Displaying drugs 651 - 675 of 8282 in total
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...
Approved
Investigational
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 …
Thyroid, porcine
Thyroid extract is dried and powdered thyroid glands from pigs containing tiiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) used to supplement low or absent thyroid activity.[A190831,L11755] Thyroid extract has been described in literature to treat hypothyroidism since 1891 but its use dates back as far as the 6th century. Thyroid extract is...
Approved
Matched Description: … considered a first line therapy as it delivers a dose that is inconsistent with the stated strength of …
Isoprenaline
Isoprenaline is a non-selective beta adrenergic receptor agonist indicated to treat heart block, Adams-Stokes attacks, bronchospasm in anesthesia, cadiac arrest, hypovolemic shocks, septic shock, hypoperfusion, congestive hear failure, and cardiogenic shock.[A15638,L33160]
Isoprenaline research in the 1940s found that this isopropyl analog of epinephrine dilated the bronchi, as well as raising...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [A15638,L33160]
Isoprenaline research in the 1940s found that this isopropyl analog of epinephrine …
Chlorhexidine
Chlorhexidine is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial biguanide used as a topical antiseptic and in dental practice for the treatment of inflammatory dental conditions caused by microorganisms. It is one of the most common skin and mucous membrane antiseptic agents in use today. The molecule itself is a cationic bis-guanide consisting of...
Approved
Vet approved
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … of this product. ... [L43942,L44027] Other formulations of chlorhexidine continue to be available. ... [L11512] It is one of the most common skin and mucous membrane antiseptic agents in use today. …
Ocriplasmin
Ocriplasmin is a recombinant truncated form of human plasmin with a molecular weight of 27.2 kDa produced by recombinant DNA technology in a Pichia pastoris expression system. Ocriplasmin is a protein made up of 249 amino acids and has two peptide chains. Agent for pharmacologic vitreolysis; thrombolytic agent. FDA approved...
Approved
Matched Description: … Ocriplasmin is a recombinant truncated form of human plasmin with a molecular weight of 27.2 kDa produced ... Ocriplasmin is a protein made up of 249 amino acids and has two peptide chains. …
Boric acid
Boric acid, also known as hydrogen borate, is a weak monobasic Lewis acid of boron with the chemical formula H3BO3. Boric acid is typically utilized in industrial processing and manufacturing, but is also used as an additive in pharmaceutical products, cosmetics, lotions, soaps, mouthwash, toothpaste, astringents, and eyewashes . It...
Approved
Matched Description: … Boric acid, also known as hydrogen borate, is a weak monobasic Lewis acid of boron with the chemical …
Sodium borate
Approved
Experimental
Busulfan
Busulfan is a bifunctional alkylating agent, having a selective immunosuppressive effect on bone marrow. It is not a structural analog of the nitrogen mustards. It has been used in the palliative treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (myeloid leukemia, chronic), but although symptomatic relief is provided, no permanent remission is brought...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … It is not a structural analog of the nitrogen mustards. ... It has been used in the palliative treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (myeloid leukemia, chronic), …
Migalastat
Fabry disease is a rare, progressive genetic disorder characterized by a defective GLA gene that causes a deficiency in the enzyme alpha-Galactosidase A (alpha-Gal A). This enzyme is responsible for breaking down glycosphingolipid substrate that, when deficient in patients with Fabry disease, builds up in the blood vessels, the kidneys,...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [L4274]
Given the rarity of Fabry disease and the proportion of Fabry disease patients that could ... alpha-Gal A for the treatment of Fabry disease in adults who have amenable GLA variants. ... sold under Amicus Therapeutics' brand name Galafold) is subsequently an oral pharmacological chaperone of …
Disulfiram
A carbamate derivative used as an alcohol deterrent. It is a relatively nontoxic substance when administered alone, but markedly alters the intermediary metabolism of alcohol. When alcohol is ingested after administration of disulfiram, blood acetaldehyde concentrations are increased, followed by flushing, systemic vasodilation, respiratory difficulties, nausea, hypotension, and other symptoms...
Approved
Matched Description: … relatively nontoxic substance when administered alone, but markedly alters the intermediary metabolism of ... When alcohol is ingested after administration of disulfiram, blood acetaldehyde concentrations are increased …
Golodirsen
Golodirsen is a morpholino antisense oligomer designed to treat about 8% of patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). This is an X-linked condition leading to progressive muscle degeneration that begins in early childhood, rendering many patients wheelchair-bound by age 12. Often, patients succumb to this condition by age 30 or...
Approved
Matched Description: … [A188580,T756] A similar drug used in the treatment of other types of DMD is [eteplirsen], which targets ... Continued approval of this drug will depend on the results of clinical trials that confirm its clinical ... Golodirsen is a morpholino antisense oligomer designed to treat about 8% of patients with Duchenne Muscular …
Capsaicin
Capsaicin is most often used as a topical analgesic and exists in many formulations of cream, liquid, and patch preparations of various strengths; however, it may also be found in some dietary supplements. Capsaicin is a naturally-occurring botanical irritant in chili peppers, synthetically derived for pharmaceutical formulations. The most recent...
Approved
Matched Description: … Capsaicin is most often used as a topical analgesic and exists in many formulations of cream, liquid, ... and patch preparations of various strengths; however, it may also be found in some dietary supplements …
Naldemedine
Naldemedine is an opioid receptor antagonist [FDA Label]. It is a modified form of DB00704 to which a side chain has been added to increase molecular weight and polar surface area resulting in restricted transport across the blood brain barrier. Naldemedine was approved in 2017 in both the US and...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … It is a modified form of [DB00704] to which a side chain has been added to increase molecular weight ... Naldemedine was approved in 2017 in both the US and Japan for the treatment of Opioid-induced Constipation …
Paromomycin
An oligosaccharide antibiotic produced by various streptomyces. [PubChem]
Approved
Investigational
Bisoxatin
Bisoxatin is a stimulant laxative which increases peristalsis and inhibits absorbtion of water and ions in the intestine . It is marketed in Belgium under the tradename Wylaxine and used for the treatment of constipation and for preparation of the colon for surgical procedures.
Approved
Matched Description: … for preparation of the colon for surgical procedures. ... Bisoxatin is a stimulant laxative which increases peristalsis and inhibits absorbtion of water and ions ... It is marketed in Belgium under the tradename Wylaxine and used for the treatment of constipation and …
Efmoroctocog alfa
Efmoroctocog alfa is a fully recombinant factor VIII-Fc fusion protein (rFVIIIFc) with an extended half-life compared with conventional factor VIII (FVIII) preparations, including recombinant FVIII (rFVIII) products such as DB13999 . It is an antihemorrhagic agent used in replacement therapy for patients with haemophilia A (congenital factor VIII deficiency). It...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … The B domain of factor VIII is deleted. ... reduced frequency of injections required and improved adherence to prophylaxis [A31551]. ... Prophylactic treatment may dramatically improve the management of severe haemophilia A in the future …
Difluprednate
Difluprednate is a topical corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of infammation and pain associated with ocular surgery. It is a butyrate ester of 6(α), 9(α)-difluoro prednisolone acetate. Difluprednate is abbreviated DFBA, or difluoroprednisolone butyrate acetate. It is indicated for treatment of endogenous anterior uveiti.
Approved
Matched Description: … It is indicated for treatment of endogenous anterior uveiti. ... It is a butyrate ester of 6(α), 9(α)-difluoro prednisolone acetate. ... Difluprednate is a topical corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of infammation and pain associated …
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)....
Approved
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 …
Ramelteon
Ramelteon is the first in a new class of sleep agents that selectively binds to the melatonin receptors in the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN). It is used for insomnia, particularly delayed sleep onset. Ramelteon has not been shown to produce dependence and has shown no potential for abuse.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Ramelteon is the first in a new class of sleep agents that selectively binds to the melatonin receptors …
Idelalisib
Idelalisib is a phosphoinositide 3-kinase inhibitor indicated in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), relapsed follicular B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (FL), and relapsed small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). For the treatment of relapsed CLL, it is currently indicated as a second-line agent in combination with rituximab in patients for whom rituximab...
Approved
Matched Description: … Treatment of lymphoma cells with idelalisib has been shown to result in inhibition of chemotaxis and ... Idelalisib is a phosphoinositide 3-kinase inhibitor indicated in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic ... For the treatment of relapsed CLL, it is currently indicated as a second-line agent in combination with …
Viloxazine
Viloxazine is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. For decades, an immediate-release formulation of viloxazine has been used in Europe as an antidepressant. It was first approved in the UK in 1974; however, the immediate-release formulation was discontinued due to business reasons unrelated to drug safety and efficacy. In the US,...
Approved
Investigational
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … by the FDA for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ... In April 2021, an extended-release formulation of viloxazine under the brand name QELBREE was approved ... [L41685] For decades, an immediate-release formulation of viloxazine has been used in Europe as an antidepressant …
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...
Approved
Polyethylene glycol
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is a synthetic polymer produced via polymerization of ethylene oxide molecules to make joining units of ethylene glycol by an ether linkage.[A190975,A190978] PEGs are water-soluble polymers that can form hydrogen bonds in a ratio of 100 water molecules per one PEG molecule. Molecular weights of PEGs vary...
Approved
Vet approved
Matched Description: … [A190975] Molecular weights of PEGs vary by time of the polymerization process and the molecular weight ... [L6421]
The rationale of using PEG in gastroenterology is due to the physical properties of the compound ... to make joining units of ethylene glycol by an ether linkage. …
Methionine
A sulfur containing essential amino acid that is important in many body functions. It is a chelating agent for heavy metals.
Approved
Nutraceutical
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