Displaying drugs 851 - 875 of 8282 in total
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...
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … have been withdrawn or removed from the market for reasons of safety or effectiveness.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.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Its bactericidal action results from inhibition of cell wall synthesis. …
Mestranol
The 3-methyl ether of ethinyl estradiol. It must be demethylated to be biologically active. It is used as the estrogen component of many combination ORAL contraceptives.
Approved
Matched Description: … It is used as the estrogen component of many combination ORAL contraceptives. ... The 3-methyl ether of ethinyl estradiol. It must be demethylated to be biologically active. …
Pegaptanib
Pegaptanib is a polynucleotide aptamer. Pegatinib aids neovascular age-related macular degeneration by binding to VEGF which in order reduces angiogenesis and vessel permeability.
Pegaptanib was granted FDA approval on 17 September 2004.
Approved
Investigational
Colchiceine
Colchiceine is one of several metabolites of the anti-gout medication colchicine.
Approved
Experimental
Matched Description: … Colchiceine is one of several metabolites of the anti-gout medication [colchicine].[A192714] …
Coagulation factor VIIa Recombinant Human
Recombinant human coagulation Factor VIIa (rFVIIa), intended for promoting hemostasis by activating the extrinsic pathway of the coagulation cascade. NovoSeven is a vitamin K-dependent glycoprotein consisting of 406 amino acid residues. Cloned and expressed in hamster kidney cells, the protein is catalytically active in a two-chain form.
Approved
Matched Description: … NovoSeven is a vitamin K-dependent glycoprotein consisting of 406 amino acid residues. ... coagulation Factor VIIa (rFVIIa), intended for promoting hemostasis by activating the extrinsic pathway of …
Flunisolide
Flunisolide (marketed as AeroBid, Nasalide, Nasarel) is a corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory actions. It is often prescribed as treatment for allergic rhinitis and its principle mechanism of action involves activation of glucocorticoid receptors.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … activation of glucocorticoid receptors. ... It is often prescribed as treatment for allergic rhinitis and its principle mechanism of action involves …
Disopyramide
A class I anti-arrhythmic agent (one that interferes directly with the depolarization of the cardiac membrane and thus serves as a membrane-stabilizing agent) with a depressant action on the heart similar to that of guanidine. It also possesses some anticholinergic and local anesthetic properties.
Approved
Matched Description: … A class I anti-arrhythmic agent (one that interferes directly with the depolarization of the cardiac ... thus serves as a membrane-stabilizing agent) with a depressant action on the heart similar to that of …
Penicillamine
Penicillamine is a pharmaceutical of the chelator class. The pharmaceutical form is D-penicillamine, as L-penicillamine is toxic (it inhibits the action of pyridoxine). It is an α-amino acid metabolite of penicillin, although it has no antibiotic properties.
Approved
Matched Description: … Penicillamine is a pharmaceutical of the chelator class. ... It is an α-amino acid metabolite of penicillin, although it has no antibiotic properties. ... The pharmaceutical form is D-penicillamine, as L-penicillamine is toxic (it inhibits the action of pyridoxine …
Domperidone
A specific blocker of dopamine receptors. It speeds gastrointestinal peristalsis, causes prolactin release, and is used as antiemetic and tool in the study of dopaminergic mechanisms.
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Matched Description: … A specific blocker of dopamine receptors. ... gastrointestinal peristalsis, causes prolactin release, and is used as antiemetic and tool in the study of …
Relebactam
Relebactam is a diazabicyclooctane beta-lactamase inhibitor, similar in structure to avibactam.[A181195,A181207] It includes a piperidine ring which reduces export from bacterial cells by producing a positive charge. It is currently available in a combination product which includes imipenem and cilastatin to treat complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs), pyelonephritis, and complicated...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [label] It is considered to be a last-line treatment option and gained FDA approval as part of the combination …
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.
Approved
Investigational
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 …
Rozanolixizumab
Rozanolixizumab is a humanized high-affinity anti-human neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) monoclonal antibody (IgG4P) targeting the immunoglobulin G (IgG). Rozonolixizumab itself is an IgG4P, an inactive isotype, to reduce the likelihood of unwanted chain exchange. It is investigated for use in autoimmune and alloimmune diseases with pathologic IgG, particularly generalized myasthenia...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … innervation of motor neurons toward AChR-dense areas, and anchor acetylcholinesterase. ... [A260182] Generalized myasthenia gravis is characterized by the formation of IgG antibodies against the ... [A260187,A260192,A260197] Approximately 80% of myasthenia gravis patients tested positive for the AChR …
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....
Approved
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 …
Racemethionine
A preparation of methionine that includes a mixture of D-methionine and L-methionine isomers.
Approved
Experimental
Matched Description: … A preparation of methionine that includes a mixture of D-methionine and L-methionine isomers. …
Finafloxacin
Finafloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic indicated in the treatment of acute otitis externa (swimmer's ear) caused by the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. Finafloxacin is marketed by Novartis under the brand Xtoro™, and was approved by the FDA in December 2014.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Finafloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic indicated in the treatment of acute otitis externa (swimmer's …
Magnesium cation
Magnesium hydroxide is used primarily in "Milk of Magnesia", a white aqueous, mildly alkaline suspension of magnesium hydroxide formulated at about 8%w/v. Milk of magnesia is primarily used to alleviate constipation, but can also be used to relieve indigestion and heartburn. When taken internally by mouth as a laxative, the...
Approved
Nutraceutical
Matched Description: … of magnesium hydroxide formulated at about 8%w/v. ... Magnesium hydroxide is used primarily in "Milk of Magnesia", a white aqueous, mildly alkaline suspension ... Milk of magnesia is primarily used to alleviate constipation, but can also be used to relieve indigestion …
Interferon alfa-n3
Purified, natural (n is for natural) human interferon alpha proteins (consists of 3 forms or polymorphisms including 2a, 2b and 2c). 166 residues, some are glycosylated (MW range from 16 kD to 27 kD).
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Purified, natural (n is for natural) human interferon alpha proteins (consists of 3 forms or polymorphisms …
Methylergometrine
A homolog of ergonovine containing one more CH2 group. (Merck Index, 11th ed)
Approved
Matched Description: … A homolog of ergonovine containing one more CH2 group. (Merck Index, 11th ed) …
Chlorzoxazone
A centrally acting central muscle relaxant with sedative properties. It is claimed to inhibit muscle spasm by exerting an effect primarily at the level of the spinal cord and subcortical areas of the brain. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoea, 30th ed, p1202)
Approved
Matched Description: … and subcortical areas of the brain. ... It is claimed to inhibit muscle spasm by exerting an effect primarily at the level of the spinal cord …
Acetyldigitoxin
Cardioactive derivative of lanatoside A or of digitoxin used for fast digitalization in congestive heart failure.
Approved
Matched Description: … Cardioactive derivative of lanatoside A or of digitoxin used for fast digitalization in congestive heart …
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. …
Pirenzepine
An antimuscarinic agent that inhibits gastric secretion at lower doses than are required to affect gastrointestinal motility, salivary, central nervous system, cardiovascular, ocular, and urinary function. It promotes the healing of duodenal ulcers and due to its cytoprotective action is beneficial in the prevention of duodenal ulcer recurrence. It also...
Approved
Matched Description: … prevention of duodenal ulcer recurrence. ... It also potentiates the effect of other antiulcer agents such as cimetidine and ranitidine. ... It promotes the healing of duodenal ulcers and due to its cytoprotective action is beneficial in the …
Dalfopristin
Dalfopristin is a combination of two antibiotics (Dalfopristin and quinupristin) used to treat infections by staphylococci and by vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium. It is not effective against Enterococcus faecalis infections. Dalfopristin inhibits the early phase of protein synthesis in the bacterial ribosome and quinupristin inhibits the late phase of protein synthesis.
Approved
Matched Description: … inhibits the late phase of protein synthesis. ... Dalfopristin is a combination of two antibiotics (Dalfopristin and quinupristin) used to treat infections ... Dalfopristin inhibits the early phase of protein synthesis in the bacterial ribosome and quinupristin …
Ergosterol
A steroid of interest both because its biosynthesis in FUNGI is a target of ANTIFUNGAL AGENTS, notably AZOLES, and because when it is present in SKIN of animals, ULTRAVIOLET RAYS break a bond to result in ERGOCALCIFEROL.
Approved
Experimental
Matched Description: … A steroid of interest both because its biosynthesis in FUNGI is a target of ANTIFUNGAL AGENTS, notably ... AZOLES, and because when it is present in SKIN of animals, ULTRAVIOLET RAYS break a bond to result in …
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