Displaying drugs 676 - 700 of 8178 in total
Dexbrompheniramine
Dexbrompheniramine maleate is an antihistamine agent that is used for the treatment of allergic conditions, such as hay fever or urticaria.
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Matched Description: … Dexbrompheniramine maleate is an antihistamine agent that is used for the treatment of allergic conditions …
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...
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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 …
Paromomycin
An oligosaccharide antibiotic produced by various streptomyces. [PubChem]
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Investigational
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.
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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 …
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...
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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 …
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.
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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...
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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 …
Azatadine
Antihistamines such as azatadine appear to compete with histamine for histamine H1- receptor sites on effector cells. The antihistamines antagonize those pharmacological effects of histamine which are mediated through activation of H1- receptor sites and thereby reduce the intensity of allergic reactions and tissue injury response involving histamine release.
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Matched Description: … of H1- receptor sites and thereby reduce the intensity of allergic reactions and tissue injury response ... The antihistamines antagonize those pharmacological effects of histamine which are mediated through activation …
Phenylpropanolamine
Phenylpropanolamine is a sympathomimetic agent that acts as a nonselective adrenergic receptor agonist and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. It has been used as a decongestant and appetite suppressant. Currently, it is withdrawn from the market in Canada and the United States due to the risk for hemorrahgic strokes.
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Vet approved
Withdrawn
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 …
Physostigmine
A cholinesterase inhibitor that is rapidly absorbed through membranes. It can be applied topically to the conjunctiva. It also can cross the blood-brain barrier and is used when central nervous system effects are desired, as in the treatment of severe anticholinergic toxicity.
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Matched Description: … blood-brain barrier and is used when central nervous system effects are desired, as in the treatment of …
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...
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Desonide
A nonfluorinated corticosteroid anti-inflammatory agent used topically for dermatoses.
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Investigational
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...
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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. …
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 …
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,...
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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 …
Methionine
A sulfur containing essential amino acid that is important in many body functions. It is a chelating agent for heavy metals.
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Nutraceutical
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 …
Lomefloxacin
Lomefloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, used to treat bacterial infections including bronchitis and urinary tract infections (UTIs). Additionally, it has been employed for the prophylaxis of UTIs prior to surgery as well.
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Matched Description: … Additionally, it has been employed for the prophylaxis of UTIs prior to surgery as well. …
Apadamtase alfa
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare blood clotting disorder characterized by thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, and various degrees of organ damage. It may be inherited (congenital TTP; cTTP) or acquired due to autoantibodies (immune-mediated TTP; iTTP), although cTTP accounts for <5% of all cases of TTP. Patients with cTTP...
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Matched Description: … all cases of TTP. ... disorder characterized by thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, and various degrees of ... cTTP) or acquired due to autoantibodies (immune-mediated TTP; iTTP), although cTTP accounts for <5% of …
Testosterone undecanoate
Testosterone undecanoate is the ester prodrug of testosterone and has a mid-chain fatty acid at the carbon 17β position. It was developed via fatty acid esterification of testosterone in order to achieve orally administer testosterone. There are oral and intramuscular formulations available for testosterone undecanoate: both formulations are indicated for...
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Matched Description: … and signs of testosterone deficiency. ... the male sex organs and for the maintenance of secondary sex characteristics. ... Testosterone undecanoate is the ester prodrug of [testosterone] and has a mid-chain fatty acid at the …
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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Chikungunya vaccine (live, attenuated)
Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a member of the Alphavirus genus that was first identified in Tanzania in 1952. It is spread primarily by the bite of infected mosquitos of the Aedes genus. Infection with CHIKV causes chikungunya fever, an illness characterized by acute fever and severe, persistent arthralgia. Prior to...
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Matched Description: … [A262051] It is spread primarily by the bite of infected mosquitos of the _Aedes_ genus. ... [L48726] It is approved for use in patients 18 years of age and older who are at high-risk of exposure ... Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a member of the Alphavirus genus that was first identified in Tanzania in …
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.
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