Advanced Filter

Filter by Group

Filter by Market Availability

Displaying drugs 826 - 850 of 15228 in total
Sibutramine (trade name Meridia in the USA, Reductil in Europe and other countries), usually as sibutramide hydrochloride monohydrate, is an orally administered agent for the treatment of obesity. It is a centrally acting stimulant chemically related to amphetamines thus it is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance in the...
Approved
Illicit
Investigational
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … increases the risk of heart attack and stroke in patients with a history of heart disease. ... Sibutramine (trade name Meridia in the USA, Reductil in Europe and other countries), usually as sibutramide ... In October 2010, Sibutramine was withdrawn from Canadian and U.S. markets due to concerns that the drug …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Serotonin and Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitors ... Norepinephrine, Serotonin, and Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor Anorectic …
Clozapine is a tricyclic dibenzodiazepine, classified as an atypical antipsychotic agent. Clozapine displays affinity to various neuroreceptors with a particularly low affinity to the dopamine receptors, thus breaking the mold of first-generation antipsychotics and deeming it "atypical". . This low affinity to dopamine receptors results in fewer extrapyramidal side effects,...
Approved
Matched Description: … side effects, notably gastrointestinal hypomotility and orthostatic hypotension. ... [A185747] However, its promiscuity toward the muscarinic and adrenergic receptors can result in other ... Despite its effectiveness in treating both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, clozapine …
Matched Categories: … Diazepines, Oxazepines, Thiazepines and Oxepines …
Benztropine, with the chemical formula 3alpha-diphenylmethoxytropane, is a tropane-based dopamine inhibitor used for the symptomatic treatment of Parkinson's disease. It is a combination molecule between a tropane ring, similar to cocaine, and a diphenyl ether from the dialkylpiperazines determined to be a dopamine uptake inhibitor since 1970. The generation of...
Approved
Matched Description: … It is a combination molecule between a tropane ring, similar to cocaine, and a diphenyl ether from the ... [A37914] Benztropine was developed by USL Pharma and officially approved by the FDA on 1996.[L5500] ... an increased potency for dopamine uptake inhibition as well as a decreased inhibition of serotonin and
Gilteritinib, also known as ASP2215, is a small molecule part of the FLT3 tyrosine kinase inhibitors that presented a greater selectivity and potency when compared with other agents from this group. It is a pyrazinecarboxamide derivative that showed high selectivity to FLT3 preventing the c-Kit -driven myelosuppression observed in other...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [A40044] Gilteritinib was developed by Astellas Pharma and FDA approved on November 28, 2018. ... is a small molecule part of the FLT3 tyrosine kinase inhibitors that presented a greater selectivity and ... This drug was approved after being designed as an orphan drug with a fast track and priority review status …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Torasemide is a high-ceiling loop diuretic. Structurally, it is a pyridine-sulfonylurea used as an antihypertensive agent. Torasemide was first approved for clinical use by the FDA in 1993.
Approved
Abatacept is a soluble fusion protein, which links the extracellular domain of human cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA-4) to the modified Fc (hinge, CH2, and CH3 domains) portion of human immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1).[L20504,L42715] Structurally, abatacept is a glycosylated fusion protein with a MALDI-MS molecular weight of 92,300 Da and it...
Approved
Matched Description: … domain of human cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA-4) to the modified Fc (hinge, CH2, and ... Structurally, abatacept is a glycosylated fusion protein with a MALDI-MS molecular weight of 92,300 Da and
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Karaya gum allergenic extract is used in allergenic testing.
Approved
Matched Categories: … Equipment and Supplies ... Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …
Etofamide is used as an antiamoebic agent. Etofamide, under the brand name Kitnos, was marketed in Brazil by Pfizer but has been discontinued .
Approved
Matched Categories: … Antiparasitic Products, Insecticides and Repellents …
Approved
Experimental
Matched Categories: … Blood and Blood Forming Organs …
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...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … of cirrhosis, severe decompensation of liver function, and an increased risk of mortality. ... Hepatitis D is considered the most severe type of viral hepatitis and leads to the rapid development ... first approved for use in the EU on May 28, 2020; bulevirtide has been granted PRIME scheme eligibility and
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …
Maralixibat (also known as SHP625, LUM001, and lopixibat) is an ileal bile acid transporter inhibitor, like odevixibat.[A236823,A239249,L38834] Maralixibat is indicated for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients with Alagille syndrome. Previously, patients with cholestatic pruritus associated with Alagille syndrome were treated with antihistamines, rifampin, ursodeoxycholic acid, cholestyramine, naltrexone, and...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Maralixibat (also known as SHP625, LUM001, and lopixibat) is an ileal bile acid transporter inhibitor ... [A239249] Surgical interventions such as partial external bile diversion and ileal exclusion have also ... were treated with antihistamines, [rifampin], [ursodeoxycholic acid], [cholestyramine], [naltrexone], and
Matched Categories: … Bile and Liver Therapy ... Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …
Nitroprusside serves as a source of nitric oxide, a potent peripheral vasodilator that affects both arterioles and venules (venules more than arterioles). Nitroprusside is often administered intravenously to patients who are experiencing a hypertensive emergency.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Nitroprusside serves as a source of nitric oxide, a potent peripheral vasodilator that affects both arterioles and
Matched Categories: … Nitrates and Nitrites ... Indicators and Reagents …
Ruxolitinib, formerly known as INCB018424 or INC424, is an anticancer drug and a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor. It is a potent and selective inhibitor of JAK1 and JAK2, which are tyrosine kinases involved in cytokine signalling and hematopoiesis. Myeloproliferative neoplasms, such as myelofibrosis and polycythemia vera, are often characterized by...
Approved
Matched Description: … It is a potent and selective inhibitor of JAK1 and JAK2,[A229698] which are tyrosine kinases involved ... By inhibiting JAK1 and JAK2, ruxolitinib works to block the dysregulated cell signalling pathways and ... in cytokine signalling and hematopoiesis. …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Difenoxin is a 4-phenylpiperidine which is closely related to the opioid analgesic meperidine. Difenoxin alone is a USA Schedule I controlled drug, as it may be habit forming. However, it is listed as a Schedule IV controlled drug if combined with atropine, which is added to decrease deliberate misuse. Motofen(R)...
Approved
Illicit
Matched Description: … It is approved by the FDA to treat acute and chronic diarrhea. ... Motofen(R) is a brand mixture which combines atropine sulfate and difenoxin hydrochloride. ... It works mostly in the periphery and activates opioid receptors in the intestine rather than the central …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …
Baloxavir marboxil is an antiviral drug used to treat influenza. More specifically, it is a first-in-class cap-dependent endonuclease inhibitor that works to block influenza virus proliferation.[A39895, A251755] It is a prodrug of baloxavir with an improved absorption profile than its active metabolite due to the addition of a phenolic hydroxyl...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Categories: … Baloxavir and prodrugs …
An antineoplastic agent used primarily in combination with mechlorethamine, vincristine, and prednisone (the MOPP protocol) in the treatment of Hodgkin's disease.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … An antineoplastic agent used primarily in combination with mechlorethamine, vincristine, and prednisone …
Matched Categories: … Benzamides and benzamide derivatives ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Flunitrazepam is a benzodiazepine with pharmacologic actions similar to those of diazepam that can cause anterograde amnesia. Some reports indicate that it is used as a date rape drug and suggest that it may precipitate violent behavior. The United States Government has banned the importation of this drug.
Approved
Illicit
Matched Description: … Some reports indicate that it is used as a date rape drug and suggest that it may precipitate violent …
Matched Categories: … Hypnotics and Sedatives ... Benzodiazepine hypnotics and sedatives ... Benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine derivatives …
Sulfasalazine is an anti-inflammatory drug structurally related to salicylates and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It is indicated for managing inflammatory diseases such as ulcerative colitis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).[L39065, A255582] Metabolized by intestinal bacteria, sulfasalazine is broken down into mesalazine and sulfapyridine, 2 compounds that carry out the main pharmacological...
Approved
Matched Description: … Sulfasalazine is an anti-inflammatory drug structurally related to salicylates and other non-steroidal ... It is indicated for managing inflammatory diseases such as ulcerative colitis and rheumatoid arthritis ... L39065, A255582] Metabolized by intestinal bacteria, sulfasalazine is broken down into [mesalazine] and
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …
Asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi is an asparaginase-specific enzyme derived from Erwinia chrysanthemi used as an anticancer agent. It works by depleting the stores of an important amino acid called asparagine, which is involved in DNA synthesis and cell survival of malignant cells, leading to cell death. L-asparaginase was first identified in...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [L1448] L-asparaginase was first identified in 1963,[A236344] and there are different formulations of ... depleting the stores of an important amino acid called asparagine, which is involved in DNA synthesis and ... and immunogenic profiles;[L1452] thus, those who are allergic to [Asparaginase Escherichia coli] do …
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes …
Aclidinium is an anticholinergic for the long-term management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It has a much higher propensity to bind to muscarinic receptors than nicotinic receptors. FDA approved on July 24, 2012.
Approved
Matched Categories: … formoterol and aclidinium bromide …
Balsalazide is an anti-inflammatory drug used in the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. It is sold under the name "Colazal" in the US and "Colazide" in the UK. The chemical name is (E)-5-[[-4-(2-carboxyethyl) aminocarbonyl] phenyl]azo] -2-hydroxybenzoic acid. It is usually administered as the disodium salt. Balsalazide works by deliverying mesalazine...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … It is sold under the name "Colazal" in the US and "Colazide" in the UK. …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …
Apalutamide is a potent androgen receptor (AR) antagonist that selectively binds to the ligand-binding domain of AR and blocks AR nuclear translocation or binding to androgen response elements . It has been used in trials studying the treatment of Prostate Cancer, Hepatic Impairment, Prostatic Neoplasms, Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer, and Prostatic...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … It targets the AR ligand-binding domain and prevents AR nuclear translocation, DNA binding, and transcription ... risk for metastases and death [A31846]. ... Apalutamide displayed good tolerability and safety profile in clinical studies. …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents ... Hormone Antagonists and Related Agents …
A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with antipyretic and antigranulation activities. It also inhibits prostaglandin biosynthesis.
Approved
Vet approved
Matched Description: … A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with antipyretic and antigranulation activities. …
Matched Categories: … Antiinflammatory and Antirheumatic Products ... Topical Products for Joint and Muscular Pain ... Antiinflammatory and Antirheumatic Products, Non-Steroids …
A long-acting, non selective, calcium channel blocker with significant anti-anginal activity. The drug produces significant coronary vasodilation and modest peripheral effects. It has antihypertensive and selective anti-arrhythmia activities and acts as a calmodulin antagonist. It is no longer marketed in the United States, as it has been implicated in causing...
Approved
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … It has antihypertensive and selective anti-arrhythmia activities and acts as a calmodulin antagonist. ... The drug produces significant coronary vasodilation and modest peripheral effects. …
Matched Categories: … Calcium-Regulating Hormones and Agents …
Precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and is a widespread central and autonomic neurotransmitter. Norepinephrine is the principal transmitter of most postganglionic sympathetic fibers and of the diffuse projection system in the brain arising from the locus ceruleus. It is also found in plants and is...
Approved
Matched Description: … Precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and is a widespread central and autonomic ... It is also found in plants and is used pharmacologically as a sympathomimetic. ... Norepinephrine is the principal transmitter of most postganglionic sympathetic fibers and of the diffuse …
Matched Categories: … Epinephrine and similars ... Adrenergic and Dopaminergic Agents ... Alpha-and Beta-adrenergic Agonists …
Displaying drugs 826 - 850 of 15228 in total