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Taurocholic acid
The product of conjugation of cholic acid with taurine. Its sodium salt is the chief ingredient of the bile of carnivorous animals. It acts as a detergent to solubilize fats for absorption and is itself absorbed. It is used as a cholagogue and cholerectic.
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Matched Description: … The product of conjugation of cholic acid with taurine. ... Its sodium salt is the chief ingredient of the bile of carnivorous animals. …
Poliovirus type 2 antigen (formaldehyde inactivated)
Poliovirus type 2 antigen is a suspension of poliovirus Type 2 (MEF-1) 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 2. The vaccine contains purified and inactivated poliovirus type 2 that were...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … of infants (as young as 6 weeks of age), children, and adults for the prevention of poliomyelitis caused ... Poliovirus type 2 antigen is a suspension of poliovirus Type 2 (MEF-1) used in the active immunization ... vaccine contains purified and inactivated poliovirus type 2 that were grown from a continuous line of …
Sotrovimab
Sotrovimab (VIR-7831), also known as GSK4182136, is a monoclonal antibody that can neutralize the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Sotrovimab was initially been granted emergency use authorization (EUA) to treat mild-to-moderate COVID-19 on May 26, 2021, based on interim results from a clinical trial, where sotrovimab was found to reduce the risk of...
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Matched Description: … 2021, based on interim results from a clinical trial, where sotrovimab was found to reduce the risk of …
SARS-CoV-2 virus recombinant spike (S) protein receptor binding domain (RBD) fusion heterodimer (B.1.351-B.1.1.7 strains)
Bimervax is an adjuvanted non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccine utilizing a SARS-CoV-2 recombinant spike (S) protein receptor binding domain (RBD) fusion heterodimer. It is intended to elicit protection against Omicron XBB.1.5, one of the dominant circulating SARS-CoV-2 subvariants in 2023. It is produced using recombinant DNA technology in CHO cell lines and...
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Matched Description: … [L48902] It is intended to elicit protection against Omicron XBB.1.5, one of the dominant circulating …
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.
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Substitution of Leu23 leads to a difference from native protein. …
Drotrecogin alfa
Drotrecogin alfa is activated human protein C that is synthesized by recombinant DNA technology. It is a glycoprotein of approximately 55 kilodalton molecular weight, consisting of a heavy chain and a light chain linked by a disulfide bond. Drotrecogin alfa was withdrawn from the market after a major study indicated...
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Matched Description: … It is a glycoprotein of approximately 55 kilodalton molecular weight, consisting of a heavy chain and …
Cefmetazole
A semisynthetic cephamycin antibiotic with a broad spectrum of activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms. It has a high rate of efficacy in many types of infection and to date no severe side effects have been noted.
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Matched Description: … It has a high rate of efficacy in many types of infection and to date no severe side effects have been ... A semisynthetic cephamycin antibiotic with a broad spectrum of activity against both gram-positive and …
Gliquidone
Gliquidone is a sulfonylurea drug used to treat diabetes mellitus type 2. It is an ATP-dependent K+ (KATP) channel blocker. This block causes a depolarization which leads to activation of voltage-dependent Ca channels and Ca2+ influx, and eventually increases insulin release.
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Matched Description: … This block causes a depolarization which leads to activation of voltage-dependent Ca channels and Ca2 …
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...
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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. …
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...
Approved
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 …
Atezolizumab
Atezolizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody used to prevent the interaction of PD-L1 and PD-1, removing inhibition of immune responses seen in some cancers.[A18493,L7489] This medication is reserved for patients whose tumors express PD-L1, cannot receive platinum-based chemotherapy, or whose tumors do not respond to platinum-based chemotherapy. Atezolizumab was granted...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … inhibition of immune responses seen in some cancers. ... The rest of atezolizumab indications remain unaffected.[L44246] ... Atezolizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody used to prevent the interaction of PD-L1 and PD-1, removing …
Durvalumab
Durvalumab is a human immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1κ) monoclonal antibody and a novel immune-checkpoint inhibitor for cancer treatment. Produced by recombinant DNA technology in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell suspension culture, durvalumab is a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody that works to promote normal immune responses that attack tumour...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … [L12621] In September 2018, durvalumab was approved by the EMA for the treatment of adult patients with ... use in combination with [etoposide] and either [carboplatin] or [cisplatin] as first-line treatment of ... locally advanced, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), only if PD-L1 is expressed in ≥ 1% of …
Imiglucerase
Human Beta-glucocerebrosidase or Beta-D-glucosyl-N-acylsphingosine glucohydrolase E.C. 3.2.1.45. 497 residue protein with N-linked carbohydrates, MW=59.3 kD. Alglucerase is prepared by modification of the oligosaccharide chains of human Beta-glucocerebrosidase. The modification alters the sugar residues at the non-reducing ends of the oligosaccharide chains of the glycoprotein so that they are predominantly terminated...
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Matched Description: … Alglucerase is prepared by modification of the oligosaccharide chains of human Beta-glucocerebrosidase ... The modification alters the sugar residues at the non-reducing ends of the oligosaccharide chains of …
Sotalol
Sotalol is a methanesulfonanilide developed in 1960. It was the first of the class III anti arrhythmic drugs. Sotalol was first approved as an oral tablet on 30 October 1992. A racemic mixture of sotalol is currently formulated as a tablet, oral solution, and intravenous injection indicated for life threatening...
Approved
Matched Description: … [A178579] It was the first of the class III anti arrhythmic drugs. ... [L6334] A racemic mixture of sotalol is currently formulated as a tablet, oral solution, and intravenous …
Dimethyl sulfoxide
A highly polar organic liquid, that is used widely as a chemical solvent. Because of its ability to penetrate biological membranes, it is used as a vehicle for topical application of pharmaceuticals. It is also used to protect tissue during cryopreservation. Dimethyl sulfoxide shows a range of pharmacological activity including...
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Vet approved
Matched Description: … of pharmaceuticals. ... Because of its ability to penetrate biological membranes, it is used as a vehicle for topical application ... Dimethyl sulfoxide shows a range of pharmacological activity including analgesia and anti-inflammation …
Palivizumab
Humanized monoclonal antibody (IgG1k) produced by recombinant DNA technology, directed to an epitope in the A antigenic site of the F protein of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Synagis is a composite of human (95%) and murine (5%) antibody sequences. The human heavy chain sequence was derived from the constant domains...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … of the VL gene K104 withJk-4. ... regions of the VH genes Cor (1) and Cess (2). ... the F protein of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). …
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. …
Bromothalonil
Bromothalonil, also known as Methyldibromo glutaronitrile (MDBGN), is a widely used preservative that can be found in many personal hygiene and industrial products. It is also a known allergen and dermatological irritant that has been banned in many EU countries due to increasing rates of contact allergy . In 2005,...
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Experimental
Matched Description: … allergen and dermatological irritant that has been banned in many EU countries due to increasing rates of …
Nirsevimab
Nirsevimab (MEDI8897) is a recombinant human immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1ĸ) monoclonal antibody used to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract disease in neonates and infants. It binds to the prefusion conformation of the RSV F protein, a glycoprotein involved in the membrane fusion step of the viral entry...
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Matched Description: … membrane fusion step of the viral entry process, and neutralizes several RSV A and B strains. ... [L44146] It binds to the prefusion conformation of the RSV F protein, a glycoprotein involved in the ... [A254691] This is due to a modification in the Fc region of nirsevimab that grants it a longer half-time …
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. …
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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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. …
Tinzaparin
Tinzaparin is a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH), produced by enzymatic depolymerization of unfractionated heparin from porcine intestinal mucosa. It is a heterogeneous mixture of with an average molecular weight between 5500 and 7500 daltons. Tinzaparin is composed of molecules with and without a special site for high affinity binding...
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Matched Description: … This complex greatly accelerates the inhibition of factor Xa. ... It is a heterogeneous mixture of with an average molecular weight between 5500 and 7500 daltons. ... Tinzaparin is a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH), produced by enzymatic depolymerization of unfractionated …
Oxygen
Oxygen is an element displayed by the symbol O, and atomic number 8. It is an essential element for human survival. Decreased oxygen levels may be treated with medical oxygen therapy. Treatment with oxygen serves to increase blood oxygen levels and also exerts a secondary effect of decreasing blood flow...
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Matched Description: … Higher level of oxygen than ambient air (hyperoxia) can be introduced under normobaric or hyperbaric ... Treatment with oxygen serves to increase blood oxygen levels and also exerts a secondary effect of decreasing …
Methoxyflurane
An inhalation anesthetic. Currently, methoxyflurane is rarely used for surgical, obstetric, or dental anesthesia. If so employed, it should be administered with nitrous oxide to achieve a relatively light level of anesthesia, and a neuromuscular blocking agent given concurrently to obtain the desired degree of muscular relaxation. (From AMA Drug...
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Matched Description: … have been withdrawn or removed from the market for reasons of safety or effectiveness. ... (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p180)
In the US, methoxyflurane is one of the products that ... , and a neuromuscular blocking agent given concurrently to obtain the desired degree of muscular relaxation …
Cefonicid
A second-generation cephalosporin administered intravenously or intramuscularly. Its bactericidal action results from inhibition of cell wall synthesis. It is used for urinary tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, and soft tissue and bone infections.
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Matched Description: … Its bactericidal action results from inhibition of cell wall synthesis. …
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