Displaying drugs 976 - 1000 of 1554 in total
Acyclovir
Acyclovir is a deoxynucleoside analog antiviral used to treat herpes simplex, Varicella zoster, herpes zoster, herpes labialis, and acute herpetic keratitis.[L7303,L7315,L7318,L7321,L7324,L7327] Acyclovir is generally used first line in the treatment of these viruses and some products are indicated for patients as young as 6 years old. Acyclovir was granted FDA...
Approved
Betibeglogene autotemcel
Betibeglogene autotemcel is an autologous gene therapy that adds functional copies of the β-globin gene (βA-T87Q-globin) to hematopoietic stem cells in order to treat β-thalassemia. β-thalassemia is a condition caused by mutations in the β-globin gene (HBB) that leads to a significant decrease in the production of β-globin. This affects...
Approved
Investigational
Fenofibrate
Fenofibrate is a fibric acid derivative like clofibrate and gemfibrozil. Fenofibrate is used to treat primary hypercholesterolemia, mixed dyslipidemia, severe hypertriglyceridemia.[L8588,L8591]
Fenofibrate was granted FDA approval on 31 December 1993.
Approved
Dimethyl fumarate
Dimethyl fumarate is an agent indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.[A253942,L43752] The mechanism of action of dimethyl fumarate in multiple sclerosis is not well understood. It is thought to involve dimethyl fumarate degradation to its active metabolite monomethyl fumarate (MMF) then MMF up-regulates the Nuclear factor...
Approved
Investigational
Influenza B virus B/Victoria/705/2018 BVR-11 antigen (formaldehyde inactivated)
A seasonally-specific component of the influenza vaccine. The influenza vaccine, also known as the "flu shot", is a vaccine that protects against infection from the influenza viruses. Vaccines provide protection from influenza by exposing the immune system to the virus (or parts of the virus) which stimulates an immunological defence...
Approved
Albutrepenonacog alfa
Albutrepenonacog alfa (rIX-RFP) is a recombinant fusion protein that links a recombinant coagulation factor IX (rFIX) with a recombinant human albumin (rAlbumin). It was developed by CSL Behring Canada, Inc and approved by Health Canada on April 26, 2017. It was also approved by FDA and EMA in 2016. It...
Approved
Lepirudin
Lepirudin is a recombinant hirudin formed by 65 amino acids that acts as a highly specific and direct thrombin inhibitor.[L41539,L41569] Natural hirudin is an endogenous anticoagulant found in Hirudo medicinalis leeches. Lepirudin is produced in yeast cells and is identical to natural hirudin except for the absence of sulfate on...
Approved
Withdrawn
Phenprocoumon
Coumarin derivative that acts as a long-acting oral anticoagulant.
Approved
Investigational
Urea C-13
Urea 13C is a urea molecule radiolabelled with the non-radioactive element carbon-13. It is currently used for the Urea Breath Test (UBT) and is available as a rapid diagnostic test (marketed as Pranactin-Citric) for the detection of Helicobacter pylori infections. H pylori is a common stomach bacteria that has been...
Approved
Matched Description: … If gastric urease from H. pylori is present, urea is split to form CO2 and NH3 at the interface between …
Avacopan
Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic (auto)antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) is a rare (estimated incidence of 3 cases per 100,000 per year) form of "pauci-immune" systemic small-vessel vasculitis typified by the presence of ANCAs in the serum.[A240249, A240254, A227003] The full spectrum of AAV includes granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), eosinophilic granulomatosis...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) is a rare (estimated incidence of 3 cases per 100,000 per year) form …
Fluorescein
A phthalic indicator dye that appears yellow-green in normal tear film and bright green in a more alkaline medium, such as the aqueous humor, and is used therapeutically as a diagnostic aid in corneal injuries and corneal trauma. It has been approved by FDA for use in externally applied drugs...
Approved
Itraconazole
First synthesized in the early 1980s, itraconazole is a broad-spectrum triazole antifungal agent used to treat a variety of infections. It is a 1:1:1:1 racemic mixture of four diastereomers, made up of two enantiomeric pairs, each possessing three chiral centers. Itraconazole was first approved in the US in 1992 and...
Approved
Investigational
Vadadustat
One of the most common symptoms of advanced renal disease is anemia, caused primarily by the inability of the kidney to respond to anemic conditions with a corresponding increase in erythropoietin (EPO) production. The treatment of anemia associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has traditionally involved the administration of exogenous...
Approved
Investigational
Dronedarone
Dronedarone is a Class III antiarrhythmic drug that works to restore the normal sinus rhythm in patients with paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is a common sustained arrhythmia where the treatment primarily focuses on stroke prevention and symptom management. It is managed by rate control, rhythm control, prevention...
Approved
Hexaminolevulinate
Hexaminolevulinate is an optical imaging drug. In solution form it is instilled intravesically for use with photodynamic blue light cystoscopy as an adjunct to white light cystoscopy. On May 28, 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted approval for hexaminolevulinate hydrochloride (Cysview for Intravesical Solution, Photocure ASA), as...
Approved
Matched Description: … In solution form it is instilled intravesically for use with photodynamic blue light cystoscopy as an …
Calcium threonate
Calcium threonate is a calcium salt of threnoic acid and a novel drug developed for the treatment of osteoporosis and as a calcium supplement . It is found in dietary supplements as a source of L-threonate used in the treatment of calcium deficiency and prevention of osteoporosis. The most common...
Approved
Matched Description: … The most common form is calcium L-threonate, or (2R,3S)-2,3,4-trihydroxy butyric acid calcium [A27266 …
Nitric Oxide
Nitric oxide or Nitrogen monoxide is a chemical compound with chemical formula NO. This gas is an important signaling molecule in the body of mammals including humans and is an extremely important intermediate in the chemical industry. It is also a toxic air pollutant produced by automobile engines and power...
Approved
Matched Description: … It reacts with the ozone in air to form nitrogen dioxide, signalled by the appearance of the reddish-brown …
Methylene blue
Methylene blue is an oxidation-reduction agent. The intravenous form of methylene blue is approved by the FDA for the treatment of pediatric and adult patients with acquired methemoglobinemia. Historically, it has been widely used in Africa to treat malaria, but now it disappeared when chloroquine (CQ) and other drugs entered...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … The intravenous form of methylene blue is approved by the FDA for the treatment of pediatric and adult …
Primaquine
An aminoquinoline that is given by mouth to produce a radical cure and prevent relapse of vivax and ovale malarias following treatment with a blood schizontocide. It has also been used to prevent transmission of falciparum malaria by those returning to areas where there is a potential for re-introduction of...
Approved
Albuterol
Salbutamol (Albuterol [USAN]) is a short-acting, selective beta2-adrenergic receptor agonist used in the treatment of asthma and COPD. It is 29 times more selective for beta2 receptors than beta1 receptors giving it higher specificity for pulmonary beta receptors versus beta1-adrenergic receptors located in the heart. Salbutamol is formulated as a...
Approved
Vet approved
Plantago seed
Platango seeds refer to the seeds collected from various species of plantago trees. It is found in some laxatives for treating occasional constipation and restoring regularity in bowel movements. Its potential benefit in maintaining remission in ulcerative colitis has been studied .
Regardless, this agent is most predominantly used as...
Approved
Investigational
Tiludronic acid
Tiludronate, or (4-chlorophenyl)thio-methylene-1,1-bisphosphonate, is a first generation bisphosphonate similar to etidronic acid and clodronic acid.[A1923,A203111] These drugs were developed to mimic the action of pyrophosphate, a regulator of calcification and decalcification. Tiludronic acid was first described in the literature in 1988 as a potential treatment for Paget's disease of bone....
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Tegafur
Tegafur (INN, BAN, USAN) is a prodrug of DB00544 (5-FU), an antineoplastic agent used as the treatment of various cancers such as advanced gastric and colorectal cancers. It is a pyrimidine analogue used in combination therapies as an active chemotherapeutic agent in conjunction with DB09257 and DB03209, or along with...
Approved
Investigational
Magnesium
Magnesium is classified as an alkaline earth metal and has 2 hydration shells. The element can be found in abundance in the hydrosphere and in mineral salts such as dolomite and magnesium carbonate. Common dietary sources of magnesium include nuts (cashews, peanuts, almonds), beans, bananas, apples, carrots, broccoli, and leafy...
Approved
Experimental
Investigational
Bordetella pertussis toxoid antigen (formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde inactivated)
Bordetella pertussis toxoid antigen (formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde inactivated) is a vaccine that is used in the prophylaxis of Pertussis (whooping cough), which is caused by a small Gram-negative coccobacillus that infects the mucosal layers of the human respiratory tract.
Approved
Displaying drugs 976 - 1000 of 1554 in total