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Bacillus calmette-guerin substrain connaught live antigen

Bacillus calmette-guerin substrain connaught live antigen is intravesically administered for the treatment and prophylaxis of carcinoma in situ (CIS) of the urinary bladder and for the prophylaxis of primary or recurrent stage Ta and/or T1 papillary tumors following transurethral resection (TUR). The solution contains live, attenuated strain of Mycobacterium bovis....
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … It is prepared from the Connaught strain of Bacillus Calmette and Guérin. ... recurrent stage Ta and/or T1 papillary tumors following transurethral resection (TUR). ... prophylaxis of carcinoma in situ (CIS) of the urinary bladder and for the prophylaxis of primary or …

Nicergoline

An ergot derivative that has been used as a cerebral vasodilator and in peripheral vascular disease. It has been suggested to ameliorate cognitive deficits in cerebrovascular disease.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … An ergot derivative that has been used as a cerebral vasodilator and in peripheral vascular disease. …
Matched Categories: … Ergot Alkaloids and Derivatives …

Secretin porcine

Secretin porcine stimulates pancreatic and gastric secretions to aid in the diagnosis of pancreatic exocrine dysfunction and the diagnosis of gastrinoma.
Approved
Matched Description: … dysfunction and the diagnosis of gastrinoma. ... Secretin porcine stimulates pancreatic and gastric secretions to aid in the diagnosis of pancreatic exocrine …

Rimegepant

Rimegepant is an oral antagonist of the CGRP receptor developed by Biohaven Pharmaceuticals. It received FDA approval on February 27, 2020 for the acute treatment migraine headache, and was subsequently approved by the European Commission in April 2022 for both the treatment and prevention of migraines. While several parenteral antagonists...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [L41640] While several parenteral antagonists of CGRP and its receptor have been approved for migraine ... L11028] It received FDA approval on February 27, 2020 for the acute treatment migraine headache,[L11974] and ... was subsequently approved by the European Commission in April 2022 for both the treatment and prevention …

Imiquimod

Imiquimod is an immune response modifier that acts as a toll-like receptor 7 agonist. Imiquimod is commonly used topically to treat warts on the skin of the genital and anal areas. Imiquimod does not cure warts, and new warts may appear during treatment. Imiquimod does not fight the viruses that...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Miquimod is also used to treat a skin condition of the face and scalp called actinic keratoses and certain ... Imiquimod does not cure warts, and new warts may appear during treatment. ... Imiquimod is commonly used topically to treat warts on the skin of the genital and anal areas. …
Matched Categories: … Skin and Mucous Membrane Agents …

Desipramine

Desipramine hydrochloride is a dibenzazepine-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, desipramine does not affect mood or arousal, but may cause sedation. In depressed individuals, desipramine exerts a positive...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … as amitriptyline and clomipramine. ... TCAs are potent inhibitors of serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake. ... reuptake than tertiary amine TCAs, such as amitriptyline and doxepine. …
Matched Categories: … Tricyclics and Other Norepinephrine-reuptake Inhibitors …

Patent Blue

Patent blue is aniline dye and it is one of the most common dyes used. It is a sodium or calcium salt of diethylammonium hydroxide inner salt. It has the chemical designation of (4-(alpha-(p-(diethylamino)phenyl)-2,4-disulfobenzylidene)-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1-ylidene)diethylammonium hydroxide. Patent blue was developed by Guerbet and approved by Health Canada on December 31, 1979....
Approved
Matched Description: … Patent blue is aniline dye and it is one of the most common dyes used. ... Patent blue was developed by Guerbet and approved by Health Canada on December 31, 1979. …

Vardenafil

Vardenafil is a selective inhibitor of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)-specific phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) and an oral therapy for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.[L45563,L45568] During sexual stimulation, nitric oxide (NO) is released from nerve endings and endothelial cells in the corpus cavernosum, activating the enzyme guanylate cyclase and increasing the...
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Matched Description: … selective inhibitor of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)-specific phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) and ... cells in the corpus cavernosum, activating the enzyme guanylate cyclase and increasing the synthesis ... Compared to [sildenafil] and [tadalafil], vardenafil is a more potent inhibitor of PDE5; however, its …
Matched Categories: … Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones …

Vilazodone

Vilazodone is a novel compound with combined high affinity and selectivity for the 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) transporter and 5-HT(1A) receptors[Label,A177622]. Vilazodone may also be associated with less sexual dysfunction and weight gain . Vilazodone was given FDA approval on January 21, 2011[L6046,A177622].
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Matched Description: … (5-HT) transporter and 5-HT(1A) receptors[Label,A177622]. ... Vilazodone may also be associated with less sexual dysfunction and weight gain[A6947]. ... Vilazodone is a novel compound with combined high affinity and selectivity for the 5-hydroxytryptamine …
Matched Categories: … Serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitors (SARIs) …

Remoxipride

Remoxipride is an atypical antipsychotic agent that is specific for dopamine D2 receptors. It gained approval in the UK in 1989 but was withdrawn in 1993 after it was found to be associated with an increased incidence of aplastic anemia.[A215422,A215512]
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Withdrawn
Matched Categories: … Benzamides and benzamide derivatives …

Enprofylline

Enprofylline is a derivative of theophylline which shares bronchodilator properties. Enprofylline is used in asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and in the management of cerebrovascular insufficiency, sickle cell disease, and diabetic neuropathy. Long-term enprofylline administration may be associated with elevation in liver enzyme levels and unpredictable blood levels.
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Experimental
Matched Description: … insufficiency, sickle cell disease, and diabetic neuropathy. ... Enprofylline is used in asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and in the management of cerebrovascular ... Long-term enprofylline administration may be associated with elevation in liver enzyme levels and unpredictable …

Ramelteon

Ramelteon is the first in a new class of sleep agents that selectively binds to the melatonin receptors in the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN). It is used for insomnia, particularly delayed sleep onset. Ramelteon has not been shown to produce dependence and has shown no potential for abuse.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Ramelteon has not been shown to produce dependence and has shown no potential for abuse. …
Matched Categories: … Hypnotics and Sedatives …

Crisaborole

Crisaborole is a novel oxaborole approved by FDA on December 14, 2016 as Eucrisa, a topical treatment of for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis. This non-steroidal agent is efficacious in improving disease severity, reducing the risk of infection and reducing the signs and symptoms in patients 2 years old and...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … reducing the signs and symptoms in patients 2 years old and older. ... It reduces the local inflammation in the skin and prevents further exacerbation of the disease with a ... This non-steroidal agent is efficacious in improving disease severity, reducing the risk of infection and …

Human papillomavirus type 11 L1 capsid protein antigen

Human papillomavirus type 11 L1 capsid protein antigen is contained in Gardasil, or a recombinant Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) vaccine for intramuscular injection. It is an immunization for young men and women 9-26 years of age for the prevention of diseases caused by Human Papillomavirus...
Approved
Matched Description: … by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) types 6, 11, 16 and 18. ... antigen is contained in Gardasil, or a recombinant Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and ... It is an immunization for young men and women 9-26 years of age for the prevention of diseases caused …

Tetradecyl hydrogen sulfate (ester)

Sodium tetradecyl sulfate is an anionic surface-active agent which is used for its wetting properties in the industry and is also used in medicine as a blood vessel irritant and sclerosing agent for hemorrhoids and varicose veins . Sodium tetradecyl sulfate has been widely used since the 1950s, and in...
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Matched Description: … is also used in medicine as a blood vessel irritant and sclerosing agent for hemorrhoids and varicose ... sulfate is an anionic surface-active agent which is used for its wetting properties in the industry and ... Sodium tetradecyl sulfate has been widely used since the 1950s, and in 1978 the first successful report …

Hydroxyethyl cellulose

Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a polysaccharide derivative with gel thickening, emulsifying, bubble-forming, water-retaining and stabilizing properties. It is used as a key ingredient in many household cleaning products, lubricants and cosmetics due to its non-ionic and water-soluble nature. It is often used as an ingredient in ophthalmic pharmaceutical preparations such as...
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Matched Description: … non-ionic and water-soluble nature. ... It is used as a key ingredient in many household cleaning products, lubricants and cosmetics due to its ... cellulose is a polysaccharide derivative with gel thickening, emulsifying, bubble-forming, water-retaining and …

Ertapenem

Ertapenem is a 1-β methyl-carbapenem that is structurally related to beta-lactam antibiotics. It was first authorized for use in the US in November 2001 and in Europe in April 2002. Shown to be effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, ertapenem is used to...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … [A447] Shown to be effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic ... [L14339] It was first authorized for use in the US in November 2001 and in Europe in April 2002. …

Terbutaline

Terbutaline was first synthesized in 1966 and described in the literature in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It is a selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist used as a bronchodilator in asthmatic patients.[A230333,L32093,L32098] Terbutaline was granted FDA approval on 25 March 1974.
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Matched Description: … and early 1970s. ... Terbutaline was first synthesized in 1966[A230333] and described in the literature in the late 1960s …

Fentanyl

Fentanyl, a potent opioid agonist, was developed in the 1950s to fill a need for strong and rapid analgesia. Because of these characteristics, fentanyl is commonly used to treat chronic cancer pain or in anesthesia.[Label,L6598,L6601,L6604,L6607,L922,L6610,L6613] Fentanyl is related to other opioids like morphine and oxycodone. Fentanyl's high potency has also...
Approved
Illicit
Investigational
Vet approved
Matched Description: … Fentanyl, a potent opioid agonist, was developed in the 1950s to fill a need for strong and rapid analgesia ... Label,L6598,L6601,L6604,L6607,L922,L6610,L6613] Fentanyl is related to other opioids like [morphine] and …
Matched Categories: … Fentanyl and fentanyl analogues …

Physostigmine

A cholinesterase inhibitor that is rapidly absorbed through membranes. It can be applied topically to the conjunctiva. It also can cross the blood-brain barrier and is used when central nervous system effects are desired, as in the treatment of severe anticholinergic toxicity.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … It also can cross the blood-brain barrier and is used when central nervous system effects are desired …
Matched Categories: … Antiglaucoma Preparations and Miotics …

Levomilnacipran

Levomilnacipran is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), although it is a more potent inhibitor of norepinephrine reuptake than serotonin reuptake.[A261181, A38560] Levomilnacipran is the more active 1S,2R-enantiomer in the racemate milnacipran.[A261181, L47956] Once administered, interconversion between levomilnacipran and its stereoisomer does not occur in humans. First approved...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Levomilnacipran is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), although it is ... [A261181, L47956] Once administered, interconversion between levomilnacipran and its stereoisomer does ... [L47956] While levomilnacipran was previously investigated and proposed as a potential treatment for …
Matched Categories: … Milnacipran and enantiomer ... Serotonin and Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitors …

Technetium Tc-99m exametazime

Technetium Tc-99m exametazime is a radiopharmaceutical sold under the trade name Ceretec used in the detection of altered regional cerebral perfusion in stroke and other cerebrovascular diseases. It can also be used for the labelling of leukocytes to localise intra-abdominal infections and inflammatory bowel disease. Exametazime, also known as hexamethylpropyleneamine...
Approved
Matched Description: … under the trade name Ceretec used in the detection of altered regional cerebral perfusion in stroke and ... It can also be used for the labelling of leukocytes to localise intra-abdominal infections and inflammatory …
Matched Categories: … Indicators and Reagents …

Pyrantel

Pyrantel is a pyrimidine-derivative anthelmintic agent for the oral treatment of various parasitic worm infections including ascariasis, hookworm infections, enterobiasis (pinworm infection), trichostrongyliasis, and trichinellosis . Pyrantel was initially described in 1965 by researchers from Pfizer who sought cyclic amidines with suitable pharmacokinetic properties (specifically, duration of action) for use...
Approved
Vet approved
Matched Description: … Pyrantel is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, which are the safest and ... Pyrantel is mainly available in formulations for dogs and cats as the embonate salt, containing a 34.7% ... infections including ascariasis, hookworm infections, enterobiasis (pinworm infection), trichostrongyliasis, and …
Matched Categories: … Antiparasitic Products, Insecticides and Repellents …

Ipecac

Ipecac is obtained from the plant Cephaelis ipecacuanha and contains a number of emetic alkaloids including emetine and cephaeline. Ipecac was approved by Health Canada as an OTC but all those products are now discontinued. The FDA does not have currently any approved product containing ipecac, however, ipecac as an...
Approved
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … emetine and cephaeline. ... Ipecac is obtained from the plant _Cephaelis ipecacuanha_ and contains a number of emetic alkaloids including …
Matched Categories: … Cough and Cold Preparations …

Pentastarch

Pentastarch is an artificial colloid (hydroxyethyl starch derivative). Pentastarch is characterized by presenting five hydroxyethyl groups, which signifies an approximate 50% hydroxyethylation. It is sold under the name Pentaspan by Bristol-Myers Squibb and is used for fluid resuscitation. When administered, pentastarch remains mainly in the circulatory system and hence, it...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … It is sold under the name Pentaspan by Bristol-Myers Squibb and is used for fluid resuscitation. ... When administered, pentastarch remains mainly in the circulatory system and hence, it is considered a …
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