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Ropivacaine
Ropivacaine is an aminoamide local anesthetic drug marketed by AstraZeneca under the trade name Naropin. It exists as a racemate of its S- and R-enantiomers, although the marketed form is supplied only as the purified S-enantiomer.
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Matched Description: … It exists as a racemate of its S- and R-enantiomers, although the marketed form is supplied only as the …
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 …
Abaloparatide
Abaloparatide is an N-terminal analog of parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP) and an agonist at the parathyroid hormone type 1 (PTH1) receptor. It is a synthetic 34 amino acid peptide with 41% homology to human parathyroid hormone 1-34 and human PTHrP 1-34. Abaloparatide and PTHrP share the first 21 amino acids...
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Matched Description: … Abaloparatide is an N-terminal analog of parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP) [A256778] and an ... [L740] It was first approved by the FDA on April 28, 2017,[A256748] for the treatment of osteoporosis …
Histrelin
Histrelin is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist that acts as a potent inhibitor of gonadotropin when administered as an implant delivering continuous therapeutic doses. This drug is a synthetic analog of naturally occurring GnRH with a higher potency. Histrelin implants are non-biodegradable, diffusion-controlled, hydrogel polymer reservoirs containing histrelin acetate that...
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Matched Description: … This drug is a synthetic analog of naturally occurring GnRH with a higher potency. ... (CPP) due to their capacity to reduce LH levels and the concentration of sex steroids. ... Histrelin is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist that acts as a potent inhibitor of gonadotropin …
Thyroid, porcine
Thyroid extract is dried and powdered thyroid glands from pigs containing tiiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) used to supplement low or absent thyroid activity.[A190831,L11755] Thyroid extract has been described in literature to treat hypothyroidism since 1891 but its use dates back as far as the 6th century. Thyroid extract is...
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Matched Description: … considered a first line therapy as it delivers a dose that is inconsistent with the stated strength of …
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...
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Matched Description: … of cirrhosis, severe decompensation of liver function, and an increased risk of mortality. ... Completion of this clinical trial is anticipated in early 2023.[L30240] ... chronic Hepatitis D infection developed by MYR Pharmaceuticals, now part of Gilead. …
Valoctocogene roxaparvovec
Valoctocogene roxaparvovec is an adeno-associated virus serotype 5 (AAV5) based gene therapy vector that expresses the B-domain deleted SQ form of human coagulation factor VIII (hFVIII-SQ). The expression of hFVIII-SQ is driven by a liver-specific promoter, which enables hepatocytes to produce factor VIII protein and increase the levels of active...
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Matched Description: … and measurable steady-state levels of coagulation factor VIII. ... to produce factor VIII protein and increase the levels of active factor VIII in blood. ... ] improve the clinical outcomes of patients but do not eliminate breakthrough bleeding. …
Finafloxacin
Finafloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic indicated in the treatment of acute otitis externa (swimmer's ear) caused by the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. Finafloxacin is marketed by Novartis under the brand Xtoro™, and was approved by the FDA in December 2014.
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Matched Description: … Finafloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic indicated in the treatment of acute otitis externa (swimmer's …
Novobiocin
Novobiocin is an antibiotic compound derived from Streptomyces niveus. It has a chemical structure similar to coumarin. Novobiocin binds to DNA gyrase and blocks adenosine triphosphatase (ATPase) activity. (From Reynolds, Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p189)
Novobiocin sodium, a salt form of novobiocin, was initially approved in September 1964...
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Matched Description: … From Reynolds, Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p189)
Novobiocin sodium, a salt form of ... novobiocin, was initially approved in September 1964 and was indicated for the treatment of serious ... infections due to susceptible strains of _Staphylococcus aureus_ when other less toxic antibiotics cannot …
Nilotinib
Nilotinib, also known as AMN107, is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor under investigation as a possible treatment for chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). A Phase I clinical trial in 2006 showed that this drug was relatively safe and offered significant therapeutic benefits in cases of CML which were found to be resistant...
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Matched Description: … 2006 showed that this drug was relatively safe and offered significant therapeutic benefits in cases of …
Corticorelin ovine triflutate
Corticorelin, available commercially as corticorelin ovine triflutate (tradename Acthrel), is a synthetic form of the peptide human corticotropin-releasing hormone (hCRH), a potent stimulator of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) release from the anterior pituitary. Endogenous forms hCRH are involved in the stress response and its main function is stimulation of the pituitary...
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Matched Description: … of a pituitary source from an ectopic source of excessive ACTH secretion. ... It provides a differential diagnosis for Cushing's disease (a pituitary source of ACTH excess) or of ... ectopic ACTH syndrome (an ectopic source of ACTH excess). …
Cresol
Cresol is a hydroxytoluene that can be extracted naturally from coal tar or made synthetically. Pure cresol is a mixture of ortho-, meta-, and para- isomers. Cresols are precursors or synthetic intermediates to various other compounds and materials, including plastics, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, and dyes. Ingestion of cresol induces toxicity...
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Matched Description: … Ingestion of cresol induces toxicity in humans and can lead to burning of the mouth and throat, abdominal ... Pure cresol is a mixture of ortho-, meta-, and para- isomers. …
Boric acid
Boric acid, also known as hydrogen borate, is a weak monobasic Lewis acid of boron with the chemical formula H3BO3. Boric acid is typically utilized in industrial processing and manufacturing, but is also used as an additive in pharmaceutical products, cosmetics, lotions, soaps, mouthwash, toothpaste, astringents, and eyewashes . It...
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Matched Description: … Boric acid, also known as hydrogen borate, is a weak monobasic Lewis acid of boron with the chemical …
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...
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Matched Description: … Risk factors of AGHD include a history of childhood-onset GH deficiency or with hypothalamic/pituitary ... Macimorelin, a novel and orally active ghrelin mimetic that stimulates GH secretion, is used in the diagnosis of ... specifically, macimorelin is a peptidomimetic growth hormone secretagogue (GHS) that acts as an agonist of …
Ubrogepant
Ubrogepant is indicated for the acute treatment of migraine headaches with or without aura in adults. It was approved by the FDA on December 23, 2019, and is the first oral calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist approved for the acute treatment of migraine. Several oral small molecule CGRP receptor...
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Matched Description: … advance in migraine headache treatment and may become the new standard of therapy in the treatment of ... Ubrogepant is indicated for the acute treatment of migraine headaches with or without aura in adults. ... first oral calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist approved for the acute treatment of …
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,...
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Matched Description: … a family of enzymes known as "penicillin-binding proteins" (PBPs). ... A232920] β-lactam antibiotics, including cephalosporins, are PBP inhibitors that, through inhibition of ... glycopeptide polymer commonly known as peptidoglycan, which is synthesized and remodelled through the action of …
Imatinib
Imatinib is a small molecule kinase inhibitor that revolutionized the treatment of cancer, particularly chronic myeloid leukemia, in 2001. It was deemed a "miracle drug" due to its clinical success, as oncologist Dr. Brian noted that "complete hematologic responses were observed in 53 of 54 patients with CML treated with...
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Matched Description: … with a daily dosage of 300 mg or more and typically occurred in the first four weeks of therapy". ... The discovery of imatinib also established a new group of therapy called "targeted therapy", since treatment ... can be tailored specifically to the unique cancer genetics of each patient. …
Phloxine B
Phloxine B (commonly known simply as phloxine, also known as D&C RED NO. 28) is a color additive which is used both as an inactive ingredient to provide color to products, or as a colorant in dental disclosing tablets. These tablets allow patients to visualise areas where more brushing and...
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Sodium borate
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Niclosamide
Niclosamide is an antihelminthic used for the treatment of tapeworm infections. Helminths (worms) are multicellular organisms that infect very large numbers of humans and cause a broad range of diseases. Over 1 billion people are infected with intestinal nematodes, and many millions are infected with filarial nematodes, flukes, and tapeworms....
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Matched Description: … range of diseases. ... Niclosamide is an antihelminthic used for the treatment of tapeworm infections. ... Helminths (worms) are multicellular organisms that infect very large numbers of humans and cause a broad …
Cinnamyl alcohol
Cinnamyl alcohol is a naturally occurring compound that is found within cinnamon. Due to the low levels found in cinnamon, cinnamyl alcohol is usually supplied as DB14184 within commercial products.
Cinnamyl alcohol has been shown to be a skin sensitizer, with a NOEL (No Effect Level) of ~4% . Sensitivity...
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Matched Description: … Cinnamyl alcohol has been shown to be a skin sensitizer, with a NOEL (No Effect Level) of ~4% [A34266 …
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...
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Matched Description: … [L24474] It is an agonist of the melanocortin 4 receptor. ... [A224449] Patients taking setmelanotide experienced an average weight loss of 0.6 kg/week. …
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.
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Matched Description: … Chemically, it is a triglyceride in which three molecules of phenylbutyrate are linked to a glycerol …
Imiquimod
Imiquimod is an immune response modifier that acts as a toll-like receptor 7 agonist. Imiquimod is commonly used topically to treat warts on the skin of the genital and anal areas. Imiquimod does not cure warts, and new warts may appear during treatment. Imiquimod does not fight the viruses that...
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Matched Description: … types of skin cancer called superficial basal cell carcinoma. ... Imiquimod is commonly used topically to treat warts on the skin of the genital and anal areas. ... Miquimod is also used to treat a skin condition of the face and scalp called actinic keratoses and certain …
Busulfan
Busulfan is a bifunctional alkylating agent, having a selective immunosuppressive effect on bone marrow. It is not a structural analog of the nitrogen mustards. It has been used in the palliative treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (myeloid leukemia, chronic), but although symptomatic relief is provided, no permanent remission is brought...
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Matched Description: … It is not a structural analog of the nitrogen mustards. ... It has been used in the palliative treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (myeloid leukemia, chronic), …
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