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Methscopolamine
Methscopolamine is a quaternary ammonium derivative of scopolamine and antagonist at muscarininc (mACh) receptors. Methscopolamine bromide is the most common form of the active ingredient in oral pharmaceutical products. The oral tablets are used as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of peptic ulcer and is shown to be effective...
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Matched Description: … effective in decreasing the rate of recurrence of peptic ulcers as well as preventing complications. ... Methscopolamine is a quaternary ammonium derivative of scopolamine and antagonist at muscarininc (mACh ... The oral tablets are used as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of peptic ulcer and is shown to be …
Chlormerodrin
Chlormerodrin is a mercurial compound with toxic side effects that was previously used as a diuretic. The radiolabeled form has been used as a diagnostic and research tool. It is no longer used and has been replaced with new classes of diuretic drugs.
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Withdrawn
Matched Description: … It is no longer used and has been replaced with new classes of diuretic drugs. …
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.
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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 …
Dichloroacetic acid
Dichloroacetic acid, often abbreviated DCA, is an acid analogue of acetic acid in which two of the three hydrogen atoms of the methyl group have been replaced by chlorine atoms. Salts of DCA are used as drugs since they inhibit the enzyme pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase. Early reports of its activity...
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Matched Description: … Dichloroacetic acid, often abbreviated DCA, is an acid analogue of acetic acid in which two of the three ... and removal of a wide variety of skin and tissue lesions), but was cancelled post market. ... hydrogen atoms of the methyl group have been replaced by chlorine atoms. …
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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Bezlotoxumab
Bezlotoxumab is a fully humanized ImmunoglobulinG1 (IgG1) kappa monoclonal antibody that binds to Clostridium difficile toxin B and neutralizes its effects. First approved by the FDA on October 21, 2016, bezlotoxumab is used to reduce the recurrence of C. difficile infection. On November 22, 2016, the Committee for Medicinal Products...
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Matched Description: … Agency recommended the granting of a marketing authorization. ... First approved by the FDA on October 21, 2016,[A260106] bezlotoxumab is used to reduce the recurrence of ... [L46976] On November 22, 2016, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use of the European Medicines …
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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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 …
Papain
Papain, also known as papaya proteinase I, is a cysteine protease (EC 3.4.22.2) enzyme that is found in species of papaya, Carica papaya and Vasconcellea cundinamarcensis. The enzyme is found to be localized in the skin of papaya, and is collected from slashed unripe papayas as a crude latex. Papain...
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Matched Description: … known as papaya proteinase I, is a cysteine protease (EC 3.4.22.2) enzyme that is found in species of ... The enzyme is found to be localized in the skin of papaya, and is collected from slashed unripe papayas ... While it has been used for the treatment of inflammation and pain via topical administration, papain …
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.
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Vet approved
Acetic acid
Acetic acid is a product of the oxidation of ethanol and of the destructive distillation of wood. It is used locally, occasionally internally, as a counterirritant and also as a reagent. (Stedman, 26th ed) Acetic acid otic (for the ear) is an antibiotic that treats infections caused by bacteria or...
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Matched Description: … Acetic acid is a product of the oxidation of ethanol and of the destructive distillation of wood. …
Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate
Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate is a hydrated form of anhydrous magnesium acetate salt with the chemical formula of Mg(CH3COO)2 • 4H2O. As a salt form of magnesium, magnesium acetate is one of the bioavailable forms of magnesium and forms a very water soluble compound. Magnesium is an essential element and second...
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Matched Description: … As a salt form of magnesium, magnesium acetate is one of the bioavailable forms of magnesium and forms ... formula of Mg(CH3COO)2 • 4H2O. ... Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate is a hydrated form of anhydrous magnesium acetate salt with the chemical …
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.
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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 …
Histamine
A depressor amine derived by enzymatic decarboxylation of histidine. It is a powerful stimulant of gastric secretion, a constrictor of bronchial smooth muscle, a vasodilator, and also a centrally acting neurotransmitter.
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Investigational
Matched Description: … It is a powerful stimulant of gastric secretion, a constrictor of bronchial smooth muscle, a vasodilator ... A depressor amine derived by enzymatic decarboxylation of histidine. …
Erenumab
Erenumab (AMG-334) (INN; trade name Aimovig) is a human monoclonal antibody designed specifically to bind and antagonize the calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor (CGRPR) as a means to prevent migraines. Aimovig, as released and marketed by Novartis and Amgen, is in fact a novel therapeutic approach as the first and only...
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Matched Description: … It is composed of 2 heavy chains, each containing 456 amino acids, and 2 light chains of the lambda subclass ... , each containing 216 amino acids, with an approximate molecular weight of 150 kDa [FDA Label]. …
Belzutifan
Belzutifan is an inhibitor of hypoxia-inducible factor 2α (HIF-2α) used in the treatment of von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease-associated cancers. The HIF-2α protein was first identified in the 1990s by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center as a key player in the growth of certain cancers. Initially considered to be undruggable,...
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Matched Description: … Belzutifan is an inhibitor of hypoxia-inducible factor 2α (HIF-2α) used in the treatment of von Hippel-Lindau ... or stop the growth of VHL-associated tumors. ... identified in the 1990s by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center as a key player in the growth of …
Rotavirus vaccine
Rotavirus commonly infects children and infants causing severe diarrhea and vomiting leading to potentially fatal dehydration. Two rotavirus vaccines are available for the prevention of rotavirus gastroenteritis, Rotateq and Rotarix. Rotateq is a live vaccine consisting of 5 reassorted human-bovine viral strains. Rotarix is a live attenuated vaccine containing the...
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Matched Description: … Rotateq is a live vaccine consisting of 5 reassorted human-bovine viral strains. ... [L1117] Two rotavirus vaccines are available for the prevention of rotavirus gastroenteritis, Rotateq …
Colchiceine
Colchiceine is one of several metabolites of the anti-gout medication colchicine.
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Experimental
Matched Description: … Colchiceine is one of several metabolites of the anti-gout medication [colchicine].[A192714] …
Didanosine
A dideoxynucleoside compound in which the 3'-hydroxy group on the sugar moiety has been replaced by a hydrogen. This modification prevents the formation of phosphodiester linkages which are needed for the completion of nucleic acid chains. Didanosine is a potent inhibitor of HIV replication, acting as a chain-terminator of viral...
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Matched Description: … of nucleic acid chains. ... Didanosine is a potent inhibitor of HIV replication, acting as a chain-terminator of viral DNA by binding ... This modification prevents the formation of phosphodiester linkages which are needed for the completion …
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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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.
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Matched Description: … A vitamin D that can be regarded as a reduction product of vitamin D2. …
Liotrix
Liotrix is a synthetically derived thyroid hormone replacement preparation. It consists of levothyroxine sodium (thyroxine, T4) and liothyronine sodium (triiodothyronine, T3) in a 4 to 1 ratio by weight. Liotrix was developed when it was believed that serum levels of both T4 and T3 were maintained by direct thyroidal secretion....
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Matched Description: … In fact, administration of T3 may result in supratherapeutic levels of T3. ... serum T3 is derived from deiodination of T4 in peripheral tissues. ... It consists of levothyroxine sodium (thyroxine, T4) and liothyronine sodium (triiodothyronine, T3) in …
1,2-Benzodiazepine
Benzodiazepine is under investigation for the prevention of Delirium and C.Surgical Procedure; Cardiac. Benzodiazepine has been investigated for the treatment of Obesity, Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, and Disorders of Gallbladder, Biliary Tract and Pancrease.
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Matched Description: … of Gallbladder, Biliary Tract and Pancrease. ... Benzodiazepine is under investigation for the prevention of Delirium and C.Surgical Procedure; Cardiac ... Benzodiazepine has been investigated for the treatment of Obesity, Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, and Disorders …
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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Matched Description: … A pyranoquinolone derivative that inhibits activation of inflammatory cells which are associated with …
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