rhinitis and uriticaria/puritus …
Calcipotriol
Calcipotriol (INN) or calcipotriene (USAN) is a sythetic derivative of calcitriol or Vitamin D.
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Matched Description: … Calcipotriol (INN) or calcipotriene (USAN) is a sythetic derivative of calcitriol or Vitamin D. …
Cenegermin
Cenegermin is a human beta-nerve growth factor (beta-ngf)-(1-118)- peptide (non-covalent dimer) produced in escherichia coli. It received European Union Approval in July 2017 for the treatment of moderate to severe neurotrophic keratitis. Cenegermin received approval from the US FDA a year later in August of 2018. Neurotrophic keratitis is a...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … The loss of corneal sensation impairs corneal health, causing progressive damage to the top layer of ... [L4563]
While the prevalence of neurotrophic keratitis is low, the impact of this serious condition ... the treatment, diagnosis or prevention of a serious condition. …
Miglitol
Miglitol inhibits the breakdown complex carbohydrates into glucose. It is primarily used in diabetes mellitus type 2 for establishing greater glycemic control by preventing the digestion of carbohydrates (such as disaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides) into monosaccharides which can be absorbed by the body.
Miglitol should be taken at the start...
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Matched Description: … amount of poly and oligosaccharides in the diet. ... used in diabetes mellitus type 2 for establishing greater glycemic control by preventing the digestion of ... Miglitol should be taken at the start of a meal for maximal effect and the effect will depend on the …
LetibotulinumtoxinA
The aesthetic utility of botulinum toxin was discovered incidentally following its initial use in the treatment of facial spasmodic disorders in the early 1970s. The first aesthetic use of botulinum toxin was reported in 1989, when onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) was used as a treatment for facial asymmetry resulting from iatrogenic facial...
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Matched Description: … treatment of facial spasmodic disorders in the early 1970s. ... The aesthetic utility of botulinum toxin was discovered incidentally following its initial use in the ... [A249920] The first aesthetic use of botulinum toxin was reported in 1989, when [onabotulinumtoxinA] …
Methenamine
Methenamine is a heterocyclic organic compound with a cage-like structure similar to adamantane. In salt form it is used for the treatment of urinary tract infection (Example: methenamine hippurate which is the hippuric acid salt of methenamine).
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Vet approved
Matched Description: … which is the hippuric acid salt of methenamine). ... In salt form it is used for the treatment of urinary tract infection (Example: methenamine hippurate …
Padimate O
Padimate O is an active sunscreen agent in cosmetics and over-the-counter sunscreen drug products in concentrations up to 8%, as regulated by the FDA . It is a structurally-related compound to DB02362 that absorbs UV-B rays to prevent photodamage. It penetrates human skin, and is shown to induce non-ligatable strand...
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Kappadione
Kappadione is a Vitamin K derivative (chemically, it is menadiol sodium diphosphate), previously approved by FDA prior to 1982 and marketed by Lilly Marketing for this drug has been discontinued and is not available in North America . It has been found to have carcinogenic potential in mammalian cells as...
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Matched Description: … of mice [L1544]. ... Studies involving the active metabolite of this formulation, menadione, showed oocyte toxicity in a study …
Azelastine
Azelastine, a phthalazine derivative, is an antihistamine available as an intranasal spray for the treatment of allergic and vasomotor rhinitis and as an ophthalmic solution for the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis.[L8240,L8270] It is a racemic mixture, though there is no noted difference in pharmacologic activity between enantiomers, and was first...
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Matched Description: … seasonal allergic rhinitis in patients 6 years of age and older. ... Azelastine, a phthalazine derivative, is an antihistamine available as an intranasal spray for the treatment of ... allergic and vasomotor rhinitis and as an ophthalmic solution for the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis …
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: … Abaloparatide is an N-terminal analog of parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP) [A256778] and an ... [L740] It was first approved by the FDA on April 28, 2017,[A256748] for the treatment of osteoporosis …
Bulevirtide
Hepatitis D is considered the most severe type of viral hepatitis and leads to the rapid development of cirrhosis, severe decompensation of liver function, and an increased risk of mortality.[A226340,L30235] Until recently, there have been extremely limited treatments available for Hepatitis D infection. Bulevirtide, also known as Hepcludex, is a...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … of cirrhosis, severe decompensation of liver function, and an increased risk of mortality. ... Completion of this clinical trial is anticipated in early 2023.[L30240] ... chronic Hepatitis D infection developed by MYR Pharmaceuticals, now part of Gilead. …
Dalfampridine
Dalfampridine is a potassium channel blocker used to help multiple sclerosis patients walk. This is the first drug that was specifically approved to help with mobility in these patients. FDA approved on January 22, 2010.
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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 …
Cresol
Cresol is a hydroxytoluene that can be extracted naturally from coal tar or made synthetically. Pure cresol is a mixture of ortho-, meta-, and para- isomers. Cresols are precursors or synthetic intermediates to various other compounds and materials, including plastics, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, and dyes. Ingestion of cresol induces toxicity...
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Matched Description: … Ingestion of cresol induces toxicity in humans and can lead to burning of the mouth and throat, abdominal ... Pure cresol is a mixture of ortho-, meta-, and para- isomers. …
Ceftazidime
Bacteria possess a cell wall comprising a glycopeptide polymer commonly known as peptidoglycan, which is synthesized and remodelled through the action of a family of enzymes known as "penicillin-binding proteins" (PBPs). β-lactam antibiotics, including cephalosporins, are PBP inhibitors that, through inhibition of essential PBPs, result in impaired cell wall homeostasis,...
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Matched Description: … a family of enzymes known as "penicillin-binding proteins" (PBPs). ... A232920] β-lactam antibiotics, including cephalosporins, are PBP inhibitors that, through inhibition of ... glycopeptide polymer commonly known as peptidoglycan, which is synthesized and remodelled through the action of …
Aluminum hydroxide
Aluminum hydroxide is an inorganic salt used as an antacid. It is a basic compound that acts by neutralizing hydrochloric acid in gastric secretions. Subsequent increases in pH may inhibit the action of pepsin. An increase in bicarbonate ions and prostaglandins may also confer cytoprotective effects.
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Matched Description: … Subsequent increases in pH may inhibit the action of pepsin. …
Potassium
Potassium is an essential nutrient, like Calcium and Magnesium. It was identified as a shortfall nutrient by the 2015-2020 Advisory Committee of Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Many conditions and diseases interfere with normal body potassium balance, and underconsumption of potassium is one example. Hypokalemia (low potassium) or hyperkalemia (high potassium)...
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Experimental
Matched Description: … It was identified as a shortfall nutrient by the 2015-2020 Advisory Committee of Dietary Guidelines for ... A186928] Many conditions and diseases interfere with normal body potassium balance, and underconsumption of ... Examples of potassium formulations include potassium citrate, potassium chloride, and potassium with …
Corticorelin ovine triflutate
Corticorelin, available commercially as corticorelin ovine triflutate (tradename Acthrel), is a synthetic form of the peptide human corticotropin-releasing hormone (hCRH), a potent stimulator of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) release from the anterior pituitary. Endogenous forms hCRH are involved in the stress response and its main function is stimulation of the pituitary...
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Matched Description: … of a pituitary source from an ectopic source of excessive ACTH secretion. ... It provides a differential diagnosis for Cushing's disease (a pituitary source of ACTH excess) or of ... ectopic ACTH syndrome (an ectopic source of ACTH excess). …
Lesinurad
Lesinurad is an oral uric acid transporter 1 (URAT1) inhibitor indicated for the treatment of hyperuricemia associated with gout. It reduces serum uric acid concentration through the inhibition of URAT1, an enzyme responsible for reuptake of uric acid from the renal tubule, and OAT4, another uric acid transporter associated with...
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Matched Description: … Lesinurad is an oral uric acid transporter 1 (URAT1) inhibitor indicated for the treatment of hyperuricemia ... Zurampic, it is indicated for use in combination with a xanthine oxidase inhibitor for the treatment of ... It reduces serum uric acid concentration through the inhibition of URAT1, an enzyme responsible for reuptake …
Lenograstim
Lenograstim is a recombinant granulocyte colony-stimulating factor used as an immunostimulating agent.
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Durlobactam
Durlobactam is a diazabicyclooctane non-beta-lactam, beta-lactamase inhibitor. It is typically given in combination with sulbactam to protect it from degradation by certain serine-beta-lactamases. The combination product of durlobactam and sulbactam was first approved by the FDA in May 2023. It is used to treat hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia and ventilator-associated bacterial...
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Matched Description: … [L47336] The combination product of durlobactam and sulbactam was first approved by the FDA in May 2023 ... pneumonia and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia (HABP/VABP), caused by susceptible isolates of …
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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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 …
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 …
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