Displaying drugs 126 - 150 of 3120 in total
Deoxycholic acid
Deoxycholic acid is a a bile acid which emulsifies and solubilizes dietary fats in the intestine, and when injected subcutaneously, it disrupts cell membranes in adipocytes and destroys fat cells in that tissue. In April 2015, deoxycholic acid was approved by the FDA for the treatment submental fat to improve...
Approved
Delavirdine
A potent, non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor with activity specific for HIV-1.
Approved
Metamfetamine
Metamfetamine (methamphetamine) is a psychostimulant and sympathomimetic drug, and a member of the amphetamine group of sympathomimetic amines. Methamphetamine can induce effects such as euphoria, increased alertness and energy, and enhanced self-esteem. It is a scheduled drug in most countries due to its high potential for addiction and abuse.
The...
Approved
Illicit
Withdrawn
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Brexanolone
As of March 2019, brexanolone - developed and made available commercially by Sage Therapeutics Inc. as the brand name product Zulresso - is the first drug to have ever been approved by the US FDA specifically for the treatment of postpartum depression (PPD) in adult females . Since PPD, like...
Approved
Investigational
Estrone
Estrone, one of the major mammalian estrogens, is an aromatized C18 steroid with a 3-hydroxyl group and a 17-ketone. It is produced in vivo from androstenedione or from testosterone via estradiol. It is produced primarily in the ovaries, placenta, and in peripheral tissues (especially adipose tissue) through conversion of adrostenedione....
Approved
Matched Description: … Estrone may be further metabolized to 16-alpha-hydroxyestrone, which may be reduced to estriol by estradiol …
Zolpidem
Zolpidem, also known as Ambien, is a hypnotic drug that was initially approved by the FDA in 1992 [FDA label]. Zolpidem improves sleep in patients with insomnia. It is aimed for use in patients with difficulties initiating sleep. This drug decreases the time to fall asleep (sleep latency), increases the...
Approved
Megestrol acetate
17-Hydroxy-6-methylpregna-3,6-diene-3,20-dione. A progestational hormone used most commonly as the acetate ester. As the acetate, it is more potent than progesterone both as a progestagen and as an ovulation inhibitor. It has also been used in the palliative treatment of breast cancer.
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Zuclopenthixol
Zuclopenthixol, also known as Zuclopentixol or Zuclopenthixolum, is an antipsychotic agent. Zuclopenthixol is a thioxanthene-based neuroleptic with therapeutic actions similar to the phenothiazine antipsychotics. It is an antagonist at D1 and D2 dopamine receptors. Major brands of zuclopenthixol are Cisordinol, Acuphase, and Clopixol. This drug is a liquid. This compound...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A, D(1B) dopamine receptor, D(2) dopamine receptor, D(1A) dopamine receptor, and alpha …
Matched Categories: … Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists ... Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Antagonists …
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Naltrexone
Derivative of noroxymorphone that is the N-cyclopropylmethyl congener of naloxone. It is a narcotic antagonist that is effective orally, longer lasting and more potent than naloxone, and has been proposed for the treatment of heroin addiction. The FDA has approved naltrexone for the treatment of alcohol dependence.
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Aripiprazole
Aripiprazole is an atypical antipsychotic orally indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar I, major depressive disorder, irritability associated with autism, and Tourette's. It is also indicated as an injection for agitation associated with schizophrenia or bipolar mania. Aripiprazole exerts its effects through agonism of dopaminergic and 5-HT1A receptors and...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Aripiprazole exerts its effects through agonism of dopaminergic and 5-HT1A receptors and antagonism of alpha-adrenergic …
Matched Categories: … Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists ... Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Antagonists …
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Granisetron
A serotonin receptor (5HT-3 selective) antagonist that has been used as an antiemetic and antinauseant for cancer chemotherapy patients.
Approved
Investigational
Reserpine
An alkaloid found in the roots of Rauwolfia serpentina and R. vomitoria. Reserpine inhibits the uptake of norepinephrine into storage vesicles resulting in depletion of catecholamines and serotonin from central and peripheral axon terminals. It has been used as an antihypertensive and an antipsychotic as well as a research tool,...
Approved
Investigational
Withdrawn
Glycerin
A trihydroxy sugar alcohol that is an intermediate in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Mixtures name: … Curel Alpha Hydroxy Dry Skin Lotion …
Matched Products: … AT Alpha ... AT Alpha Plus …
Matched Products: … AT Alpha ... AT Alpha Plus …
Desoximetasone
A topical anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used in dermatoses, skin allergies, psoriasis, etc.
Approved
Levomenthol
Menthol is a covalent organic compound made synthetically or obtained from peppermint or other mint oils. Forming clear or white waxy, crystalline substance, menthol is typically solid at room temperature. (-)-Menthol is the naturally-occurring and main form of menthol, and is assigned the (1R,2S,5R) configuration. Menthol mediates anesthetic properties and...
Approved
Iloperidone
Iloperidone is a benzisoxazole and an atypical antipsychotic agent that was first approved by the FDA on May 6, 2009. It is considered to be a second-generation antipsychotic drug with multiple receptor binding profile, although it shows high affinity towards 5-HT2A and dopamine D2 receptors. Iloperidone is currently used to...
Approved
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Cabergoline
Cabergoline, an ergot derivative, is a long-acting dopamine agonist and prolactin inhibitor. It is used to treat hyperprolactinemic disorders and Parkinsonian Syndrome. Cabergoline possesses potent agonist activity on dopamine D2 receptors.
Approved
Lorcaserin
Lorcaserin (previously APD-356), a highly selective 5HT2C receptor agonist, is used for the treatment of obesity. It has been shown to reduce body weight and food intake in animal models of obesity, and it is thought that targeting the 5HT2C receptor may alter body weight by regulating satiety. Lorcaserin is...
Approved
Withdrawn
Insulin human
Human Insulin, also known as Regular Insulin, is a short-acting form of insulin used for the treatment of hyperglycemia caused by Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Human insulin is produced by recombinant DNA technology and is identical to endogenously produced insulin. Typically prescribed for the management of diabetes mellitus,...
Approved
Investigational
Acitretin
An oral retinoid effective in the treatment of psoriasis. It is the major metabolite of etretinate with the advantage of a much shorter half-life when compared with etretinate.
Approved
Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine is a tetracyclic piperazino-azepine antidepressant agent that was initially approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in the Netherlands in 1994. This drug was first manufactured by Organon Inc., and received FDA approval in 1997 for the treatment of major depressive disorder.[T595, L6157] The effects of this...
Approved
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Povidone-iodine
Povidone-iodine is a stable chemical complex of polyvinylpyrrolidone (povidone, PVP) and elemental iodine. It contains from 9.0% to 12.0% available iodine, calculated on a dry basis. This unique complex was discovered in 1955 at the Industrial Toxicology Laboratories in Philadelphia by H. A. Shelanski and M. V. Shelanski. During in...
Approved
Matched Products: … Alpha One …
Capivasertib
Hormone receptor (HR) positive, especially estrogen receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer is the most common subtype of metastatic breast cancer, resulting in more than 400,000 deaths annually. Although endocrine-based therapy is the first line of treatment, resistance eventually emerges, leaving chemotherapy the only but often ineffective treatment left. Therefore, significant research...
Approved
Investigational
Insulin detemir
Insulin detemir is a long-acting form of insulin used for the treatment of hyperglycemia caused by Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.[A2358, A2359, A2360, A44] Insulin is typically prescribed for the management of diabetes mellitus to mimic the activity of endogenously produced human insulin, a peptide hormone produced by beta...
Approved
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