Displaying drugs 776 - 800 of 8267 in total
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: … on the basis of manufacturing concerns. ... contributing to the development of inflammatory diseases. ... It inhibits the actions of interleukin-23 (IL-23), a pro-inflammatory cytokine that activates pathways …
Corticotropin
Corticotropin (ACTH or adrenocorticotropic hormone) is a polypeptide hormone produced and secreted by the pituitary gland. It is an important player in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis.
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Thonzylamine
Thonzylamine is an antihistamine and anticholinergic drug. It is available as combination products with DB04837 or DB00388 for temporary relief of symptoms of common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies.
Approved
Matched Description: … of common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies. ... It is available as combination products with [DB04837] or [DB00388] for temporary relief of symptoms …
Phenformin
A biguanide hypoglycemic agent with actions and uses similar to those of metformin. Although it is generally considered to be associated with an unacceptably high incidence of lactic acidosis, often fatal, it is still available in some countries. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p290)
Approved
Investigational
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … A biguanide hypoglycemic agent with actions and uses similar to those of metformin. ... Although it is generally considered to be associated with an unacceptably high incidence of lactic acidosis …
Calcium glubionate anhydrous
Calcium glubionate (or glubionate calcium) is a mineral supplement to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who do not get enough calcium from their diets.
Approved
Dichlorobenzene
Dichlorobenzene refers to any of, or a mixture of, three isomers consisting of benzene in which two of the hydrogen atoms are replaced by chlorine atoms: ortho-, meta-, and paradichlorobenzene. It is a constituent of the ear-wax removal product Cerumol.
Approved
Experimental
Matched Description: … Dichlorobenzene refers to any of, or a mixture of, three isomers consisting of benzene in which two of ... It is a constituent of the ear-wax removal product Cerumol. …
Quinine
An alkaloid derived from the bark of the cinchona tree. It is used as an antimalarial drug, and is the active ingredient in extracts of the cinchona that have been used for that purpose since before 1633. Quinine is also a mild antipyretic and analgesic and has been used in...
Approved
Matched Description: … An alkaloid derived from the bark of the cinchona tree. ... The mechanisms of its antimalarial effects are not well understood. ... It is used as an antimalarial drug, and is the active ingredient in extracts of the cinchona that have …
Zafirlukast
Zafirlukast is an oral leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA) for the maintenance treatment of asthma, often used in conjunction with an inhaled steroid and/or long-acting bronchodilator. It is available as a tablet and is usually dosed twice daily. Another leukotriene receptor antagonist is montelukast (Singulair), which is usually taken just once...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … of the airways, build-up of mucus in the lungs and inflammation of the breathing passages. ... Zafirlukast is an oral leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA) for the maintenance treatment of asthma ... Zafirlukast blocks the action of the cysteinyl leukotrienes on the CysLT1 receptors, thus reducing constriction …
Nedocromil
A pyranoquinolone derivative that inhibits activation of inflammatory cells which are associated with asthma, including eosinophils, neutrophils, macrophages, mast cells, monocytes, and platelets.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … A pyranoquinolone derivative that inhibits activation of inflammatory cells which are associated with …
Procainamide
A derivative of procaine with less CNS action.
Approved
Matched Description: … A derivative of procaine with less CNS action. …
Tromethamine
An organic amine proton acceptor. It is used in the synthesis of surface-active agents and pharmaceuticals; as an emulsifying agent for cosmetic creams and lotions, mineral oil and paraffin wax emulsions, as a biological buffer, and used as an alkalizer. (From Merck, 11th ed; Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed,...
Approved
Matched Description: … It is used in the synthesis of surface-active agents and pharmaceuticals; as an emulsifying agent for …
Imipenem
Imipenem is a semisynthetic thienamycin that has a wide spectrum of antibacterial activity against gram-negative and gram-positive aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, including many multiresistant strains.[label] It is stable to many beta-lactamases. Similar compounds include meropenem, known for having greater activity against Gram negative bacteria, and the newer ertapenem which exhibits...
Approved
Matched Description: … Imipenem is a semisynthetic thienamycin that has a wide spectrum of antibacterial activity against gram-negative …
Potassium bicarbonate
Potassium bicarbonate is a white, crystalline, slightly alkaline and salty substance. It is produced by the passage of carbon dioxide through an aqueous potassium carbonate solution. It is used in medicine as an antacid. It is registered in the FDA under the section of suitable, safe and effective ingredients for...
Approved
Matched Description: … It is produced by the passage of carbon dioxide through an aqueous potassium carbonate solution. ... [T141] It is registered in the FDA under the section of suitable, safe and effective ingredients for …
Alclofenac
Alclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It was withdrawn from the market in the United Kingdom in 1979.
Approved
Withdrawn
Urokinase
Urokinase is an endogenous peptide that is cleaved in the presence of plasmin between lysine 158 and isoleucine 159 to yield active urokinase. Urokinase remains connected between these 2 chains by a sulfhydryl bond. Urokinase was granted FDA approval on 16 January 1978.
Approved
Investigational
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … Urokinase is an endogenous peptide that is cleaved in the presence of plasmin between lysine 158 and …
Clozapine
Clozapine is a tricyclic dibenzodiazepine, classified as an atypical antipsychotic agent. Clozapine displays affinity to various neuroreceptors with a particularly low affinity to the dopamine receptors, thus breaking the mold of first-generation antipsychotics and deeming it "atypical". . This low affinity to dopamine receptors results in fewer extrapyramidal side effects,...
Approved
Matched Description: … Despite its effectiveness in treating both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, clozapine ... various neuroreceptors with a particularly low affinity to the dopamine receptors, thus breaking the mold of ... [A256713,A256718] However, continued evidence of its effectiveness led to clozapine's eventual reintroduction …
Dihydrotachysterol
A vitamin D that can be regarded as a reduction product of vitamin D2.
Approved
Matched Description: … A vitamin D that can be regarded as a reduction product of vitamin D2. …
Polidocanol
Polidocanol is a sclerosing agent indicated to treat uncomplicated spider veins (varicose veins ≤1 mm in diameter) and uncomplicated reticular veins (varicose veins 1 to 3 mm in diameter) in the lower extremity. It is marketed under the brand names Asclera and Varithena. The formula for Polidocanol has the structural...
Approved
Matched Description: … (n) of approximately 9 and a mean molecular weight of approximately 600. ... The formula for Polidocanol has the structural formula C12H25(OCH2CH2)nOH, a mean extent of polymerization …
Taliglucerase alfa
Taliglucerase alfa is the recombinant active form of the human lysosomal enzyme, β-glucocerebrosidase. It was approved in 2012 and is marketed under the name Elelyso for use in patients with type 1 Gaucher's disease.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Taliglucerase alfa is the recombinant active form of the human lysosomal enzyme, β-glucocerebrosidase …
Technetium Tc-99m nofetumomab merpentan
Technetium Tc-99m nofetumomab merpentan (Tc-99m nm) consists of a Fab fragment of an IgG2b of the pancarcinoma murine antibody NR-LU-10. The NR-LU-10 antibody is directed against a 40 kDa glycoprotein antigen expressed in a variety of cancers and some normal tissues.[FDA label] Tc-99m nm was developed by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma...
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Withdrawn
Matched Description: … Technetium Tc-99m nofetumomab merpentan (Tc-99m nm) consists of a Fab fragment of an IgG2b of the pancarcinoma ... A32115] The NR-LU-10 antibody is directed against a 40 kDa glycoprotein antigen expressed in a variety of …
Octreotide
Acromegaly is a disorder caused by excess growth hormone (GH), increasing the growth of body tissues and causing metabolic dysfunction. In most cases, it results from an anterior pituitary growth hormone-releasing tumor. Typically, the feet, hands, and face grow abnormally large; organomegaly and insulin resistance may also occur. Acromegaly is...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … hormone, somatostatin, which inhibits the secretion of growth hormone. ... Acromegaly is a disorder caused by excess growth hormone (GH), increasing the growth of body tissues ... [L14501]
Octreotide is a long-acting drug with pharmacologic activities that mimic those of the natural …
Magnesium trisilicate
Magnesium trisilicate is an inorganic compound that is used as an antacid in the treatment of peptic ulcers.
Approved
Matched Description: … Magnesium trisilicate is an inorganic compound that is used as an antacid in the treatment of peptic …
Enalaprilat
Enalaprilat is the active metabolite of the orally available pro-drug, enalapril. Used in the treatment of hypertension, enalapril is an ACE inhibitor that prevents Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) from transforming angiotensin I into angiotensin II. As angiotensin II is responsible for vasoconstriction and sodium reabsorption in the proximal tubule of...
Approved
Matched Description: … Enalaprilat is the active metabolite of the orally available pro-drug, [enalapril]. ... Used in the treatment of hypertension, enalapril is an ACE inhibitor that prevents Angiotensin Converting ... the kidney, down-regulation of this protein results in reduced blood pressure and blood fluid volume …
Sutilain
Sutilain is a member of the keratase family which includes agents such as papain. It is able to dissolve the intercellular matrix which helps with desquamation. Sutilain contains proteolytic enzymes derived from Bacillus subtilis and it is available as a cream-colored odorless powder. One gram of sutilain powder contains 250,000...
Approved
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Matched Description: … One gram of sutilain powder contains 250,000 casein units of proteolytic activity. ... Sutilain is a member of the keratase family which includes agents such as papain. …
Sargramostim
Sargramostim is a human recombinant granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) expressed in yeast. It is a glycoprotein that is 127 residues. Substitution of Leu23 leads to a difference from native protein.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Substitution of Leu23 leads to a difference from native protein. …
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