Displaying drugs 51 - 75 of 703 in total
Famciclovir
Famciclovir, marketed as Famvir by Novartis, is a guanine analogue used to treat herpes virus infections. It is most commonly used to treat herpes zoster (shingles). Famciclovir is a prodrug of penciclovir with higher oral bioavailability.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Iupac: … 2-[(acetyloxy)methyl]-4-(2-amino-9H-purin-9-yl)butyl acetate …
Setmelanotide
Setmelanotide is the first available treatment for patients with pro-opiomelanocortin, proprotein subilisin/kexin type 1, or leptin deficiencies. It is an agonist of the melanocortin 4 receptor. Earlier attempts at agonizing MC4R (such as LY2112688) lead to successful weight loss, but also an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. Other...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Salts name: … Setmelanotide acetate …
Tubocurarine
Tubocurarine is a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent and the first identified curare alkaloid. Curare is one of the names used to describe plant-derived poisons used by indigenous South Americans to coat the tips of hunting arrows and darts, which were typically derived from plants of the genera Chondrodendron and Strychnos....
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
Matched Iupac: … 4-{[4-(acetyloxy)phenyl](pyridin-2-yl)methyl}phenyl acetate …
Methacholine
Asthma is a complex condition associated with phenomena such as airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR), in which the smooth muscle in the airways (ASM) excessively contracts in response to stimuli, reducing pulmonary function and causing symptoms such as difficulty breathing.[A229598, A229603] Although the underlying pathology of AHR is complex, ASM contraction can...
Approved
Investigational
Artesunate
Artesunate is indicated for the initial treatment of severe malaria. The World Health Organization recommends artesunate as first line treatment for severe malaria. Artesunate was developed out of a need for a more hydrophilic derivative of artemisinin. Artesunate was granted FDA approval on 26 May 2020.
Approved
Investigational
Vitamin A
Retinol and derivatives of retinol that play an essential role in metabolic functioning of the retina, the growth of and differentiation of epithelial tissue, the growth of bone, reproduction, and the immune response. Dietary vitamin A is derived from a variety of carotenoids found in plants. It is enriched in...
Approved
Nutraceutical
Vet approved
Matched Salts name: … Vitamin A acetate …
Metipranolol
A beta-adrenergic antagonist effective for both beta-1 and beta-2 receptors. It is used as an antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive, and antiglaucoma agent.
Approved
Matched Iupac: … 4-{2-hydroxy-3-[(propan-2-yl)amino]propoxy}-2,3,6-trimethylphenyl acetate …
Capecitabine
Capecitabine is an orally-administered chemotherapeutic agent used in the treatment of metastatic breast and colorectal cancers. Capecitabine is a prodrug, that is enzymatically converted to fluorouracil (antimetabolite) in the tumor, where it inhibits DNA synthesis and slows growth of tumor tissue.
Approved
Investigational
Gadoversetamide
Gadoversetamide, marketed under the trade name OptiMARK, is a gadolinium compound used as a contrast agent in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), particularly imaging of the brain, spine and liver.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Iupac: … gadolinium(3+) 2-[bis({2-[(carboxylatomethyl)({[(2-methoxyethyl)carbamoyl]methyl})amino]ethyl})amino]acetate …
Levomenol
Bisabolol, or more formally α-(−)-bisabolol or also known as levomenol, (-)-alpha-Bisabolol is found in fats and oils. (-)-alpha-Bisabolol is isolated from essential oil of Matricaria chamomilla (German chamomile) (-)-alpha-Bisabolol belongs to the family of Sesquiterpenes. These are terpenes with three consecutive isoprene units.
Approved
Experimental
Terlipressin
Terlipressin is a synthetic analogue of vasopressin, which is an endogenous neurohormone that acts as a vasoconstrictor. It is a prodrug of lypressin, or lysine vasopressin. Compared to endogenous vasopressin, terlipressin has a longer half life and increased selectivity for the V1 receptor. As a potent vasopressor, terlipressin has been...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Salts name: … Terlipressin acetate …
Oxybutynin
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common condition negatively impacting the lives of millions of patients worldwide. Due to its urinary symptoms that include nocturia, urgency, and frequency, this condition causes social embarrassment and a poor quality of life.[A185996,A185999]
Oxybutynin, also marketed as Ditropan XL, is an anticholinergic medication used for...
Approved
Investigational
Bimatoprost
Bimatoprost, also known as Latisse or Lumigan, belongs to a group of drugs called prostamides, which are synthetic structural analogs of prostaglandin. Bimatoprost, marketed by Allergan, is administered in both the ophthalmic solution and implant form. It has the ability to reduce ocular hypotension, proving effective in conditions such as...
Approved
Investigational
Lanthanum carbonate
Lanthanum carbonate is a phosphate binder marketed under the trade name Fosrenol by Shire Pharmaceuticals. It is a large pill that requires thorough chewing to avoid choking and other gastrointestinal adverse effects. It is used to treat elevated phosphate levels, primarily in patients with chronic kidney disease, by binding to...
Approved
Clonazepam
A benzodiazepine used to treat various seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop.[FDA Label][L5572,F3763,F3787,F3796] The agent has also been indicated for treating panic disorder.[FDA Label][A175438,L5572,F3763,F3787,F3796] The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor responses.[FDA Label][A175438,A175441,L5572,F3763,F3787,F3796]
Since being...
Approved
Illicit
Macimorelin
Macimorelin, a novel and orally active ghrelin mimetic that stimulates GH secretion, is used in the diagnosis of adult GH deficiency (AGHD). More specifically, macimorelin is a peptidomimetic growth hormone secretagogue (GHS) that acts as an agonist of GH secretagogue receptor, or ghrelin receptor (GHS-R1a) to dose-dependently increase GH levels...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Salts name: … Macimorelin acetate …
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...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Salts name: … Bulevirtide acetate …
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,...
Approved
Selenious acid
Selenious acid is the acid form of sodium selenite, a form of selenium .
Selenium is an essential trace element and antioxidant. It is a cofactor metabolic enzyme regulation. It also plays an important role in maintaining the general health of tissue and muscle and has antioxidant properties. Selenium is...
Approved
Investigational
Hydroxocobalamin
Hydroxocobalamin, also known as vitamin B12a and hydroxycobalamin, is an injectable form of vitamin B 12 that has been used therapeutically to treat vitamin B 12 deficiency. It is also used in cyanide poisoning, Leber's optic atrophy, and toxic amblyopia.
Approved
Matched Salts name: … Hydroxocobalamin acetate …
Fluorometholone
A glucocorticoid employed, usually as eye drops, in the treatment of allergic and inflammatory conditions of the eye. It has also been used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p732)
Approved
Investigational
Matched Salts name: … Fluorometholone acetate …
Morphine
Morphine, the main alkaloid of opium, was first obtained from poppy seeds in 1805. It is a potent analgesic, though its use is limited due to tolerance, withdrawal, and the risk of abuse. Morphine is still routinely used today, though there are a number of semi-synthetic opioids of varying strength...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Salts name: … Morphine acetate …
Chloroquine
Chloroquine is an aminoquinolone derivative first developed in the 1940s for the treatment of malaria. It was the drug of choice to treat malaria until the development of newer antimalarials such as pyrimethamine, artemisinin, and mefloquine. Chloroquine and its derivative hydroxychloroquine have since been repurposed for the treatment of a...
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
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