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Dichlorobenzyl alcohol

Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is a mild antiseptic with a broad spectrum for bacterial and virus associated with mouth and throat infections. Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is considered as an active ingredient found in several marketed OTC products by Health Canada which has categorized this agent as an anatomical therapeutic chemical. On the other...
Approved

Topiramate

Topiramate is a anti-epileptic drug used to manage seizures and prevent migraines. It was initially approved by the FDA in 1996. In 2004, topiramate was approved for the prevention of migraine in adults.[A188309,L10544,L43478] Since 2012, the extended-release formulation has been approved in combination with phentermine for chronic weight management therapy...
Approved

Olsalazine

Olsalazine is an aminosalicylate and a prodrug of mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid, 5-ASA). It was first developed for delivering mesalamine to the colon without the use of sulfapyridine. Olsalazine comprises two mesalamine molecules joined by an azo bridge, which is cleaved in the colon. Olsalazine is an anti-inflammatory agent that works...
Approved
Matched Iupac: … 5-[(1E)-2-(3-carboxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)diazen-1-yl]-2-hydroxybenzoic acid …
Matched Description: … Olsalazine is an aminosalicylate and a prodrug of [mesalamine] (5-aminosalicylic acid, 5-ASA). …

Pregabalin

Pregabalin is structurally similar to gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) - an inhibitory neurotransmitter. It may be used to manage neuropathic pain, postherpetic neuralgia, and fibromyalgia among other conditions. Although as per the FDA Label the mechanism of action has not been definitively characterized, there is evidence that pregabalin exerts its effects...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Iupac: … (3S)-3-(aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid …
Matched Description: … Pregabalin is structurally similar to gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) - an inhibitory neurotransmitter …

Pirenzepine

An antimuscarinic agent that inhibits gastric secretion at lower doses than are required to affect gastrointestinal motility, salivary, central nervous system, cardiovascular, ocular, and urinary function. It promotes the healing of duodenal ulcers and due to its cytoprotective action is beneficial in the prevention of duodenal ulcer recurrence. It also...
Approved
Matched Categories: … Drugs for Acid Related Disorders …

Methscopolamine

Methscopolamine is a quaternary ammonium derivative of scopolamine and antagonist at muscarininc (mACh) receptors. Methscopolamine bromide is the most common form of the active ingredient in oral pharmaceutical products. The oral tablets are used as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of peptic ulcer and is shown to be effective...
Approved

Belladonna

Belladonna, also known as atropa belladonna or deadly nightshade, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Its roots, leaves and fruits contain DB00424, DB00747, and mostly, DB00572. These alkaloids are naturally-occurring muscarinic antagonists. DB00572 is a non-selective muscarinic antagonist that is mainly used as an adjunct for...
Approved
Experimental

Tenecteplase

Tenecteplase is a tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) developed from modifications of natural human tPA complementary DNA (cDNA). It is a 527 amino acid with a substitution of threonine 103 with asparagine and substitution of asparagine 117 with glutamine within the kringle 1 domain, and a tetra-alanine substitution at amino acids...
Approved
Matched Description: … It is a 527 amino acid with a substitution of threonine 103 with asparagine and substitution of asparagine …

Human calcitonin

Calcitonin was first discovered in isolated parathyroid tissue as a substance with a serum-calcium-lowering effect. It is constituted as a 32-amino acid single chain polypeptide structure that gets secreted as a regulatory agent in calcium-phosphorus metabolism. It is used as an alternative for people developing antibodies against salmon calcitonin.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [A32099] It is constituted as a 32-amino acid single chain polypeptide structure that gets secreted as …

Reviparin

Reviparin is a low molecular weight heparin which seems to have a better safety profile than unfractionated heparin. It is prepared from porcine intestinal mucosa by nitrous acid depolymerization. Reviparin has a molecular weight of 3.9 kDa. It was developed by Abbott laboratories and in 2009, reviparin presented an orphan...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [A32019] It is prepared from porcine intestinal mucosa by nitrous acid depolymerization. …

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)
Approved
Investigational

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 Categories: … alendronic acid and alfacalcidol, sequential …

Ketorolac

Ketorolac is a Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and is commercially available as an oral tablet, injectable, nasal spray and as an ophthalmic solution. It's analgesic properties make it a useful pain management tool across many settings including postoperative pain, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, menstrual disorders, headaches, spinal and soft tissue pain,...
Approved
Matched Iupac: … 5-benzoyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolizine-1-carboxylic acid …
Matched Categories: … Heteroaryl acetic acid NSAIDS ... Acetic Acid Derivatives and Related Substances …

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 Iupac: … (2S)-2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid …
Matched Categories: … Aromatic L-amino Acid Decarboxylase Inhibitors …

Testosterone undecanoate

Testosterone undecanoate is the ester prodrug of testosterone and has a mid-chain fatty acid at the carbon 17β position. It was developed via fatty acid esterification of testosterone in order to achieve orally administer testosterone. There are oral and intramuscular formulations available for testosterone undecanoate: both formulations are indicated for...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Testosterone undecanoate is the ester prodrug of [testosterone] and has a mid-chain fatty acid at the ... [L35970] It was developed via fatty acid esterification of testosterone in order to achieve orally administer …

Valdecoxib

Valdecoxib was removed from the Canadian, U.S., and E.U. markets in 2005 due to concerns about a possible increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
Approved
Investigational
Withdrawn

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...
Approved

Glucagon

Glucagon is a 29 amino acid hormone used as a diagnostic aid in radiologic exams to temporarily inhibit the movement of the gastrointestinal tract and to treat severe hypoglycemia.[L7634,L7637,L7640,L7643,L8519] Glucagon raises blood sugar through activation of hepatic glucagon receptors, stimulating glycogenolysis and the release of glucose.[L7640,L7643] Glucagon was granted FDA...
Approved
Matched Description: … Glucagon is a 29 amino acid hormone used as a diagnostic aid in radiologic exams to temporarily inhibit …

Dapsone

A sulfone active against a wide range of bacteria but mainly employed for its actions against mycobacterium leprae. Its mechanism of action is probably similar to that of the sulfonamides which involves inhibition of folic acid synthesis in susceptible organisms. It is also used with pyrimethamine in the treatment of...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … mechanism of action is probably similar to that of the sulfonamides which involves inhibition of folic acid …
Matched Categories: … Folic Acid Antagonists …

Novobiocin

Novobiocin is an antibiotic compound derived from Streptomyces niveus. It has a chemical structure similar to coumarin. Novobiocin binds to DNA gyrase and blocks adenosine triphosphatase (ATPase) activity. (From Reynolds, Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p189) Novobiocin sodium, a salt form of novobiocin, was initially approved in September 1964...
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Withdrawn
Matched Categories: … Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors …

Hexafluronium

Hexafluronium bromide is a neuromuscular blocking agent used in anesthesiology to prolong and potentiate the skeletal muscle relaxing action of suxamethonium during surgery. It is known to bind and block the activity of plasma cholinesterases.
Approved

Meperidine

A narcotic analgesic that can be used for the relief of most types of moderate to severe pain, including postoperative pain and the pain of labor. Prolonged use may lead to dependence of the morphine type; withdrawal symptoms appear more rapidly than with morphine and are of shorter duration.
Approved

Saxagliptin

Saxagliptin (rINN) is an orally active hypoglycemic (anti-diabetic drug) of the new dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor class of drugs. FDA approved on July 31, 2009.
Approved
Matched Salts name: … Saxagliptin hydrochloride dihydrate …

Caffeine

Caffeine is a drug of the methylxanthine class used for a variety of purposes, including certain respiratory conditions of the premature newborn, pain relief, and to combat drowsiness. Caffeine is similar in chemical structure to Theophylline and Theobromine.[A187691,L9851] It can be sourced from coffee beans, but also occurs naturally in...
Approved
Matched Mixtures name: … C T Acetylsalicylic Acid Codeine and Caf Tab ... Acetylsalicylic Acid, Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate ... Acetylsalicylic Acid, Caffeine & 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate Tablets …

Xanthan gum

Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide gum derived from* Xanthomonas campestris* by a pure-culture fermentation process and purified by recovery with isopropyl alcohol. The major constituents include D-glucose, D-mannose, and D-glucuronic acid. Xanthan gum is a direct food additive permitted for direct addition to food for human consumption by the FDA....
Approved
Matched Description: … The major constituents include D-glucose, D-mannose, and D-glucuronic acid. …
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