Displaying drugs 876 - 900 of 8235 in total
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. …
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. …
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abbreviated DCA, is an acid analogue of acetic acid in which two of the three hydrogen atoms of the methyl group have been replaced by chlorine atoms.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 hydrogen atoms of the methyl group have been replaced by chlorine atoms. …
Luspatercept
Luspatercept is a recombinant fusion protein comprised of a modified extracellular domain of activin receptor type IIB fused to the FC domain of human IgG1.[A187829,L42455] It was first approved for use in the United States in November 2019 under the brand name Reblozyl® for the treatment of anemia in patients...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Luspatercept is a recombinant fusion protein comprised of a modified extracellular domain of activin ... [A187835] Luspatercept's novel mechanism of action, then, is uniquely suited for the treatment of conditions ... receptor type IIB fused to the FC domain of human IgG1. …
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] …
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...
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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 …
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...
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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 …
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 …
Hydrocortisone acetate
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Vet approved
Masoprocol
A potent lipoxygenase inhibitor that interferes with arachidonic acid metabolism. The compound also inhibits formyltetrahydrofolate synthetase, carboxylesterase, and cyclooxygenase to a lesser extent. It also serves as an antioxidant in fats and oils. [PubChem]
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Investigational
Metipranolol
A beta-adrenergic antagonist effective for both beta-1 and beta-2 receptors. It is used as an antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive, and antiglaucoma agent.
Approved
Lucinactant
Lucinactant is a new synthetic peptide-containing surfactant for intratracheal use. It contains sinapultide, a novel, hydrophobic, 21-amino acid peptide (leucine and lysine repeating units, KL4 peptide) designed to mimic human surfactant protein-B (SB-P). More specifically, it mimics the C-terminal amphipathic helical domain of this protein. It also consists of phospholipids...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … It is completely devoid of animal-derived components. FDA approved on March 6, 2012. ... More specifically, it mimics the C-terminal amphipathic helical domain of this protein. ... It also consists of phospholipids (dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine, DPPC and palmitoyloleoyl phosphatidylglycerol …
Racemethionine
A preparation of methionine that includes a mixture of D-methionine and L-methionine isomers.
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Experimental
Matched Description: … A preparation of methionine that includes a mixture of D-methionine and L-methionine isomers. …
Methocarbamol
Methocarbamol was developed in the early 1950s as a treatment for muscle spasticity and the associated pain.[A178441,A178450] It is a guaiacol glyceryl ether. Methocarbamol tablets and intramuscular injections are prescription medicines indicated in the United States as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of...
Approved
Vet approved
Matched Description: … indicated in the United States as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief 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...
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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 …
Acetyldigitoxin
Cardioactive derivative of lanatoside A or of digitoxin used for fast digitalization in congestive heart failure.
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Matched Description: … Cardioactive derivative of lanatoside A or of digitoxin used for fast digitalization in congestive heart …
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 …
Potassium perchlorate
Potassium perchlorate is an inorganic salt with the chemical formula KClO4. It is a strong oxidizer with the lowest solubility of the alkali metal perchlorates. Potassium is most commonly used in flares and automobile airbags . The use of potassium perchlorate as a component in sealing gaskets for food containers...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … the production of the thyroid hormone. ... It is a strong oxidizer with the lowest solubility of the alkali metal perchlorates. ... The use of potassium perchlorate as a component in sealing gaskets for food containers has been revoked …
Metaraminol
An adrenergic agonist that acts predominantly at alpha adrenergic receptors and also stimulates the release of norepinephrine. It has been used primarily as a vasoconstrictor in the treatment of hypotension.
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Matched Description: … It has been used primarily as a vasoconstrictor in the treatment of hypotension. ... adrenergic agonist that acts predominantly at alpha adrenergic receptors and also stimulates the release of …
Tazobactam
Tazobactam is an antibiotic of the beta-lactamase inhibitor class that prevents the breakdown of other antibiotics by beta-lactamase enzyme producing organisms. It is combined with Piperacillin and Ceftolozane for the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections.
Piperacillin-tazobactam was initially approved by the FDA in 1994, and ceftolozane-tazobactam was approved...
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Matched Description: … Tazobactam is an antibiotic of the beta-lactamase inhibitor class that prevents the breakdown of other ... It is combined with [Piperacillin] and [Ceftolozane] for the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections ... hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia, which are significant causes of …
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.
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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 …
Propylhexedrine
Propylhexedrine is an alpha-adrenergic agonist often used in nasal decongestant inhalers. It is used to give temporary relief for nasal congestion from colds, allergic rhinitis, or allergies.
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Varicella zoster vaccine (recombinant)
Recombinant zoster vaccine, manufactured as the product Shingrix by GlaxoSmithKline, is an adjuvanted non-live recombinant vaccine indicated for prevention of shingles. First approved in October 2017 by the Food and Drug Administration, Shingrix is the preferred vaccine for preventing varicella zoster infection in people aged 50 years and older, replacing...
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Matched Description: … Following initial infection of VZV and resolution of Chickenpox as a child, VZV then lies dormant within ... of varicella zoster virus (VZV). ... One of the most common complications associated with shingles is the development of Post-Herpetic Neuralgia …
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...
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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 …
Pidolic acid
Pidolic acid is a naturally occurring but little-studied amino acid derivative that can be formed enzymatically or non-enzymatically and participates as a biological intermediate with unique pharmacodynamics in various chemical pathways [A32991, L2729]. Elevations of the acid in blood levels may be associated with problems of glutamine or glutathione metabolism...
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Matched Description: … Elevations of the acid in blood levels may be associated with problems of glutamine or glutathione metabolism ... is included in some over-the-counter, non-prescription dietary supplements for the proposed purpose of …
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