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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.
Approved
Investigational
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 …
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...
Approved
Investigational
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,...
Approved
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 …
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.
Approved
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … It is no longer used and has been replaced with new classes of diuretic drugs. …
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 …
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...
Approved
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.
Approved
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 …
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 …
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...
Approved
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 …
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. …
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...
Approved
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 …
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...
Approved
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)
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 …
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...
Approved
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 …
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 …
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...
Approved
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 …
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.
Approved
Experimental
Matched Description: … The product of conjugation of cholic acid with taurine. ... Its sodium salt is the chief ingredient of the bile of carnivorous animals. …
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...
Approved
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). …
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
Withdrawn
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. …
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