Displaying drugs 426 - 450 of 920 in total
Brimonidine
Brimonidine is an alpha-adrenergic agonist and 2-imidazoline derivative that was first introduced in 1996. It is considered to be a third generation alpha-2 aadrenergic receptor agonist, since it displays preferential binding at alpha-2 adrenoceptors over alpha-1 receptors. Brimonidine displays a higher selectivity toward the alpha-2 adrenergic receptors than clonidine or...
Approved
Ubidecarenone
Ubidecarenone, also called coenzyme Q10, is a 1,4-benzoquinone. From its name (Q10), the Q refers to the constitutive quinone group, and 10 is related to the number of isoprenyl subunits in its tail. It is a powerful antioxidant, a lipid-soluble and essential cofactor in mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation. The ubidecarenone is...
Approved
Investigational
Nutraceutical
Deslanoside
Deacetyllanatoside C. A cardiotonic glycoside from the leaves of Digitalis lanata.
Approved
Ouabain
A cardioactive glycoside consisting of rhamnose and ouabagenin, obtained from the seeds of Strophanthus gratus and other plants of the Apocynaceae; used like digitalis. It is commonly used in cell biological studies as an inhibitor of the NA(+)-K(+)-exchanging ATPase.
Approved
Cabergoline
Cabergoline, an ergot derivative, is a long-acting dopamine agonist and prolactin inhibitor. It is used to treat hyperprolactinemic disorders and Parkinsonian Syndrome. Cabergoline possesses potent agonist activity on dopamine D2 receptors.
Approved
Trimethadione
An anticonvulsant effective in absence seizures, but generally reserved for refractory cases because of its toxicity. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p378)
Approved
Matched Categories: … Calcium Channel Blockers …
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...
Approved
Investigational
Paricalcitol
Paricalcitol is a synthetic vitamin D analog. Paricalcitol has been used to reduce parathyroid hormone levels. Paricalcitol is indicated for the prevention and treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism associated with chronic renal failure.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Categories: … Calcium Homeostasis …
gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid
Gamma hydroxybutyric acid, commonly abbreviated GHB, is a therapeutic drug which is illegal in multiple countries. It is currently regulated in the US and sold by Jazz Pharmaceuticals under the name Xyrem. However, it is important to note that GHB is a designated Orphan drug (in 1985). Today Xyrem is...
Approved
Illicit
Investigational
Matched Salts name: … Calcium oxybate …
Pilocarpine
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...
Approved
Investigational
Folic acid
Folic acid, also known as folate or Vitamin B9, is a member of the B vitamin family and an essential cofactor for enzymes involved in DNA and RNA synthesis. More specifically, folic acid is required by the body for the synthesis of purines, pyrimidines, and methionine before incorporation into DNA...
Approved
Nutraceutical
Vet approved
Matched Mixtures name: … Calcium PNV ... Calcium Folic Acid Plus D Chewable ... Feminique W Iron and Calcium Tab …
Octasulfur
Sulfur is a chemical element that is present in all living tissues. The most commonly used form of pharmaceutical sulfur is Octasulfur (S8). After calcium and phosphorus, it is the third most abundant mineral in the human body. Sulfur is also found in garlic, onions and broccoli.
People take sulfur...
Approved
Matched Description: … After calcium and phosphorus, it is the third most abundant mineral in the human body. …
Matched Mixtures name: … Calcium Magnesium Sulfur Silicon - Tab …
Matched Mixtures name: … Calcium Magnesium Sulfur Silicon - Tab …
Macitentan
Macitentan is a dual endothelin receptor antagonist used in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It was first approved by the FDA in 2013. Macitentan differs from its predecessor bosentan in part due to its lower risk of hepatotoxicity.
A combination product (Opsynvi) comprising macitentan and tadalafil was approved...
Approved
Zonisamide
Zonisamide is a sulfonamide anticonvulsant used as an adjunctive therapy in adults with partial-onset seizures.[L42530,L42535] Zonisamide may act by blocking repetitive firing of voltage-gated sodium channels, leading to a reduction of T-type calcium channel currents or by binding allosterically to GABA receptors. This latter action may inhibit the uptake of...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … act by blocking repetitive firing of voltage-gated sodium channels, leading to a reduction of T-type calcium …
Matched Categories: … Calcium Channel Blockers ... Calcium-Regulating Hormones and Agents …
Matched Categories: … Calcium Channel Blockers ... Calcium-Regulating Hormones and Agents …
Diazoxide
Diazoxide is a non-diuretic benzothiadiazine derivative that activates ATP-sensitive potassium channels.[A255647,L44612] It is chemically related to thiazide diuretics but does not inhibit carbonic anhydrase and does not have chloriuretic or natriuretic activity. Diazoxide is commonly used in the treatment of hyperinsulinaemic hypoglycemia due to its ability to inhibit insulin release....
Approved
Propanoic acid
Sodium propionate is the sodium salt of propionic acid that exists as colorless, transparent crystals or a granular crystalline powder. It is considered generally recognized as safe (GRAS) food ingredient by FDA, where it acts as an antimicrobial agent for food preservation and flavoring agent. Its use as a food...
Approved
Vet approved
Propiverine
Propiverine is a widely used antimuscarinic drug with a mixed mode of action in the treatment of symptoms associated with overactive bladder (OAB) .
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a chronic condition of the lower urinary tract characterized by urinary urgency, increased frequency of urination, and nocturia (frequent waking during the...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Propiverine hydrochloride is a bladder detrusor muscle relaxant drug with dual antimuscarinic and calcium-modulating …
Clotrimazole
This drug is a broad spectrum antimycotic or antifungal agent. Clotrimazole's antimycotic properties were discovered in the late 1960s . Clotrimazole falls under the imidazole category of azole antifungals, possessing broad-spectrum antimycotic activity . It is available in various preparations, including creams, pessaries, and troche formulations (slowly dissolving tablets). As...
Approved
Vet approved
Brivudine
Brivudine is used in the treatment of herpes zoster. Although not approved in the U.S. or Canada, it is approved in several European countries.
Approved
Investigational
Ambroxol
Ambroxol is a secretolytic agent used in the treatment of respiratory diseases associated with viscid or excessive mucus. It is the active ingredient of Mucosolvan, Lasolvan or Mucoangin. The substance is a mucoactive drug with several properties including secretolytic and secretomotoric actions that restore the physiological clearance mechanisms of the...
Approved
Investigational
Phenacemide
Phenacemide is used to control certain seizures in the treatment of epilepsy. This medicine acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to reduce the number and severity of seizures.
Approved
Propylparaben
Propylparaben is used in allergenic testing.
Approved
Experimental
Matched Salts name: … Propylparaben calcium …
Lonafarnib
Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder estimated to affect approximately one in 20 million individuals resulting in adverse symptoms associated with premature ageing: skeletal dysplasia, joint contractures, atherosclerosis, myocardial fibrosis/dysfunction, scleroderma-like cutaneous effects, lipoatrophy, alopecia, and a severe failure to thrive; HGPS is uniformly fatal.[A224379, A224384,...
Approved
Investigational
Bedaquiline
Bedaquiline is a bactericidal antimycobacterial drug belonging to the class of diarylquinoline. The quinolinic central heterocyclic nucleus with alcohol and amine side chains is responsible for bedaquiline-mediated antimycobacterial activity. Although it is closely related to fluoroquinolones, bedaquiline does not affect DNA gyrase; instead, bedaquiline inhibits the c subunit of ATP...
Approved
Technetium Tc-99m pyrophosphate
A radionuclide imaging agent used primarily in scintigraphy or tomography of the heart to evaluate the extent of the necrotic myocardial process. It has also been used in noninvasive tests for the distribution of organ involvement in different types of amyloidosis and for the evaluation of muscle necrosis in the...
Approved
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