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Aliskiren

Aliskiren is the first drug in the renin inhibitor drug class and is used for the treatment of hypertension. It was developed by Speedel and Novartis and initially approved by the FDA in early 2007. Aliskiren has been proven to efficacious in reducing blood pressure when used alone or in...
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Matched Description: … [A203624] It was developed by Speedel and Novartis and initially approved by the FDA in early 2007. ... Aliskiren is the first drug in the renin inhibitor drug class and is used for the treatment of hypertension …
Matched Categories: … valsartan and aliskiren ... aliskiren and amlodipine ... aliskiren and hydrochlorothiazide ... aliskiren, amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide …

Prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine, also known as compazine, is a piperazine phenothiazine and first-generation antipsychotic drug that is used for the treatment of severe nausea and vomiting, as well as short-term management of psychotic disorders such as generalized non-psychotic anxiety and schizophrenia.[label] It mainly works by depressing the chemoreceptor trigger zone and blocking...
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Vet approved
Matched Description: … of psychotic disorders such as generalized non-psychotic anxiety and schizophrenia. ... It was shown to also block histaminergic, cholinergic and noradrenergic receptors. ... Prochlorperazine, also known as compazine, is a piperazine phenothiazine and first-generation antipsychotic …

Peppermint oil

Extracted from the stem, leaves, and flowers of Mentha piperita L. plant, peppermint oil (Mentha piperita) is a popular essential oil used in aromatherapy for both external and internal use. Mentha piperita is a hybrid of spearmint (Mentha spicata) and water mint (Mentha aquatica) . Medicinal use of herbal ingredients...
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Matched Description: … and as an anti-itch and cooling agent in topical pharmaceutical products. ... upper respiratory symptoms and cough [A33055]. ... , antibacterial, secretolytic, and choleretic actions [A33056]. …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Herbs and Natural Products …

Valsartan

Valsartan belongs to the angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) family of drugs, which also includes telmisartan, candesartan, losartan, olmesartan, and irbesartan. ARBs selectively bind to angiotensin receptor 1 (AT1) and prevent the protein angiotensin II from binding and exerting its hypertensive effects, which include vasoconstriction, stimulation and synthesis of aldosterone...
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Matched Iupac: … (2S)-3-methyl-2-(N-{[2'-(2H-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-5-yl)-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl]methyl}pentanamido)butanoic acid …
Matched Description: … aldosterone and ADH, cardiac stimulation, and renal reabsorption of sodium, among others. ... and exerting its hypertensive effects, which include vasoconstriction, stimulation and synthesis of ... preventing ventricular hypertrophy and remodelling. …
Matched Mixtures name: … AMLODIPINE and VALSARTAN ... Amlodipine and Valsartan ... Amlodipine and Valsartan …
Matched Categories: … valsartan and nebivolol ... valsartan and diuretics ... valsartan and aliskiren ... valsartan and amlodipine ... valsartan and sacubitril …

Quinestrol

The 3-cyclopentyl ether of ethinyl estradiol.
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Matched Categories: … Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …

Tiopronin

Tiopronin is a prescription thiol drug used primarily in the treatment of severe homozygous cystinuria. Patients with cystinuria excrete high levels of cystine in their urine and are at risk for kidney stone formation. Tiopronin is used as a second-line therapy to control the rate of cystine precipitation and excretion,...
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Matched Iupac: … 2-(2-sulfanylpropanamido)acetic acid …
Matched Description: … , and prevent kidney stone formation. ... protein, and urinary alkalinization. ... Patients with cystinuria excrete high levels of cystine in their urine and are at risk for kidney stone …
Matched Categories: … Reducing and Complexing Thiol ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones …

Eucalyptus oil

Eucalyptus oil is a distilled oil derived from the leaves of the tree Eucalyptus. It is shown to be effective in reducing pain, swelling, and inflammation via its modulatory effect on the immune response. It is also shown to exhibit antibacterial activity against some bacterial species and cough suppressant actions....
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Matched Description: … membranes, joint pain, genital herpes, and nasal stuffiness. ... It is shown to be effective in reducing pain, swelling, and inflammation via its modulatory effect on ... Eucalyptus oil can be applied directly to the skin for pain and swelling of respiratory tract mucous …
Matched Mixtures name: … Muscle and Joint Heat Cream ... Chest Rub and Cough Suppressant ... Muscle and Joint Pain Relief Gel …
Matched Categories: … Other Cold and Cough Preparations …

Atovaquone

Atovaquone is a hydroxynaphthoquinone, or an analog of ubiquinone, that has antimicrobial and antipneumocystis activity. It is being used in antimalarial protocols.
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Matched Description: … Atovaquone is a hydroxynaphthoquinone, or an analog of ubiquinone, that has antimicrobial and antipneumocystis …
Matched Mixtures name: … Atovaquone and Proguanil HCl ... Atovaquone and Proguanil HCl ... Atovaquone and Proguanil HCl …
Matched Categories: … proguanil and atovaquone ... Antiparasitic Products, Insecticides and Repellents …

Desvenlafaxine

Desvenlafaxine (O-desmethylvenlafaxine) is the 0-demetyhlated active metabolite of venlafaxine. Like its parent drug, desvenlafaxine is also an antidepressant belonging to the class of serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) class.[A261266,A261266] It was approved by the FDA in 2008 for the treatment of adults with major depressive disorder (MDD).[L6016,A261271] MDD is a highly...
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Matched Description: … a highly prevalent psychiatric disorder, with a lifetime prevalence estimate of 16% in the US alone and ... [A261271] Desvenlafaxine has a very similar pharmacological, efficacy, and safety profile as [venlafaxine …
Matched Categories: … Serotonin and Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitors …

Metyrosine

An inhibitor of the enzyme tyrosine 3-monooxygenase, and consequently of the synthesis of catecholamines. It is used to control the symptoms of excessive sympathetic stimulation in patients with pheochromocytoma. (Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed)
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Matched Iupac: … (2S)-2-amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid …
Matched Description: … An inhibitor of the enzyme tyrosine 3-monooxygenase, and consequently of the synthesis of catecholamines …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …

Bacampicillin

Bacampicillin is a prodrug of ampicillin and is microbiologically inactive. It is absorbed following oral administration. During absorption from the gastrointestinal tract, bacampicillin is hydrolyzed by esterases present in the intestinal wall. It is microbiologically active as ampicillin, and exerts a bactericidal action through the inhibition of the biosynthesis of...
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Matched Description: … It is used to cure infection of upper and lower respiratory tract; skin and soft tissue; urinary tract ... and acute uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis etc. ... Bacampicillin is a prodrug of ampicillin and is microbiologically inactive. …

N-Acetylglucosamine

The N-acetyl derivative of glucosamine.
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Investigational
Nutraceutical

Thrombin alfa

Thrombin Alfa is a human coagulation protein produced via recombinant DNA technology from a genetically modified CHO cell line. Thrombin Alfa is identical in amino acid sequence and structurally similar to naturally occurring human thrombin. Thrombin Alfa precursor is secreted to culture medium as single chain form that is proteolytically...
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Matched Description: … Thrombin Alfa is identical in amino acid sequence and structurally similar to naturally occurring human ... that is proteolytically converted to a two-chain active form (using a protein derived from snakes) and ... The purification process includes solvent-detergent treatment and nano-filtration steps dedicated to …
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …

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...
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Matched Description: … It has been shown to reduce body weight and food intake in animal models of obesity, and it is thought ... Safety Communication requesting the manufacturer of Belviq (lorcaserin hydrochloride tablets, 10 mg) and ... hydrochloride extended-release tablets, 20 mg) to voluntarily withdraw these products from the U.S. market, and …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …

Adenine

A purine base and a fundamental unit of adenine nucleotides.
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Nutraceutical
Matched Description: … A purine base and a fundamental unit of adenine nucleotides. …
Matched Mixtures name: … TERUFLEX Blood Bag System with Blood Sampling Arm Anticoagulant Citrate Phosphate Dextrose (CPD) AND ... (Saving Platelets) with Diversion Blood Sampling Arm Anticoagulant Citrate Phosphate Dextrose (CPD) and ... Removing Platelets) with Diversion Blood Sampling Arm Anticoagulant Citrate Phosphate Dextrose (CPD) AND …

Manganese cation

Manganese is a transition metal that was first described in the 19th and 20th centuries. It is environmentally abundant, being the fifth most abundant metal and the twelfth most abundant element overall on Earth.[A263657, A263667] Manganese intake primarily occurs through the diet, as it is found at low levels in...
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Nutraceutical
Matched Description: … Manganese is a transition metal that was first described in the 19th and 20th centuries. ... [A263657] Manganese can be found in over-the-counter nutritional supplements and vitamins. ... [A263657] It is environmentally abundant, being the fifth most abundant metal and the twelfth most abundant …
Matched Mixtures name: … Multi Vitamin and Mineral vitamin ... Multi Vitamin and Mineral vitamin ... Trace Minerals Et/and B12 Tab …
Matched Categories: … Diet, Food, and Nutrition …

Dimenhydrinate

Dimehydrinate was first described in the literature in 1949, and patented in 1950. Early research into dimenhydrinate focused on its role as an antihistamine for urticaria; the treatment of motion sickness was an accidental discovery. Dimenhydrinate, also known as B-dimethylaminoethyl benzohydrol ether 8-chlorotheophyllinate, is indicated to prevent nausea, vomiting, and...
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Matched Description: … Dimehydrinate was first described in the literature in 1949,[A233120] and patented in 1950. ... ] in a salt form, with 53%-55.5% dried diphenhydramine, and 44%-47% died 8-chlorotheophylline. ... [L32980,L32985,L32995] Dimenhydrinate is a combination of [Diphenhydramine] and [8-chlorotheophylline …

Sacubitril

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 …

Epinastine

Epinastine is used for the prevention of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis. It has a multi-action effect that inhibits the allergic response in 3 ways: 1. stabilizes mast cells by preventing mast cell degranulation to control the allergic response, 2. prevents histamine binding to both the H1- and H2-receptors to...
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Matched Description: … H2-receptors to stop itching and provide lasting protection, and 3. prevents the release of proinflammatory ... cell degranulation to control the allergic response, 2. prevents histamine binding to both the H1- and …
Matched Categories: … Acid Reducers ... Decongestants and Antiallergics …

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: … Temazepam, like many other similar and related benzodiazepines, acts as a gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA ... capable of developing drug tolerance, physical dependence, and addiction in users. ... relaxation, anticonvulsant activity, and anxiolytic action [A175207, A175210, F3718, F3721]. …
Matched Categories: … Hypnotics and Sedatives ... Benzodiazepine hypnotics and sedatives ... Benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine derivatives …

Triamterene

Triamterene (2,4,7-triamino-6-phenylpteridine) is a potassium-sparing diuretic that is used in the management of hypertension. It works by promoting the excretion of sodium ions and water while decreasing the potassium excretion in the distal part of the nephron in the kidneys by working on the lumenal side. Since it acts on...
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Matched Description: … Triamterene is a weak antagonist of folic acid, and a photosensitizing drug. ... [L6163] Triamterene was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the U.S. in 1964. ... is approved for use with other diuretics to enhance diuretic and potassium-sparing effects. …
Matched Mixtures name: … Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide ... Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide ... Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide …

Sipuleucel-T

Sipuleucel-T is a personalized, autologous, cellular immunotherapy. Sipuleucel-T is a therapeutic cancer vaccine for prostate cancer. Sipuleucel-T selectively targets the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) known as prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP) that is expressed in around 95% of prostate cancers. It must be prepared specifically for each patient. In metastatic prostate cancer,...
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Matched Description: … Sipuleucel-T selectively targets the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) known as prostatic acid phosphatase ... Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on April 29, 2010, to treat asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …

Dexamethasone

Dexamethasone, or MK-125, is a corticosteroid fluorinated at position 9 used to treat endocrine, rheumatic, collagen, dermatologic, allergic, ophthalmic, gastrointestinal, respiratory, hematologic, neoplastic, edematous, and other conditions. Developed in 1957, it is structurally similar to other corticosteroids like hydrocortisone and prednisolone. Dexamethasone was granted FDA approval on 30 October 1958....
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Vet approved
Matched Description: … dermatologic, allergic, ophthalmic, gastrointestinal, respiratory, hematologic, neoplastic, edematous, and ... L10701] Developed in 1957, it is structurally similar to other corticosteroids like [hydrocortisone] and ... Dexamethasone reduced deaths by approximately one third in patients requiring ventilation and by one …
Matched Mixtures name: … Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates and Dexamethasone ... Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates and Dexamethasone ... Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates and Dexamethasone …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Sex Hormones and Insulins ... dexamethasone and antibiotics ... dexamethasone and antiinfectives ... dexamethasone and antiinfectives …

Palbociclib

Palbociclib is a piperazine pyridopyrimidine that acts in the cell cycle machinery. It is a second generation cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor selected from a group of pyridopyrimidine compounds due to its favorable physical and pharmaceutical properties. Palbociclib was developed by Pfizer Inc after the discovery that identified the cyclin-dependent kinases as...
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Matched Description: … electronic health records demonstrating safety and clinical efficacy. ... inhibitor[A176798] selected from a group of pyridopyrimidine compounds due to its favorable physical and ... on March 2015 for the treatment of HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer and …
Matched Categories: … Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …

Hydroflumethiazide

A thiazide diuretic with actions and uses similar to those of hydrochlorothiazide. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p822)
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Matched Description: … A thiazide diuretic with actions and uses similar to those of hydrochlorothiazide. …
Matched Categories: … hydroflumethiazide and potassium ... Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics …
Displaying drugs 1926 - 1950 of 15256 in total