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Zoledronic acid, or CGP 42'446, is a third generation, nitrogen containing bisphosphonate similar to ibandronic acid, minodronic acid, and risedronic acid. Zoledronic acid is used to treat and prevent multiple forms of osteoporosis, hypercalcemia of malignancy, multiple myeloma, bone metastases from solid tumors, and Paget’s disease of bone.[L13712,L13715,L13721] Zoledronic acid...
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Matched Description: … of malignancy, multiple myeloma, bone metastases from solid tumors, and Paget’s disease of bone. ... [A203111] Zoledronic acid is used to treat and prevent multiple forms of osteoporosis, hypercalcemia …
Matched Categories: … Drugs for Treatment of Bone Diseases …
Sevelamer is a phosphate binding drug used to prevent hyperphosphataemia in patients with chronic renal failure. It is marketed by Genzyme under the trade name Renagel.
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Matched Categories: … Drugs for Treatment of Hyperkalemia and Hyperphosphatemia …
Ibandronate, or BM 21.0955, is a third generation, nitrogen containing bisphosphonate similar to zoledronic acid, minodronic acid, and risedronic acid.[A203111,A203138] It is used to prevent and treat postmenopausal osteoporosis.[L13805,L13808] Ibandronate was first described in the literature in 1993 as a treatment for bone loss in dogs. Ibandronate was granted FDA...
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Matched Categories: … Drugs for Treatment of Bone Diseases …
Tyropanoic acid is a radiocontrast agent used in cholecystography, the X-ray diagnosis of gallstones under the trade names include Bilopaque, Lumopaque, Tyropaque, and Bilopac. The molecule contains three heavy iodine atoms which obstruct X-rays in the same way as the calcium in bones, which results in a visible image .
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Matched Description: … Tyropanoic acid is a radiocontrast agent used in cholecystography, the X-ray diagnosis of gallstones …
Matched Categories: … Diagnostic Uses of Chemicals …
Zinc gluconate is a zinc salt of gluconic acid comprised of two gluconic acid molecules for each zinc cation (2+). Zinc gluconate is a generally recognized as safe (GRAS) substance by FDA . It is available as a trace mineral supplement and over the counter as a lozenge form for...
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Vet approved
Matched Description: … Zinc gluconate is a zinc salt of gluconic acid comprised of two gluconic acid molecules for each zinc ... has been associated with some cases of anosmia [A32414], [A32409], [A32410], [L2080]. ... Although it has been nasally administered for treating the common cold, this route of administration …
Matched Categories: … Agents for Treatment of Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures for Topical Use …
Oxetacaine, also called oxethazaince, is a potent surface analgesic with the molecular formula N, N-bis-(N-methyl-N-phenyl-t-butyl-acetamide)-beta-hydroxyethylamine that conserves its unionized form at low pH levels. Its actions have shown to relieve dysphagia, relieve pain due to reflux, chronic gastritis, and duodenal ulcer. Oxetacaine is approved by Health Canada since 1995 for...
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Matched Description: … [L1113] It is also in the list of approved derivatives of herbal products by the EMA.[L2816] …
Matched Categories: … Agents for Treatment of Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures for Topical Use …
Collagenase clostridium histolyticum is an enzyme produced by the bacterium Clostridium histolyticum. It is beneficial in the breakdown of collagen plaques for the treatment of Dupuytren's contracture and Peyronie's disease. The topical formulation is used for the debridement of necrotic tissue due to burns or chronic ulcers. On July 6,...
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Matched Description: … It is beneficial in the breakdown of collagen plaques for the treatment of Dupuytren's contracture and ... for the treatment of cellulite in adult women. ... [L14882] The topical formulation is used for the debridement of necrotic tissue due to burns or chronic …
Matched Categories: … Preparations for Treatment of Wounds and Ulcers …
Benzylpenicilloyl polylysine is used as a skin-testing reagent to detect immunoglobulin E antibodies in people with a history of penicillin allergy. The quantitation of in vitro IgE antibodies to the benzylpenicilloyl determinant is a useful tool for evaluating allergic subjects.
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Matched Description: … The quantitation of in vitro IgE antibodies to the benzylpenicilloyl determinant is a useful tool for ... polylysine is used as a skin-testing reagent to detect immunoglobulin E antibodies in people with a history of
Matched Categories: … combinations of penicillins …
A metallic element of atomic number 30 and atomic weight 65.38. It is a necessary trace element in the diet, forming an essential part of many enzymes, and playing an important role in protein synthesis and in cell division. Zinc deficiency is associated with anemia, short stature, hypogonadism, impaired wound...
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Matched Description: … in the pathophysiology and treatment of affective disorders, plus discussed the potential value of zinc ... as a marker of these diseases [L2097]. ... A metallic element of atomic number 30 and atomic weight 65.38. …
Matched Categories: … Agents for Treatment of Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures for Topical Use …
Iron sucrose (sucroferric oxyhydroxide or iron saccharate) is used as a source of iron in patients with iron deficiency anemia with chronic kidney disease (CKD), including those who are undergoing dialysis (hemodialysis or peritoneal) and those who do not require dialysis. Due to less side effects than iron dextran, iron...
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Matched Description: … Iron sucrose (sucroferric oxyhydroxide or iron saccharate) is used as a source of iron in patients with …
Matched Categories: … Drugs for Treatment of Hyperkalemia and Hyperphosphatemia …
Protriptyline hydrochloride is a dibenzocycloheptene-derivative tricyclic antidepressant (TCA). TCAs are structurally similar to phenothiazines. They contain a tricyclic ring system with an alkyl amine substituent on the central ring. In non-depressed individuals, protriptyline does not affect mood or arousal, but may cause sedation. In depressed individuals, protriptyline exerts a positive...
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Matched Description: … Protriptyline may be used for the treatment of depression. ... TCAs are potent inhibitors of serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake. ... See toxicity section below for a complete listing of side effects. …
Matched Categories: … Combined Inhibitors of Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake ... Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
One of the penicillins which is resistant to penicillinase but susceptible to a penicillin-binding protein. It is inactivated by gastric acid so administered by injection.
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Matched Description: … One of the penicillins which is resistant to penicillinase but susceptible to a penicillin-binding protein …
Matched Categories: … combinations of penicillins …
Sarecycline is a semi-synthetic derivative of tetracycline that was initially discovered by Paratek Pharmaceuticals from Boston, MA but then licensed to Warner Chilcott of Rockaway, NJ in July of 2007 . After completing various phase-II and phase-III trials demonstrating its effectiveness in treating moderate to severe facial acne vulgaris [A39993,...
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Matched Description: … from Boston, MA but then licensed to Warner Chilcott of Rockaway, NJ in July of 2007 [A40005]. ... inflammatory lesions of non-nodular moderate to severe acne vulgaris in patients nine years of age and ... of young adults aged 12 to 25 years globally - with the possibility of permanent physical and mental …
Matched Categories: … combinations of tetracyclines …
Temocillin has been investigated in Infection, Liver Dysfunction, and Urinary Tract Infection.
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Matched Categories: … combinations of penicillins …
Phthalylsulfathiazole is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is part of the drug class, sulfonamides. It was used as an antibiotic for bowel surgery, and for infections of the colon .
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Matched Description: … It was used as an antibiotic for bowel surgery, and for infections of the colon [A175006]. ... Phthalylsulfathiazole is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is part of the drug class, sulfonamides. …
Matched Categories: … combinations of sulfonamides …
Gallium (Ga) 68 prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-11, or Ga-68 gozetotide, is a radiopharmaceutical agent used to identify and assess prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-positive lesions in adult men with prostate cancer during positron emission tomography (PET). Prostate cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among men in Western countries...
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Matched Description: … [L43542] In December of the same year, the drug was fully authorized by the EMA. ... [L26981] Prostate cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among men in Western countries ... Human Use (CHMP) recommended Ga-68 gozetotide be granted marketing authorization for the diagnosis of
Matched Categories: … Diagnostic Uses of Chemicals …
Perflutren, a diagnostic drug that is intended to be used for contrast enhancement during the indicated echocardiographic procedures, is comprised of lipid-coated microspheres filled with octafluoropropane(OFP) gas. When exposed to ultrasound waves, the microspheres resonate and "echo" strong signals back to the ultrasound machine. The difference in density between the...
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Matched Description: … During echocardiography, activated Perflutren enhances images of the inner edges or borders of the heart ... to be used for contrast enhancement during the indicated echocardiographic procedures, is comprised of ... difference in density between the gas-filled bubbles and the blood around them creates an increased level of
Matched Categories: … Diagnostic Uses of Chemicals …
Tigecycline is a glycylcycline antibiotic developed and marketed by Wyeth under the brand name Tygacil. It was developed in response to the growing prevalence of antibiotic resistance in bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus. It was granted fast-track approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on June 17, 2005.
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Matched Description: … It was developed in response to the growing prevalence of antibiotic resistance in bacteria such as Staphylococcus …
Matched Categories: … combinations of tetracyclines …
Persistent forms of tuberculosis (TB) have proven to be a major cause of global morbidity and mortality and a cause for significant concern. Research in recent years has been geared toward the development of novel therapies that target persistent forms of this disease, which have shown resistance to standard therapy...
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Matched Description: … Persistent forms of tuberculosis (TB) have proven to be a major cause of global morbidity and mortality ... forms of this disease, which have shown resistance to standard therapy regimens. ... Research in recent years has been geared toward the development of novel therapies that target persistent …
Matched Categories: … Drugs for Treatment of Tuberculosis …
Corifollitropin alfa, also known as Elonva is used in women undergoing fertility treatment to stimulate the development of more than one mature egg (oocyte) at a time in the ovaries. This drug used together with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist, a type of medicine also used in fertility treatments. Elonva...
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Matched Description: … risk of ovarian hyperstimulation in the high responder study group of women [L2276], [A32526]. ... effectiveness of this drug, however, warns at the same time against the possibility of an increased ... In July 2014, Merck announced the receipt of a Complete Response Letter (CRL) from the U.S. …
Matched Categories: … Sex Hormones and Modulators of the Genital System …
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate is approved as the trade product Lokelma developed by AstraZeneca - an insoluble, non-absorbed sodium zirconium silicate, formulated as a powder for oral suspension that acts as a highly selective potassium removing agent. It is administered orally and is odorless, tasteless, and stable at room temperature. Approval...
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Matched Description: … time to achieving normal potassium levels in the blood was 2.2 hours, with 92% of patients achieving ... [L2933] Approval of the medication is supported by data from three double-blind, placebo-controlled trials ... and two open-label trials which showed that the onset of action was approximately 1.0 hour and the median …
Matched Categories: … Drugs for Treatment of Hyperkalemia and Hyperphosphatemia …
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Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Sibutramine (trade name Meridia in the USA, Reductil in Europe and other countries), usually as sibutramide hydrochloride monohydrate, is an orally administered agent for the treatment of obesity. It is a centrally acting stimulant chemically related to amphetamines thus it is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance in the...
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Matched Description: … heart attack and stroke in patients with a history of heart disease. ... usually as sibutramide hydrochloride monohydrate, is an orally administered agent for the treatment of ... Sibutramine was withdrawn from Canadian and U.S. markets due to concerns that the drug increases the risk of
Matched Categories: … Combined Inhibitors of Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake ... Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Broad-spectrum semisynthetic penicillin derivative used parenterally. It is susceptible to gastric juice and penicillinase and may damage platelet function.
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Matched Categories: … combinations of penicillins …
A second-line antitubercular agent that inhibits mycolic acid synthesis. It also may be used for treatment of leprosy. (From Smith and Reynard, Textbook of Pharmacology, 1992, p868)
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Matched Description: … It also may be used for treatment of leprosy. ... (From Smith and Reynard, Textbook of Pharmacology, 1992, p868) …
Matched Categories: … Drugs for Treatment of Tuberculosis …
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