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Magnesium aluminum silicate is a naturally occurring mineral obtained from silicate ores of the montmorillonite group . It is refined to a powder for use in cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications as an absorbent, anticaking agent, opacifying agent, viscosity-increasing agent, suspending agent, tablet and capsule disintegrant, and tablet binder. It also...
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Matched Description: … , and tablet binder. ... It is refined to a powder for use in cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications as an absorbent, anticaking ... agent, opacifying agent, viscosity-increasing agent, suspending agent, tablet and capsule disintegrant …
Sapropterin (tetrahydrobiopterin or BH4) is a cofactor in the synthesis of nitric oxide. It is also essential in the conversion of phenylalanine to tyrosine by the enzyme phenylalanine-4-hydroxylase; the conversion of tyrosine to L-dopa by the enzyme tyrosine hydroxylase; and conversion of tryptophan to 5-hydroxytryptophan via tryptophan hydroxylase.
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Matched Description: … phenylalanine-4-hydroxylase; the conversion of tyrosine to L-dopa by the enzyme tyrosine hydroxylase; and
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Various Alimentary Tract and Metabolism Products …
Nateglinide is an oral antihyperglycemic agent used for the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). It belongs to the meglitinide class of short-acting insulin secretagogues, which act by binding to β cells of the pancreas to stimulate insulin release. Nateglinide is an amino acid derivative that induces an early insulin...
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Matched Iupac: … (2R)-3-phenyl-2-{[(1r,4r)-4-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexyl]formamido}propanoic acid
Matched Description: … Nateglinide is an amino acid derivative that induces an early insulin response to meals decreasing postprandial ... Nateglinide is extensively metabolized in the liver and excreted in urine (83%) and feces (10%). ... insulin and appears to occur only in those naïve to oral antidiabetic agents. …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …
Clofazimine is a highly lipophilic antimicrobial riminophenazine dye used in combination with other agents, such as dapsone, for the treatment of leprosy. It was originally described in 1957 and was the prototypical riminophenazine dye - a bright-red dye that, in its clinical use, results in long-lasting discoloration of the skin...
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Matched Description: … , in its clinical use, results in long-lasting discoloration of the skin and bodily fluids. ... It was originally described in 1957 and was the prototypical riminophenazine dye - a bright-red dye that ... considered an ineffective treatment in comparison to classic tuberculosis treatments such as [rifampicin] and
Matched Categories: … dapsone, rifampicin and clofazimine …
The global prevalence of obesity is increasing rapidly. Obesity-related complications lead to significant personal and economic burden by reducing quality of life and increasing the cost of healthcare. In some individuals, diet and exercise are insufficient to maintain weight loss, and pharmacological or surgical intervention is required. Orlistat is a...
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Matched Description: … In some individuals, diet and exercise are insufficient to maintain weight loss, and pharmacological ... [L11130] This drug is a generally well-tolerated and effective weight-loss aid and is now available in ... life and increasing the cost of healthcare. …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …
Phenindamine is an antihistamine. Phenindamine blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body. Antihistamines such as phenindamine appear to compete with histamine for histamine H1- receptor sites on effector cells. The antihistamines antagonize those pharmacological effects of histamine which are mediated through activation of H1- receptor...
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Matched Iupac: … 2-methyl-9-phenyl-1H,2H,3H,4H,9H-indeno[2,1-c]pyridine
Matched Description: … of allergies and the common cold. ... those pharmacological effects of histamine which are mediated through activation of H1- receptor sites and ... ears, blurred vision, large pupils, dry mouth, flushing, fever, shaking, insomnia, hallucinations, and
A non-essential amino acid occurring in natural form as the L-isomer. It is synthesized from GLYCINE or THREONINE. It is involved in the biosynthesis of PURINES; PYRIMIDINES; and other amino acids. [PubChem]
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Matched Iupac: … (2R)-2-amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid
Matched Description: … A non-essential amino acid occurring in natural form as the L-isomer. ... It is involved in the biosynthesis of PURINES; PYRIMIDINES; and other amino acids. [PubChem] …
Silodosin is a selective antagonist of alpha(α)-1 adrenergic receptors that binds to the α1A subtype with the highest affinity. α1-adrenergic receptors regulate smooth muscle tone in the bladder neck, prostate, and prostatic urethra: the α1A subtype accounts for approximately 75% of α1-adrenoceptors in the prostate. Silodosin was first approved by...
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Matched Description: … in Europe and Canada. ... Silodosin is available as oral capsules with common trade names Rapaflo and Urorec. ... highest affinity. α1-adrenergic receptors regulate smooth muscle tone in the bladder neck, prostate, and
Matched Categories: … Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones …
Eltrombopag is used to treat low blood platelet counts in adults with chronic immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenia (ITP), when certain other medicines, or surgery to remove the spleen, have not worked well enough. ITP is a condition that may cause unusual bruising or bleeding due to an abnormally low number of...
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Matched Iupac: … methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazol-4-ylidene]hydrazin-1-yl}-2'-hydroxy-[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid
Matched Description: … thrombocytopenia (low blood platelet counts) in patients with chronic hepatitis C to allow them to initiate and
Matched Categories: … Blood and Blood Forming Organs …
Panobinostat is an oral deacetylace (DAC) inhibitor approved on February 23, 2015 by the FDA for the treatment of multiple myeloma. The approval was accelerated based on progression-free survival, therefore confirmatory trials by the sponsor to demonstrate clinical efficacy in multiple myeloma treatment are in progress of being conducted. Panobinostat...
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Matched Description: … Panobinostat acts as a non-selective histone deacetylase inhibitor (pan-HDAC inhibitor) and it is the …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Azilsartan medoxomil is a prodrug that is broken down to azilsartan, which belongs in the angiotensin-receptor blocking (ARB) drug class. It is a selective AT1 subtype angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Azilsartan medoxomil is a relatively recently-developed antihypertensive drug that was first approved by the FDA in February 2011. Many guidelines...
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Matched Description: … , primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. ... guidelines recommend the use of ARBs as first-line therapy when initiating antihypertensive therapy and ... Lowering blood pressure is associated with a reduced risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events …
Matched Categories: … azilsartan medoxomil and diuretics ... Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) and diuretics …
Peginesatide is a synthetic peptide attached to polyethylene glycol for the treatment of anemia. The polyethylene glycol moiety helps make the drug less immunogenic and prolongs its plasma half-life. Chemically, peginesatide is designed to mimic the pharmacological activity of erythropoietin, but is not a replica of the structure itself. Peginesatide...
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Matched Description: … iminodiacetic acid and β-alanine. ... The polyethylene glycol moiety helps make the drug less immunogenic and prolongs its plasma half-life ... Peginesatide consists of two 21-amino acid chains that are covalently bonded by a linker derived from …
Matched Categories: … Blood and Blood Forming Organs ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …
Indoramin is a discontinued piperidine antiadrenergic drug with the trade names Baratol and Doralese. It is a selective alpha-1 adrenergic antagonist with no reflex tachycardia and direct myocardial depression action.
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Matched Description: … Indoramin is a discontinued piperidine antiadrenergic drug with the trade names Baratol and Doralese. ... It is a selective alpha-1 adrenergic antagonist with no reflex tachycardia and direct myocardial depression …
Matched Salts name: … Indoramin hydrochloride
Matched Categories: … Benzamides and benzamide derivatives …
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 …
Sonidegib is a Hedgehog signaling pathway inhibitor (via smoothened antagonism) developed as an anticancer agent by Novartis. It was FDA approved in 2015 for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma.
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Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Sacubitril is a prodrug neprilysin inhibitor used in combination with valsartan to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with chronic heart failure (NYHA Class II-IV) and reduced ejection fraction. It was approved by the FDA after being given the status of priority review for on July 7, 2015....
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Matched Iupac: … 3-{[(2S,4R)-1-{[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl}-5-ethoxy-4-methyl-5-oxopentan-2-yl]carbamoyl}propanoic acid
Matched Description: … such as angiotensin I and II, endothelin-1 and peptide amyloid beta-protein. ... ANP and BNP are released under atrial and ventricle stress, which activate downstream receptors leading ... to vasodilation, natriuresis and diuresis. …
Matched Categories: … valsartan and sacubitril ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …
Dopexamine has been used in trials studying the diagnostic and treatment of Free Flap, Oral Cancer, Hypotension, Septic Shock, and Head and Neck Cancer.
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Matched Description: … , Septic Shock, and Head and Neck Cancer. ... Dopexamine has been used in trials studying the diagnostic and treatment of Free Flap, Oral Cancer, Hypotension …
Matched Salts name: … Dopexamine Hydrochloride
Matched Categories: … Adrenergic and Dopaminergic Agents …
Olanzapine is an effective atypical antipsychotic that, like other antipsychotics, is associated with weight gain, metabolic dysfunction, and increased risk of type II diabetes.[A235638, A235643] Samidorphan is a novel opioid antagonist structurally related to naltrexone, with a higher affinity for opioid receptors, more potent μ-opioid receptor antagonism, higher oral bioavailability,...
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Matched Description: … gain and metabolic dysfunction. ... antipsychotic that, like other antipsychotics, is associated with weight gain, metabolic dysfunction, and ... affinity for opioid receptors, more potent μ-opioid receptor antagonism, higher oral bioavailability, and
Matched Categories: … olanzapine and samidorphan ... Diazepines, Oxazepines, Thiazepines and Oxepines …
Prothionamide has been used in trials studying the treatment of MDR-TB and HIV Infections.
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Matched Description: … Prothionamide has been used in trials studying the treatment of MDR-TB and HIV Infections. …
Carbocromen was marketed for use in Germany as a vasodilator, however, it has been discontinued due to the risk of arrhythmia development .
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Bosentan is a dual endothelin receptor antagonist marketed under the trade name Tracleer by Actelion Pharmaceuticals. Bosentan is used to treat pulmonary hypertension by blocking the action of endothelin molecules that would otherwise promote narrowing of the blood vessels and lead to high blood pressure.
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Matched Description: … blocking the action of endothelin molecules that would otherwise promote narrowing of the blood vessels and
Matched Categories: … Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics …
Fulvestrant is a drug treatment of hormone receptor (HR)-positive metastatic breast cancer in post-menopausal women with disease progression following anti-estrogen therapy. It is an estrogen receptor antagonist with no agonist effects, which works both by down-regulating and by degrading the estrogen receptor. While it is used as monotherapy for the...
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Matched Description: … It is an estrogen receptor antagonist with no agonist effects, which works both by down-regulating and
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents ... Hormone Antagonists and Related Agents ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …
Atazanavir (formerly known as BMS-232632) is an antiretroviral drug of the protease inhibitor (PI) class. Like other antiretrovirals, it is used to treat infection of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Atazanavir is distinguished from other PIs in that it can be given once daily (rather than requiring multiple doses per day)...
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Matched Description: … Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved atazanavir on June 20, 2003. ... has lesser effects on the patient's lipid profile (the amounts of cholesterol and other fatty substances ... distinguished from other PIs in that it can be given once daily (rather than requiring multiple doses per day) and
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... atazanavir and ritonavir ... atazanavir and cobicistat …
Methylnaltrexone is a pheriphally-acting μ-opioid antagonist that acts on the gastrointestinal tract to decrease opioid-induced constipation without producing analgesic effects or withdrawal symptoms. It is also a weak CYP2D6 inhibitor. FDA approved in 2008.
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Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …
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Matched Categories: … loteprednol and antiinfectives …
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