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Vildagliptin

Vildagliptin (LAF237) is an orally active antihyperglycemic agent that selectively inhibits the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) enzyme. It is used to manage type II diabetes mellitus, where GLP-1 secretion and insulinotropic effects are impaired. By inhibiting DPP-4, vildagliptin prevents the degradation of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP),...
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Matched Description: … [L32803] In clinical trials, vildagliptin has a relatively low risk of hypoglycemia. ... treatment of type II diabetes mellitus in adults as monotherapy or in combination with [metformin], a ... [L32803] Vildagliptin is also available as Eucreas, a fixed-dose formulation with metformin for adults …

Tyropanoic acid

Tyropanoic acid is a radiocontrast agent used in cholecystography, the X-ray diagnosis of gallstones under the trade names include Bilopaque, Lumopaque, Tyropaque, and Bilopac. The molecule contains three heavy iodine atoms which obstruct X-rays in the same way as the calcium in bones, which results in a visible image .
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Matched Description: … Tyropanoic acid is a radiocontrast agent used in cholecystography, the X-ray diagnosis of gallstones ... heavy iodine atoms which obstruct X-rays in the same way as the calcium in bones, which results in a …
Matched Categories: … Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting …

Strontium ranelate

Strontium ranelate, a strontium (II) salt of ranelic acid, is a medication for osteoporosis. Some reports have shown that strontium ranelate can slow down the progression of osteoarthritis of the knee. This agent presents an atypical mechanism of action in which it increases deposition of new bone by osteoblasts and,...
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Matched Description: … Strontium ranelate, a strontium (II) salt of ranelic acid, is a medication for osteoporosis. ... It is therefore promoted as a "dual action bone agent" (DABA) indicated for use in treatment of severe ... Available for prescription use for a time in some parts of the world as Protelos (strontium ranelate) …

Pentastarch

Pentastarch is an artificial colloid (hydroxyethyl starch derivative). Pentastarch is characterized by presenting five hydroxyethyl groups, which signifies an approximate 50% hydroxyethylation. It is sold under the name Pentaspan by Bristol-Myers Squibb and is used for fluid resuscitation. When administered, pentastarch remains mainly in the circulatory system and hence, it...
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Matched Description: … When administered, pentastarch remains mainly in the circulatory system and hence, it is considered a …
Matched Categories: … Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting …

Tromethamine

An organic amine proton acceptor. It is used in the synthesis of surface-active agents and pharmaceuticals; as an emulsifying agent for cosmetic creams and lotions, mineral oil and paraffin wax emulsions, as a biological buffer, and used as an alkalizer. (From Merck, 11th ed; Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed,...
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Matched Description: … as an emulsifying agent for cosmetic creams and lotions, mineral oil and paraffin wax emulsions, as a …
Matched Categories: … Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting …

Anthrax vaccine

Anthrax vaccine is a vaccine used for the pre- or post-exposure prophylaxis of disease in those at high risk of, suspected or confirmed exposure to Bacillus anthracis. It is subcutaneously or intramuscularly administered. It is derived from cell-free filtrates of microaerophilic cultures of an avirulent, nonencapsulated strain of Bacillus anthracis...
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Matched Description: … [L47526] It is considered one of the most likely agents to be used in a biological attack. ... Anthrax vaccine is a vaccine used for the pre- or post-exposure prophylaxis of disease in those at high ... microaerophilic cultures of an avirulent, nonencapsulated strain of Bacillus anthracis which are grown in a …

Fluorometholone

A glucocorticoid employed, usually as eye drops, in the treatment of allergic and inflammatory conditions of the eye. It has also been used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p732)
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Matched Iupac: … 9b-fluoro-1,10-dihydroxy-5,9a,11a-trimethyl-1H,2H,3H,3aH,3bH,4H,5H,7H,9aH,9bH,10H,11H,11aH-cyclopenta[a] …
Matched Description: … A glucocorticoid employed, usually as eye drops, in the treatment of allergic and inflammatory conditions …

Technetium Tc-99m succimer

Technetium Tc-99m (99mTc) succimer, also known as technetium Tc-99m dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA), is a radioactive diagnostic agent used to evaluate functional renal tissue and tubular function in patients with renal parenchymal disorders. It works by binding to the cortical region of the kidneys. Technetium Tc-99m succimer is used with gamma...
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Matched Description: … >99mTc) succimer, also known as technetium Tc-99m dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA),[A245643] is a …
Matched Categories: … Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting …

Estrone sulfate

Estrone sulfate (as estropipate) is a form of estrogen. It has several uses such as: alleviate symptoms of menopause as hormone replacement therapy, treatment some types of infertility, treatment of some conditions leading to underdevelopment of female sexual characteristics, treatment of vaginal atrophy, treatment of some types of breast cancer...
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Matched Iupac: … [(3aS,3bR,9bS,11aS)-11a-methyl-1-oxo-1H,2H,3H,3aH,3bH,4H,5H,9bH,10H,11H,11aH-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren …
Matched Description: … Estrone sulfate (as estropipate) is a form of estrogen. …

Taurocholic acid

The product of conjugation of cholic acid with taurine. Its sodium salt is the chief ingredient of the bile of carnivorous animals. It acts as a detergent to solubilize fats for absorption and is itself absorbed. It is used as a cholagogue and cholerectic.
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Matched Iupac: … 1R,3aS,3bR,4R,5aS,7R,9aS,9bS,11S,11aR)-4,7,11-trihydroxy-9a,11a-dimethyl-hexadecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a] …
Matched Description: … It is used as a cholagogue and cholerectic. ... It acts as a detergent to solubilize fats for absorption and is itself absorbed. …
Matched Categories: … Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting …

Omadacycline

Omadacycline has been used in trials studying the treatment of Bacterial Pneumonia, Bacterial Infections, Community-Acquired Infections, and Skin Structures and Soft Tissue Infections. Omadacycline represents a significant advance over the well-known tetracycline family, and has been shown to be highly effective in animal models at treating increasingly problematic, clinically prevalent...
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Matched Description: … Omadacycline represents a significant advance over the well-known tetracycline family, and has been shown …

Lorazepam

Lorazepam is a short-acting and rapidly cleared benzodiazepine used commonly as a sedative and anxiolytic. It was developed by DJ Richards, presented and marketed initially by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals in the USA in 1977. The first historic FDA label approval is reported in 1985 by the company Mutual Pharm.
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Matched Description: … Lorazepam is a short-acting and rapidly cleared benzodiazepine used commonly as a sedative and anxiolytic …

Asparagine

A non-essential amino acid that is involved in the metabolic control of cell functions in nerve and brain tissue. It is biosynthesized from aspartic acid and ammonia by asparagine synthetase. (From Concise Encyclopedia Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 3rd ed)
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Matched Description: … A non-essential amino acid that is involved in the metabolic control of cell functions in nerve and brain …

Histamine

A depressor amine derived by enzymatic decarboxylation of histidine. It is a powerful stimulant of gastric secretion, a constrictor of bronchial smooth muscle, a vasodilator, and also a centrally acting neurotransmitter.
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Matched Description: … It is a powerful stimulant of gastric secretion, a constrictor of bronchial smooth muscle, a vasodilator ... , and also a centrally acting neurotransmitter. ... A depressor amine derived by enzymatic decarboxylation of histidine. …

Agalsidase beta

Agalsidase beta is a recombinant human α-galactosidase A similar to agalsidase alfa. While patients generally do not experience a clinically significant difference in outcomes between the two drugs, some patients may experience greater benefit with agalsidase beta.[A220228,A220233] Use of agalsidase beta has decreased in Europe, in favor of agalsidase alfa,...
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Matched Description: … Agalsidase beta is a recombinant human α-galactosidase A similar to [agalsidase alfa]. ... While patients generally do not experience a clinically significant difference in outcomes between the ... A220228,A220233] Use of agalsidase beta has decreased in Europe, in favor of agalsidase alfa, after a …

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: … [saquinavir], [nelfinavir]), lopinavir is a peptidomimetic molecule - it contains a hydroxyethylene scaffold ... Ritonavir is a potent inhibitor of the enzymes responsible for lopinavir metabolism, and its co-administration …

Esculin

Esculin is found in barley. Vitamin C2 is generally considered a bioflavanoid, related to vitamin P esculin is a glucoside that naturally occurs in the horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum), California Buckeye (Aesculus californica) and in daphnin (the dark green resin of Daphne mezereum). Esculin belongs to the family of Glycosyl...
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Matched Description: … Vitamin C2 is generally considered a bioflavanoid, related to vitamin P esculin is a glucoside that naturally ... group via a C-, S-,N-,O-, or Se- glycosidic bond. ... These are carbohydrate derivatives in which a sugar group is bonded through its anmoeric carbonA to another …

Nifedipine

Nifedipine, or BAY a 1040, is a first generation dihydropyridine L-type calcium channel blocker, similar to nicardipine.[A190210,A190273,A175390,L11383] Nifedipine was developed by Bayer and first described in the literature, along with other dihydropyridines, in 1972.[A175390,A190276] Since nifedipine's development, second and third generation dihydropyridines have been developed with slower onsets and longer...
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Matched Description: … Nifedipine, or BAY a 1040, is a first generation dihydropyridine L-type calcium channel blocker, similar …
Matched Products: … ANHITEN-A …

Lorpiprazole

Lorpiprazole is a serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor used for the treatment of major depressive disorder. It is a piperazinyl-triazole derivative.
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Matched Description: … [A31634] It is a piperazinyl-triazole derivative.[T83] ... Lorpiprazole is a serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor used for the treatment of major depressive …

Fexinidazole

Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT, also colloquially referred to as sleeping sickness), caused by T. brucei gambiense and T. brucei rhodesiense, remains a moderate risk (>1/10,000 inhabitants per year in endemic areas) despite focussed control efforts. Transmitted by the bite of an infected tsetse fly, HAT is biphasic with a first...
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Matched Description: … referred to as sleeping sickness), caused by _T. brucei gambiense_ and _T. brucei rhodesiense_, remains a ... Transmitted by the bite of an infected tsetse fly, HAT is biphasic with a first (hemolymphatic) stage ... [A237555, A237560] Fexinidazole received a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency (EMA …

Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta

Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta is a chemically synthesised Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agent (ESA) with a longer half-life than erythropoietin. ESA is used to increase synthesis of red blood cells to treat chronic kidney disease associated anemia.
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Matched Description: … (ESA) with a longer half-life than erythropoietin. ... Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta is a chemically synthesised Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agent …
Matched Categories: … Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting …

Ethynodiol diacetate

A synthetic progestational hormone used alone or in combination with estrogens as an oral contraceptive. Although etynodiol or ethynodiol are sometimes used as a synonym for ethynodiol diacetate, what is usually being referred to is actually ethynodiol diacetate and not ethynodiol (which is a separate drug that has never been...
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Matched Iupac: … -7-(acetyloxy)-1-ethynyl-11a-methyl-1H,2H,3H,3aH,3bH,4H,5H,7H,8H,9H,9aH,9bH,10H,11H,11aH-cyclopenta[a] …
Matched Description: … A synthetic progestational hormone used alone or in combination with estrogens as an oral contraceptive ... being referred to is actually ethynodiol diacetate and not ethynodiol (which is a separate drug that ... Although etynodiol or ethynodiol are sometimes used as a synonym for ethynodiol diacetate, what is usually …

Von Willebrand factor human

The human von Willebrand factor (vWF) is a human plasma-derived vWF, an endogenous large multimeric plasma glycoprotein involved in hemostasis. It serves a dual role in hemostasis by mediating platelet adhesion and aggregation at the site of blood vessel injury and stabilizing procoagulant factor VIII (FVIII). Exogenous sources of vWF...
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Matched Description: … The human von Willebrand factor (vWF) is a human plasma-derived vWF, an endogenous large multimeric plasma ... vWF products are also available as a combination product with [antihemophilic factor human]. ... It serves a dual role in hemostasis by mediating platelet adhesion and aggregation at the site of blood …

Prednisone

A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from cortisone. It is biologically inert and converted to prednisolone in the liver. Prednisone was granted FDA approval on 21 February 1955.
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Matched Iupac: … hydroxy-1-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-9a,11a-dimethyl-1H,2H,3H,3aH,3bH,4H,5H,7H,9aH,9bH,10H,11H,11aH-cyclopenta[a] …
Matched Description: … A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from [cortisone]. …

Azacitidine

Azacitidine is a pyrimidine nucleoside analogue with anti-neoplastic activity. It differs from cytosine by the presence of nitrogen in the C5-position, key in its hypomethylating activity.[A1406,A1413,A1415] Two main mechanisms of action have been proposed for azacitidine. One of them is the induction of cytotoxicity. As an analogue of cytidine, it...
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Matched Description: … Azacitidine is a pyrimidine nucleoside analogue with anti-neoplastic activity. …
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