Displaying drugs 876 - 900 of 8490 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Withdrawn
Matched Description: … have been withdrawn or removed from the market for reasons of safety or effectiveness.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
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 …
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 …
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 …
Cortisone acetate
Cortisone acetate was first isolate in 1935 and became more widely researched in 1949. Since then, glucocorticoids such as cortisone acetate have been used to treat a number of inflammatory conditions such as endocrine, rheumatic, collagen, dermatologic, allergic, ophthalmic, respiratory, hematologic, neoplastic, edematous, and gastrointestinal diseases and disorders.[A226300,L13203]
Cortisone acetate...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [A226295] Since then, glucocorticoids such as cortisone acetate have been used to treat a number of inflammatory …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Niclosamide
Niclosamide is an antihelminthic used for the treatment of tapeworm infections. Helminths (worms) are multicellular organisms that infect very large numbers of humans and cause a broad range of diseases. Over 1 billion people are infected with intestinal nematodes, and many millions are infected with filarial nematodes, flukes, and tapeworms....
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Matched Description: … range of diseases. ... Niclosamide is an antihelminthic used for the treatment of tapeworm infections. ... Helminths (worms) are multicellular organisms that infect very large numbers of humans and cause a broad …
Factor XIII (human)
Factor XIII (human) is a heat-treated, lyophilized concentrate of coagulation factor XIII, an endogenous enzyme responsible for the crosslinking of fibrin and an essential component of the coagulation cascade [FDA Label]. For people with congenital deficiency or mutation of Factor XIII, a rare bleeding disorder, exogenous replacement of this key...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … enzyme responsible for the crosslinking of fibrin and an essential component of the coagulation cascade ... replacement of this key coagulation factor is essential for management and prevention of bleeding episodes ... the A subunit of human coagulation factor XIII. …
Lumefantrine co-artemether
Lumefantrine Co-Artemether (Riamet) has been investigated for the treatment of Malaria, Malaria, Falciparum, Malaria in Pregnancy, Uncomplicated Malaria, and Uncomplicated Knowlesi Malaria. Lumefantrine Co-Artemether is a tablet formulation of artemether and lumefantrine, a well-tolerated, fast-acting and effective blood schizontocidal drug that serves primarily in the treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … The exact mechanism of action of lumefantrine is not well defined, but it is thought to inhibit -hematin ... Unlike artemether, lumefantrine has a slower onset of action, resulting in clearance of residual parasites ... Lumefantrine Co-Artemether (Riamet) has been investigated for the treatment of Malaria, Malaria, Falciparum …
Cinnamyl alcohol
Cinnamyl alcohol is a naturally occurring compound that is found within cinnamon. Due to the low levels found in cinnamon, cinnamyl alcohol is usually supplied as DB14184 within commercial products.
Cinnamyl alcohol has been shown to be a skin sensitizer, with a NOEL (No Effect Level) of ~4% . Sensitivity...
Approved
Experimental
Matched Description: … Cinnamyl alcohol has been shown to be a skin sensitizer, with a NOEL (No Effect Level) of ~4% [A34266 …
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 …
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 …
Nilvadipine
Nilvadipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB) for the treatment of hypertension.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Nilvadipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB) for the treatment of hypertension. …
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