Displaying drugs 151 - 175 of 5192 in total
Perflutren
Perflutren, a diagnostic drug that is intended to be used for contrast enhancement during the indicated echocardiographic procedures, is comprised of lipid-coated microspheres filled with octafluoropropane(OFP) gas. When exposed to ultrasound waves, the microspheres resonate and "echo" strong signals back to the ultrasound machine. The difference in density between the...
Approved
Matched Description: … The difference in density between the gas-filled bubbles and the blood around them creates an increased ... echocardiography, activated Perflutren enhances images of the inner edges or borders of the heart, producing an …
Padimate O
Padimate O is an active sunscreen agent in cosmetics and over-the-counter sunscreen drug products in concentrations up to 8%, as regulated by the FDA . It is a structurally-related compound to DB02362 that absorbs UV-B rays to prevent photodamage. It penetrates human skin, and is shown to induce non-ligatable strand...
Approved
Matched Description: … Padimate O is an active sunscreen agent in cosmetics and over-the-counter sunscreen drug products in …
Influenza A virus A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)-like antigen (propiolactone inactivated)
A seasonally-specific component of the influenza vaccine. The influenza vaccine, also known as the "flu shot", is a vaccine that protects against infection from the influenza viruses. Vaccines provide protection from influenza by exposing the immune system to the virus (or parts of the virus) which stimulates an immunological defence...
Approved
Matched Description: … from influenza by exposing the immune system to the virus (or parts of the virus) which stimulates an …
Chikungunya vaccine (live, attenuated)
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...
Approved
Matched Description: … Infection with CHIKV causes chikungunya fever, an illness characterized by acute fever and severe, persistent …
Miglitol
Miglitol inhibits the breakdown complex carbohydrates into glucose. It is primarily used in diabetes mellitus type 2 for establishing greater glycemic control by preventing the digestion of carbohydrates (such as disaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides) into monosaccharides which can be absorbed by the body.
Miglitol should be taken at the start...
Approved
Sodium stibogluconate
Sodium stibogluconate is a medicine used to treat leishmaniasis and is only available for administration by injection. It belongs to the class of medicines known as the pentavalent antimonials. Sodium stibogluconate is sold in the UK as Pentostam (manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline). Widespread resistance has limited the utility of sodium stibogluconate,...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … It is also being investigated as an anti-tumor agent. …
Chlorhexidine
Chlorhexidine is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial biguanide used as a topical antiseptic and in dental practice for the treatment of inflammatory dental conditions caused by microorganisms. It is one of the most common skin and mucous membrane antiseptic agents in use today. The molecule itself is a cationic bis-guanide consisting of...
Approved
Vet approved
Withdrawn
Cholestyramine
Cholestyramine or colestyramine is a bile acid sequestrant. Bile acid sequestrants are polymeric compounds which serve as ion exchange resins. Cholestyramine resin is quite hydrophilic, but insoluble in water.
Approved
Investigational
Influenza A virus A/Brisbane/59/2007 (H1N1) hemagglutinin antigen (formaldehyde inactivated)
A seasonally-specific component of the influenza vaccine. The influenza vaccine, also known as the "flu shot", is a vaccine that protects against infection from the influenza viruses. Vaccines provide protection from influenza by exposing the immune system to the virus (or parts of the virus) which stimulates an immunological defence...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … from influenza by exposing the immune system to the virus (or parts of the virus) which stimulates an …
Potassium chloride
A white crystal or crystalline powder used as an electrolyte replenisher, in the treatment of hypokalemia, in buffer solutions, and in fertilizers and explosives.
The FDA withdrew its approval for the use of all solid oral dosage form drug products containing potassium chloride that supply 100 mg or more of...
Approved
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … A white crystal or crystalline powder used as an electrolyte replenisher, in the treatment of hypokalemia …
Lorazepam
Lorazepam is a short-acting and rapidly cleared benzodiazepine used commonly as a sedative and anxiolytic. It was developed by DJ Richards, presented and marketed initially by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals in the USA in 1977. The first historic FDA label approval is reported in 1985 by the company Mutual Pharm.
Approved
Methyltestosterone
A synthetic anabolic steroid used for treating men with testosterone deficiency or similar androgen replacement therapies. Also, has antineoplastic properties and so has been used secondarily in women with advanced breast cancer. Methyltestosterone is a schedule III drug in the US.
Approved
Remoxipride
Remoxipride is an atypical antipsychotic agent that is specific for dopamine D2 receptors. It gained approval in the UK in 1989 but was withdrawn in 1993 after it was found to be associated with an increased incidence of aplastic anemia.[A215422,A215512]
Approved
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … Remoxipride is an atypical antipsychotic agent that is specific for dopamine D2 receptors. ... gained approval in the UK in 1989 but was withdrawn in 1993 after it was found to be associated with an …
Sutimlimab
Cold agglutinin disease (CAD) is a type of autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) in which autoantibodies directed against red blood cell surface antigens cause hemolysis at low (3-4°C) temperatures.[A245154,L40114] This cold subtype accounts for approximately 15-25% of all AIHA and is more common in the elderly.[A245159,L40114] In approximately 90% of cases,...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … agents like [rituximab], as well as targeting of the complement system with drugs like [eculizumab], an …
Ensulizole
Ensulizole, also known as 2-phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid, is a water-soluble sunscreen agent that absorbs strongly at UV-B wavelengths. It is commonly found in cosmetic products and sunscreen formulas in combination with other UV filter compounds due to its minimal protection against UV-A wavelengths. Due to its water solubility, ensulizole is commonly...
Approved
Flutamide
An antiandrogen with about the same potency as cyproterone in rodent and canine species.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … An antiandrogen with about the same potency as cyproterone in rodent and canine species. …
Morphine
Morphine, the main alkaloid of opium, was first obtained from poppy seeds in 1805. It is a potent analgesic, though its use is limited due to tolerance, withdrawal, and the risk of abuse. Morphine is still routinely used today, though there are a number of semi-synthetic opioids of varying strength...
Approved
Investigational
Etacrynic acid
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...
Approved
Investigational
Omega-3-carboxylic acids
The omega-3 carboxylic acid (OM3-CA) is a new formulation of omega-3 fatty acids that present an enhanced bioavailability in the treatment of dyslipidemia. The increased bioavailability is explained because OM3-CA is found in a form of polyunsaturated free fatty acids as opposed to other products whose form is as ethyl...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … The omega-3 carboxylic acid (OM3-CA) is a new formulation of omega-3 fatty acids that present an enhanced …
Guanfacine
Guanfacine, or BS 100-141,[A189838,A189841] is a selective alpha-A2 adrenergic receptor agonist initially indicated for the treatment of hypertension but is now indicated as an extended release tablet for the treatment of ADHD. Guanfacine was first described in the literature in 1974. Guanfacine was granted FDA approval on 27 October 1986.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … receptor agonist initially indicated for the treatment of hypertension[L11274] but is now indicated as an …
Recombinant stabilized RSV B prefusion F antigen
Recombinant stabilized RSV B prefusion F antigen is one component of a bivalent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine called Abrysvo. The vaccine comprises two antigens - the other being recombinant stabilized RSV A prefusion F antigen - which have been expressed in Chinese hamster ovary cell lines and then purified...
Approved
Matched Description: … is reconstituted with sterile water prior to injection and does not require the co-administration of an …
Fruquintinib
Fruquintinib is a novel small-molecule anti-VEGFR that targets VEGFR-1,-2, and -3 to inhibit angiogenesis. Tumor angiogenesis is one of the most critical biological processes for increasing oxygen and nutrient supply to cancer cells, and the VEGF/VEGFR pathway is one of the most critical pathways for this phenomenon.[A262102,A262107] Indeed, oncogenic activation,...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … anti-VEGF therapy, and, if RAS wild-type and medically appropriate, an anti-EGFR therapy. ... cancer (mCRC) who received prior fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, and irinotecan-based chemotherapy, an ... This approval is based on favorable results obtained from the FRESCO and FRESCO-2 trials, where an increase …
Eprosartan
Eprosartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist used to treat hypertension. It performs 2 actions on the renin angiotensin system. By preventing the binding of angiotensin II to AT1, vascular smooth muscle relaxes and vasodilation occurs. By inhibiting norepinephrine production, blood pressure is further reduced.
Approved
Matched Description: … Eprosartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist used to treat hypertension. …
Nitrofurantoin
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...
Approved
Vet approved
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