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Metolazone

A quinazoline-sulfonamide that is considered a thiazide-like diuretic which is long-acting so useful in chronic renal failure. It also tends to lower blood pressure and increase potassium loss.
Approved
Matched Categories: … combinations of sulfonamides …

Linezolid

Linezolid is a synthetic antibiotic which is used for the treatment of infections caused by aerobic Gram-positive bacteria. Its effects are bacteriostatic against both enterococci and staphylococci and bactericidal against most isolates of streptococci. Linezolid exerts its antibacterial activity by inhibiting the initiation of bacterial protein synthesis - more specifically,...
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Matched Description: … are bacteriostatic against both enterococci and staphylococci and bactericidal against most isolates of ... [L32965] Linezolid exerts its antibacterial activity by inhibiting the initiation of bacterial protein ... synthesis - more specifically, it binds to the 23S ribosomal RNA of the 50S subunit[A11227,A199050] …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …

Pentoxifylline

Pentoxifylline (PTX) is a synthetic dimethylxanthine derivative that modulates the rheological properties of blood and also has both anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.[A226415, L30300] Although originally developed to treat intermittent claudication, a form of exertion-induced leg pain common in patients with peripheral arterial disease, PTX has been investigated for its possible...
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Matched Description: … Pentoxifylline (PTX) is a synthetic dimethylxanthine derivative that modulates the rheological properties of ... treatment for COVID-19-induced pulmonary complications due to its ability to regulate the production of ... [A226415, L30300] Although originally developed to treat intermittent claudication, a form of exertion-induced …
Matched Categories: … combinations of xanthines …

Opium

Opium is the first substance of the diverse group of the opiates. It has been known for a long time, and the first evidence of a poppy culture dates from 5 thousand years by the Sumerians. During the years, opium was used as a sedative and hypnotic, but it was...
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Matched Description: … Opium is the first substance of the diverse group of the opiates. ... harmful effects of opium. ... in the category of isoquinolines. …
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Lopinavir

Lopinavir is an antiretroviral protease inhibitor used in combination with other antiretrovirals in the treatment of HIV-1 infection. Lopinavir is marketed and administered exclusively in combination with ritonavir - this combination, first marketed by Abbott under the brand name Kaletra in 2000, is necessary due to lopinavir's poor oral bioavailability...
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Matched Description: … an antiretroviral protease inhibitor used in combination with other antiretrovirals in the treatment of ... targeted by the HIV-1 protease enzyme but which itself cannot be cleaved, thus preventing the activity of ... Ritonavir is a potent inhibitor of the enzymes responsible for lopinavir metabolism, and its co-administration …
Matched Categories: … Metabolic Side Effects of Drugs and Substances ... Antivirals used in combination for the treatment of HIV infections …

Fluvoxamine

Fluvoxamine is an antidepressant which functions pharmacologically as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Though it is in the same class as other SSRI drugs, it is most often used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder. Fluvoxamine has been in use in clinical practice since 1983 and has a clinical trial database comprised...
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Matched Description: … As of the end of 1995, more than 10 million patients worldwide have been treated with fluvoxamine. ... Fluvoxamine has been in use in clinical practice since 1983 and has a clinical trial database comprised of …
Matched Categories: … Metabolic Side Effects of Drugs and Substances ... Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …

Trimipramine

Tricyclic antidepressant similar to imipramine, but with more antihistaminic and sedative properties.
Approved
Matched Categories: … Combined Inhibitors of Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake ... Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …

Phentermine

Phentermine is a sympathomimetic amine anorectic agent and it was introduced in 1959 as part of an anti-obesity combination drug.[A174361, A174364] It is chemically related to amphetamine and it is commonly referred to as an atypical amphetamine. Phentermine has not been reported an addictive potential which allows this agent to...
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Matched Description: … ] was discontinued after finding several reports of abnormal valves in nearly 30% of the consumers. ... Phentermine is a sympathomimetic amine anorectic agent and it was introduced in 1959 as part of an anti-obesity ... This initial product, formed by the combination of phentermine with [fenfluramine] and [dexfenfluramine …
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Benzphetamine

A sympathomimetic agent with properties similar to dextroamphetamine. It is used in the treatment of obesity. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1222)
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Matched Description: … It is used in the treatment of obesity. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1222) …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …

Drospirenone

Drospirenone is a synthetic progestin commonly found in the popular oral contraceptive, Yaz in combination with Ethinyl estradiol. Most recently, it was approved by both Health Canada and the FDA in combination with Estetrol as an oral contraceptive therapy.[L33199,L33174] Aside from its contraceptive effects, drospirenone is used with estrogens to...
Approved
Matched Description: … Drospirenone has been the subject of widespread safety concern due to the possibility of an increased ... risk of venous thromboembolism associated with its use. ... thromboembolism resulting from the use of drospirenone remains unclear, as studies regarding this risk …
Matched Categories: … Sex Hormones and Modulators of the Genital System …

Sertindole

Sertindole, a neuroleptic, is one of the newer antipsychotic medications available. Serdolect is developed by the Danish pharmaceutical company H. Lundbeck. It is a phenylindole derivative used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It was first marketed in 1996 in several European countries before being withdrawn two years later because of...
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Matched Description: … It is a phenylindole derivative used in the treatment of schizophrenia. ... Sertindole, a neuroleptic, is one of the newer antipsychotic medications available. ... first marketed in 1996 in several European countries before being withdrawn two years later because of …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …

Buspirone

Buspirone is a novel anxiolytic agent with a unique structure and a pharmacological profile. Belonging to the azaspirodecanedione drug class, buspirone is a serotonin 5-HT1A receptor agonist that is not chemically or pharmacologically related to benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and other sedative/anxiolytic drugs. Unlike many drugs used to treat anxiety, buspirone does...
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Matched Description: … been used to treat anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and relieve symptoms of ... It has also been used as a second-line therapy for unipolar depression when the use of selective serotonin ... [L7375] The potential use of buspirone in combination with [melatonin] in depression and cognitive impairment …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …

Thiopental

A barbiturate that is administered intravenously for the induction of general anesthesia or for the production of complete anesthesia of short duration. It is also used for hypnosis and for the control of convulsive states. It has been used in neurosurgical patients to reduce increased intracranial pressure. It does not...
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Vet approved
Matched Description: … of complete anesthesia of short duration. ... It is also used for hypnosis and for the control of convulsive states. ... A barbiturate that is administered intravenously for the induction of general anesthesia or for the production …
Matched Categories: … combinations of barbiturates …

Cyclobenzaprine

Cyclobenzaprine, a centrally-acting muscle relaxant, was first synthesized in 1961 and has been available for human use since 1977. It was initially studied for use as antidepressant given its structural similarity to tricyclic antidepressants - it differs from Amitriptyline by only a single double bond.[A185039,A184982] Since its approval, it has...
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Pizotifen

Pizotifen belongs to the class of antamines and is related to cyproheptadine. It is a potent serotonin and tryptamine antagonist that has been used for migraine prevention for many years. It exhibits weak anticholinergic, antihistamine, and antikinin actions in addition to sedative and appetite-stimulating properties . Some patients receiving pizotifen...
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Matched Description: … of its antimigraine action [A32538]. ... Pizotifen belongs to the class of antamines and is related to [cyproheptadine]. ... Sandomigran is available in a number of countries but is not approved by the FDA nor EMA. …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …

Desipramine

Desipramine hydrochloride is a dibenzazepine-derivative tricyclic antidepressant (TCA). TCAs are structurally similar to phenothiazines. They contain a tricyclic ring system with an alkyl amine substituent on the central ring. In non-depressed individuals, desipramine does not affect mood or arousal, but may cause sedation. In depressed individuals, desipramine exerts a positive...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … TCAs are potent inhibitors of serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake. ... See toxicity section below for a complete listing of side effects. ... Secondary amine TCAs, such as desipramine and nortriptyline, are more potent inhibitors of norepinephrine …
Matched Categories: … Combined Inhibitors of Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake ... Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …

Dextropropoxyphene

Dextropropoxyphene is an opioid analgesic manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company. It is used in the symptomatic treatment of mild pain. It displays antitussive and local anaesthetic actions. Due to the risk of cardiac arrhythmias and overdose, possibly leading to death, dextropropoxyphene has been withdrawn from the market in Europe...
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Matched Description: … It is used in the symptomatic treatment of mild pain. ... Due to the risk of cardiac arrhythmias and overdose, possibly leading to death, dextropropoxyphene has …
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …

Fluspirilene

A long-acting injectable antipsychotic agent used for chronic schizophrenia.
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Investigational
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Elbasvir

Elbasvir is a direct-acting antiviral medication used as part of combination therapy to treat chronic hepatitis C, an infectious liver disease caused by infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV). HCV is a single-stranded RNA virus that is categorized into nine distinct genotypes, with genotype 1 being the most common in...
Approved
Matched Description: … inhibitors, another class of DAAs. ... [synthesis] The barrier to the development of resistance to NS5A inhibitors is lower than that of NS5B ... reduced liver-related damage, improved quality of life, reduced incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma …
Matched Categories: … Antivirals for treatment of HCV infections …

Morphine

Morphine, the main alkaloid of opium, was first obtained from poppy seeds in 1805. It is a potent analgesic, though its use is limited due to tolerance, withdrawal, and the risk of abuse. Morphine is still routinely used today, though there are a number of semi-synthetic opioids of varying strength...
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Matched Description: … Morphine, the main alkaloid of opium, was first obtained from poppy seeds in 1805. ... [A176050] Morphine is still routinely used today, though there are a number of semi-synthetic opioids ... A176035] It is a potent analgesic, though its use is limited due to tolerance, withdrawal, and the risk of …
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Pindolol

Pindolol is a first generation non-selective beta blocker used in the treatment of hypertension. Early research into the use of pindolol found it had chronotropic effects, and so further investigation focused on the treatment of arrhythmia. Research into pindolol's use in the treatment of hypertension began in the early 1970s....
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Matched Description: … focused on the treatment of arrhythmia. ... Pindolol is a first generation non-selective beta blocker used in the treatment of hypertension. ... [A231059] Research into pindolol's use in the treatment of hypertension began in the early 1970s. …
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Tolbutamide

Tolbutamide is an oral antihyperglycemic agent used for the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). It is structurally similar to acetohexamide, chlorpropamide and tolazamide and belongs to the sulfonylurea class of insulin secretagogues, which act by stimulating β cells of the pancreas to release insulin. Sulfonylureas increase both basal insulin...
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Matched Description: … Medications in this class differ in their dose, rate of absorption, duration of action, route of elimination ... insulin secretagogues, which act by stimulating β cells of the pancreas to release insulin. ... Tolbutamide is an oral antihyperglycemic agent used for the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes …
Matched Categories: … combinations of sulfonamides …

Posaconazole

Posaconazole is a triazole antifungal drug that is used to treat invasive infections by Candida species and Aspergillus species in severely immunocompromised patients.
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Vet approved
Matched Categories: … Metabolic Side Effects of Drugs and Substances …

Citric acid

A key intermediate in metabolism. It is an acid compound found in citrus fruits. The salts of citric acid (citrates) can be used as anticoagulants due to their calcium-chelating ability. Citric acid is one of the active ingredients in Phexxi, a non-hormonal contraceptive agent that was approved by the FDA...
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Nutraceutical
Vet approved
Matched Description: … The salts of citric acid (citrates) can be used as anticoagulants due to their calcium-chelating ability ... Citric acid is one of the active ingredients in Phexxi, a non-hormonal contraceptive agent that was approved …
Matched Mixtures name: … Reveos Select CPD/AS-5 Red Cell Preservative For Collection Of Blood …

Isoniazid

Antibacterial agent used primarily as a tuberculostatic. It remains the treatment of choice for tuberculosis.
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Matched Description: … It remains the treatment of choice for tuberculosis. …
Matched Categories: … Drugs for Treatment of Tuberculosis ... Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
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