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Mitomycin

Mitomycin is an antineoplastic antibiotic first isolated by Japanese microbiologists in the 1950s from cultures of Streptomyces caespitosus.[L12867,A193419] It is an alkylating agent that inhibits DNA synthesis (and, at higher concentrations, RNA and protein synthesis) by cross-linking the complementary strands of the DNA double helix. Few other antibiotics have been...
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Matched Description: … , RNA and protein synthesis) by cross-linking the complementary strands of the DNA double helix. ... [L12867,A193419] It is an alkylating agent that inhibits DNA synthesis (and, at higher concentrations …
Matched Categories: … Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors ... Indicators and Reagents ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents ... Cytotoxic Antibiotics and Related Substances …

Remifentanil

Remifentanil (marketed by Abbott as Ultiva) is a potent ultra short-acting synthetic opioid given to patients during surgery for pain relief and adjunctive to an anaesthetic. Remifentanil is a specific mu-type-opioid receptor agonist which means it reduces sympathetic nervous system tone, and causes respiratory depression and analgesia.
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Matched Description: … causes respiratory depression and analgesia. ... Ultiva) is a potent ultra short-acting synthetic opioid given to patients during surgery for pain relief and ... a specific mu-type-opioid receptor agonist which means it reduces sympathetic nervous system tone, and …
Matched Categories: … Hypnotics and Sedatives ... Fentanyl and fentanyl analogues …

Tilactase

Tilactase is a beta-D-galactosidase obtained from Aspergillus oryzae. It is produced as a chewable tablet that has to be taken before the consumption of a lactose-containing meal. The beta-D-galactosidase us a large monomeric multi-domain enzyme of 985 residues that presents a catalytic (alpha/beta)8-barrel domain. It is considered by the WHO...
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Experimental
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …

Desflurane

Desflurane, or I-653, a a volatile anesthetic that is more rapidly cleared and less metabolized than previous inhaled anesthetics such as methoxyflurane, sevoflurane, enflurane, or isoflurane.[A226390,A39015,A226893]. It was developed in the late 1980s out of a need for a more rapidly acting and rapidly cleared inhaled anesthetic.[A226883,A226888] Desflurane was granted...
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Matched Description: … Desflurane, or I-653, a a volatile anesthetic that is more rapidly cleared and less metabolized than ... It was developed in the late 1980s out of a need for a more rapidly acting and rapidly cleared inhaled …

Methyprylon

Methyprylon is a sedative of the piperidinedione derivative family that was previously used for the treatment of insomnia. However, with the introduction of newer drugs with fewer side effects, such as benzodiazepines, the clinical use of methyprylon is now limited. Methyprylon was withdrawn from the U.S. market in June 1965...
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Matched Description: … Methyprylon was withdrawn from the U.S. market in June 1965 and the Canadian market in September 1990 …
Matched Categories: … Hypnotics and Sedatives …

Laronidase

Human recombinant alpha-L-iduronidase, 628 residues (mature form), produced by recombinant DNAtechnology in a Chinese hamster ovary cell line. Laronidase is a glycoprotein with a molecular weight of approximately 83 kD. The predicted amino acid sequence of the recombinant form, as well as the nucleotide sequence that encodes it, are identical...
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Matched Description: … The predicted amino acid sequence of the recombinant form, as well as the nucleotide sequence that encodes …
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …

Chlorpheniramine

A histamine H1 antagonist used in allergic reactions, hay fever, rhinitis, urticaria, and asthma. It has also been used in veterinary applications. One of the most widely used of the classical antihistaminics, it generally causes less drowsiness and sedation than promethazine.
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Matched Description: … A histamine H1 antagonist used in allergic reactions, hay fever, rhinitis, urticaria, and asthma. ... One of the most widely used of the classical antihistaminics, it generally causes less drowsiness and …
Matched Mixtures name: … Acetaminophen, Ascorbic acid, Chlorpheniramine Maleate ... Cold and Flu Day and Night, Severe ... Cold and Flu Severe, Day and Nighttime …

Trimethoprim

Trimethoprim is an antifolate antibacterial agent that inhibits bacterial dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR), a critical enzyme that catalyzes the formation of tetrahydrofolic acid (THF) - in doing so, it prevents the synthesis of bacterial DNA and ultimately continued bacterial survival. Trimethoprim is often used in combination with sulfamethoxazole due to their...
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Vet approved
Matched Description: … bacterial dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR), a critical enzyme that catalyzes the formation of tetrahydrofolic acid ... L11893] Trimethoprim is often used in combination with [sulfamethoxazole] due to their complementary and ... synergistic mechanisms but may be used as a monotherapy in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of urinary …
Matched Mixtures name: … Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim ... Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim ... Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim …
Matched Categories: … Folic Acid Antagonists ... Trimethoprim and Derivatives ... sulfamoxole and trimethoprim ... Sulfonamides and trimethoprim ... sulfametrole and trimethoprim …

Interferon alfa-2a

Interferon a (human leukocyte protein moiety reduced). A type I interferon consisting of 165 amino acid residues with lysine in position 23. This protein is produced by recombinant DNA technology and resembles interferon secreted by leukocytes. It is used extensively as an antiviral or antineoplastic agent. An oral form is...
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Matched Description: … A type I interferon consisting of 165 amino acid residues with lysine in position 23. ... This protein is produced by recombinant DNA technology and resembles interferon secreted by leukocytes …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents ... Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins …

Belinostat

Belinostat is a novel agent that inhibits the enzyme histone deacetylase (HDAC) with a sulfonamide-hydroxamide structure. It was developed as an orphan drug to target hematological malignancies and solid tumors by TopoTarget. The safety and efficacy of belinostat is currently being evaluated for use in combination with traditional front-line therapies...
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Matched Description: … It was developed as an orphan drug to target hematological malignancies and solid tumors by TopoTarget ... Intravenous administration of the agent is available as Beleodaq as monotherapy and the dosing regimen ... The safety and efficacy of belinostat is currently being evaluated for use in combination with traditional …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …

Trifluridine

Trifluridine is a fluorinated pyrimidine nucleoside that is structurally related to idoxuridine . It is an active antiviral agent in ophthalmic solutions used mainly in the treatment of primary keratoconjunctivitis and recurrent epithelial keratitis due to herpes simplex virus. It displays effective antiviral activity against Herpes simplex virus type 1...
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Matched Description: … It displays effective antiviral activity against Herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2 [A35271]. ... antiviral agent in ophthalmic solutions used mainly in the treatment of primary keratoconjunctivitis and ... metastatic colorectal cancer who have been previously treated with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin- and …
Matched Categories: … Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents ... Nucleic Acids, Nucleotides, and Nucleosides …

Acetarsol

Acetarsol, with the molecular formula N-acetyl-4-hydroxy-m-arsanilic acid, is a pentavalent arsenical compound with antiprotozoal and antihelmintic properties. It was first discovered in 1921 by Ernest Fourneau at the Pasteur Institute. It was developed by Neolab Inc, and approved by Health Canada as an antifungal on December 31, 1964. It has...
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Matched Iupac: … (3-acetamido-4-hydroxyphenyl)arsonic acid …
Matched Description: … Acetarsol, with the molecular formula N-acetyl-4-hydroxy-m-arsanilic acid, is a pentavalent arsenical ... compound with antiprotozoal and antihelmintic properties. ... It has been canceled and withdrawn from the market since August 12, 1997.[L1113] …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Agents Against Leishmaniasis and Trypanosomiasis ... Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics ... Antiparasitic Products, Insecticides and Repellents …

Brivaracetam

Brivaracetam is a racetam derivative of levetiracetam used in the treatment of partial-onset seizures. Brivaracetam binds SV2A with 20 times higher affinity than levetiracetam . It is available under the brand name Briviact made by UCB. Briviact received FDA approval on February 19, 2016 .
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Vortioxetine

Vortioxetine is an antidepressant medication indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). It is classified as a serotonin modulator and stimulator (SMS) as it has a multimodal mechanism of action towards the serotonin neurotransmitter system whereby it simultaneously modulates one or more serotonin receptors and inhibits the reuptake...
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Matched Description: … an antagonist of the 5-HT3, 5-HT1D, and 5-HT7 receptors. ... It is classified as a serotonin modulator and stimulator (SMS) as it has a multimodal mechanism of action ... serotonin neurotransmitter system whereby it simultaneously modulates one or more serotonin receptors and …

Zolmitriptan

Zolmitriptan is a member of the triptan class of 5-hydroxytryptamine(5-HT)1B/1D/(1F) receptor agonists used to treat acute migraine.[A462, L12978] Sumatriptan was the first triptan to be developed, but had poor oral bioavailability and lipophilicity. This led to the development of second-generation triptans, including almotriptan, eletriptan, frovatriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, and zolmitriptan. Triptans...
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Matched Description: … It is currently available in both tablet and nasal spray forms.[L12978] ... A462, L12978] [Sumatriptan] was the first triptan to be developed, but had poor oral bioavailability and ... [A193791] Triptans can be administered alone or in combination with an NSAID like [naproxen], and represent …
Matched Categories: … Serotonin-1b and Serotonin-1d Receptor Agonist …

Testosterone propionate

Testosterone propionate is a slower-releasing anabolic steroid with a short half-life. It is a synthetic androstane steroid derivative of testosterone in the form of 17β propionate ester of testosterone. Testosterone propionate was developed initially by Watson labs, and FDA approved on February 5, 1974. Currently, this drug has been discontinued...
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Matched Description: … [T83] Testosterone propionate was developed initially by Watson labs, and FDA approved on February 5, …
Matched Categories: … Testosterone and derivatives ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …

Polysorbate 80

Polysorbate, a substance formulated by the reaction of sorbitan fatty acid ester (a nonionic surfactant) with ethylene oxide, is used in many foreign countries, including the U.S. and the EU, where it acts as an emulsifier, a solubilizer in many foods, including bread, cake mix, salad dressing, shortening oil and...
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Matched Description: … Polysorbate, a substance formulated by the reaction of sorbitan fatty acid ester (a nonionic surfactant ... It is utilized as a surfactant in soaps and cosmetics and also as a lubricant in eye drops. ... , and water-containing small amounts of salts, and is included in several vaccines licensed in the USA …

Calaspargase pegol

Asparaginase is an important agent used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) . Asparagine is incorporated into most proteins, and the synthesis of proteins is stopped when asparagine is absent, which inhibits RNA and DNA synthesis, resulting in a halt in cellular proliferation. This forms the basis of asparaginase treatment...
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Matched Description: … is absent, which inhibits RNA and DNA synthesis, resulting in a halt in cellular proliferation. ... Asparagine is incorporated into most proteins, and the synthesis of proteins is stopped when asparagine ... with a succinimidyl carbonate (SC) linker to create a stable molecule which increases the half-life and …
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes …

Mifepristone

Mifepristone is a progestational and glucocorticoid hormone antagonist. Its inhibition of progesterone induces bleeding during the luteal phase and in early pregnancy by releasing endogenous prostaglandins from the endometrium or decidua. As a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist, the drug has been used to treat hypercortisolism in patients with nonpituitary cushing syndrome....
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Matched Description: … Mifepristone is a progestational and glucocorticoid hormone antagonist. ... Its inhibition of progesterone induces bleeding during the luteal phase and in early pregnancy by releasing ... The two marketed forms of mifepristone are Mifeprex® (mifepristone 200mg) and Korlym™ (mifepristone 300mg …
Matched Categories: … Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Sex Hormones and Modulators of the Genital System ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …

Rivaroxaban

Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant and the first orally active direct factor Xa inhibitor. Unlike warfarin, routine lab monitoring of INR is not necessary. However there is no antidote available in the event of a major bleed. Only the 10 mg tablet can be taken without regard to food. The 15...
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Matched Description: … Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant and the first orally active direct factor Xa inhibitor. ... The 15 mg and 20 mg tablet should be taken with food. FDA approved on July 1, 2011. …
Matched Categories: … rivaroxaban and acetylsalicylic acid ... Blood and Blood Forming Organs …

Prednicarbate

Prednicarbate is a relatively new topical corticosteroid drug that displays a similar potency as hydrocortisone. It is used in the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis. It has a favorable benefit-risk ratio, with an inflammatory action similar to that of a medium potency corticosteroid, but with a...
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Matched Description: … IL-1a is also found in fibroblasts, where it is responsible for proliferation, collagenase induction and …
Matched Categories: … Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …

Diflorasone

Diflorasone is a topical corticosteroid used to treat itching and inflammation of the skin.
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Matched Description: … Diflorasone is a topical corticosteroid used to treat itching and inflammation of the skin. …
Matched Categories: … Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …

Digoxin

Digoxin is one of the oldest cardiovascular medications used today. It is a common agent used to manage atrial fibrillation and the symptoms of heart failure. Digoxin is classified as a cardiac glycoside and was initially approved by the FDA in 1954. This drug originates from the foxglove plant, also...
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Matched Description: … [A178225] It is a common agent used to manage atrial fibrillation and the symptoms of heart failure. ... [A178234] Digoxin is classified as a cardiac glycoside and was initially approved by the FDA in 1954. ... plant, also known as the _Digitalis_ plant[T610], studied by William Withering, an English physician and …
Matched Categories: … Digoxin and derivatives …

Birch bark extract

Birch bark extract is rich in triterpenoids with beneficial biological and pharmacological activities. Some of the compounds identified in it include betulin, lupeol, betulinic acid, oleanolic acid, and erythrodiol. Birch bark extract is obtained from the white part of the birch tree bark, and the main species of trees used...
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Matched Description: … Some of the compounds identified in it include betulin, [lupeol], [betulinic acid], oleanolic acid, and ... Birch bark extract is rich in triterpenoids with beneficial biological and pharmacological activities ... internal epithelial linings characterized by extreme skin fragility and blister development. …

Lubiprostone

Lubiprostone is a medication used in the management of idiopathic chronic constipation. A prostaglandin E1 derivative, lubiprostone is a bicyclic fatty acid that activates ClC-2 chloride channels located on the apical side of the gastrointestinal epithelial cells. Activation of these channels promotes the secretion of a chloride-rich fluid that soften...
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Matched Iupac: … -[(2R,4aR,5R,7aR)-2-(1,1-difluoropentyl)-2-hydroxy-6-oxo-octahydrocyclopenta[b]pyran-5-yl]heptanoic acid …
Matched Description: … A prostaglandin E1 derivative, lubiprostone is a bicyclic fatty acid that activates ClC-2 chloride channels ... promotes the secretion of a chloride-rich fluid that soften the stool, increase gastrointestinal motility, and …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …
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