Displaying drugs 51 - 75 of 1042 in total
Amylmetacresol
Amylmetacresol is an antiseptic available in Canada over-the-counter in a number of lozenges for the treatment of sore throat and minor mouth infections , . Amylmetacresol is often combined with dichlorobenzyl alcohol and menthol in the commonly used sore throat lozenges, known as Strepsils .
The acute sore throat (pharyngitis)...
Approved
Benfotiamine
Benfotiamine has been investigated for the treatment and prevention of Diabetic Nephropathy and Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2.
Approved
Experimental
Matched Iupac: … {[(3Z)-4-{N-[(4-amino-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)methyl]formamido}-3-[(Z)-benzoylsulfanyl]pent-3-en-1-yl] …
Zoledronic acid
Zoledronic acid, or CGP 42'446, is a third generation, nitrogen containing bisphosphonate similar to ibandronic acid, minodronic acid, and risedronic acid. Zoledronic acid is used to treat and prevent multiple forms of osteoporosis, hypercalcemia of malignancy, multiple myeloma, bone metastases from solid tumors, and Paget’s disease of bone.[L13712,L13715,L13721] Zoledronic acid...
Approved
Pentoxyverine
Pentoxyverine, also referred to as carbetapentane, is a non-opioid central acting antitussive with antimuscarinic, anticonvulsant , and local anesthetic properties. It is an active ingredient in over-the-counter cough suppressants in combination with guaifenesin and H1-receptor antagonists . Pentoxyverine acts on sigma-1 receptors, as well as kappa and mu-opioid receptors.
The...
Approved
Investigational
Withdrawn
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...
Approved
Investigational
Fursultiamine
Compound used for therapy of thiamine deficiency. It has also been suggested for several non-deficiency disorders but has not yet proven useful. Fursultiamine is a vitamin B1 derivative.
Approved
Matched Iupac: … N-[(4-amino-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)methyl]-N-[(2E)-5-hydroxy-3-{[(oxolan-2-yl)methyl]disulfanyl}pent- …
Pentobarbital
A short-acting barbiturate that is effective as a sedative and hypnotic (but not as an anti-anxiety) agent and is usually given orally. It is prescribed more frequently for sleep induction than for sedation but, like similar agents, may lose its effectiveness by the second week of continued administration. (From AMA...
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin
Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin is a drug used in nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging. The radioisotope, technetium-99m, is chelated by two 1,2-bis[di-(2-ethoxyethyl)phosphino]ethane ligands which belong to the group of diphosphines and which are referred to as tetrofosmin. It is a lipophilic technetium phosphine dioxo cation that was formulated into a freeze-dried kit...
Approved
Matched Iupac: … bis(6,9-bis(2-ethoxyethyl)-3,12-dioxa-6,9-diphosphatetradecane) (⁹⁸Tc)technetium dihydrate …
Matched Description: … The radioisotope, technetium-99m, is chelated by two 1,2-bis[di-(2-ethoxyethyl)phosphino]ethane ligands …
Matched Description: … The radioisotope, technetium-99m, is chelated by two 1,2-bis[di-(2-ethoxyethyl)phosphino]ethane ligands …
Oxetacaine
Oxetacaine, also called oxethazaince, is a potent surface analgesic with the molecular formula N, N-bis-(N-methyl-N-phenyl-t-butyl-acetamide)-beta-hydroxyethylamine that conserves its unionized form at low pH levels. Its actions have shown to relieve dysphagia, relieve pain due to reflux, chronic gastritis, and duodenal ulcer. Oxetacaine is approved by Health Canada since 1995 for...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Oxetacaine, also called oxethazaince, is a potent surface analgesic with the molecular formula N, N-bis …
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
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
Clodronic acid
Clodronic acid is a first generation bisphosphonate similar to etidronic acid and tiludronic acid. These drugs were developed to mimic the action of pyrophosphate, a regulator of calcification and decalcification. clodronate’s use has decreased over the years in favor of the third generation, nitrogen containing bisphosphonate zoledronic acid, ibandronic acid,...
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Manganese citrate
Approved
Experimental
Matched Iupac: … trimanganese(2+) bis(2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate) …
Sodium borate
Approved
Experimental
Matched Iupac: … disodium bicyclo[3.3.1]tetraboroxane-3,7-bis(olate) …
Ritiometan
Ritiometan is a nasal spray which is marketed by the name Nécyrane in France. It is indicated for use in viral rhinitis/ the common cold.
Approved
Matched Iupac: … 2-({bis[(carboxymethyl)sulfanyl]methyl}sulfanyl)acetic acid …
Valproic acid
Valproic acid, or valproate, is an fatty acid derivative and anticonvulsant originally synthesized in 1881 by Beverly S. Burton. It enjoyed use as a popular organic solvent in industry and pharmaceutical manufacturing for nearly a century. In 1963, a serendipitous discovery was made by George Carraz during his investigations into...
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
Glycerol phenylbutyrate
Glycerol phenylbutyrate is a nitrogen-binding agent. Chemically, it is a triglyceride in which three molecules of phenylbutyrate are linked to a glycerol backbone. FDA approved on February 1, 2013.
Approved
Matched Iupac: … 1,3-bis[(4-phenylbutanoyl)oxy]propan-2-yl 4-phenylbutanoate …
Zinc gluconate
Zinc gluconate is a zinc salt of gluconic acid comprised of two gluconic acid molecules for each zinc cation (2+). Zinc gluconate is a generally recognized as safe (GRAS) substance by FDA . It is available as a trace mineral supplement and over the counter as a lozenge form for...
Approved
Vet approved
Matched Iupac: … zinc(2+) ion bis((2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoate) …
Ferrous gluconate
Approved
Matched Iupac: … lambda2-iron(2+) bis((2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoate) …
Sodium tartrate
Sodium tartrate is a disodium salt of l-( + )-tartaric acid that is identified by transparent, colorless, and odorless crystals. It is obtained as a byproduct of wine manufacturing. Sodium tartrate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) as a direct human food ingredient. It acts as an emulsifier and pH...
Approved
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
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
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