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Tioguanine

An antineoplastic compound which also has antimetabolite action. The drug is used in the therapy of acute leukemia.
Approved
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …

Zonisamide

Zonisamide is a sulfonamide anticonvulsant used as an adjunctive therapy in adults with partial-onset seizures.[L42530,L42535] Zonisamide may act by blocking repetitive firing of voltage-gated sodium channels, leading to a reduction of T-type calcium channel currents or by binding allosterically to GABA receptors. This latter action may inhibit the uptake of...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … The US and Europe approved it in 2000 and 2005, respectively.[A1379,A1383] …
Matched Categories: … Calcium-Regulating Hormones and Agents …

Levosimendan

Levosimendan increases calcium sensitivity to myocytes by binding to troponin C in a calcium dependent manner. This increases contractility without raising calcium levels. It also relaxes vascular smooth muscle by opening adenosine triphosphate sensitive potassium channels. Levosimendan is used to manage acutely decompensated congestive heart failure.
Approved
Investigational

Lenalidomide

Lenalidomide (previously referred to as CC-5013) is an immunomodulatory drug with potent antineoplastic, anti-angiogenic, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a 4-amino-glutamyl analogue of thalidomide and like thalidomide, lenalidomide exists as a racemic mixture of the active S(-) and R(+) forms. However, lenalidomide is much safer and potent than thalidomide, with...
Approved
Matched Description: … and toxicities. ... exists as a racemic mixture of the active S(-) and R(+) forms. ... [A228708] However, lenalidomide is much safer and potent than thalidomide, with fewer adverse effects …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …

Piritramide

Piritramide is under investigation for the treatment of Colon Cancer and Minimal Residual Disease. Piritramide has been investigated for the supportive care of Pain, Postoperative and Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … and Vomiting. ... Piritramide is under investigation for the treatment of Colon Cancer and Minimal Residual Disease. ... Piritramide has been investigated for the supportive care of Pain, Postoperative and Postoperative Nausea …

Ferric cation

Iron is a transition metal with a symbol Fe and atomic number 26. By mass, it is the most common element on Earth. Iron is an essential element involved in various metabolic processes, including oxygen transport, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) synthesis, and energy production in electron transport . Resulting from inadequate...
Approved
Matched Description: … Iron is a transition metal with a symbol Fe and atomic number 26. ... Iron exists in two oxidation states: the ferrous cation (Fe2+) and ferric cation (Fe3+). ... in various metabolic processes, including oxygen transport, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) synthesis, and …

Ropeginterferon alfa-2b

Polycythemia vera (PV) is the most common Philadelphia chromosome-negative myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN), characterized by increased hematocrit and platelet/leukocyte counts, an increased risk for hemorrhage and thromboembolic events, and a long-term propensity for myelofibrosis and leukemia.[A242000, A242005] Interferon alfa-2b has been used for decades to treat PV but requires frequent dosing...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … and clinical trials. ... platelet/leukocyte counts, an increased risk for hemorrhage and thromboembolic events, and a long-term ... propensity for myelofibrosis and leukemia. …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …

Ethoheptazine

Ethoheptazine is marketed under the name Zactane. It is a phenazepine based opioid analgesic. It was invented in the 1950s and is related to other drugs such as proheptazine. Ethoheptazine is no longer marketed in the United States.
Approved
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … It was invented in the 1950s and is related to other drugs such as proheptazine. …

Ponesimod

Ponesimod is a selective sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor 1 modulator indicated in the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis in adults.[A232079,L32709] Ponesimod was developed out of a need for a more selective modulator of sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor 1 than fingolimod. Fingolimod's activity at sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor 3 was suspected to...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor 3 was suspected to be responsible for a portion of it's adverse effects, and …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …

Trastuzumab emtansine

Trastuzumab emtansine, formerly called Trastuzumab-DM1 (T-DM1) is a first-in-class HER2 antibody drug conjugate (ADC) comprised of Genentech's trastuzumab antibody linked to ImmunoGen's cell-killing agent, DM1. T-DM1 combines two strategies-- anti-HER2 activity and targeted intracellular delivery of the potent anti-microtubule agent, DM1 (a maytansine derivative)--to produce cell cycle arrest and apoptosis....
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … First that trastuzumab emtansine and trastuzumab cannot be interchanged. ... anti-microtubule agent, DM1 (a maytansine derivative)--to produce cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. ... T-DM1 combines two strategies-- anti-HER2 activity and targeted intracellular delivery of the potent …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents ... MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AND ANTIBODY DRUG CONJUGATES …

Mitoxantrone

An anthracenedione-derived antineoplastic agent.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Categories: … Anthracyclines and Related Substances ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents ... Cytotoxic Antibiotics and Related Substances …

Anastrozole

Anastrozole is a non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor (AI), similar to letrozole, used to decrease circulating estrogen levels in the treatment of postmenopausal women with estrogen-responsive breast cancer. Anastrozole is also related to exemestane, a steroidal AI, but its non-steroidal nature provides stark advantages including a lack of steroid-associated adverse effects such...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … provides stark advantages including a lack of steroid-associated adverse effects such as weight gain and ... drugs of choice in the treatment of postmenopausal breast cancer due to a more favourable efficacy and …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents ... Hormone Antagonists and Related Agents ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …

Tositumomab

Murine IgG2a lambda monoclonal antibody against CD20 antigen (2 heavy chains of 451 residues, 2 lambda chains of 220 residues). It is produced in an antibiotic-free culture of mammalian cells. It can be covalently linked to Iodine 131 (a radioactive isotope of iodine).
Approved
Investigational
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …

5-O-phosphono-alpha-D-ribofuranosyl diphosphate

The key substance in the biosynthesis of histidine, tryptophan, and purine and pyrimidine nucleotides.
Approved
Experimental
Investigational
Matched Description: … The key substance in the biosynthesis of histidine, tryptophan, and purine and pyrimidine nucleotides …

Leniolisib

Leniolisib is a potent and selective inhibitor of phosphoinositide 3-kinase δ (PI3Kδ). The FDA approved leniolisib on March 24, 2023, making it the first treatment for activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta syndrome (APDS). APDS is a primary immunodeficiency caused by mutations in genes encoding the PI3Kδ, thereby increasing the activity of...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Leniolisib is a potent and selective inhibitor of phosphoinositide 3-kinase δ (PI3Kδ). ... in genes encoding the PI3Kδ, thereby increasing the activity of PI3Kδ, causing immune dysfunction, and …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …

Peppermint oil

Extracted from the stem, leaves, and flowers of Mentha piperita L. plant, peppermint oil (Mentha piperita) is a popular essential oil used in aromatherapy for both external and internal use. Mentha piperita is a hybrid of spearmint (Mentha spicata) and water mint (Mentha aquatica) . Medicinal use of herbal ingredients...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … and as an anti-itch and cooling agent in topical pharmaceutical products. ... upper respiratory symptoms and cough [A33055]. ... , antibacterial, secretolytic, and choleretic actions [A33056]. …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Herbs and Natural Products …

Chromic nitrate

Approved

Crofelemer

Crofelemer, previously known as the investigational drug SP-303, is a novel proanthocyanidin purified from the bark latex of the Amazonian Croton tree Croton lechleri. It is marketed under the brand name Fulyzaq and indicated for the symptomatic treatment of non-infectious diarrhea in adult patients with HIV/AIDS who are taking antiretroviral...
Approved
Matched Description: … It is marketed under the brand name Fulyzaq and indicated for the symptomatic treatment of non-infectious …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …

Uracil mustard

Nitrogen mustard derivative of uracil. It is a alkylating antineoplastic agent that is used in lymphatic malignancies, and causes mainly gastrointestinal and bone marrow damage.
Approved
Matched Description: … and bone marrow damage. ... It is a alkylating antineoplastic agent that is used in lymphatic malignancies, and causes mainly gastrointestinal …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …

Levamisole

Levamisole is an antihelminthic drug that was commonly used for the treatment of parasitic, viral, and bacterial infections. It was manufactured by Janssen and first used in 1969 as an agent to treat worm infestations Levamisole was approved by the FDA in 1990 as an adjuvant treatment for colon cancer....
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … Levamisole is an antihelminthic drug that was commonly used for the treatment of parasitic, viral, and ... [A178117] It was manufactured by _Janssen_ and first used in 1969 as an agent to treat worm infestations ... [L6232] Prior to this, levamisole was used as an antirheumatic therapy in the 1970s and 1980s for patients …
Matched Categories: … Antiparasitic Products, Insecticides and Repellents …

Antrafenine

Antrafenine is a piperazine derivative drug that acts as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug with similar efficacy to naproxen. It is not widely used as it has largely been replaced by newer drugs.
Approved
Matched Description: … Antrafenine is a piperazine derivative drug that acts as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug with …

Taurolidine

Taurolidine is an antimicrobial used for the prevention of catheter-related infections. It is a derivative of the amino acid taurine. It was first synthesized in the 1970s and was originally used as a prophylactic against intraperitoneal bacterial infections in patients with peritonitis. In November 2023, a catheter lock solution of...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … It was first synthesized in the 1970s and was originally used as a prophylactic against intraperitoneal ... marketed as Defencath - received FDA approval under the Limited Population Pathway for Antibacterial and ... Antifungal Drugs (LPAD pathway) for the prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infections in a limited and …
Matched Categories: … Blood Substitutes and Perfusion Solutions …

Tedizolid

Drug-resistant bacteria, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium, and penicillin-resistant Streptococcus penumoniae, represent a massive public health threat.[A199086, A199131] Tedizolid is a member of the oxazolidinone class of antibiotics, which includes the previously approved linezolid and is generally effective against multidrug-resistant Gram-positive bacteria. Tedizolid is indicated for the...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … ) and is generally more effective and more tolerable than [linezolid]. ... such as methicillin-resistant _Staphylococcus aureus_, vancomycin-resistant _Enterococcus faecium_, and ... member of the oxazolidinone class of antibiotics, which includes the previously approved [linezolid] and …

DaxibotulinumtoxinA

DaxibotulinumtoxinA is an acetylcholine release inhibitor and neuromuscular blocking agent. It is a botulinum toxin without accessory proteins purified from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum type A, the gram-positive anaerobic bacterium primarily present in soil. C. botulinum is known to produce toxins that can cause botulism in humans.[A261075, L47860] DaxibotulinumtoxinA was...
Approved
Matched Description: … DaxibotulinumtoxinA is an acetylcholine release inhibitor and neuromuscular blocking agent. …

Nicorandil

Nicorandil is an orally efficacious vasodilatory drug and antianginal agent marketed in the UK, Australia, most of Europe, India, Philippines, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. It is not an approved drug by FDA. It is a niacinamide derivative that induces vasodilation of arterioles and large coronary arteries by activating potassium...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … It is shown to dilate normal and stenotic coronary arteries and reduces both ventricular preload and ... , most of Europe, India, Philippines, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. ... Nicorandil is an orally efficacious vasodilatory drug and antianginal agent marketed in the UK, Australia …
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