Displaying drugs 701 - 725 of 8318 in total
Axitinib
Axitinib is a second generation tyrosine kinase inhibitor that works by selectively inhibiting vascular endothelial growth factor receptors (VEGFR-1, VEGFR-2, VEGFR-3). Through this mechanism of action, axitinib blocks angiogenesis, tumour growth and metastases. It is reported to exhibit potency that is 50-450 times higher than that of the first generation...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … [L6676] Through this mechanism of action, axitinib blocks angiogenesis, tumour growth and metastases. ... It is reported to exhibit potency that is 50-450 times higher than that of the first generation VEGFR …
Tovorafenib
Tovorafenib is a selective type II RAF kinase inhibitor with anti-tumour activity. It was granted accelerated approval by the FDA, making it the first FDA approval of a systemic therapy for the treatment of pediatric low-grade glioma, with BRAF rearrangements. BRAF oncogenic mutations in cancers drive dysregulated cell growth, proliferation,...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … therapy for the treatment of pediatric low-grade glioma, with BRAF rearrangements. ... [A263597] It was granted accelerated approval by the FDA, making it the first FDA approval of a systemic …
Fondaparinux
Fondaparinux (Arixtra) is a synthetic anticoagulant agent consisting of five monomeric sugar units and a O-methyl group at the reducing end of the molecule. It is structurally similar to polymeric glycosaminoglycan heparin and heparan sulfate (HS) when they are cleaved into monomeric units. The monomeric sequence in heparin and HS...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … a O-methyl group at the reducing end of the molecule. ... ); and in the management of ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). ... Fondaparinux (Arixtra) is a synthetic anticoagulant agent consisting of five monomeric sugar units and …
Heparin
Unfractionated heparin (UH) is a heterogenous preparation of anionic, sulfated glycosaminoglycan polymers with weights ranging from 3000 to 30,000 Da. It is a naturally occurring anticoagulant released from mast cells. It binds reversibly to antithrombin III (ATIII) and greatly accelerates the rate at which ATIII inactivates coagulation enzymes thrombin (factor...
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Matched Description: … bleeding and higher risk of osteoporosis in long term use. ... Furthermore, the effects of UH can typically be reversed by using protamine sulfate. ... Unfractionated heparin (UH) is a heterogenous preparation of anionic, sulfated glycosaminoglycan polymers …
Tetradecyl hydrogen sulfate (ester)
Sodium tetradecyl sulfate is an anionic surface-active agent which is used for its wetting properties in the industry and is also used in medicine as a blood vessel irritant and sclerosing agent for hemorrhoids and varicose veins .
Sodium tetradecyl sulfate has been widely used since the 1950s, and in...
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Matched Description: … Also noted was an unspecified number of episodes of epidermal necrosis without significant long-term ... effects and a 30% incidence of post-sclerosis pigmentation that resolved within a few months [L2035]. ... Sodium tetradecyl sulfate has been widely used since the 1950s, and in 1978 the first successful report of …
Nitroprusside
Nitroprusside serves as a source of nitric oxide, a potent peripheral vasodilator that affects both arterioles and venules (venules more than arterioles). Nitroprusside is often administered intravenously to patients who are experiencing a hypertensive emergency.
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Nitroprusside serves as a source of nitric oxide, a potent peripheral vasodilator that affects both arterioles …
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
Hexachlorophene
A chlorinated bisphenol antiseptic with a bacteriostatic action against Gram-positive organisms, but much less effective against Gram-negative organisms. It is mainly used in soaps and creams and is an ingredient of various preparations used for skin disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p797)
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Withdrawn
Matched Description: … It is mainly used in soaps and creams and is an ingredient of various preparations used for skin disorders …
Scorpion (centruroides) immune Fab2 antivenin (equine)
Centruroides (scorpion) Immune F(ab')2 (equine) is a purified preparation of immune globulin F(ab’)2 fragments that are derived from plasma of the horses immunized with venom of C. noxius, C. l. limpidus, C. l. tecomanus, and C. s. suffusus. It is intravenously administered patients with clinical signs of scorpion envenomation so...
Approved
Matched Description: … fragments that are derived from plasma of the horses immunized with venom of *C. noxius*, *C. l. limpidus ... Centruroides (scorpion) Immune F(ab')2 (equine) is a purified preparation of immune globulin F(ab’)2 ... It is intravenously administered patients with clinical signs of scorpion envenomation so that the Fab …
Glutamic acid
A peptide that is a homopolymer of glutamic acid.
Approved
Nutraceutical
Matched Description: … A peptide that is a homopolymer of glutamic acid. …
Zaleplon
Zaleplon is a sedative/hypnotic, mainly used for insomnia. It is known as a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic. Zaleplon interacts with the GABA receptor complex and shares some of the pharmacological properties of the benzodiazepines. Zaleplon is a schedule IV drug in the United States.
Approved
Illicit
Investigational
Matched Description: … Zaleplon interacts with the GABA receptor complex and shares some of the pharmacological properties of …
Cobimetinib
Cobimetinib is an orally active, potent and highly selective small molecule inhibiting mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 1 (MAP2K1 or MEK1), and central components of the RAS/RAF/MEK/ERK signal transduction pathway. It has been approved in Switzerland and the US, in combination with vemurafenib for the treatment of patients with unresectable or...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … molecule inhibiting mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 1 (MAP2K1 or MEK1), and central components of ... It has been approved in Switzerland and the US, in combination with vemurafenib for the treatment of …
Flunarizine
Flunarizine is a selective calcium entry blocker with calmodulin binding properties and histamine H1 blocking activity. It is effective in the prophylaxis of migraine, occlusive peripheral vascular disease, vertigo of central and peripheral origin, and as an adjuvant in the therapy of epilepsy.
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Matched Description: … It is effective in the prophylaxis of migraine, occlusive peripheral vascular disease, vertigo of central ... and peripheral origin, and as an adjuvant in the therapy of epilepsy. …
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 …
Digoxin Immune Fab (Ovine)
Digoxin Immune Fab is a sheep antibody (26-10) FAB fragment from sheep immunized with the digoxin derivative Digoxindicarboxymethylamine. It is used as an antidote for overdose of digoxin.
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Matched Description: … It is used as an antidote for overdose of digoxin. …
Isradipine
Isradipine belongs to the dihydropyridine (DHP) class of calcium channel blockers (CCBs), the most widely used class of CCBs. It is structurally related to felodipine, nifedipine, and nimodipine and is the most potent calcium-channel blocking agent of the DHP class. Isradipine binds to calcium channels with high affinity and specificity...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … used class of CCBs. ... the alpha-1 subunit of the channel and increased prevalence of inactive channels in smooth muscle cells ... Isradipine belongs to the dihydropyridine (DHP) class of calcium channel blockers (CCBs), the most widely …
Profenamine
Profenamine (also known as ethopropazine) is a medication derived from phenothiazine. It is primarily used as an antidyskinetic to treat Parkinsonism. It is sold under the trade name Parsitan in Canada. In the US, the marketing of profenamine has been discontinued.
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Matched Description: … [L46812] In the US, the marketing of profenamine has been discontinued.[L46817] …
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 …
Conestat alfa
C1 Esterase Inhibitor (Recombinant) is a recombinant analogue of endogenous complement component-1 esterase inhibitor (rhC1INH), purified from the milk of transgenic rabbits. The primary function of endogenous C1INH is to regulate the activation of the complement and contact system pathways. It does this through inhibition of several target proteases within...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Intravenous replacement of C1 esterase inhibitor results in reversal of acute symptoms of HAE. ... of bradykinin. ... The primary function of endogenous C1INH is to regulate the activation of the complement and contact …
Damoctocog alfa pegol
In recent years, various extended half-life factor VIII and factor IX preparations have been studied and gained approval. In order to extend half-lives, techniques such as fusion to protein conjugates (Fc part of IgG1 or albumin), chemical modification (PEGylation), and protein sequence modification have been utilized. Also known as, BAY94-9027,...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … In order to extend half-lives, techniques such as fusion to protein conjugates (Fc part of IgG1 or albumin ... a longer-acting Factor VIII therapy formulated with polyethylene glycol (PEG) to reduce the number of …
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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Investigational
Matched Description: … Constituent of striated muscle and liver. ... It is used therapeutically to stimulate gastric and pancreatic secretions and in the treatment of hyperlipoproteinemias …
Plazomicin
Developed by Achaogen biopharmaceuticals, plazomicin is a next-generation aminoglycoside synthetically derived from DB12604. The structure of plazomicin was established via appending hydroxylaminobutyric acid to DB12604 at position 1 and 2-hydroxyethyl group at position 6' . It was designed to evade all clinically relevant aminoglycoside-modifying enzymes, which contribute to the main...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … However, acquired resistance of aminoglycosides may arise through over expression of efflux pumps and ... The structure of plazomicin was established via appending hydroxylaminobutyric acid to [DB12604] at position ... 28th, 2018, plazomicin sulfate was approved by the FDA for use in adult patients for the treatment of …
Soybean oil
Derived from soybeans, soybean oil is a common vegetable oil and a source of polyunsaturated and saturated fatty acids. It is a complex mixture of triglycerides where per 100 g, soybean oil has 16 g of saturated fat, 23 g of monounsaturated fat, and 58 g of polyunsaturated fat. The...
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Matched Description: … of monounsaturated fat, and 58 g of polyunsaturated fat. ... It is a complex mixture of triglycerides where per 100 g, soybean oil has 16 g of saturated fat, 23 g ... Derived from soybeans, soybean oil is a common vegetable oil and a source of polyunsaturated and saturated …
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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Investigational
Matched Description: … blood-brain barrier and is used when central nervous system effects are desired, as in the treatment of …
Desonide
A nonfluorinated corticosteroid anti-inflammatory agent used topically for dermatoses.
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