Displaying drugs 851 - 875 of 8490 in total
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 …
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abbreviated DCA, is an acid analogue of acetic acid in which two of the three hydrogen atoms of the methyl group have been replaced by chlorine atoms.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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Investigational
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 hydrogen atoms of the methyl group have been replaced by chlorine atoms. …
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 …
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 …
Flavoxate
A drug that has been used in various urinary syndromes and as an antispasmodic. Its therapeutic usefulness and its mechanism of action are not clear. It may have local anesthetic activity and direct relaxing effects on smooth muscle as well as some activity as a muscarinic antagonist. [PubChem]
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Matched Description: … Its therapeutic usefulness and its mechanism of action are not clear. …
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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Investigational
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 …
Bepridil
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...
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Withdrawn
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Motixafortide
Motixafortide is a cyclic peptide hematopoietic stem cell mobilizer used to improve stem cell collection prior to autologous transplantation. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is commonly employed in the context of hematologic cancers - high-dose chemotherapy regimens destroy cancerous blood cells, which are then replaced via infusion of the patient's...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … an adequate number of stem cells in ~92% of patients within two apheresis procedures, compared to ~26% ... of patients receiving only filgrastim. ... high-dose chemotherapy regimens destroy cancerous blood cells, which are then replaced via infusion of …
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. …
Cetalkonium
Cetalkonium is a C16 alkyl benzalkonium chloride derivative with an amphipathic property which allows it to be used in different types of formulations. It is a quaternary ammonium salt that acts as an antiseptic against a variety of bacteria and fungi. Cetalkonium is approved by the FDA for its use...
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Matched Description: … [A27143] It is a quaternary ammonium salt that acts as an antiseptic against a variety of bacteria and ... benzalkonium chloride derivative with an amphipathic property which allows it to be used in different types of …
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 …
Droxidopa
Droxidopa is a precursor of noradrenaline that is used in the treatment of Parkinsonism. It is approved for use in Japan and is currently in trials in the U.S. The racaemic form (dl-threo-3,4-dihydroxyphenylserine) has also been used, and has been investigated in the treatment of orthostatic hypotension. There is a...
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Matched Description: … Droxidopa is a precursor of noradrenaline that is used in the treatment of Parkinsonism. ... There is a deficit of noradrenaline as well as of dopamine in Parkinson's disease and it has been proposed ... (dl-threo-3,4-dihydroxyphenylserine) has also been used, and has been investigated in the treatment of …
Homatropine
Homatropine is an anticholinergic drug that acts as an antagonist at muscarinic acetylcholine receptors. It is present in antitussives, under the trade name Hycodan, in combination with hydrocodone (dihydrocodeinone) bitartrate indicated for the symptomatic relief of cough as oral tablets or solutions. Homatropine is included in subtherapeutic amounts as homatropine...
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Matched Description: … in combination with hydrocodone (dihydrocodeinone) bitartrate indicated for the symptomatic relief of ... solutions as a cycloplegic to temporarily paralyze accomodation, and to induce mydriasis (the dilation of …
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] …
Nimodipine
Nimodipine is a 1,4-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It acts primarily on vascular smooth muscle cells by stabilizing voltage-gated L-type calcium channels in their inactive conformation. By inhibiting the influx of calcium in smooth muscle cells, nimodipine prevents calcium-dependent smooth muscle contraction and subsequent vasoconstriction. Compared to other calcium channel blocking...
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Matched Description: … By inhibiting the influx of calcium in smooth muscle cells, nimodipine prevents calcium-dependent smooth …
Ethanolamine oleate
Ethanolamine oleate is a mild sclerosing agent. It is composed of ethanolamine, a basic substance, which when combined with oleic acid forms a clear, straw to pale yellow colored, deliquescent oleate.
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Matched Description: … It is composed of ethanolamine, a basic substance, which when combined with oleic acid forms a clear, …
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 …
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