Displaying drugs 651 - 675 of 9450 in total
Thiopental
A barbiturate that is administered intravenously for the induction of general anesthesia or for the production of complete anesthesia of short duration. It is also used for hypnosis and for the control of convulsive states. It has been used in neurosurgical patients to reduce increased intracranial pressure. It does not...
Approved
Vet 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: … produced via polymerization of ethylene oxide molecules to make joining units of ethylene glycol by an ... limited intestinal enzymatic degradation or bacterial metabolism all make PEG a useful therapeutic agent …
Lavender oil
Approved
Experimental
Nortriptyline
Nortriptyline hydrochloride, the active metabolite of amitriptyline, is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA). It is used in the treatment of major depression and is also used off-label for chronic pain and other conditions.
Approved
Matched Categories: … Antidepressive Agents ... Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic ... Antidepressive Agents Indicated for Depression …
Oritavancin
Oritavancin is a glycopeptide antibiotic used for the treatment of skin infections. It was developed by The Medicines Company (acquired by Novartis). Oritavancin was initially approved by the FDA in 2014 and formulated to combat susceptible gram-positive bacteria that cause skin and skin structure infections. It boasts the option of...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [A39384,A193482,L8492]
On March 12, 2021 the FDA approved Kimyrsa, a complete course of therapy in ... [L32634] Orbactiv, the other FDA approved oritavancin product, is administered over a 3 hour infusion ... [L12858] Oritavancin was initially approved by the FDA in 2014 and formulated to combat susceptible gram-positive …
Mirikizumab
Mirikizumab is a monoclonal antibody developed by Eli Lilly intended to treat ulcerative colitis. It inhibits the actions of interleukin-23 (IL-23), a pro-inflammatory cytokine that activates pathways contributing to the development of inflammatory diseases.[L46237,L46257]
Mirikizumab is approved in Japan and received a positive opinion from the EMA's Committee for Medicinal...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [L46237,L46257]
Mirikizumab is approved in Japan[L46252] and received a positive opinion from the ... [L46252] It was officially approved in the EU in May 2023[L48656] and Canada in July 2023[L48661], and ... was eventually approved in the US in October 2023[L48651] for the treatment of adult patients with moderate-to-severely …
Xanthan gum
Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide gum derived from* Xanthomonas campestris* by a pure-culture fermentation process and purified by recovery with isopropyl alcohol. The major constituents include D-glucose, D-mannose, and D-glucuronic acid. Xanthan gum is a direct food additive permitted for direct addition to food for human consumption by the FDA....
Approved
Matched Description: … It is used as a thickening agent and stabilizer in emulsions. …
Betaxolol
A cardioselective beta-1-adrenergic antagonist with no partial agonist activity.
Approved
Investigational
Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine (whole virus, inactivated)
Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a disease caused by the TBE virus (TBEV), transmitted by ticks from the genus Ixodes. The disease course is variable. Some patients will be asymptomatic or experience a mild febrile illness, while others will experience the full course including neurological symptoms. TBE often manifests in a...
Approved
Matched Description: … in Europe, first approved in 1976. ... [A237520]
TICOVAC (also known as TicoVac or FSME-IMMUN) was the first approved vaccine against TBE …
Beremagene geperpavec
Beremagene geperpavec is a live, replication-defective herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)-based vector therapy. Developed by Krystal Biotech, it was first approved by the FDA on May 19, 2023, for the treatment of wounds associated with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB). DEB is caused by mutations in the COL7A1 gene that...
Approved
Matched Description: … Developed by Krystal Biotech, it was first approved by the FDA on May 19, 2023, for the treatment of …
Alfuzosin
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) refers to a benign growth or hyperplasia of the prostate and leads to lower urinary tract symptoms in men, such as urgency, frequency and changes to urine flow. The prevalence of BPH is as high as 50%-60% for males in their 60's, and this prevalence increases...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [A228483] Alfuzosin is an alpha-1 adrenergic blocker used in the symptomatic treatment of BPH that works ... [L31593] It was initially approved by the FDA in 2003 and is marketed by several pharmaceutical companies …
Triamcinolone
Triamcinolone is a corticosteroid used to treat various inflammatory conditions in the body from allergic rhinitis to acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis. Triamcinolone can be used as a one time adjunct treatment of osteoarthritic knee pain, or first line as a topical treatment of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses. Triamcinolone is more...
Approved
Vet approved
Matched Description: … [L8243] In October 2021, a suspension of triamcinolone acetonide was approved for suprachoroidal injection …
Matched Categories: … Corticosteroids, Moderately Potent (Group II) …
Matched Categories: … Corticosteroids, Moderately Potent (Group II) …
Clobazam
Clobazam belongs to the 1,5-benzodiazepine class of drugs and is marketed under different names, Onfi, Frisium, Urbanyl, and others. . Clobazam was first synthesized in 1966 and first published in 1969, following the incidental synthesis and discovery of the first benzodiazepine chlordiazepoxide in the 1950s. Unlike older 1,4-benzodiazepines, clobazam has...
Approved
Illicit
Matched Description: … [A521,A522] In October 21, 2011, the FDA approved clobazam as an adjunctive treatment for seizures associated ... [A256968,A256973]
Clobazam has been marketed as an anxiolytic since 1975 and an anticonvulsant since ... [A256958] In 2005, clobazam also received approval from Health Canada as an add-on therapy for generalized …
Bacillus calmette-guerin substrain tice live antigen
Bacillus calmette-guerin substrain tice live antigen is a vaccine containing attenuated live culture preparation of the Bacillus of Calmette and Guerin (BCG) strain of Mycobacterium bovis for percutaneous use. It is administered to prevent the development of tuberculosis.
Approved
Tapinarof
Tapinarof is a novel, first-in-class, small-molecule AhR agonist that is indicated for the treatment of adult psoriasis. It is available as a topical cream to be applied to the affected area once daily.[L41845, A248790] Tapiranof was first discovered as a metabolite (3,5-dihydroxy-4-isopropylstilbene) produced in Photorhabdus luminescens, a gram-negative bacillus that...
Approved
Investigational
Von Willebrand factor human
The human von Willebrand factor (vWF) is a human plasma-derived vWF, an endogenous large multimeric plasma glycoprotein involved in hemostasis. It serves a dual role in hemostasis by mediating platelet adhesion and aggregation at the site of blood vessel injury and stabilizing procoagulant factor VIII (FVIII). Exogenous sources of vWF...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … It was first approved by the FDA in 2015. ... The human von Willebrand factor (vWF) is a human plasma-derived vWF, an endogenous large multimeric plasma …
Fibrinogen human
Fibrinogen concentrate (human) is a hematological agent. It works by replacing a certain protein in the blood that helps with blood clotting. Fibrinogen (factor I) is a soluble plasma glycoprotein with a molecular weight of about 340 kDa. It is a physiological substrate for three enzymes: plasmin, factor XIIIa and...
Approved
Matched Description: … Fibrinogen concentrate (human) is a hematological agent. …
Chlorzoxazone
A centrally acting central muscle relaxant with sedative properties. It is claimed to inhibit muscle spasm by exerting an effect primarily at the level of the spinal cord and subcortical areas of the brain. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoea, 30th ed, p1202)
Approved
Matched Description: … It is claimed to inhibit muscle spasm by exerting an effect primarily at the level of the spinal cord …
rhThrombin
rhThrombin (recombinant human thrombin) is being developed by ZymoGenetics, Inc. as a general aid to achieving hemostasis during surgery. ZymoGenetics is developing rhThrombin, a recombinant form of human thrombin that is not derived from animal or human blood, as an aid to controlling bleeding during surgery. Thrombin is used in...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … rhThrombin, a recombinant form of human thrombin that is not derived from animal or human blood, as an …
Acebutolol
A cardioselective beta-adrenergic antagonist with little effect on the bronchial receptors. The drug has stabilizing and quinidine-like effects on cardiac rhythm as well as weak inherent sympathomimetic action.
Approved
Investigational
Minaprine
Minaprine is a psychotropic drug which has proved to be effective in the treatment of various depressive states. Like most antidepressants minaprine antagonizes behavioral despair. Minaprine is an amino-phenylpyridazine antidepressant reported to be relatively free of cardiotoxicity, drowsiness, and weight gain.
Approved
Matched Description: … Minaprine is an amino-phenylpyridazine antidepressant reported to be relatively free of cardiotoxicity …
Matched Categories: … Antidepressive Agents …
Matched Categories: … Antidepressive Agents …
Fidaxomicin
Fidaxomicin is a novel macrolide antibiotic used in the treatment of diarrhea caused by Clostridioides (formerly Clostridium) difficile in adult and pediatric patients over the age of 6 months. Fidaxomicin is a naturally-occurring 18-member macrocycle derived from fermentation. Because fidaxomicin contains an 18-membered lactone ring in its structure, it is...
Approved
Matched Description: … [A190501] Because fidaxomicin contains an 18-membered lactone ring in its structure, it is referred to ... [A190492] Later that year in December, the drug was also approved by the European Medicine Agency. ... [A190486] The approved indication of fidaxomicin was expanded by the FDA in January 2020 to include pediatric …
Methylphenobarbital
A barbiturate that is metabolized to phenobarbital. It has been used for similar purposes, especially in epilepsy, but there is no evidence mephobarbital offers any advantage over phenobarbital.
Approved
Iron sucrose
Iron sucrose (sucroferric oxyhydroxide or iron saccharate) is used as a source of iron in patients with iron deficiency anemia with chronic kidney disease (CKD), including those who are undergoing dialysis (hemodialysis or peritoneal) and those who do not require dialysis. Due to less side effects than iron dextran, iron...
Approved
Bisacodyl
Bisacodyl, a diphenylmethane derivative, is a commonly used over the counter stimulant laxative for occasional constipation.[A233300,L13362] Both bisacodyl and picosulfate are metabolized to the same active metabolite bis-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-pyridyl-2-methane (BHPM).[A233290,A233300,A207700]
Bisacodyl was patented on 25 September 1956 but has been used as a laxative since 1952.
Approved
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