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Levodopa

Levodopa is a prodrug of dopamine that is administered to patients with Parkinson's due to its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier[Label]. Levodopa can be metabolised to dopamine on either side of the blood-brain barrier and so it is generally administered with a dopa decarboxylase inhibitor like carbidopa to prevent...
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Matched Description: … Levodopa can be metabolised to dopamine on either side of the blood-brain barrier and so it is generally ... Once past the blood-brain barrier, levodopa is metabolized to dopamine and supplements the low endogenous ... The first developed drug product that was approved by the FDA was a levodopa and carbidopa combined product …
Matched Mixtures name: … Carbidopa and Levodopa ... Carbidopa and Levodopa ... Carbidopa and Levodopa …
Matched Categories: … Dopa and Dopa Derivatives ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... levodopa and decarboxylase inhibitor ... levodopa, decarboxylase inhibitor and COMT inhibitor …

Chloramphenicol

An antibiotic first isolated from cultures of Streptomyces venezuelae in 1947 but now produced synthetically. It has a relatively simple structure and was the first broad-spectrum antibiotic to be discovered. It acts by interfering with bacterial protein synthesis and is mainly bacteriostatic. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 29th ed, p106)...
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Matched Description: … It acts by interfering with bacterial protein synthesis and is mainly bacteriostatic. ... It has a relatively simple structure and was the first broad-spectrum antibiotic to be discovered. …
Matched Mixtures name: … CLOXONA-O …
Matched Categories: … Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics ... Ophthalmological and Otological Preparations …

Lactose

A disaccharide of glucose and galactose in human and cow milk. It is used in pharmacy for tablets, in medicine as a nutrient, and in industry.
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Matched Description: … A disaccharide of glucose and galactose in human and cow milk. ... It is used in pharmacy for tablets, in medicine as a nutrient, and in industry. …
Matched Categories: … Diet, Food, and Nutrition …

Betamethasone

Betamethasone is a long-acting corticosteroid with immunosuppressive and antiinflammatory properties. It can be used topically to manage inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, and parenterally to manage several disease states including autoimmune disorders. Betamethasone has potent glucocorticoid activity and negligible mineralocorticoid activity.
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Matched Description: … Betamethasone is a long-acting corticosteroid with immunosuppressive and antiinflammatory properties. ... [A192444] Betamethasone has potent glucocorticoid activity and negligible mineralocorticoid activity. ... [A192444] It can be used topically to manage inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, and parenterally …
Matched Mixtures name: … Clotrimazole and Betamethasone Dipropionate ... Clotrimazole and Betamethasone Dipropionate ... Clotrimazole and Betamethasone Dipropionate …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Sex Hormones and Insulins ... betamethasone and mydriatics ... betamethasone and antiseptics ... betamethasone and antibiotics …
Matched Products: … Betnesol Eye and Ear Drops ... Betnesol Eye and Ear Drops 0.1% …

Istradefylline

Istradefylline, or KW6002, was developed by Kyowa Hakko Kirin in Japan for the treatment of Parkinson's disease as an adjunct to standard therapy. Unlike standard dopaminergic therapies for Parkinson's, Istradefylline targets adenosine A2A receptors in the basal ganglia. This region of the brain is highly involved in motor control. Istradefylline...
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Matched Description: … [A184067] Istradefylline is indicated as an adjunct treatment to [levodopa] and [carbidopa] for Parkinson's …

Lamivudine

A reverse transcriptase inhibitor and zalcitabine analog in which a sulfur atom replaces the 3' carbon of the pentose ring. It is used to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) and hepatitis B (HBV).
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Matched Description: … It is used to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) and hepatitis B (HBV). ... A reverse transcriptase inhibitor and zalcitabine analog in which a sulfur atom replaces the 3' carbon …
Matched Mixtures name: … Lamivudine and Zidovudine ... Lamivudine and Zidovudine ... Lamivudine and Zidovudine …
Matched Categories: … lamivudine and abacavir ... stavudine and lamivudine ... zidovudine and lamivudine ... lamivudine and raltegravir ... lamivudine and dolutegravir …
Matched Products: … Lamivudine and Zidovudine …

Galantamine

Galantamine is a tertiary alkaloid and reversible, competitive inhibitor of the acetylcholinesterase (AChE) enzyme, which is a widely studied therapeutic target used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. First characterized in the early 1950s, galantamine is a tertiary alkaloid that was extracted from botanical sources, such as Galanthus nivalis. Galantamine...
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Matched Description: … and extended-release tablets and solution. ... [A201968] Galantamine was first studied in paralytic and neuropathic conditions, such as myopathies and ... until the early 1990s due to difficulties in extraction and synthesis. …

Tilbroquinol

Tilbroquinol was approved in France, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia but it has been withdrawn in France and Saudi Arabia markets mainly due to its hepatotoxicity risk outweighing the drug benefit . In Morocco, the drug has been limited to use in the treatment of intestinal amoebiasis.
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Matched Description: … Tilbroquinol was approved in France, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia but it has been withdrawn in France and …
Matched Categories: … tilbroquinol and tiliquinol ... Antiparasitic Products, Insecticides and Repellents …

Dibekacin

Dibekacin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic marketed in Japan .
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Gefapixant

It has been estimated that 5-10% of adults globally suffer from chronic cough, which is defined as a cough lasting longer than eight weeks. A subset of these patients remain symptomatic despite thorough investigation and treatment, termed refractory chronic cough (RCC) if they have a cough that does not respond...
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Matched Description: … and UCC, and received subsequent approval in the EU in September 2023 for the same indications. ... [L48601] A subset of these patients remain symptomatic despite thorough investigation and treatment, ... It received approval in both Japan and Switzerland in 2022 for the treatment of adult patients with RCC …
Matched Categories: … Cough and Cold Preparations …

Diltiazem

Diltiazem is a benzothiazepine derivative with antihypertensive and vasodilating properties. Approved in 1982 by the FDA, it is a member of the non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers drug class. It works through various mechanisms of action, but it primarily works by inhibiting the calcium influx into cardiac and vascular smooth muscle...
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Matched Description: … Diltiazem is a benzothiazepine derivative with antihypertensive and vasodilating properties. ... under various brand names with Cardizem and Tiazac being the most common ones. ... various mechanisms of action, but it primarily works by inhibiting the calcium influx into cardiac and …
Matched Categories: … Calcium-Regulating Hormones and Agents ... Agents for Treatment of Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures for Topical Use …

Oxacillin

An antibiotic similar to flucloxacillin used in resistant staphylococci infections.
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Kanamycin

Kanamycin (also known as kanamycin A) is an aminoglycoside bacteriocidal antibiotic, available in oral, intravenous, and intramuscular forms, and used to treat a wide variety of infections. Kanamycin is isolated from the bacterium Streptomyces kanamyceticus and its most commonly used form is kanamycin sulfate.
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Matched Description: … intramuscular forms, and used to treat a wide variety of infections. ... known as kanamycin A) is an aminoglycoside bacteriocidal antibiotic, available in oral, intravenous, and ... Kanamycin is isolated from the bacterium Streptomyces kanamyceticus and its most commonly used form is …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …

Framycetin

A component of neomycin that is produced by Streptomyces fradiae. On hydrolysis it yields neamine and neobiosamine B. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
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Matched Description: … On hydrolysis it yields neamine and neobiosamine B. (From Merck Index, 11th ed) …

Gemfibrozil

Gemfibrozil is a fibric acid agent, similar to clofibrate, used to treat Type IIb, IV, and V hyperlipidemias.[A185777,L8525] Gemfibrozil is not a first line treatment and is prescribed to patients who have not responded adequately to weight loss, diet, exercise, and other medications. Gemfibrozil was granted FDA approval on 21...
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Matched Description: … responded adequately to weight loss, diet, exercise, and other medications. ... [A185777,L8525] Gemfibrozil is not a first line treatment and is prescribed to patients who have not ... Gemfibrozil is a fibric acid agent, similar to [clofibrate], used to treat Type IIb, IV, and V hyperlipidemias …
Matched Categories: … Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions ... Metabolic Side Effects of Drugs and Substances …

Nandrolone decanoate

Nandrolone decanoate, also known as nandrolone caprinate, is an alkylated anabolic steroid indicated in the management of anemia of renal insufficiency and as an adjunct therapy in the treatment of senile and postmenopausal osteoporosis.[A233789,A233849,L32564,L9464] The process for creating esters of nandrolone was patented in Spain in 1959 and in 1960,...
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Matched Description: … nandrolone and other esters. ... as an adjunct therapy in the treatment of senile and postmenopausal osteoporosis. ... caprinate, is an alkylated anabolic steroid indicated in the management of anemia of renal insufficiency and …
Matched Categories: … Nandrolone and esters ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …

Ubidecarenone

Ubidecarenone, also called coenzyme Q10, is a 1,4-benzoquinone. From its name (Q10), the Q refers to the constitutive quinone group, and 10 is related to the number of isoprenyl subunits in its tail. It is a powerful antioxidant, a lipid-soluble and essential cofactor in mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation. The ubidecarenone is...
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Matched Description: … From its name (Q10), the Q refers to the constitutive quinone group, and 10 is related to the number ... [A7874] It is a powerful antioxidant, a lipid-soluble and essential cofactor in mitochondrial oxidative ... [L1062] Ubidecarenone is sold as a dietary supplement and is not FDA approved as a drug - it is not meant …
Matched Mixtures name: … Vitamin E and Coq10 ... Co-q10 and Vitamin E ... Co-q10 M.R.B. 100mg and Vitamin E …
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Diet, Food, and Nutrition …
Matched Products: … Coenzyme Q10 With Hawthorn Extract and Citrus Bioflavonoids …

Ketotifen

Ketotifen is a benzocycloheptathiophene derivative with potent antihistaminic and mast cell stabilizing properties. It has a similar structure to some other first-generation antihistamines such as cyproheptadine and azatadine. Ketotifen was first developed in Switzerland in 1970 by Sandoz Pharmaceuticals and was initially marketed for the treatment of anaphylaxis. In the...
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Matched Description: … allergic symptoms and disorders,[A231204] including urticaria, mastocytosis, and food allergy. ... Ketotifen is a benzocycloheptathiophene derivative[A231204] with potent antihistaminic and mast cell ... It has a similar structure to some other first-generation antihistamines such as [cyproheptadine] and …
Matched Categories: … Decongestants and Antiallergics …
Matched Products: … Up and Up Eye Itch Relief …

Temazepam

Temazepam, like many other similar and related benzodiazepines, acts as a gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) modulator and is capable of eliciting a variety of actions including sedation, hypnosis, skeletal muscle relaxation, anticonvulsant activity, and anxiolytic action [A175207, A175210, F3718, F3721]. Although the chemical synthesis of temazepam was established by 1965 ,...
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Matched Description: … capable of developing drug tolerance, physical dependence, and addiction in users. ... Temazepam, like many other similar and related benzodiazepines, acts as a gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA ... relaxation, anticonvulsant activity, and anxiolytic action [A175207, A175210, F3718, F3721]. …
Matched Categories: … Hypnotics and Sedatives ... Benzodiazepine hypnotics and sedatives ... Benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine derivatives …

Naloxegol

Naloxegol, for "PEGylated naloxol" is a peripherally-selective opioid antagonist developed by AstraZeneca. It was approved by the FDA in September 2014 and is indicated for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in adult patients with chronic non‑cancer pain. The advantage of naloxegol over the opioid antagonist naloxone is that its...
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Matched Description: … naloxone is that its PEGylated structure allows for high selectivity for peripheral opioid receptors and ... It was approved by the FDA in September 2014 and is indicated for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …

Vilanterol

Vilanterol is a selective long-acting β2-adrenergic agonist (LABA) with inherent 24-hour activity for the once-daily treatment of COPD and asthma. This is in response to the need for longer-acting β2-adrenergic agonists to overcome poor patient compliance (due to the frequency of dosing regimens or complexities of drug administration). Vilanterol was...
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Matched Description: … 5 years and older respectively. ... [A259961] Vilanterol is 1000 and 400 fold more selective for β2 than β1 and β3 adrenoceptors, respectively ... BREO ELLIPTA are approved for maintenance treatments of asthma in patients aged 18 years and older and …
Matched Mixtures name: … Fluticasone Furoate and Vilanterol ... Fluticasone Furoate and Vilanterol …
Matched Categories: … vilanterol and fluticasone furoate ... vilanterol and umeclidinium bromide ... vilanterol, umeclidinium bromide and fluticasone furoate …

Clioquinol

Clioquinol was withdrawn in 1983 due to neurotoxicity.
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Matched Categories: … Antiseptics and Disinfectants ... Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics ... Antiparasitic Products, Insecticides and Repellents …

Ozanimod

Ozanimod is a once-daily sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulator for the treatment of relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and inflammatory bowel disease. It was developed by Celgene (now acquired by Bristol-Myers Squibb) and was approved by the FDA on March 26, 2020.[L12573,L12582] The US approval was followed by the approval in Canada...
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Matched Description: … , physical, and cognitive effects. ... pain, diarrhea, bloody stools, and vomiting. ... It was developed by Celgene (now acquired by Bristol-Myers Squibb) [L11025] and was approved by the FDA …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …

Oxaprozin

Oxaprozin is a non-narcotic, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), used to relieve the inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
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Matched Description: … joint pain associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. ... non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), used to relieve the inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and …
Matched Categories: … Antiinflammatory and Antirheumatic Products ... Antiinflammatory and Antirheumatic Products, Non-Steroids …

Benziodarone

Benziodarone is a uricostatic and a uricosuric agent which is sold also under the name Amplivex-Labaz. It is used in the treatment of gout . It was withdrawn from France markets and British markets due to its effects causing Jaundice in patients [T487, A175636].
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Matched Description: … Benziodarone is a uricostatic and a uricosuric agent which is sold also under the name Amplivex-Labaz ... It was withdrawn from France markets and British markets due to its effects causing Jaundice in patients …
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