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Avelumab
Avelumab is a human IgG1 lambda monoclonal antibody that binds programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1) to block its interaction with its receptors found on T cells and antigen-presenting cells. Avelumab was first approved by the FDA on March 23, 2017. On September 18 and December 18 of the same year,...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Avelumab is a human IgG1 lambda monoclonal antibody that binds programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1) …
Alflorex
Alflorex is a probiotic with 35624 cultures, part of the Bifidobacterium longum.
Approved
Matched Description: … Alflorex is a probiotic with 35624 cultures, part of the Bifidobacterium longum. …
Guanadrel
Guanadrel is an antihypertensive agent and postganglionic adrenergic blocking agent.
Approved
Methyl aminolevulinate
Methyl aminolevulinate is a prodrug that is metabolised to Protoporphyrin IX (a photosensitizer) used in photodynamic therapy.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Methyl aminolevulinate is a prodrug that is metabolised to Protoporphyrin IX (a photosensitizer) used …
Phenazopyridine
Phenazopyridine, also known as Pyridium, is a urinary tract analgesic used for the short-term management of urinary tract irritation and its associated unpleasant symptoms such as burning and pain during urination. In the USA, this drug was previously marked by Roche but has been discontinued by the FDA. It is...
Approved
Matched Description: … Phenazopyridine, also known as Pyridium, is a urinary tract analgesic used for the short-term management …
Isometheptene
Isometheptene is a sympathomimetic drug that causes vasoconstriction. It is used for treating migraines and tension headaches.
Approved
Matched Description: … Isometheptene is a sympathomimetic drug that causes vasoconstriction. …
Metolazone
A quinazoline-sulfonamide that is considered a thiazide-like diuretic which is long-acting so useful in chronic renal failure. It also tends to lower blood pressure and increase potassium loss.
Approved
Matched Description: … A quinazoline-sulfonamide that is considered a thiazide-like diuretic which is long-acting so useful …
Guanfacine
Guanfacine, or BS 100-141,[A189838,A189841] is a selective alpha-A2 adrenergic receptor agonist initially indicated for the treatment of hypertension but is now indicated as an extended release tablet for the treatment of ADHD. Guanfacine was first described in the literature in 1974. Guanfacine was granted FDA approval on 27 October 1986.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Guanfacine, or BS 100-141,[A189838,A189841] is a selective alpha-A2 adrenergic receptor agonist initially …
Eprosartan
Eprosartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist used to treat hypertension. It performs 2 actions on the renin angiotensin system. By preventing the binding of angiotensin II to AT1, vascular smooth muscle relaxes and vasodilation occurs. By inhibiting norepinephrine production, blood pressure is further reduced.
Approved
Fursultiamine
Compound used for therapy of thiamine deficiency. It has also been suggested for several non-deficiency disorders but has not yet proven useful. Fursultiamine is a vitamin B1 derivative.
Approved
Matched Description: … Fursultiamine is a vitamin B1 derivative. …
Bepridil
A long-acting, non selective, calcium channel blocker with significant anti-anginal activity. The drug produces significant coronary vasodilation and modest peripheral effects. It has antihypertensive and selective anti-arrhythmia activities and acts as a calmodulin antagonist. It is no longer marketed in the United States, as it has been implicated in causing...
Approved
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … A long-acting, non selective, calcium channel blocker with significant anti-anginal activity. ... It has antihypertensive and selective anti-arrhythmia activities and acts as a calmodulin antagonist. …
Sofosbuvir
Sofosbuvir (tradename Sovaldi) is a direct acting antiviral medication used as part of combination therapy to treat chronic Hepatitis C, an infectious liver disease caused by infection with Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). HCV is a single-stranded RNA virus that is categorized into nine distinct genotypes, with genotype 1 being the...
Approved
Matched Description: … Sofosbuvir (tradename Sovaldi) is a direct acting antiviral medication used as part of combination therapy ... HCV is a single-stranded RNA virus that is categorized into nine distinct genotypes, with genotype 1 ... As a prodrug nucleotide analog, Sofosbuvir is metabolized into its active form as the antiviral agent …
Ailanthus altissima pollen
Ailanthus altissima pollen is the pollen of the Ailanthus altissima plant. Ailanthus altissima pollen is mainly used in allergenic testing.
Approved
Fenofibric acid
Fenofibric acid is a lipid-lowering agent that is used in severe hypertriglyceridemia, primary hyperlipidemia, and mixed dyslipidemia. It works to decrease elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, total cholesterol, triglycerides, apolipoprotein B, while increasing high-density lipoprotein cholesterol.[A32038,L12855] Due to its high hydrophilicity and poor absorption profile, prodrug ,fenofibrate, and other conjugated compounds...
Approved
Matched Description: … Fenofibric acid is a lipid-lowering agent that is used in severe hypertriglyceridemia, primary hyperlipidemia …
Zopiclone
Zopiclone is a novel hypnotic agent used in the treatment of insomnia. Its mechanism of action is based on modulating benzodiazepine receptors. In addition to zopiclone's benzodiazepine pharmacological properties it also has some barbiturate-like properties.
Approved
Matched Description: … Zopiclone is a novel hypnotic agent used in the treatment of insomnia. …
Desipramine
Desipramine hydrochloride is a dibenzazepine-derivative tricyclic antidepressant (TCA). TCAs are structurally similar to phenothiazines. They contain a tricyclic ring system with an alkyl amine substituent on the central ring. In non-depressed individuals, desipramine does not affect mood or arousal, but may cause sedation. In depressed individuals, desipramine exerts a positive...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … See toxicity section below for a complete listing of side effects. ... In depressed individuals, desipramine exerts a positive effect on mood. ... Desipramine hydrochloride is a dibenzazepine-derivative tricyclic antidepressant (TCA). …
Matched Categories: … Cytochrome P-450 CYP2D6 Substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic Index …
Matched Categories: … Cytochrome P-450 CYP2D6 Substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic Index …
Balsalazide
Balsalazide is an anti-inflammatory drug used in the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. It is sold under the name "Colazal" in the US and "Colazide" in the UK.
The chemical name is (E)-5-[[-4-(2-carboxyethyl) aminocarbonyl] phenyl]azo] -2-hydroxybenzoic acid. It is usually administered as the disodium salt.
Balsalazide works by deliverying mesalazine...
Approved
Investigational
Tirzepatide
Tirzepatide is a novel dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. Dual GIP/GLP-1 agonists gained increasing attention as new therapeutic agents for glycemic and weight control as they demonstrated better glucose control and weight loss compared to selective GLP-1 receptor agonists in preclinical and clinical trials....
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [A246260]
Tirzepatide comprises a 39 amino acid linear synthetic peptide conjugated to a C20 fatty ... Tirzepatide is a novel dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide ... [L41820] Later, it was approved under a different brand name ZEPBOUND on November 8, 2023, for the chronic …
Buspirone
Buspirone is a novel anxiolytic agent with a unique structure and a pharmacological profile. Belonging to the azaspirodecanedione drug class, buspirone is a serotonin 5-HT1A receptor agonist that is not chemically or pharmacologically related to benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and other sedative/anxiolytic drugs. Unlike many drugs used to treat anxiety, buspirone does...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Buspirone is a novel anxiolytic agent with a unique structure and a pharmacological profile. ... Belonging to the azaspirodecanedione drug class,[A180991] buspirone is a serotonin 5-HT1A ... It has also been used as a second-line therapy for unipolar depression when the use of selective serotonin …
Methyldopa
Methyldopa, or α-methyldopa, is a centrally acting sympatholytic agent and an antihypertensive agent. It is an analog of DOPA (3,4‐hydroxyphenylanine), and it is a prodrug, meaning that the drug requires biotransformation to an active metabolite for therapeutic effects. Methyldopa works by binding to alpha(α)-2 adrenergic receptors as an agonist, leading...
Approved
Matched Description: … Methyldopa, or α-methyldopa, is a centrally acting sympatholytic agent and an antihypertensive agent. ... [A231784] It is an analog of DOPA (3,4‐hydroxyphenylanine), and it is a prodrug, meaning that the drug …
Dicoumarol
Dicoumarol is an oral anticoagulant agent that works by interfering with the metabolism of vitamin K. In addition to its clinical use, it is also used in biochemical experiments as an inhibitor of reductases.
Approved
Matched Categories: … Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C9 Substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic Index …
Plicamycin
Plicamycin is an antineoplastic antibiotic produced by Streptomyces plicatus. It has been used in the treatment of testicular cancer, Paget's disease of bone, and, rarely, the management of hypercalcemia. The manufacturer discontinued plicamycin in 2000.
Approved
Investigational
Withdrawn
Matched Categories: … Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting …
Technetium Tc-99m disofenin
Technetium Tc-99m disofenin is a radiopharmaceutical agent used in hepatobiliary imaging for diagnostic purposes. It is well suited for both planar and single photon tomographic scintigraphy to quantitatively measure the function of liver, gallbladder and bile ducts and detect any anatomical changes in the hepatobliary system. It is available as...
Approved
Matched Description: … It is available as an intravenous injection in a preparation kit under the name Hepatolite. ... Technetium Tc-99m disofenin is a radiopharmaceutical agent used in hepatobiliary imaging for diagnostic ... Technetium Tc-99m is a metastable nuclear isomer and disofenin is an iminodiacetic acid derivative with …
Matched Categories: … Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting …
Matched Categories: … Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting …
Karaya gum
Karaya gum allergenic extract is used in allergenic testing.
Approved
Matched Categories: … Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting …
Nitroprusside
Nitroprusside serves as a source of nitric oxide, a potent peripheral vasodilator that affects both arterioles and venules (venules more than arterioles). Nitroprusside is often administered intravenously to patients who are experiencing a hypertensive emergency.
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Investigational
Matched Description: … Nitroprusside serves as a source of nitric oxide, a potent peripheral vasodilator that affects both arterioles ... Nitroprusside is often administered intravenously to patients who are experiencing a hypertensive emergency …
Matched Categories: … Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting …
Matched Categories: … Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting …
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