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Dimercaprol
Dimercaprol is a traditional chelating agent developed by British biochemists at Oxford University during World War II. It was developed as an experimental antidote against the arsenic-based poison gas Lewisite. It has been used clinically since 1949 in arsenic, cadmium and mercury poisoning. In addition, it has in the past...
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Dexfenfluramine
Dexfenfluramine, also marketed under the name Redux, is a serotoninergic anorectic drug. For a fairly limited time during the middle of the nineties, the US FDA had approved it for use in managing weight loss. However, following multiple concerns about the cardiovascular side-effects of the drug, such approval was withdrawn.
Approved
Illicit
Investigational
Withdrawn
Codeine
The relief of pain (analgesia) is a primary goal for enhancing the quality of life of patients and for increasing the ability of patients to engage in day to day activities. Codeine, an opioid analgesic, was originally approved in the US in 1950 and is a drug used to decrease...
Approved
Illicit
Mephentermine
A sympathomimetic agent with mainly indirect effects on adrenergic receptors. It is used to maintain blood pressure in hypotensive states, for example, following spinal anesthesia. Although the central stimulant effects of mephentermine are much less than those of amphetamine, its use may lead to amphetamine-type dependence. (From Martindale, The Extra...
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Matched Description: … the central stimulant effects of mephentermine are much less than those of amphetamine, its use may lead …
alpha-Linolenic acid
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is a polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acid. It is a component of many common vegetable oils and is important to human nutrition.
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Investigational
Nutraceutical
Iron
A metallic element found in certain minerals, in nearly all soils, and in mineral waters. It is an essential constituent of hemoglobin, cytochrome, and other components of respiratory enzyme systems. Its chief functions are in the transport of oxygen to tissue (hemoglobin) and in cellular oxidation mechanisms. Depletion of iron...
Approved
Ferrous succinate
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Avatrombopag
Avatrombopag (Doptelet), is an orally administered, small molecule thrombopoietin receptor (c-Mpl) agonist that increases platelet number without increasing platelet activation,[A33097,L2824] thereby decreasing the need for blood transfusions. Patients with thrombocytopenia and chronic liver disease often require platelet transfusions before surgical procedures to decrease the risk of bleeding. Thrombocytopenia is a...
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Investigational
Quinapril
Quinapril is the ethyl ester prodrug of the non-sulfhydryl angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor quinaprilat.[L8420,L8423] It is used to treat hypertension and heart failure.[L8420,L8423] ACE inhibitors are commonly used as a first line therapy in the treatment of hypertension, along with thiazide diuretics or beta blockers. Quinapril was granted FDA approval...
Approved
Investigational
1-Palmitoyl-2-oleoyl-sn-glycero-3-(phospho-rac-(1-glycerol))
Palmitoyloleoyl-phosphatidylglycerol was a component of Surfaxin, discontinued in 2017, which acted as a surfactant [FDA Label]. The product was meant to compensate for alveolar surfactant deficiency and reduce to likelihood of alveolar collapse leading to acute respiratory collapse.
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Experimental
Matched Description: … meant to compensate for alveolar surfactant deficiency and reduce to likelihood of alveolar collapse leading …
Ardeparin
Ardeparin, marketed under the US trade name Normiflo, is a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) anticoagulant used for the prevention of postoperative venous thrombosis. Ardeparin is derived via peroxide degradation of heparin extracted from porcine intestinal mucosa. Its molecular weight ranges from 2000 to 15,000 with an average molecular weight...
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Investigational
Withdrawn
Rasburicase
Rasburicase is a recombinant urate-oxidase enzyme produced by a genetically modified Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain. The cDNA coding for rasburicase was cloned from a strain of Aspergillus flavus.
Approved
Investigational
Butalbital
Butalbital, or 5-allyl-5-isobutylbarbituric acid, is a derivative of barbituric acid which the hydrogens at position 5 are substituted by an allyl group and an isobutyl group. It is a short-to-intermediate acting member of barbiturates that exhibit muscle-relaxing and anti-anxiety properties that produce central nervous system (CNS) depression that ranges from...
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Illicit
Matched Description: … of abuse or misuse potential, intoxication, hangover, tolerance, dependence, and overdosage possibly leading …
Mycophenolate mofetil
Mycophenolate mofetil, also known as MMF or CellCept, is a prodrug of mycophenolic acid, and classified as a reversible inhibitor of inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH). This drug is an immunosuppressant combined with drugs such as Cyclosporine and corticosteroids to prevent organ rejection after hepatic, renal, and cardiac transplants. It is...
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Investigational
Rosin
Rosin is a solid form of resin obtained from pines and other plants, mostly conifers. It is prepared from heating fresh liquid resin to vaporize the volatile liquid terpene components. Rosin is used in various commercial and industrial applications, including printing, lead-tin industry, and food production. In the pharmaceuticals, rosin...
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Matched Description: … Rosin is used in various commercial and industrial applications, including printing, lead-tin industry …
Loncastuximab tesirine
Relapsed and refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) are a therapeutic challenge for patients who have undergone prior systemic therapies with limited success. Prognosis is poor and more effective therapies are needed to treat relapsed/refractory cases and improve survival. On April 23 2021, the Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated...
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Investigational
Fospropofol
Fospropofol is a water soluble prodrug and is converted to propofol in the liver. Fospropofol is a short acting hypnotic/sedative/anesthetic agent. Unlike propofol, does not cause injection-site pain as it is unable to activate TRPA1. FDA approved in December 2008.
Fospropofol is a Schedule IV controlled substance in the United...
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Illicit
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Omidubicel
Omidubicel is a nicotinamide-modified allogeneic hematopoietic progenitor cell therapy derived from cord blood used as an allogeneic stem cell donor source. Umbilical blood cord cells are expanded ex-vivo and nicotinamide (a form of vitamin B3) is used as an active agent in the culture system to inhibit the differentiation and...
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Investigational
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Hepatitis A viral infection can lead to significant morbidity and mortality, with signs and symptoms that include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, and liver failure. Known by several trade names, such as Havrix and Twinrix, the Hepatitis A vaccine has been formulated for immunization against hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection and safely...
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Matched Description: … Hepatitis A viral infection can lead to significant morbidity and mortality, with signs and symptoms …
Omidenepag isopropyl
Omidenepag isopropyl is a topical ocular hypotensive agent used to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Omidenepag isopropyl is quickly metabolized to its active metabolite, omidenepag, a molecule with high selectivity and agonistic activity towards the prostaglandin E2 (EP2) receptor.[A253263,A253268] Prostanoid FP receptor agonists (FP...
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Investigational
Modafinil
Modafinil is a stimulant drug marketed as a 'wakefulness promoting agent' and is one of the stimulants used in the treatment of narcolepsy. Narcolepsy is caused by dysfunction of a family of wakefulness-promoting and sleep-suppressing peptides, the orexins, whose neurons are activated by modafinil. The prexin neuron activation is associated...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … studies have shown it to inhibit the reuptake of dopamine by binding to the dopamine reuptake pump, and lead …
Oxazepam
Oxazepam is an intermediate-acting, 3-hydroxybenzodiazepine used in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal and anxiety disorders. Oxazepam, like related 3-hydroxybenzodiazepine lorazepam, is considered less susceptible to pharmacokinetic variability based on patient-specific factors (e.g. age, liver disease) - this feature is advantageous as compared to other benzodiazepines, and is likely owing in...
Approved
Metamizole
Metamizole (dipyrone) is a pyrazolone derivative that belongs to the group of nonacid nonopioids. It is considered a potent analgesic and antipyretic with favourable gastrointestinal tolerability. Metamizole was formerly marketed in the US as Dimethone tablets and injection, Protemp oral liquid, and other drug products, and was withdrawn due to...
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Investigational
Withdrawn
Tamoxifen
Tamoxifen is a non-steroidal antiestrogen used to treat estrogen receptor positive breast cancers as well as prevent the incidence of breast cancer in high risk populations.[A1025,L7799,L7802] Tamoxifen is used alone or as an adjuvant in these treatments.[L7799,L7802] Tamoxifen may no longer be the preferred treatment for these types of cancers...
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