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Denileukin diftitox
A recombinant DNA-derived cytotoxic protein composed of the amino acid sequences for diphtheria toxin fragments A and B (Met 1-Thr 387)-His followed by the sequences for interleukin-2 (IL-2; Ala 1-Thr 133). It is produced in an E. coli expression system.
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Matched Description: … A recombinant DNA-derived cytotoxic protein composed of the amino acid sequences for diphtheria toxin …
Tolazoline
A vasodilator that apparently has direct actions on blood vessels and also increases cardiac output. Tolazoline can interact to some degree with histamine, adrenergic, and cholinergic receptors, but the mechanisms of its therapeutic effects are not clear. It is used in treatment of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn.
Approved
Vet approved
Matched Description: … It is used in treatment of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn. ... can interact to some degree with histamine, adrenergic, and cholinergic receptors, but the mechanisms of …
Tazobactam
Tazobactam is an antibiotic of the beta-lactamase inhibitor class that prevents the breakdown of other antibiotics by beta-lactamase enzyme producing organisms. It is combined with Piperacillin and Ceftolozane for the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections.
Piperacillin-tazobactam was initially approved by the FDA in 1994, and ceftolozane-tazobactam was approved...
Approved
Matched Description: … Tazobactam is an antibiotic of the beta-lactamase inhibitor class that prevents the breakdown of other ... It is combined with [Piperacillin] and [Ceftolozane] for the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections ... hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia, which are significant causes of …
Haemophilus influenzae type B strain 20752 capsular polysaccharide tetanus toxoid conjugate antigen
Haemophilus influenzae type b strain 20752 capsular polysaccharide tetanus toxoid conjugate antigen is an active immunization as a booster dose given intramuscularly to pediatric patients who have received a primary series with a Haemophilus b Conjugate Vaccine that is licensed for primarly immunization. The vaccine contains Haemophilus b capsular polysaccharide...
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Investigational
Methocarbamol
Methocarbamol was developed in the early 1950s as a treatment for muscle spasticity and the associated pain.[A178441,A178450] It is a guaiacol glyceryl ether. Methocarbamol tablets and intramuscular injections are prescription medicines indicated in the United States as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of...
Approved
Vet approved
Matched Description: … indicated in the United States as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of …
Papaverine
An alkaloid found in opium but not closely related to the other opium alkaloids in its structure or pharmacological actions. It is a direct-acting smooth muscle relaxant used in the treatment of impotence and as a vasodilator, especially for cerebral vasodilation. The mechanism of its pharmacological actions is not clear,...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … It is a direct-acting smooth muscle relaxant used in the treatment of impotence and as a vasodilator, ... The mechanism of its pharmacological actions is not clear, but it apparently can inhibit phosphodiesterases …
Crizotinib
Crizotinib is a tyrosine kinase receptor inhibitor used for the treatment of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) or ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) tumors, as well as ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) and inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT). By targeting the echinoderm microtubule-associated protein-like 4 (EML4)-ALK fusion protein, crizotinib offers...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Crizotinib is a tyrosine kinase receptor inhibitor used for the treatment of anaplastic lymphoma kinase ... fusion protein, crizotinib offers robust effectiveness in treating NSCLC in patients with this type of ... Second- and third-generation ALK-tyrosine kinase-inhibitors have overcome many of the pharmacodynamic …
Pidolic acid
Pidolic acid is a naturally occurring but little-studied amino acid derivative that can be formed enzymatically or non-enzymatically and participates as a biological intermediate with unique pharmacodynamics in various chemical pathways [A32991, L2729]. Elevations of the acid in blood levels may be associated with problems of glutamine or glutathione metabolism...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Elevations of the acid in blood levels may be associated with problems of glutamine or glutathione metabolism ... is included in some over-the-counter, non-prescription dietary supplements for the proposed purpose of …
Chymopapain
Chymopapain was first isolated in 1941 from the crude latex derived from the fruit of Carica papaya by squeezing the green papaya while on the plant prior to harvest. It is an extracellular plant cysteine proteinase similar to papain in specificity. Chymopapain was developed by Chart Medcl and FDA approved...
Approved
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … Chymopapain was first isolated in 1941 from the crude latex derived from the fruit of Carica papaya by …
Sutimlimab
Cold agglutinin disease (CAD) is a type of autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) in which autoantibodies directed against red blood cell surface antigens cause hemolysis at low (3-4°C) temperatures.[A245154,L40114] This cold subtype accounts for approximately 15-25% of all AIHA and is more common in the elderly.[A245159,L40114] In approximately 90% of cases,...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … ], a novel inhibitor of C3. ... [A245154] Notably, none of these agents are approved for use in the treatment of CAD. ... Cold agglutinin disease (CAD) is a type of autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) in which autoantibodies …
Enmetazobactam
Enmetazobactam is a penicillanic acid sulfone extended-spectrum beta (β)-lactamase (ESBL) inhibitor. Because ESBL enzymes can hydrolyze important antibiotics such as penicillins, broad-spectrum cephalosporins and monobactams, ESBL-producing bacteria poses challenges in the treatment of serious infections. The combination product of enmetazobactam and cefepime was first approved by the FDA on February...
Approved
Matched Description: … on February 23, 2024, for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections. ... [A263276]
The combination product of enmetazobactam and [cefepime] was first approved by the FDA ... broad-spectrum cephalosporins and monobactams, ESBL-producing bacteria poses challenges in the treatment of …
Masoprocol
A potent lipoxygenase inhibitor that interferes with arachidonic acid metabolism. The compound also inhibits formyltetrahydrofolate synthetase, carboxylesterase, and cyclooxygenase to a lesser extent. It also serves as an antioxidant in fats and oils. [PubChem]
Approved
Investigational
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
Nonoxynol-9
Nonoxynol-9 (N-9) is a typical surfactant used as a vaginal spermicide. Spermicides are locally acting non-hormonal contraceptives. When present in the vagina during intercourse, they immobilize/inactivate/damage and/or kill sperms without eliciting systemic effects. N-9 has been in use for more than 30 years as an over-the-counter (OTC) drug in creams,...
Approved
Withdrawn
Poliovirus type 1 antigen (formaldehyde inactivated)
Poliovirus type 1 antigen is a suspension of poliovirus Type 1 (Mahoney) used in the active immunization of infants (as young as 6 weeks of age), children, and adults for the prevention of poliomyelitis caused by poliovirus Type 1. The vaccine contains purified and inactivated poliovirus type 1 that were...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … of infants (as young as 6 weeks of age), children, and adults for the prevention of poliomyelitis caused ... Poliovirus type 1 antigen is a suspension of poliovirus Type 1 (Mahoney) used in the active immunization ... vaccine contains purified and inactivated poliovirus type 1 that were grown from a continuous line of …
Poliovirus type 3 antigen (formaldehyde inactivated)
Poliovirus type 3 antigen is a suspension of poliovirus Type 3 (Saukett) used in the active immunization of infants (as young as 6 weeks of age), children, and adults for the prevention of poliomyelitis caused by poliovirus Type 3. The vaccine contains purified and inactivated poliovirus type 3 that were...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … of infants (as young as 6 weeks of age), children, and adults for the prevention of poliomyelitis caused ... Poliovirus type 3 antigen is a suspension of poliovirus Type 3 (Saukett) used in the active immunization ... vaccine contains purified and inactivated poliovirus type 3 that were grown from a continuous line of …
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 …
Starch, corn
Corn starch refers to the starch extracted from the corn grain that is commonly used as a food ingredient and chemical additive. Starch is any of a group of polysaccharides of the general formula (C6-H10-O5)n, composed of a long-chain polymer of glucose in the form of amylose and amylopectin. Starch...
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Nutraceutical
Matched Description: … Starch is any of a group of polysaccharides of the general formula (C6-H10-O5)n, composed of a long-chain ... polymer of glucose in the form of amylose and amylopectin. ... Starch is the chief storage form of energy reserve (carbohydrates) in plants. …
Bacillus calmette-guerin substrain tice live antigen
Bacillus calmette-guerin substrain tice live antigen is a vaccine containing attenuated live culture preparation of the Bacillus of Calmette and Guerin (BCG) strain of Mycobacterium bovis for percutaneous use. It is administered to prevent the development of tuberculosis.
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Matched Description: … the Bacillus of Calmette and Guerin (BCG) strain of *Mycobacterium bovis* for percutaneous use. ... It is administered to prevent the development of tuberculosis. ... calmette-guerin substrain tice live antigen is a vaccine containing attenuated live culture preparation of …
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)
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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 …
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. …
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...
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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.
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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,...
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Matched Description: … It is used in the synthesis of surface-active agents and pharmaceuticals; as an emulsifying agent for …
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