Displaying drugs 101 - 125 of 2271 in total
Rezafungin
Rezafungin is an echinocandin antifungal drug.[A258393,L45633] Unlike other echinocandins such as caspofungin and micafungin, rezafungin has long‐acting pharmacokinetics and a high stability that allows for it to have long dosing intervals maintaining high plasma exposure. Rezafungin has a half-life higher than 130 hours and can be administered once a week...
Approved
Investigational
Dacomitinib
Dacomitinib, designed as (2E)-N-16-4-(piperidin-1-yl) but-2-enamide, is an oral highly selective quinazalone part of the second-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors which are characterized by the irreversible binding at the ATP domain of the epidermal growth factor receptor family kinase domains. Dacomitinib was developed by Pfizer Inc and approved by the FDA on...
Approved
Investigational
Osilodrostat
Osilodrostat is an inhibitor of 11β-hydroxylase (also referred to as CYP11B1), the enzyme that catalyzes the final step in the biosynthesis of endogenous cortisol. It is used to lower circulating cortisol levels in the treatment of Cushing's disease, a disorder in which cortisol levels are chronically and supraphysiologically elevated. Cushing's...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Salts cas: … 1315449-72-9 …
Gestrinone
Gestrinone, also known as ethylnorgestrienone, is a synthetic steroid of the 19-nortestosterone group that is marketed in Europe, Australia, and Latin America, though not the United States or Canada, and is used primarily in the treatment of endometriosis.
Gestrinone was developed in the early 1970s and was tested clinically as...
Approved
Matched Description: … Gestrinone, also known as ethylnorgestrienone, is a synthetic steroid of the 19-nortestosterone group …
Nirsevimab
Nirsevimab (MEDI8897) is a recombinant human immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1ĸ) monoclonal antibody used to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract disease in neonates and infants. It binds to the prefusion conformation of the RSV F protein, a glycoprotein involved in the membrane fusion step of the viral entry...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [L44146] Nirsevimab was also approved by Health Canada on April 19, 2023 and by the FDA in July 17, 2023 …
Colchicine
Colchicine is an alkaloid drug derived from a plant belonging to the Lily family, known as Colchicum autumnale, or "autumn crocus." Its use was first approved by the FDA in 1961. Colchicine is used in the treatment of gout flares and Familial Mediterranean fever, and prevention of major cardiovascular events....
Approved
Matched Categories: … Experimental Unapproved Treatments for COVID-19 …
Ceftazidime
Bacteria possess a cell wall comprising a glycopeptide polymer commonly known as peptidoglycan, which is synthesized and remodelled through the action of a family of enzymes known as "penicillin-binding proteins" (PBPs). β-lactam antibiotics, including cephalosporins, are PBP inhibitors that, through inhibition of essential PBPs, result in impaired cell wall homeostasis,...
Approved
Matched Description: … [L32935]
Ceftazidime was approved by the FDA on July 19, 1985, and is currently available either alone …
Ascorbic acid
A six carbon compound related to glucose. It is found naturally in citrus fruits and many vegetables. Ascorbic acid is an essential nutrient in human diets, and necessary to maintain connective tissue and bone. Its biologically active form, vitamin C, functions as a reducing agent and coenzyme in several metabolic...
Approved
Nutraceutical
Matched Mixtures name: … Mvc 9+4 Inj ... Mvc 9 Plus 3 Inj ... Se-Natal 19 …
Ebola Zaire vaccine (live, attenuated)
Ebola virus vaccine is a vaccine used to prevent Ebola virus disease caused by Zaire ebolavirus in adults, prevent outbreaks, and reduce the extent of the virus spreading in case of outbreaks. Ebola virus disease, formerly known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a rare but severe and often deadly disease....
Approved
Betula lenta whole
Betula lenta whole allergenic extract is used in allergenic testing.
Approved
Matched Mixtures name: … 9 Tree Mix ... 9 Tree Mix …
Abaloparatide
Abaloparatide is an N-terminal analog of parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP) and an agonist at the parathyroid hormone type 1 (PTH1) receptor. It is a synthetic 34 amino acid peptide with 41% homology to human parathyroid hormone 1-34 and human PTHrP 1-34. Abaloparatide and PTHrP share the first 21 amino acids...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … authorization in Europe [L43552] and the drug was fully authorized by the European Commission on December 19 …
Acer saccharum pollen
Acer saccharum pollen is the pollen of the Acer saccharum plant. Acer saccharum pollen is mainly used in allergenic testing.
Approved
Matched Mixtures name: … 9 Tree Mix ... 9 Tree Mix ... 9 Tree Mix …
Eculizumab
Eculizumab is a monoclonal antibody that targets complement protein C5.[L6919,A2245] Binding to this protein prevents the activation of a complement terminal complex, which is used to treat a number of autoimmune conditions.[L6919,A2245,A2246]
Eculizumab was granted FDA approval on 16 March 2007. In Q1 2023, the EMA's Committee for Medicinal Products...
Approved
Investigational
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
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
Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi
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...
Approved
Investigational
Lypressin
Approved
Matched Iupac: … (2S)-6-amino-2-({[(2S)-1-[(4R,7S,10S,13S,16S,19R)-19-amino-13-benzyl-6,9,12,15,18-pentahydroxy-10-[2- …
Pentoxifylline
Pentoxifylline (PTX) is a synthetic dimethylxanthine derivative that modulates the rheological properties of blood and also has both anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.[A226415, L30300] Although originally developed to treat intermittent claudication, a form of exertion-induced leg pain common in patients with peripheral arterial disease, PTX has been investigated for its possible...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [A226410, A226415, A226455] More recently, PTX has been suggested as a possible treatment for COVID-19 …
Difluprednate
Difluprednate is a topical corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of infammation and pain associated with ocular surgery. It is a butyrate ester of 6(α), 9(α)-difluoro prednisolone acetate. Difluprednate is abbreviated DFBA, or difluoroprednisolone butyrate acetate. It is indicated for treatment of endogenous anterior uveiti.
Approved
Matched Description: … It is a butyrate ester of 6(α), 9(α)-difluoro prednisolone acetate. …
Technetium Tc-99m disofenin
Technetium Tc-99m disofenin is a radiopharmaceutical agent used in hepatobiliary imaging for diagnostic purposes. It is well suited for both planar and single photon tomographic scintigraphy to quantitatively measure the function of liver, gallbladder and bile ducts and detect any anatomical changes in the hepatobliary system. It is available as...
Approved
Lutropin alfa
Lutropin alfa is a recombinant human luteinizing hormone produced in yeast with 2 subunits, alpha = 92 residues, beta = 121 residues. It is a heterodimeric glycoprotein made up of monomeric units. Lutropin alfa was the first and only recombinant human form of luteinizing hormone (LH) developed for use in...
Approved
Rufinamide
Rufinamide is a triazole derivative and an anticonvulsant medication to treat seizure disorders like Lennox-Gastuat syndrome, a form of childhood epilepsy. Clinical trials suggest its efficacy in the treatment of partial seizures.
Approved
Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin
Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin is a drug used in nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging. The radioisotope, technetium-99m, is chelated by two 1,2-bis[di-(2-ethoxyethyl)phosphino]ethane ligands which belong to the group of diphosphines and which are referred to as tetrofosmin. It is a lipophilic technetium phosphine dioxo cation that was formulated into a freeze-dried kit...
Approved
Matched Description: … [A31592] Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin was developed by GE Healthcare and FDA approved on February 9, …
Technetium Tc-99m succimer
Technetium Tc-99m (99mTc) succimer, also known as technetium Tc-99m dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA), is a radioactive diagnostic agent used to evaluate functional renal tissue and tubular function in patients with renal parenchymal disorders. It works by binding to the cortical region of the kidneys. Technetium Tc-99m succimer is used with gamma...
Approved
Finasteride
Finasteride is a synthetic 4-azasteroid compound and specific inhibitor of steroid Type II 5α-reductase, which is an intracellular enzyme that converts the androgen testosterone into 5α-dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It works in a similar fashion as dutasteride, which is another 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor, by exerting antiandrogenic effects. Finasteride is an orally active drug...
Approved
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