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Pidolic acid is a naturally occurring but little-studied amino acid derivative that can be formed enzymatically or non-enzymatically and participates as a biological intermediate with unique pharmacodynamics in various chemical pathways [A32991, L2729]. Elevations of the acid in blood levels may be associated with problems of glutamine or glutathione metabolism...
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Matched Description: … occurring but little-studied amino acid derivative that can be formed enzymatically or non-enzymatically and ... Pidolic acid, in general, is found in large quantities in brain tissue and other tissues in bound form …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …
Difluprednate is a topical corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of infammation and pain associated with ocular surgery. It is a butyrate ester of 6(α), 9(α)-difluoro prednisolone acetate. Difluprednate is abbreviated DFBA, or difluoroprednisolone butyrate acetate. It is indicated for treatment of endogenous anterior uveiti.
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Matched Description: … Difluprednate is a topical corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of infammation and pain associated …
Matched Categories: … Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …
Hydroxyprogesterone caproate is a synthetic steroid hormone that is similar to medroxyprogesterone acetate and megestrol acetate. It is an ester derivative of 17α-hydroxyprogesterone formed from caproic acid (hexanoic acid). Hydroxyprogesterone caproate was previously marketed under the trade name Delalutin by Squibb, which was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug...
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Matched Description: … Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1956 and withdrawn from marketing in 1999.[L46118] The U.S. ... Hydroxyprogesterone caproate is a synthetic steroid hormone that is similar to medroxyprogesterone acetate and ... In April 2023, the FDA withdrew its approval of Makena and its generics given an unfavorable risk-to-benefit …
Matched Categories: … Progesterone and Derivatives ... Combination Contraceptives (with Estrogen and derivatives) ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …
Tixocortol is a 21-thiol derivative of hydrocortisone classified as a class A corticosteroid. It is a synthetic steroid with topical anti-inflammatory properties without the systemic glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid activities and toxicity.
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Matched Description: … mineralocorticoid activities and toxicity. ... is a synthetic steroid with topical anti-inflammatory properties without the systemic glucocorticoid and
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …
Pantethine is a naturally occurring compound synthesized in the body from pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) via addition of cysteamine. It consists of two molecules of pantetheine that form a dimer via disufide linkages, and acts as an intermediate in the production of Coenzyme A. Coenzyme A plays an essential role...
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Matched Description: … Pantethine is available as a dietary supplement for lowering blood cholesterol and triglycerides. ... Coenzyme A plays an essential role as a cofactor in the metabolism of lipids and carbohydrates including ... fatty acid oxidation, carbohydrate metabolism, pyruvate degradation, and amino acid catabolism [A27255 …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …
Laropiprant is an ingredient in the EMA-withdrawn product Pelzont.
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Deflazacort, also known as Emflaza, is a corticosteroid prodrug used as an agent to manage Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). It is marketed by Marathon Pharmaceuticals and was approved in February 2017 by the FDA.[L6694,FDA label] Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is an inherited disorder resulting from mutations of the dystrophin gene, which...
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Matched Description: … This disease can cause serious muscle weakness and progressive breathing and cardiovascular disability ... , severely impacting patient quality of life and survival. ... It is marketed by Marathon Pharmaceuticals and was approved in February 2017 by the FDA. …
Matched Categories: … Sex Hormones and Insulins …
Developed by Achaogen biopharmaceuticals, plazomicin is a next-generation aminoglycoside synthetically derived from DB12604. The structure of plazomicin was established via appending hydroxylaminobutyric acid to DB12604 at position 1 and 2-hydroxyethyl group at position 6' . It was designed to evade all clinically relevant aminoglycoside-modifying enzymes, which contribute to the main...
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Matched Description: … It is marketed as Zemdri and is administered via once-daily intravenous infusion. ... However, acquired resistance of aminoglycosides may arise through over expression of efflux pumps and ... structure of plazomicin was established via appending hydroxylaminobutyric acid to [DB12604] at position 1 and
Pramiracetam has been previously approved in some eastern European countries under the brand names Pramistar, Neupramir, and Remen. It was also previously approved in the United States with orphan drug designation . Pramiracetam has been studied for the use in Alzheimer's disease and as an adjunct treatment to restore cognitive...
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Matched Description: … previously approved in some eastern European countries under the brand names Pramistar, Neupramir, and ... Pramiracetam has been studied for the use in Alzheimer's disease and as an adjunct treatment to restore …
Matched Categories: … Psychostimulants, Agents Used for ADHD and Nootropics …
Sodium tartrate is a disodium salt of l-( + )-tartaric acid that is identified by transparent, colorless, and odorless crystals. It is obtained as a byproduct of wine manufacturing. Sodium tartrate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) as a direct human food ingredient. It acts as an emulsifier and pH...
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Matched Description: … It acts as an emulsifier and pH control agent in food products [L2590]. ... tartrate is a disodium salt of l-( + )-tartaric acid that is identified by transparent, colorless, and ... This compound is commonly used as an emulsifier in cheese/cheese spread products and is not to exceed …
Matched Categories: … Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …
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Experimental
Betamethasone phosphate is a prodrug that is rapidly hydrolyzed, providing rapidly accessible betamethasone to agonize glucocorticoid receptors. Betamethasone provides greater anti-inflammatory activity than prednisolone with less sodium and water retention. Betamethasone sodium phosphate was granted FDA approval on 3 March 1965.
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Vet approved
Matched Description: … L11994] Betamethasone provides greater anti-inflammatory activity than [prednisolone] with less sodium and
Matched Categories: … Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …
Vasomotor symptoms (VMS), more colloquially known as hot flashes or night sweats, are some of the most common symptoms in menopause. With a median duration of 7.4 years, vasomotor symptoms are also the most common reasons why women seek treatments for menopausal issues.[A259591,A259596] Although mostly considered a nuisance, vasomotor symptoms...
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Matched Description: … severe VMS daily have reported a decline in sleep quality, concentration, sexual activity, energy, and ... [A259606] Estrogen is a potent neuromodulator, particularly in the hypothalamus, and has been shown to ... increase neurokinin B signalling, increasing the activity of KNDy neurons and therefore the activity …
Matched Categories: … Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones …
Oseltamivir (marketed as the product TamifluⓇ), is an antiviral neuraminidase inhibitor used for the treatment and prophylaxis of infection with influenza viruses A (including pandemic H1N1) and B. Oseltamivir exerts its antiviral activity by inhibiting the activity of the viral neuraminidase enzyme found on the surface of the virus, which...
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Matched Description: … that early antiviral treatment can shorten the duration of fever and illness symptoms, and may reduce ... prophylaxis of infection with influenza viruses A (including pandemic H1N1) and B. ... the risk of some complications (including pneumonia and respiratory failure). …
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...
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Matched Description: … [A173995] It may be used to manage neuropathic pain, postherpetic neuralgia, and fibromyalgia among other ... [A187190,L7066] Pregabalin is marketed by Pfizer under the trade name Lyrica and Lyrica Cr (extended …
Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …
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 Description: … A glucocorticoid employed, usually as eye drops, in the treatment of allergic and inflammatory conditions …
Matched Categories: … fluorometholone and mydriatics ... fluorometholone and antibiotics ... fluorometholone and antiinfectives ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists ... Agents for Treatment of Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures for Topical Use …
Tenoxicam, an antiinflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties, is used to treat osteoarthritis and control acute pain.
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Matched Description: … and control acute pain. ... Tenoxicam, an antiinflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties, is used to treat osteoarthritis …
Matched Categories: … Antiinflammatory and Antirheumatic Products ... Antiinflammatory and Antirheumatic Products, Non-Steroids …
Methyl aminolevulinate is a prodrug that is metabolised to Protoporphyrin IX (a photosensitizer) used in photodynamic therapy.
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Matched Categories: … Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Skin and Mucous Membrane Agents ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents …
Levetiracetam is a drug within the pyrrolidine class that is used to treat various types of seizures stemming from epileptic disorders. It was first approved for use in the United States in 1999 and is structurally and mechanistically unrelated to other anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs).[L8606,L8600,L8615] Levetiracetam possesses a wide therapeutic index[L8615,A185918]...
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Matched Description: … It was first approved for use in the United States in 1999 and is structurally and mechanistically unrelated ... [L8606,L8600,L8615] Levetiracetam possesses a wide therapeutic index[L8615,A185918] and little-to-no ... choice over other AEDs, a class of drugs notorious for having generally narrow therapeutic indexes and
Meticrane is a diuretic medication. It has been marketed in Japan under the trade name Arresten and is used to lower blood pressure .
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Matched Description: … It has been marketed in Japan under the trade name Arresten and is used to lower blood pressure [L5647 …
Matched Categories: … Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics …
Human Beta-glucocerebrosidase or Beta-D-glucosyl-N-acylsphingosine glucohydrolase E.C. 3.2.1.45. 497 residue protein with N-linked carbohydrates, MW=59.3 kD. Alglucerase is prepared by modification of the oligosaccharide chains of human Beta-glucocerebrosidase. The modification alters the sugar residues at the non-reducing ends of the oligosaccharide chains of the glycoprotein so that they are predominantly terminated...
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Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Alimentary Tract and Metabolism …
Histrelin is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist that acts as a potent inhibitor of gonadotropin when administered as an implant delivering continuous therapeutic doses. This drug is a synthetic analog of naturally occurring GnRH with a higher potency. Histrelin implants are non-biodegradable, diffusion-controlled, hydrogel polymer reservoirs containing histrelin acetate that...
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Matched Description: … treatment for children with central precocious puberty (CPP) due to their capacity to reduce LH levels and
Matched Categories: … Hormones and Related Agents ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents ... Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists …
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.
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Matched Description: … It has been used in the treatment of testicular cancer, Paget's disease of bone, and, rarely, the management …
Matched Categories: … Indicators and Reagents ... Calcium-Regulating Hormones and Agents ... Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents ... Cytotoxic Antibiotics and Related Substances …
Chlorquinaldol was used historically as a topical antiseptic under the trade name Sterosan. It was marketed in the 1950s as an iodine-free alternative which was also unrelated to sulfa drugs or hormones. Chlorquinaldol is currently approved by the European Medicines Agency as a combination tablet with promestriene for the treatment...
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Matched Categories: … Antiseptics and Disinfectants ... Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones ... Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics ... Antiparasitic Products, Insecticides and Repellents …
Drotrecogin alfa is activated human protein C that is synthesized by recombinant DNA technology. It is a glycoprotein of approximately 55 kilodalton molecular weight, consisting of a heavy chain and a light chain linked by a disulfide bond. Drotrecogin alfa was withdrawn from the market after a major study indicated...
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Matched Description: … It is a glycoprotein of approximately 55 kilodalton molecular weight, consisting of a heavy chain and
Matched Categories: … Enzymes and Coenzymes ... Blood and Blood Forming Organs ... Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins …
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