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Thyroid extract is dried and powdered thyroid glands from pigs containing tiiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) used to supplement low or absent thyroid activity.[A190831,L11755] Thyroid extract has been described in literature to treat hypothyroidism since 1891 but its use dates back as far as the 6th century. Thyroid extract is...
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Matched Description: … Thyroid extract is dried and powdered thyroid glands from pigs containing tiiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine …
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 …
Niraparib is an orally active poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor. By blocking the enzymes responsible for DNA repair, niraparib induces cytotoxicity in cancer cells. Niraparib is selective towards PARP-1 and PARP-2. First approved by the FDA on March 27, 2017, niraparib is used to treat epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or...
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Matched Description: … [L43277] Niraparib is selective towards PARP-1 and PARP-2. ... [L43277] Niraparib was approved by the European Commission on November 16, 2017 [L43742] and by Health …
Matched Categories: … niraparib and abiraterone ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
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
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 …
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
Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi (commonly sestamibi) is a pharmaceutical agent used in nuclear medicine imaging. The drug is a coordination complex consisting of the radioisotope technetium-99m bound to six methoxyisobutylisonitrile (MIBI) ligands, hence the name sesta (6) MIBI.. Following intravenous injection of the drug, Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi is taken up by...
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Matched Description: … infarction (non-reversible defects); and 2) evaluating myocardial function and developing information ... intravenous injection of the drug, Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi is taken up by the myocardium, parathyroid, and ... indicated for: 1) detecting coronary artery disease by localizing myocardial ischemia (reversible defects) and
Matched Categories: … Indicators and Reagents …
Tafamidis and tafamidis meglumine (FX-1006A) are benzoxazole derivatives developed by FoldRX. Tafamidis is structurally similar to diflusinal. Tafamidis was granted an EMA market authorisation on 16 November 2011 and FDA approval on 3 May 2019.
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Matched Description: … Tafamidis and tafamidis meglumine (FX-1006A) are benzoxazole derivatives[A27206] developed by FoldRX. ... [A189717] Tafamidis was granted an EMA market authorisation on 16 November 2011[L6247] and FDA approval …
Matched Categories: … Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …
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: … L26981] Prostate cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among men in Western countries and ... prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-11, or Ga-68 gozetotide, is a radiopharmaceutical agent used to identify and
Matched Categories: … Indicators and Reagents …
Buspirone is a novel anxiolytic agent with a unique structure and a pharmacological profile. Belonging to the azaspirodecanedione drug class, buspirone is a serotonin 5-HT1A receptor agonist that is not chemically or pharmacologically related to benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and other sedative/anxiolytic drugs. Unlike many drugs used to treat anxiety, buspirone does...
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Matched Description: … , such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and relieve symptoms of anxiety. ... Buspirone is a novel anxiolytic agent with a unique structure and a pharmacological profile. ... receptor agonist that is not chemically or pharmacologically related to benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and
Matched Categories: … Miscellaneous Anxiolytics Sedatives and Hypnotics …
Rose bengal is a pink stain derived as an analogue of fluorescein. Its disodium salt in ophthalmic solutions has been used as a diagnostic agent in suspected damage to conjunctival and corneal cells. It is also used in laboratory settings, including the preparation of Foraminifera for microscopic analysis and suppression...
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Matched Description: … skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis are being investigated in clinical trials. ... salt in ophthalmic solutions has been used as a diagnostic agent in suspected damage to conjunctival and ... also used in laboratory settings, including the preparation of Foraminifera for microscopic analysis and
Matched Categories: … Indicators and Reagents …
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 …
Troglitazone was withdrawn in 2000 due to risk of hepatotoxicity. It was superseded by pioglitazone and rosiglitazone.
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Matched Description: … It was superseded by [pioglitazone] and [rosiglitazone]. …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …
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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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. …
Cobimetinib is an orally active, potent and highly selective small molecule inhibiting mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 1 (MAP2K1 or MEK1), and central components of the RAS/RAF/MEK/ERK signal transduction pathway. It has been approved in Switzerland and the US, in combination with vemurafenib for the treatment of patients with unresectable or...
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Matched Description: … Cobimetinib is an orally active, potent and highly selective small molecule inhibiting mitogen-activated ... It has been approved in Switzerland and the US, in combination with vemurafenib for the treatment of ... protein kinase kinase 1 (MAP2K1 or MEK1), and central components of the RAS/RAF/MEK/ERK signal transduction …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Phosphoric Acid is a colorless, odorless phosphorus-containing inorganic acid. Phosphoric acid is a sequestering agent which binds many divalent cations, including Fe++, Cu++, Ca++, and Mg++.
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Matched Description: … Phosphoric acid is a sequestering agent which binds many divalent cations, including Fe++, Cu++, Ca++, and
Epicriptine is also known as beta-dihydroergocryptine presents a molecular formula of 9,10 alpha-dihydro-13'-epi-b-ergocryptine. Together with the alpha-dihydroergocryptine, it represents one-third of the ergoloid mesylate mixture. Epicriptine differs from the alpha form on the position of one methyl group. To know more about the mixture please visit DB01049
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Fidaxomicin is a novel macrolide antibiotic used in the treatment of diarrhea caused by Clostridioides (formerly Clostridium) difficile in adult and pediatric patients over the age of 6 months. Fidaxomicin is a naturally-occurring 18-member macrocycle derived from fermentation. Because fidaxomicin contains an 18-membered lactone ring in its structure, it is...
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Matched Description: … bactericidal activity is time-dependent, and not concentration-dependent. ... the treatment of diarrhea caused by _Clostridioides_ (formerly _Clostridium_) _difficile_ in adult and ... [A190492] The antibacterial activity of fidaxomicin is distinct from macrolides and rifamycins, as the …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …
Dabrafenib mesylate (Tafinlar) is a reversible ATP-competitive kinase inhibitor and targets the MAPK pathway. It was approved on May 29, 2013, for the treatment of melanoma with V600E or V6000K mutation. It was also used for metastatic non-small cell lung cancer with the same mutation. In May 2018, Tafinlar (dabrafenib),...
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Matched Description: … Dabrafenib mesylate (Tafinlar) is a reversible ATP-competitive kinase inhibitor and targets the MAPK …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Paroxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) drug commonly known as Paxil. It has a variety of uses, including the treatment of anxiety disorders, major depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and symptoms of menopause, among others. It was approved by the FDA in the early 1990s and marketed by SmithKline...
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Matched Description: … of serotonin reuptake and has little effect on other neurotransmitters. ... [T653] It was approved by the FDA in the early 1990s and marketed by SmithKline Beecham. ... uses, including the treatment of anxiety disorders, major depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and
Hexafluronium bromide is a neuromuscular blocking agent used in anesthesiology to prolong and potentiate the skeletal muscle relaxing action of suxamethonium during surgery. It is known to bind and block the activity of plasma cholinesterases.
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Matched Description: … It is known to bind and block the activity of plasma cholinesterases. ... Hexafluronium bromide is a neuromuscular blocking agent used in anesthesiology to prolong and potentiate …
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, …
Mitapivat is a novel, first-in-class pyruvate kinase activator. It works to increase the activity of erythrocyte pyruvate kinase, a key enzyme involved in the survival of red blood cells. Defects in the pyruvate kinase enzyme in various red blood cells disorders lead to the lack of energy production for red...
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Matched Description: … alpha- and beta-thalassemia. ... other hereditary red blood cell disorders associated with hemolytic anemia, such as sickle cell disease and
Matched Categories: … Blood and Blood Forming Organs ... Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics …
Chloroquine is an aminoquinolone derivative first developed in the 1940s for the treatment of malaria. It was the drug of choice to treat malaria until the development of newer antimalarials such as pyrimethamine, artemisinin, and mefloquine. Chloroquine and its derivative hydroxychloroquine have since been repurposed for the treatment of a...
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Matched Description: … treat malaria until the development of newer antimalarials such as [pyrimethamine], [artemisinin], and ... of a number of other conditions including HIV, systemic lupus erythematosus, and rheumatoid arthritis ... [A191787] Chloroquine and its derivative [hydroxychloroquine] have since been repurposed for the treatment …
Matched Categories: … chloroquine and proguanil ... Antiparasitic Products, Insecticides and Repellents …
Ketazolam is a benzodiazepine derivative with anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant activity. Ketazolam is not approved in Canada or America.
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Matched Description: … Ketazolam is a benzodiazepine derivative with anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative and skeletal muscle …
Matched Categories: … Benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine derivatives …
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