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Alfacalcidol

Alfacalcidol, or 1-alpha-hydroxycholecalciferol or 1-alpha-hydroxyvitamin D3, is a non-endogenous analogue of vitamin D. It plays an essential function in calcium homeostasis and bone metabolism. Alfacaldisol is activated by the enzyme 25-hydroxylase in the liver to mediate its effects in the body, or most importantly, the kidneys and bones. The pharmacological...
Approved
Nutraceutical
Matched Description: … mechanism regulates the final activation step of vitamin D in the kidneys. ... Alfacalcidol, or 1-alpha-hydroxycholecalciferol or 1-alpha-hydroxyvitamin D3, is a non-endogenous analogue of ... The pharmacological actions of alfacalcidol are prolonged than vitamin D because a negative feedback …
Matched Categories: … Drugs for Treatment of Bone Diseases …

Inositol

Inositol is a collection of nine different stereoisomers but the name is usually used to describe only the most common type of inositol, myo-inositol. Myo-inositol is the cis-1,2,3,5-trans-4,6-cyclohexanehexol and it is prepared from an aqueous extract of corn kernels by precipitation and hydrolysis of crude phytate. These molecules have structural...
Approved
Investigational
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … the most common type of inositol, myo-inositol. ... corn kernels by precipitation and hydrolysis of crude phytate. ... Inositol is a collection of nine different stereoisomers but the name is usually used to describe only …
Matched Mixtures name: … Harvest Of Values All B Complex Tab …

Acetohexamide

A sulfonylurea hypoglycemic agent that is metabolized in the liver to 1-hydrohexamide. Acetohexamide has been discontinued in the US market.
Approved
Investigational
Withdrawn
Matched Categories: … combinations of sulfonamides …

Sulfamethazine

A sulfanilamide anti-infective agent. It has a spectrum of antimicrobial action similar to other sulfonamides.
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Matched Description: … It has a spectrum of antimicrobial action similar to other sulfonamides. …
Matched Categories: … combinations of sulfonamides …

Flutemetamol (18F)

Flutemetamol (18F) is a PET scanning radiopharmaceutical containing the radionuclide fluorine-18. It is indicated for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging of the brain to estimate β amyloid neuritic plaque density in adult patients with cognitive impairment who are being evaluated for Alzheimer's disease (AD) or other causes of cognitive decline.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … It is indicated for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging of the brain to estimate β amyloid neuritic ... patients with cognitive impairment who are being evaluated for Alzheimer's disease (AD) or other causes of …
Matched Categories: … Diagnostic Uses of Chemicals …

Ioxaglic acid

Ioxaglic acid is marketed as Hexabrix. This drug is an ionic tri-iodinated benzoate used as a low-osmolality contrast agent during diagnostic imaging procedures. Like other organic iodine compounds, ioxaglic acid blocks x-rays and is opaque in its appearance on x-ray film, improving the visualization of important structures and organs during...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … ioxaglic acid blocks x-rays and is opaque in its appearance on x-ray film, improving the visualization of …
Matched Categories: … Diagnostic Uses of Chemicals …

Metrizoic acid

Metrizoic acid is a molecule used as a contrast medium. It present a higher risk of allergic reactions due to its high osmolality. Its approval has been discontinued by the FDA. One study in 1976 demonstrated that metrizoic acid, when used for cardiac angiography, was well tolerated. A total of...
Approved
Matched Description: … Seven cases of ventricular fibrillation, and 5 of significant bradycardia/asystole, were associated with ... It present a higher risk of allergic reactions due to its high osmolality. ... With two exceptions, all complications occurred during injection of the right coronary artery. …
Matched Categories: … Diagnostic Uses of Chemicals …

Quinupramine

Quinupramine has been approved in France under the brand name Kinupril, as an antidepressant .
Approved
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …

Mianserin

A tetracyclic compound with antidepressant effects. Mianserin was previously available internationally, however in most markets it has been phased out in favour of mirtazapine.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … was previously available internationally, however in most markets it has been phased out in favour of …
Matched Categories: … Combined Inhibitors of Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake ... Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …

Barium sulfate

Barium sulfate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula BaSO4 . Barium sulfate occurs in nature as the mineral barite. It is also used in various manufacturing applications and mixed into heavy concrete to serve as a radiation shield . This drug is used as a contrast agent in...
Approved
Matched Description: … and high level of clearance from the body [FDA label]. ... Therapeutic advantages of barium sulfate in diagnostic procedures include both its low water solubility ... Barium sulfate is ingested by mouth or administered rectally and combined with granules of effervescent …
Matched Categories: … Diagnostic Uses of Chemicals …

Iobenguane

Synthetic guanethidine derivative that locates phaeochromocytomas and neuroblastomas. The radioisotope used can either be iodine-123 for imaging or iodine-131 for destruction of tissues that metabolize noradrenaline. Iodine 123 is a cyclotron-produced radionuclide that decays to Te 123 by electron capture. Images are produced by a I123 MIBG scintigraphy. FDA approved...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … The radioisotope used can either be iodine-123 for imaging or iodine-131 for destruction of tissues that …
Matched Categories: … Diagnostic Uses of Chemicals …

Technetium Tc-99m mebrofenin

Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin is a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical composed of diisopropyl-iminodiacetic acid (DISIDA) attached to a technetium-99m ion. Following intravenous injection, single photon emission computer tomography (SPECT) imaging of the liver or gallbladder is performed using a gamma camera to detect the gamma rays emitted by the technetium-99m as it...
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Matched Description: … Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin is a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical composed of diisopropyl-iminodiacetic ... Following intravenous injection, single photon emission computer tomography (SPECT) imaging of the liver ... More specifically, mebrofenin is taken up into hepatocytes through the action of OATP1B1 and OATP1B3 …
Matched Categories: … Diagnostic Uses of Chemicals …

Dibenzepin

Dibenzepin is approved for use in Europe.
Approved
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …

Gadobenic acid

Gadobenic acid, usually available in the salt form gadobenate dimeglumine, is a linear MRI gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA) used primarily for MR imaging of the liver. It differs from other GBCAs due to the benzene ring that confers weak protein binding, thus leading to an increased R1 and R2 relaxivity....
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Investigational
Matched Description: … gadobenate dimeglumine, is a linear MRI gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA) used primarily for MR imaging of …
Matched Categories: … Diagnostic Uses of Chemicals …

Hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is an anionic, nonsulfated glycosaminoglycan found in connective, epithelial, and neural tissues; it was first isolated in 1934. Karl Meyer and John Palmer obtained glycosaminoglycan (GAG) from the bovine eye, giving it the name “hyaluronic acid”. HA is involved in many important physiological processes, including but not...
Approved
Vet approved
Matched Description: … the appearance of wrinkles and aging-related skin imperfections. ... [A230133] Several preparations of hyaluronic acid have been approved by the FDA and are available in ... A popular use of hyaluronic acid in recent years is cosmetic injection due to its ability to minimize …
Matched Categories: … Preparations for Treatment of Wounds and Ulcers …

Dyphylline

Dyphylline is a theophylline derivative with broncho- and vasodilator properties. It is typically used in the management of asthma, cardiac dyspnea, and bronchitis.
Approved
Matched Description: … It is typically used in the management of asthma, cardiac dyspnea, and bronchitis. …
Matched Categories: … combinations of xanthines …

Tolazamide

A sulphonylurea hypoglycemic agent with actions and uses similar to those of chlorpropamide.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … A sulphonylurea hypoglycemic agent with actions and uses similar to those of chlorpropamide. …
Matched Categories: … combinations of sulfonamides …

Sulfathiazole

Sulfathiazole is a short-acting sulfa drug. It used to be a common oral and topical antimicrobial until less toxic alternatives were discovered. It is still occasionally used, sometimes in combination with sulfabenzamide and sulfacetamide. Except for those formulated for vaginal use, the FDA withdrew its approval for the use of...
Approved
Vet approved
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … Except for those formulated for vaginal use, the FDA withdrew its approval for the use of all drug products …
Matched Categories: … combinations of sulfonamides …

Sulfameter

Long acting sulfonamide used in leprosy, urinary, and respiratory tract infections.
Approved
Matched Categories: … combinations of sulfonamides …

Sodium phosphate, monobasic

Sodium phosphate is a saline laxative that is thought to work by increasing fluid in the small intestine. It usually results in a bowel movement after 30 minutes to 6 hours.
Approved
Matched Categories: … Drugs for Treatment of Hypercalcemia …

Clomifene

A triphenyl ethylene stilbene derivative which is an estrogen agonist or antagonist depending on the target tissue.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Categories: … Sex Hormones and Modulators of the Genital System …

Mechlorethamine

A vesicant and necrotizing irritant destructive to mucous membranes, mechlorethamine is an alkylating drug. It was formerly used as a war gas. The hydrochloride is used as an antineoplastic in Hodgkin's disease and lymphomas. It causes severe gastrointestinal and bone marrow damage. The FDA granted marketing approval for the orphan...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Each tube of Valchlor contains 0.016% of mechlorethamine which is equivalent to 0.02% mechlorethamine ... approval for the orphan drug Valchlor (mechlorethamine) gel on August 23, 2013 for the topical treatment of …
Matched Categories: … Weapons of Mass Destruction …

Etacrynic acid

A compound that inhibits symport of sodium, potassium, and chloride primarily in the ascending limb of Henle, but also in the proximal and distal tubules. This pharmacological action results in excretion of these ions, increased urinary output, and reduction in extracellular fluid. This compound has been classified as a loop...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … A compound that inhibits symport of sodium, potassium, and chloride primarily in the ascending limb of ... This pharmacological action results in excretion of these ions, increased urinary output, and reduction …
Matched Categories: … Increased Diuresis at Loop of Henle …

Iohexol

Iohexol is an effective non-ionic, water-soluble contrast agent which is used in myelography, arthrography, nephroangiography, arteriography, and other radiographic procedures. Its low systemic toxicity is the combined result of low chemotoxicity and low osmolality.
Approved
Matched Description: … Its low systemic toxicity is the combined result of low chemotoxicity and low osmolality. …
Matched Categories: … Diagnostic Uses of Chemicals …

Chorionic Gonadotropin (Human)

Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), a polypeptide hormone produced by the human placenta. Endogenously produced HCG interacts with the LHCG receptor of the ovary and promotes the maintenance of the corpus luteum during the beginning of pregnancy. This allows the corpus luteum to continuously secrete the hormone progesterone during the first...
Approved
Vet approved
Matched Description: … of the corpus luteum during the beginning of pregnancy. ... HCG is composed of an alpha and a beta sub-unit. ... cells (Leydig cells) of the testis to produce androgens. …
Matched Categories: … Sex Hormones and Modulators of the Genital System …
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