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A histamine H1 antagonist given by mouth or parenterally for the control of postoperative and drug-induced vomiting and in motion sickness. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p935)
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Matched Description: … vomiting and in motion sickness. ... A histamine H1 antagonist given by mouth or parenterally for the control of postoperative and drug-induced …
Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a member of the Alphavirus genus that was first identified in Tanzania in 1952. It is spread primarily by the bite of infected mosquitos of the Aedes genus. Infection with CHIKV causes chikungunya fever, an illness characterized by acute fever and severe, persistent arthralgia. Prior to...
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Matched Description: … , Asia, Europe, and the Indian and Pacific Oceans. ... In late 2013, the first cases were identified in the Caribbean, and it has since spread to most of the ... [A262051] Prior to 2013, chikungunya virus cases and outbreaks had been identified in countries in Africa …
A specific blocker of dopamine receptors. It speeds gastrointestinal peristalsis, causes prolactin release, and is used as antiemetic and tool in the study of dopaminergic mechanisms.
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Matched Description: … It speeds gastrointestinal peristalsis, causes prolactin release, and is used as antiemetic and tool …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …
Haloprogin is used as a topical ointment or cream in the treatment of Tinea infections. Tinea infections are superficial fungal infections caused by three species of fungi collectively known as dermatophytes (Trichophyton, Microsporum and Epidermophyton). Commonly these infections are named for the body part affected, including tinea corporis (general skin),...
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Matched Description: … of yeast membrane structure and function. ... Haloprogin is no longer available in the United States and has been discontinued. ... are named for the body part affected, including tinea corporis (general skin), tinea cruris (groin), and
Lovastatin, also known as the brand name product Mevacor, is a lipid-lowering drug and fungal metabolite derived synthetically from a fermentation product of Aspergillus terreus. Originally named Mevinolin, lovastatin belongs to the statin class of medications, which are used to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and manage abnormal lipid...
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Matched Description: … Lovastatin, also known as the brand name product Mevacor, is a lipid-lowering drug and fungal metabolite ... studies to significantly reduce the risk of development of CVD and all-cause mortality. ... belongs to the statin class of medications, which are used to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and
Matched Categories: … lovastatin and nicotinic acid …
Vemurafenib is a competitive kinase inhibitor with activity against BRAF kinase with mutations like V600E. It exerts its function by binding to the ATP-binding domain of the mutant BRAF. Vemurafenib was co-developed by Roche and Plexxikon and it obtained its FDA approval on August 17, 2011, under the company Hoffmann...
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Matched Description: … [A31270] Vemurafenib was co-developed by Roche and Plexxikon and it obtained its FDA approval on August …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents ... Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics …
Ethotoin is a hydantoin derivative and anticonvulsant. Ethotoin exerts an antiepileptic effect without causing general central nervous system depression. The mechanism of action is probably very similar to that of phenytoin. The latter drug appears to stabilize rather than to raise the normal seizure threshold, and to prevent the spread...
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Matched Description: … Ethotoin is a hydantoin derivative and anticonvulsant. ... The latter drug appears to stabilize rather than to raise the normal seizure threshold, and to prevent …
Florbetapir (18F) is a radiopharmaceutical compound containing the radionuclide fluorine-18 bound to the compound florbetapir, a molecule that binds with high affinity to beta amyloid plaque, a peptide that plays a key role in Alzheimer's Disease pathogenesis. Marketed as the product Amyvid, florbetapir 18F is indicated for positron emission tomography...
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Matched Description: … density in adult patients with cognitive impairment who are being evaluated for Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and
Lumefantrine Co-Artemether (Riamet) has been investigated for the treatment of Malaria, Malaria, Falciparum, Malaria in Pregnancy, Uncomplicated Malaria, and Uncomplicated Knowlesi Malaria. Lumefantrine Co-Artemether is a tablet formulation of artemether and lumefantrine, a well-tolerated, fast-acting and effective blood schizontocidal drug that serves primarily in the treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria...
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Matched Description: … the production of free radicals to reduce blood antioxidants and glutathione. ... Lumefantrine Co-Artemether is a tablet formulation of artemether and lumefantrine, a well-tolerated, ... investigated for the treatment of Malaria, Malaria, Falciparum, Malaria in Pregnancy, Uncomplicated Malaria, and
A sulfone active against a wide range of bacteria but mainly employed for its actions against mycobacterium leprae. Its mechanism of action is probably similar to that of the sulfonamides which involves inhibition of folic acid synthesis in susceptible organisms. It is also used with pyrimethamine in the treatment of...
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Matched Categories: … dapsone and rifampicin ... dapsone, rifampicin and clofazimine …
A compound that inhibits symport of sodium, potassium, and chloride primarily in the ascending limb of Henle, but also in the proximal and distal tubules. This pharmacological action results in excretion of these ions, increased urinary output, and reduction in extracellular fluid. This compound has been classified as a loop...
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Matched Description: … Henle, but also in the proximal and distal tubules. ... A compound that inhibits symport of sodium, potassium, and chloride primarily in the ascending limb of ... This pharmacological action results in excretion of these ions, increased urinary output, and reduction …
An adrenergic agonist that acts predominantly at alpha adrenergic receptors and also stimulates the release of norepinephrine. It has been used primarily as a vasoconstrictor in the treatment of hypotension.
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Matched Description: … An adrenergic agonist that acts predominantly at alpha adrenergic receptors and also stimulates the release …
Matched Categories: … Adrenergic and Dopaminergic Agents …
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: … and a cause for significant concern. ... Persistent forms of tuberculosis (TB) have proven to be a major cause of global morbidity and mortality ... It was the first TB drug developed by a nonprofit organization, known as TB Alliance, and was granted …
Protokylol is a β-adrenergic receptor agonist used as a bronchodilator in Europe and the United States.
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Matched Description: … Protokylol is a β-adrenergic receptor agonist used as a bronchodilator in Europe and the United States …
Matched Categories: … Epinephrine and similars …
Infant botulism is a rare infectious disease occurring in infants in which Clostridium botulinum colonize the large intestine and being to produce botulinum neurotoxin directly in the gut. As these neurotoxins interfere with cholinergic nervous transmission, patients initially present with evident of loss of muscle tone (e.g. constipation, ptosis, feeding...
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Matched Description: … Treatment and Prevention Program[L39829] and comprises IgG antibodies derived from pooled adult plasma ... infectious disease occurring in infants in which _Clostridium botulinum_ colonize the large intestine and ... ptosis, feeding difficulties) which may progress to more serious symptoms such as respiratory arrest and
Acrivastine is a triprolidine analog antihistamine indicated for the treatment of allergies and hay fever. As an H1 receptor antagonist, it functions by blocking the action of histamine at this receptor thereby preventing the symptoms associated with histamine release such as pruritis, vasodilation, hypotension, edema, bronchoconstriction, and tachycardia. Acrivastine is...
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Matched Description: … Acrivastine is a triprolidine analog antihistamine indicated for the treatment of allergies and hay fever ... associated with histamine release such as pruritis, vasodilation, hypotension, edema, bronchoconstriction, and
Gadolinium is under investigation in Hypertension, ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY, and Chronic Kidney Disease. Gadolinium has been investigated for the basic science of CAD, Multiple Sclerosis, and Coronary Artery Disease.
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Matched Description: … Gadolinium is under investigation in Hypertension, ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY, and Chronic Kidney Disease. ... Gadolinium has been investigated for the basic science of CAD, Multiple Sclerosis, and Coronary Artery …
Fosaprepitant is an intravenously administered antiemetic drug. It is a prodrug of Aprepitant. It aids in the prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy treatment.
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Matched Description: … It aids in the prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy treatment …
Matched Categories: … Aprepitant and Prodrugs …
In recent years, various extended half-life factor VIII and factor IX preparations have been studied and gained approval. In order to extend half-lives, techniques such as fusion to protein conjugates (Fc part of IgG1 or albumin), chemical modification (PEGylation), and protein sequence modification have been utilized. Also known as, BAY94-9027,...
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Matched Description: … and gained approval. ... has been filed with the FDA in August 2017 and FDA approved in August 2018. ... In recent years, various extended half-life factor VIII and factor IX preparations have been studied …
Nitrofurantoin is a nitrofuran antibiotic used to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections.[L6856,L6859,L6862] Nitrofurantoin is converted by bacterial nitroreductases to electrophilic intermediates which inhibit the citric acid cycle as well as synthesis of DNA, RNA, and protein. This drug is more resistant to the development of bacterial resistance because it acts...
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Matched Description: … to electrophilic intermediates which inhibit the citric acid cycle as well as synthesis of DNA, RNA, and
Evolocumab is a monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of hyperlipidemia by Amgen. It is a subcutaneous injection approved by the FDA for individuals on maximum statin therapy who still require additional LDL-cholesterol lowering. It is approved for both homozygous and heterozygous familial cholesterolemia as an adjunct to other first-line...
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Matched Description: … Evolocumab is designed to bind to PCSK9 and inhibit PCSK9 from binding to LDL receptors on the liver ... It is approved for both homozygous and heterozygous familial cholesterolemia as an adjunct to other first-line …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …
Antihistamines such as azatadine appear to compete with histamine for histamine H1- receptor sites on effector cells. The antihistamines antagonize those pharmacological effects of histamine which are mediated through activation of H1- receptor sites and thereby reduce the intensity of allergic reactions and tissue injury response involving histamine release.
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Matched Description: … those pharmacological effects of histamine which are mediated through activation of H1- receptor sites and ... thereby reduce the intensity of allergic reactions and tissue injury response involving histamine release …
Zafirlukast is an oral leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA) for the maintenance treatment of asthma, often used in conjunction with an inhaled steroid and/or long-acting bronchodilator. It is available as a tablet and is usually dosed twice daily. Another leukotriene receptor antagonist is montelukast (Singulair), which is usually taken just once...
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Matched Description: … It is available as a tablet and is usually dosed twice daily. ... on the CysLT1 receptors, thus reducing constriction of the airways, build-up of mucus in the lungs and ... antagonist (LTRA) for the maintenance treatment of asthma, often used in conjunction with an inhaled steroid and
Matched Categories: … Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …
Dimeric fusion protein consisting of the extracellular ligand-binding portion of the human 75 kilodalton (p75) tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR) linked to the Fc portion of human IgG1.[L14862,A216522] The Fc component of etanercept contains the CH2 domain, the CH3 domain and hinge region, but not the CH1 domain of IgG1....
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Matched Description: … [L14862,A216522] The Fc component of etanercept contains the CH2 domain, the CH3 domain and hinge region ... variety of inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), and
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …
Chromium picolinate has a chemical formula CrPic3 and reddish-pink color. It is a coordination complex consisting of chromium(III) and picolinic acid. Chromium picolinate is used as a nutritional supplement for optimal insulin function in patients with Type 2 diabetes or promotion of weight loss. Chromium ions are shown to regulate...
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Matched Description: … Chromium picolinate has a chemical formula CrPic3 and reddish-pink color. ... It is a coordination complex consisting of chromium(III) and picolinic acid. ... Chromium ions are shown to regulate insulin by promoting glucose utilization and increasing the sensitivity …
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