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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 …
Palonosetron (INN, trade name Aloxi) is an antagonist of 5-HT3 receptors that is indicated for the prevention and treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). It is the most effective of the 5-HT3 antagonists in controlling delayed CINV nausea and vomiting that appear more than 24 hours after the first...
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Matched Description: … Food and Drug Administration. ... treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). ... It is the most effective of the 5-HT3 antagonists in controlling delayed CINV nausea and vomiting that …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Antiemetics and Antinauseants …
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 …
Amrinone (or inamrinone) is a type 3 pyridine phosphodiesterase inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of congestive heart failure.
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Matched Categories: … Calcium-Regulating Hormones and Agents …
Metamfetamine (methamphetamine) is a psychostimulant and sympathomimetic drug, and a member of the amphetamine group of sympathomimetic amines. Methamphetamine can induce effects such as euphoria, increased alertness and energy, and enhanced self-esteem. It is a scheduled drug in most countries due to its high potential for addiction and abuse. The...
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Matched Description: … Metamfetamine (methamphetamine) is a psychostimulant and sympathomimetic drug, and a member of the amphetamine ... Methamphetamine can induce effects such as euphoria, increased alertness and energy, and enhanced self-esteem ... It is a scheduled drug in most countries due to its high potential for addiction and abuse. …
Matched Categories: … Psychostimulants, Agents Used for ADHD and Nootropics …
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 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
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 …
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 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 …
Levobetaxolol is a beta-blocker used to lower the pressure in the eye to treat conditions such as glaucoma. It was marketed as a 0.5% ophthalmic solution of levobetaxolol hydrochloride under the trade name Betaxon but has been discontinued.
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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 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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Pafolacianine, or OTL38, is a folate analogue conjugated with a fluorescent dye that absorbs light in the near-infrared (NIR) spectrum within a range of 760 nm to 785 nm, with a peak absorption of 776 nm. It emits fluorescence within a range of 790 nm to 815 nm with a...
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Matched Description: … wavelength allows for deeper penetration of the fluorescent light through tissues for better imaging and ... It is currently under investigation for use in FRα-positive pituitary adenoma, lung cancer,[A242577] and
Matched Categories: … Folic Acid Analogues …
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 …
A naturally occurring alkaloid derived from the Pilocarpus plants, pilocarpine is a muscarinic acetylcholine agonist.[A262016, A262036] Pilocarpine is associated with parasympathomimetic effects by selectively working on muscarinic receptors. Pilocarpine is used to treat dry mouth and various ophthalmic conditions, including elevated intraocular pressure and glaucoma. The usage of glaucoma by...
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Matched Description: … intraocular pressure and glaucoma. ... [A262036] Pilocarpine is used to treat dry mouth and various ophthalmic conditions, including elevated …
Matched Categories: … Antiglaucoma Preparations and Miotics …
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 …
Uridine triacetate, formerly known as vistonuridine, is an orally active prodrug of the naturally occurring nucleoside uridine. It is used for the treatment of hereditary orotic aciduria (Xuriden), or for the emergency treatment of fluorouracil or capecitabine overdose or toxicity (Vistogard). It is provided in the prodrug form as uridine...
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Matched Description: … Normally, FdUMP inhibits thymidylate synthase required for thymidine synthesis and DNA replication and ... Furthermore, orotic acid crystals in the urine can cause episodes of obstructive uropathy. ... is reduced by feedback inhibition, so that urinary excretion of orotic acid is also reduced. …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Nucleic Acids, Nucleotides, and Nucleosides ... Various Alimentary Tract and Metabolism Products …
Displaying drugs 1951 - 1975 of 15230 in total