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Perflutren
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: … The difference in density between the gas-filled bubbles and the blood around them creates an increased ... When exposed to ultrasound waves, the microspheres resonate and "echo" strong signals back to the ultrasound …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …
Ethyl macadamiate
Ethyl macadamiate is derived from Macadamia terifolia seed oil. It is a non-volatile ester of ethyl alcohol and the fatty acids. Ethyl macadamiate is used in cosmetics and personal care products such as sunscreen, hair care products and skin care products as an emollient and skin conditioning agent.
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Matched Description: … and skin care products as an emollient and skin conditioning agent. ... It is a non-volatile ester of ethyl alcohol and the fatty acids. ... Ethyl macadamiate is used in cosmetics and personal care products such as sunscreen, hair care products …
Thonzonium
Thonzonium is a monocationic surface-active agent with surfactant and detergent properties. It is widely used as an additive to in ear and nasal drops to enhance dispersion and penetration of cellular debris and exudate, thereby promoting tissue contact of the administered medication. A common pharmaceutical formulation of thonzonium bromide is...
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Matched Description: … It is widely used as an additive to in ear and nasal drops to enhance dispersion and penetration of cellular ... Thonzonium is a monocationic surface-active agent with surfactant and detergent properties. ... debris and exudate, thereby promoting tissue contact of the administered medication. …
Propofol
Propofol is an intravenous anaesthetic agent used for induction and maintenance of general anaesthesia. IV administration of propfol is used to induce unconsciousness after which anaesthesia may be maintained using a combination of medications. Recovery from propofol-induced anaesthesia is generally rapid and associated with less frequent side effects (e.g. drowsiness,...
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Matched Description: … for induction and/or maintenance of anaesthesia prior to and during surgeries. ... Propofol is an intravenous anaesthetic agent used for induction and maintenance of general anaesthesia ... effects (e.g. drowsiness, nausea, vomiting) than with thiopental, methohexital, and etomidate. …
Matched Categories: … Hypnotics and Sedatives …
Matched Categories: … Hypnotics and Sedatives …
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...
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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 …
Disulfiram
A carbamate derivative used as an alcohol deterrent. It is a relatively nontoxic substance when administered alone, but markedly alters the intermediary metabolism of alcohol. When alcohol is ingested after administration of disulfiram, blood acetaldehyde concentrations are increased, followed by flushing, systemic vasodilation, respiratory difficulties, nausea, hypotension, and other symptoms...
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Matched Description: … increased, followed by flushing, systemic vasodilation, respiratory difficulties, nausea, hypotension, and …
Matched Categories: … Scabicides, Insecticides and Repellents ... Antiparasitic Products, Insecticides and Repellents …
Matched Categories: … Scabicides, Insecticides and Repellents ... Antiparasitic Products, Insecticides and Repellents …
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 …
Matched Categories: … Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones …
Sertindole
Sertindole, a neuroleptic, is one of the newer antipsychotic medications available. Serdolect is developed by the Danish pharmaceutical company H. Lundbeck. It is a phenylindole derivative used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It was first marketed in 1996 in several European countries before being withdrawn two years later because of...
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Matched Description: … It has once again been approved and should soon be available on the French and Australian market. …
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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Matched Categories: … Benzamides and benzamide derivatives …
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 …
Cinoxacin
Synthetic antimicrobial related to oxolinic acid and nalidixic acid and used in urinary tract infections.
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Matched Description: … Synthetic antimicrobial related to oxolinic acid and nalidixic acid and used in urinary tract infections …
Bepotastine
Bepotastine is a non-sedating, selective antagonist of the histamine 1 (H1) receptor. Bepotastine was approved in Japan for use in the treatment of allergic rhinitis and uriticaria/puritus in July 2000 and January 2002, respectively, and is marketed by Tanabe Seiyaku Co., Ltd. under the brand name Talion. It is available...
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Matched Description: … in July 2000 and January 2002, respectively, and is marketed by Tanabe Seiyaku Co., Ltd. under the brand ... It is available in oral and opthalmic dosage forms in Japan. ... The opthalmic solution is FDA approved since Sept 8, 2009 and is under the brand name Bepreve. …
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...
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Illicit
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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 …
Matched Categories: … Fentanyl and fentanyl analogues …
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) …
Matched Categories: … Serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitors (SARIs) …
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.
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Matched Description: … Ramelteon has not been shown to produce dependence and has shown no potential for abuse. …
Matched Categories: … Hypnotics and Sedatives …
Matched Categories: … Hypnotics and Sedatives …
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...
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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 …
Matched Categories: … Cough and Cold Preparations …
Tubocurarine
Tubocurarine is a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent and the first identified curare alkaloid. Curare is one of the names used to describe plant-derived poisons used by indigenous South Americans to coat the tips of hunting arrows and darts, which were typically derived from plants of the genera Chondrodendron and Strychnos....
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Matched Description: … number of plant-derived alkaloids, including [morphine] and [papaverine]. ... Tubocurarine is a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent and the first identified curare alkaloid ... darts, which were typically derived from plants of the genera _Chondrodendron_ and _Strychnos_. …
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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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 …
Matched Categories: … Milnacipran and enantiomer ... Serotonin and Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitors …
Ferric derisomaltose
Iron deficiency is an extremely common condition and is the most frequent cause of anemia worldwide. Iron deficiency results when iron intake, iron stores, and loss of iron from the body do not adequately support production of erythrocytes, also known as red blood cells. Though it is generally considered non...
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Matched Description: … This drug is a complex of iron (III) hydroxide and derisomaltose. ... Iron deficiency is an extremely common condition and is the most frequent cause of anemia worldwide. ... Iron deficiency results when iron intake, iron stores, and loss of iron from the body do not adequately …
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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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 …
Tecovirimat
The World Health Organization declared smallpox, a contagious and sometimes fatal infectious disease, eradicated in 1980. However, there have been longstanding concerns that smallpox may be used as a bioweapon.[A35133,L3614] Tecovirimat is an antiviral drug that was identified via a high-throughput screen in 2002. It is effective against all orthopoxviruses,...
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Matched Description: … to treat monkeypox and cowpox in adults and children. ... [L40154] Tecovirimat is available as both oral and intravenous formulations.[L41835] ... The World Health Organization declared smallpox, a contagious and sometimes fatal infectious disease, …
Micronomicin
Micronomicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic which is marketed in Japan, and sold under the brand names Sagamicin and Luxomicina.
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Matched Description: … Sagamicin and Luxomicina. ... Micronomicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic which is marketed in Japan, and sold under the brand names …
Minaprine
Minaprine is a psychotropic drug which has proved to be effective in the treatment of various depressive states. Like most antidepressants minaprine antagonizes behavioral despair. Minaprine is an amino-phenylpyridazine antidepressant reported to be relatively free of cardiotoxicity, drowsiness, and weight gain.
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Matched Description: … amino-phenylpyridazine antidepressant reported to be relatively free of cardiotoxicity, drowsiness, and …
Flosequinan
Flosequinan was approved in the USA and the UK for a year prior to being withdrawn from the market due to increased mortality in chronic heart failure patients, found in drug trials.[A174979,L43942]
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Matched Description: … Flosequinan was approved in the USA and the UK for a year prior to being withdrawn from the market due …
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