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Carglumic acid is a drug used for the treatment of hyperammonemia in patients with a deficiency in N-acetyl glutamate synthase. This rare genetic disorder results in elevated blood levels of ammonia, which can eventually cross the blood–brain barrier and cause neurologic problems, cerebral edema, coma, and death. Carglumic acid was...
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Matched Description: … Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on 18 March 2010. ... cause neurologic problems, cerebral edema, coma, and death. ... disorder results in elevated blood levels of ammonia, which can eventually cross the blood–brain barrier and
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids and Derivatives ... Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …
Icodextrin is an iso-osmotic peritoneal dialysis solution containing glucose polymers. It is used primarily for ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) of diabetic patients and automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) for patients with end-stage renal disease. It is injected as a solution into the peritoneal cavity. The drug is absorbed via convective transport...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … It is used primarily for ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) of diabetic patients and automated peritoneal …
Curcumin, also known as diferuloylmethane, is an active component in the golden spice turmeric (Curcuma longa) and in Curcuma xanthorrhiza oil. It is a highly pleiotropic molecule that exhibits antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, antioxidant, wound-healing, and antimicrobial activities . Due to these properties, curcumin has been investigated for the treatment and...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … also known as diferuloylmethane, is an active component in the golden spice turmeric (Curcuma longa) and ... molecule that exhibits antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, antioxidant, wound-healing, and ... conditions including proteinuria, breast cancer, multiple myeloma, depression, and Non Small Cell Lung …
Precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and is a widespread central and autonomic neurotransmitter. Norepinephrine is the principal transmitter of most postganglionic sympathetic fibers and of the diffuse projection system in the brain arising from the locus ceruleus. It is also found in plants and is...
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Matched Description: … Precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and is a widespread central and autonomic ... It is also found in plants and is used pharmacologically as a sympathomimetic. ... Norepinephrine is the principal transmitter of most postganglionic sympathetic fibers and of the diffuse …
Matched Categories: … Alpha-and Beta-adrenergic Agonists ... Epinephrine and similars ... Adrenergic and Dopaminergic Agents ... Adrenergic alpha-Agonists ... Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Agonists …
Tacrolimus (also FK-506 or Fujimycin) is an immunosuppressive drug whose main use is after organ transplant to reduce the activity of the patient's immune system and so the risk of organ rejection. It is also used in a topical preparation in the treatment of severe atopic dermatitis, severe refractory uveitis...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … drug whose main use is after organ transplant to reduce the activity of the patient's immune system and ... the treatment of severe atopic dermatitis, severe refractory uveitis after bone marrow transplants, and ... This FKBP12-FK506 complex inhibits calcineurin which inhibits T-lymphocyte signal transduction and IL …
Matched Categories: … Skin and Mucous Membrane Agents ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
A vasodilator that apparently has direct actions on blood vessels and also increases cardiac output. Tolazoline can interact to some degree with histamine, adrenergic, and cholinergic receptors, but the mechanisms of its therapeutic effects are not clear. It is used in treatment of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn.
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Vet approved
Matched Description: … A vasodilator that apparently has direct actions on blood vessels and also increases cardiac output. ... Tolazoline can interact to some degree with histamine, adrenergic, and cholinergic receptors, but the …
Matched Categories: … Topical Products for Joint and Muscular Pain ... Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists ... Peripheral alpha-1 blockers ... Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Antagonists …
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Illicit
Matched Categories: … Testosterone and derivatives …
Droxidopa is a precursor of noradrenaline that is used in the treatment of Parkinsonism. It is approved for use in Japan and is currently in trials in the U.S. The racaemic form (dl-threo-3,4-dihydroxyphenylserine) has also been used, and has been investigated in the treatment of orthostatic hypotension. There is a...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … associated with Parkinson's disease , pure autonomic failure, and multiple system atrophy, and is the ... It is approved for use in Japan and is currently in trials in the U.S. ... The racaemic form (dl-threo-3,4-dihydroxyphenylserine) has also been used, and has been investigated …
Matched Categories: … Adrenergic alpha-Agonists ... Epinephrine and similars ... Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Agonists ... Adrenergic and Dopaminergic Agents ... Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Agonists …
Terlipressin is a synthetic analogue of vasopressin, which is an endogenous neurohormone that acts as a vasoconstrictor. It is a prodrug of lypressin, or lysine vasopressin. Compared to endogenous vasopressin, terlipressin has a longer half life and increased selectivity for the V1 receptor. As a potent vasopressor, terlipressin has been...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Compared to endogenous vasopressin, terlipressin has a longer half life and increased selectivity for ... [L43217] As a potent vasopressor, terlipressin has been investigated in various shock states and conditions ... [A2601, A2602, A2603, A2604, A2605] It was also studied in hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) and variceal bleeding …
Matched Salts name: … Terlipressin acetate
Matched Categories: … Pituitary and Hypothalamic Hormones and Analogues ... Sex Hormones and Insulins ... Vasopressin and Analogues ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) refers to a benign growth or hyperplasia of the prostate and leads to lower urinary tract symptoms in men, such as urgency, frequency and changes to urine flow. The prevalence of BPH is as high as 50%-60% for males in their 60's, and this prevalence increases...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … [A228483] Alfuzosin is an alpha-1 adrenergic blocker used in the symptomatic treatment of BPH that works ... by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck. ... Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) refers to a benign growth or hyperplasia of the prostate and leads …
Matched Categories: … alfuzosin and finasteride ... Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists ... Peripheral alpha-1 blockers ... Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Antagonists …
A thiazide diuretic with properties similar to those of hydrochlorothiazide. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p830)
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Vet approved
Matched Categories: … trichlormethiazide and potassium ... Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics ... trichlormethiazide and potassium-sparing agents ... Low-Ceiling Diuretics and Potassium-Sparing Agents …
Histrelin is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist that acts as a potent inhibitor of gonadotropin when administered as an implant delivering continuous therapeutic doses. This drug is a synthetic analog of naturally occurring GnRH with a higher potency. Histrelin implants are non-biodegradable, diffusion-controlled, hydrogel polymer reservoirs containing histrelin acetate that...
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Withdrawn
Matched Description: … implants are non-biodegradable, diffusion-controlled, hydrogel polymer reservoirs containing histrelin acetate ... treatment for children with central precocious puberty (CPP) due to their capacity to reduce LH levels and
Matched Salts name: … Histrelin acetate
Matched Categories: … Hormones and Related Agents ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …
Retinol and derivatives of retinol that play an essential role in metabolic functioning of the retina, the growth of and differentiation of epithelial tissue, the growth of bone, reproduction, and the immune response. Dietary vitamin A is derived from a variety of carotenoids found in plants. It is enriched in...
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Nutraceutical
Vet approved
Matched Description: … , the growth of and differentiation of epithelial tissue, the growth of bone, reproduction, and the immune ... It is enriched in the liver, egg yolks, and the fat component of dairy products. ... Retinol and derivatives of retinol that play an essential role in metabolic functioning of the retina …
Matched Mixtures name: … Vitamin A and D ... A and D Ointment ... Calci A and D Tab …
Matched Salts name: … Vitamin A acetate
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Diet, Food, and Nutrition …
Moxonidine is a new-generation centrally acting antihypertensive drug approved for the treatment of mild to moderate essential hypertension. It is suggested to be effective in cases where other agents such as thiazides, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, and calcium channel blockers are not appropriate or irresponsive. As well, moxonidine has been shown...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … suggested to be effective in cases where other agents such as thiazides, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, and
Matched Categories: … moxonidine and diuretics ... Adrenergic alpha-Agonists ... Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Agonists …
A dideoxynucleoside compound in which the 3'-hydroxy group on the sugar moiety has been replaced by a hydrogen. This modification prevents the formation of phosphodiester linkages which are needed for the completion of nucleic acid chains. Didanosine is a potent inhibitor of HIV replication, acting as a chain-terminator of viral...
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Matched Description: … dideoxynucleoside compound in which the 3'-hydroxy group on the sugar moiety has been replaced by a hydrogen
Matched Categories: … Nucleic Acids, Nucleotides, and Nucleosides ... Nucleoside and Nucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors …
Doxercalciferol is a synthetic vitamin D2 analog that undergoes metabolic activation in vivo to form 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D2 (1α,25-(OH)2D2), a naturally occurring, biologically active form of vitamin D2. Doxercalciferol is indicated for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with chronic kidney disease on dialysis, as well as for the treatment...
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Matched Description: … Doxercalciferol is marketed under the brand name Hectoral by Genzyme Corporation, and is manufactured …
Matched Categories: … Diet, Food, and Nutrition ... Vitamin D and Analogues ... Sex Hormones and Insulins …
Approved
Experimental
Adalimumab is a subcutaneously administered biological disease modifier for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other chronic debilitating diseases mediated by tumor necrosis factor.[A39984,A39999] It was originally launched by Abbvie in the U.S. and approved in 2002 by the FDA. This drug is frequently known as Humira. It is produced...
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Experimental
Matched Description: … a subcutaneously administered biological disease modifier for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and ... [A39984,A39999] It was originally launched by Abbvie in the U.S. and approved in 2002 by the FDA. ... was approved in July 2022 -,[L42495] adalimumab-bwwd - which was approved in August 2022 -,[L42935] and
Matched Categories: … Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) inhibitors ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Nomifensine, formerly marketed as Merital capsules, was associated with an increased incidence of hemolytic anemia. The approved application holder removed Merital capsules from the market on January 23, 1986. FDA published a notice of its determination that Merital capsules were removed from the market for safety reasons (see the Federal...
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Withdrawn
Matched Description: … Also withdrawn from the Canadian and UK markets. …
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: … It exhibits weak anticholinergic, antihistamine, and antikinin actions in addition to sedative and appetite-stimulating ... Pizotifen belongs to the class of antamines and is related to [cyproheptadine]. ... [A32532] It is a potent serotonin and tryptamine antagonist that has been used for migraine prevention …
Matched Categories: … Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists ... Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Antagonists …
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Experimental
Matched Iupac: … (acetyloxy)(hydroxy)alumanyl acetate
Finasteride is a synthetic 4-azasteroid compound and specific inhibitor of steroid Type II 5α-reductase, which is an intracellular enzyme that converts the androgen testosterone into 5α-dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It works in a similar fashion as dutasteride, which is another 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor, by exerting antiandrogenic effects. Finasteride is an orally active drug...
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Matched Description: … [A178159] In the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia, alpha-blockers such as [tamsulosin] and [terazosin ... or in combination with [doxazosin], an alpha-blocker. ... It works in a similar fashion as [dutasteride], which is another 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor, by exerting …
Matched Categories: … 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors ... Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists ... doxazosin and finasteride ... alfuzosin and finasteride ... finasteride and tadalafil …
Certolizumab pegol is a pegylated monoclonal antibody against the tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha). It is formed with a humanized Fab fragment of 50 kDa, from an IgG 1 isotype, fused to a 40 kDa polyethylene glycol moiety replacing the Fc antibody region. The absence of the Fc region was ideated...
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Matched Description: … Certolizumab pegol is a pegylated monoclonal antibody against the tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha ... [A176606] It was developed and manufactured by UCB Pharma, first FDA approved in 2008[L45018] and updated ... is significantly more affordable when compared to other existing TNF-alpha therapies as it can be done …
Matched Categories: … Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) inhibitors ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
An antiandrogen with about the same potency as cyproterone in rodent and canine species.
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Investigational
Matched Description: … An antiandrogen with about the same potency as cyproterone in rodent and canine species. …
Matched Categories: … Hormone Antagonists and Related Agents ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …
Etilefrine is an adrenergic agonist that appears to interact with beta-1 and some alpha-adrenergic receptors. It has been used as a vasoconstrictor agent.
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Withdrawn
Matched Description: … Etilefrine is an adrenergic agonist that appears to interact with beta-1 and some alpha-adrenergic receptors …
Matched Categories: … Adrenergic alpha-Agonists ... Adrenergic and Dopaminergic Agents …
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