Displaying drugs 126 - 150 of 2002 in total
Magnesium cation
Magnesium hydroxide is used primarily in "Milk of Magnesia", a white aqueous, mildly alkaline suspension of magnesium hydroxide formulated at about 8%w/v. Milk of magnesia is primarily used to alleviate constipation, but can also be used to relieve indigestion and heartburn. When taken internally by mouth as a laxative, the...
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Nutraceutical
Matched Description: … of Magnesia", a white aqueous, mildly alkaline suspension of magnesium hydroxide formulated at about 8% …
Ethambutol
Ethambutol is a bacteriostatic agent indicated alongside medications such as isoniazid, rifampin, and pyrazinamide in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis. Ethambutol was first described in the literature in 1961. It was developed out of a need for therapies active against isoniazid resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Ethambutol was granted FDA...
Approved
Phenylephrine
Phenylephrine is an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist used to treat hypotension,[L9416,L9410] dilate the pupil, and induce local vasoconstriction. The action of phenylephrine, or neo-synephrine, was first described in literature in the 1930s. Phenylephrine was granted FDA approval in 1939.
Approved
Fluorometholone
A glucocorticoid employed, usually as eye drops, in the treatment of allergic and inflammatory conditions of the eye. It has also been used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p732)
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Investigational
Acetylcysteine
Acetylcysteine is an antioxidant and glutathione inducer indicated for mucolytic therapy and the treatment of acetaminophen overdose.[L31378,L31383,L31388,L31478] Acetylcysteine has also been studied for a wide variety of off-label indications with mixed results.[A228158,A228163,A228168]
Acetylcysteine was granted FDA approval on 14 September 1963.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Mixtures name: … Aminosteril Hepa 8 % - Infusionslösung …
Setmelanotide
Setmelanotide is the first available treatment for patients with pro-opiomelanocortin, proprotein subilisin/kexin type 1, or leptin deficiencies. It is an agonist of the melanocortin 4 receptor. Earlier attempts at agonizing MC4R (such as LY2112688) lead to successful weight loss, but also an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. Other...
Approved
Investigational
Trypan blue free acid
Trypan blue is a diazo dye used in ophthalmic cataract surgery to stain the anterior capsule in the presence of a mature cataract. This is done to aid in visualization before creating the continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis.
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Matched Iupac: … 5-amino-3-[(E)-2-{4'-[(E)-2-(8-amino-1-hydroxy-3,6-disulfonaphthalen-2-yl)diazen-1-yl]-3,3'-dimethyl- …
Homatropine
Homatropine is an anticholinergic drug that acts as an antagonist at muscarinic acetylcholine receptors. It is present in antitussives, under the trade name Hycodan, in combination with hydrocodone (dihydrocodeinone) bitartrate indicated for the symptomatic relief of cough as oral tablets or solutions. Homatropine is included in subtherapeutic amounts as homatropine...
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Matched Iupac: … (1R,3S,5S)-8-methyl-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-yl 2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetate …
Bempedoic acid
High levels of LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) are a major risk factor for cardiovascular events. Caused by genetic mutations or lifestyle factors, hypercholesterolemia can significantly reduce quality of life and increase the risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease. About 1 in 4 patients, or 15 million Americans with elevated LDL-C, are...
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Matched Iupac: … 8-hydroxy-2,2,14,14-tetramethylpentadecanedioic acid …
Artesunate
Artesunate is indicated for the initial treatment of severe malaria. The World Health Organization recommends artesunate as first line treatment for severe malaria. Artesunate was developed out of a need for a more hydrophilic derivative of artemisinin. Artesunate was granted FDA approval on 26 May 2020.
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Caffeine
Caffeine is a drug of the methylxanthine class used for a variety of purposes, including certain respiratory conditions of the premature newborn, pain relief, and to combat drowsiness. Caffeine is similar in chemical structure to Theophylline and Theobromine.[A187691,L9851] It can be sourced from coffee beans, but also occurs naturally in...
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Matched Mixtures name: … Exdol-8 ... Atasol 8 ... Triatec-8 …
Potassium perchlorate
Potassium perchlorate is an inorganic salt with the chemical formula KClO4. It is a strong oxidizer with the lowest solubility of the alkali metal perchlorates. Potassium is most commonly used in flares and automobile airbags . The use of potassium perchlorate as a component in sealing gaskets for food containers...
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Investigational
Erlotinib
Erlotinib is an inhibitor of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase that is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer and several other types of cancer. It is typically marketed under the trade name Tarceva. Erlotinib binds to the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)...
Approved
Investigational
Clomifene
A triphenyl ethylene stilbene derivative which is an estrogen agonist or antagonist depending on the target tissue.
Approved
Investigational
Human interferon beta
Human interferon beta is a polypeptide used in the management of relapsing forms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and was initially approved by the FDA in 1992. Multiple Sclerosis is a devastating neurodegenerative disease that is usually progressive and significantly debilitating with a profound impact on the quality of life. Interferon...
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Matched Description: … currently being studied as a possible treatment for COVID-19, which results from infection with the novel 2019 …
Quinidine
Quinidine is a D-isomer of quinine present in the bark of the Cinchona tree and similar plant species. This alkaloid was first described in 1848 and has a long history as an antiarrhythmic medication.[A38016,A250050] Quinidine is considered the first antiarrhythmic drug (class Ia) and is moderately efficacious in the acute...
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Investigational
Sarecycline
Sarecycline is a semi-synthetic derivative of tetracycline that was initially discovered by Paratek Pharmaceuticals from Boston, MA but then licensed to Warner Chilcott of Rockaway, NJ in July of 2007 . After completing various phase-II and phase-III trials demonstrating its effectiveness in treating moderate to severe facial acne vulgaris [A39993,...
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Investigational
Corticotropin
Corticotropin (ACTH or adrenocorticotropic hormone) is a polypeptide hormone produced and secreted by the pituitary gland. It is an important player in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis.
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Naproxen
Naproxen is classified as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory dug (NSAID) and was initially approved for prescription use in 1976 and then for over-the-counter (OTC) use in 1994. It can effectively manage acute pain as well as pain related to rheumatic diseases, and has a well studied adverse effect profile. Given its...
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Vet approved
Matched Mixtures name: … TIYOKSEN 550 MG/8 MG FILM TABLET,10 ADET ... TIYOKSEN 550 MG/8 MG FILM TABLET,14 ADET …
Gadobutrol
Gadobutrol is a second-generation extracellular non-ionic macrocyclic GBCA (gadolinium-based contrast agent) used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in adults and children older than 2 years of age. Due to its physicochemical properties, gadobutrol is
formulated at twice the gadolinium ion concentration compared to other GBCA and thus requires a lesser...
Approved
Oxygen
Oxygen is an element displayed by the symbol O, and atomic number 8. It is an essential element for human survival. Decreased oxygen levels may be treated with medical oxygen therapy. Treatment with oxygen serves to increase blood oxygen levels and also exerts a secondary effect of decreasing blood flow...
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Vet approved
Matched Description: … Oxygen is an element displayed by the symbol O, and atomic number 8. …
Ruxolitinib
Ruxolitinib, formerly known as INCB018424 or INC424, is an anticancer drug and a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor. It is a potent and selective inhibitor of JAK1 and JAK2, which are tyrosine kinases involved in cytokine signalling and hematopoiesis. Myeloproliferative neoplasms, such as myelofibrosis and polycythemia vera, are often characterized by...
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Matched Description: … [A229883]
Ruxolitinib has been investigated to treat patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID ... polycythemia vera in adults who have an inadequate response to or are intolerant of [hydroxyurea] and in 2019 …
Certolizumab pegol
Certolizumab pegol is a pegylated monoclonal antibody against the tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha). It is formed with a humanized Fab fragment of 50 kDa, from an IgG 1 isotype, fused to a 40 kDa polyethylene glycol moiety replacing the Fc antibody region. The absence of the Fc region was ideated...
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Matched Description: … manufactured by UCB Pharma, first FDA approved in 2008[L45018] and updated for a new indication on March 28, 2019 …
Becaplermin
Becaplermin is produced by recombinant DNA technology by insertion of the gene for the B chain of platelet derived growth factor (PDGF) into the yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Becaplermin has a molecular weight of approximately 25 KD and is a homodimer composed of two identical polypeptide chains that are bound together...
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Investigational
Histamine
A depressor amine derived by enzymatic decarboxylation of histidine. It is a powerful stimulant of gastric secretion, a constrictor of bronchial smooth muscle, a vasodilator, and also a centrally acting neurotransmitter.
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Investigational
Matched Salts cas: … 56-92-8 …
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