Displaying drugs 51 - 75 of 4924 in total
Lubiprostone
Lubiprostone is a medication used in the management of idiopathic chronic constipation. A prostaglandin E1 derivative, lubiprostone is a bicyclic fatty acid that activates ClC-2 chloride channels located on the apical side of the gastrointestinal epithelial cells. Activation of these channels promotes the secretion of a chloride-rich fluid that soften...
Approved
Investigational
Urea C-13
Urea 13C is a urea molecule radiolabelled with the non-radioactive element carbon-13. It is currently used for the Urea Breath Test (UBT) and is available as a rapid diagnostic test (marketed as Pranactin-Citric) for the detection of Helicobacter pylori infections. H pylori is a common stomach bacteria that has been...
Approved
Matched Description: … Test is based on the ability of the H. pylori enzyme urease to cleave urea into ammonia and carbon dioxide …
D-glucose
Glucose is a simple sugar (monosaccharide) generated during phosynthesis involving water, carbon and sunlight in plants. It is produced in humans via hepatic gluconeogenesis and breakdown of polymeric glucose forms (glycogenolysis). It circulates in human circulation as blood glucose and acts as an essential energy source for many organisms through...
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Polyethylene glycol 300
Polyethylene glycol 300 (PEG 300) is a water-miscible polyether with an average molecular weight of 300 g/mol. It is a clear viscous liquid at room temperature with non-volatile, stable properties . Polyethylene glycols are widely used in biochemistry, structural biology, and medicine in addition to pharmaceutical and chemical industries. They...
Approved
Gabapentin enacarbil
Gabapentin enacarbil is marketed under the name Horizant. It is a prodrug of gabapentin, and indicated in adults for the treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) and postherpetic neuralgia (PHN).
Approved
Investigational
Matched Iupac: … 2-(1-{[({1-[(2-methylpropanoyl)oxy]ethoxy}carbonyl)amino]methyl}cyclohexyl)acetic acid …
Plantago seed
Platango seeds refer to the seeds collected from various species of plantago trees. It is found in some laxatives for treating occasional constipation and restoring regularity in bowel movements. Its potential benefit in maintaining remission in ulcerative colitis has been studied .
Regardless, this agent is most predominantly used as...
Approved
Investigational
Clevidipine
Clevidipine is a dihydropyridine L-type calcium channel blocker that is selective for vascular smooth muscle and is indicated for blood pressure reduction when oral therapy is not an option.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Iupac: … methyl 5-{[(butanoyloxy)methoxy]carbonyl}-4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-2,6-dimethyl-1,4-dihydropyridine-3-carboxylate …
Demecarium
Demecarium is an indirect-acting parasympathomimetic agent that is used to treat glaucoma. It is a cholinesterase inhibitor or an anticholinesterase. Cholinesterase inhibitors prolong the effect of acetylcholine, which is released at the neuroeffector junction of parasympathetic postganglion nerves, by inactivating the cholinesterases that break it down. Demecarium inactivates both pseudocholinesterase...
Approved
Matched Iupac: … N,N,N-trimethyl-3-{[methyl({10-[methyl({[3-(trimethylazaniumyl)phenoxy]carbonyl})amino]decyl})carbamoyl …
Tolvaptan
Tolvaptan is used to treat low blood sodium levels (hyponatremia) associated with various conditions like congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormones (SIADH). FDA approved on May 19, 2009.
Approved
Matched Iupac: … N-{4-[(5R)-7-chloro-5-hydroxy-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-1-benzazepine-1-carbonyl]-3-methylphenyl}-2-methylbenzamide …
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...
Approved
Illicit
Investigational
Fosamprenavir
Fosamprenavir is a prodrug of amprenavir, an inhibitor of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease.
Approved
Matched Iupac: … {[(2R,3S)-1-[N-(2-methylpropyl)4-aminobenzenesulfonamido]-3-({[(3S)-oxolan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-4- …
Nitroglycerin
Nitroglycerin, also known as glyceryl trinitrate, is an organic nitrate and a vasodilating agent that was first discovered in 1847. Originally used to dynamite, its antianginal effects were identified in the late 1860s after it produced headaches in factory workers while workers with angina pectoris or heart failure experienced relief...
Approved
Investigational
Temozolomide
Refractory anaplastic astrocytoma (WHO grade III) and Glioblastoma multiforme (WHO grade IV) are primary malignant brain tumours with poor prognosis and limited treatment options. Despite considerable genetic heterogeneity, these tumours often have impaired DNA repair systems, rendering them initially sensitive to alkylating agents, although they invariably develop resistance to these...
Approved
Investigational
Pentagastrin
A synthetic pentapeptide that mimics the actions of endogenous gastrin when given parenterally. It works by stimulating the secretion of gastric acid, pepsin, and intrinsic factor. It has also been used as a diagnostic aid.
Approved
Matched Iupac: … (3S)-3-[(2S)-2-[(2S)-2-(3-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}propanamido)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanamido]-4- …
Docetaxel
Docetaxel is a clinically well established anti-mitotic chemotherapy medication used for the treatment of different types of cancer, including breast, ovarian, and non-small cell lung cancer. Docetaxel is a complex diterpenoid molecule and a semisynthetic analogue of paclitaxel.[A259676,L46466] Docetaxel reversibly binds to microtubulin with high affinity in a 1:1 stoichiometric...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Iupac: … (1S,2S,3R,4S,7R,9S,10S,12R,15S)-4-(acetyloxy)-15-{[(2R,3S)-3-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}-2-hydroxy …
Fluticasone furoate
Fluticasone furoate is a synthetic glucocorticoid available as an inhaler and nasal spray for various inflammatory indications[FDA Label] . Fluticasone furoate was first approved in 2007 .
Approved
Matched Iupac: … (1R,2R,3aS,3bS,5S,9aS,9bR,10S,11aS)-5,9b-difluoro-1-{[(fluoromethyl)sulfanyl]carbonyl}-10-hydroxy-2,9a …
Dexamethasone metasulfobenzoate
Approved
Experimental
Matched Iupac: … 11a-trimethyl-7-oxo-1H,2H,3H,3aH,3bH,4H,5H,7H,9aH,9bH,10H,11H,11aH-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-1-yl]-2-oxoethoxy}carbonyl …
Ceftobiprole medocaril
Ceftobiprole medocaril is a prodrug of ceftobiprole, a fifth-generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibacterial. Ceftobiprole is a broad-spectrum agent with demonstrated activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains of Staphylcoccus aureus (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; MRSA).
The EMA's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) adopted a negative opinion...
Approved
Experimental
Investigational
Matched Iupac: … thiadiazol-3-yl)-2-(N-hydroxyimino)acetamido]-3-{[(3E,3'R)-1'-{[(5-methyl-2-oxo-2H-1,3-dioxol-4-yl)methoxy]carbonyl …
Sodium bicarbonate
Sodium bicarbonate is a white, crystalline powder that is commonly used as a pH buffering agent, an electrolyte replenisher, systemic alkalizer and in topical cleansing solutions.
Approved
Lithium carbonate
Lithium has been used to treat manic episodes since the 19th century . Though it is widely used, its mechanism of action is still unknown[FDA Label][A14585,A176642,A176651,L5843]. Lithium carbonate has a narrow therapeutic range and so careful monitoring is required to avoid adverse effects[FDA Label].
Approved
Azelaic acid
Azelaic acid is a saturated dicarboxylic acid found naturally in wheat, rye, and barley. It is also produced by Malassezia furfur, also known as Pityrosporum ovale, which is a species of fungus that is normally found on human skin. Azelaic acid is effective against a number of skin conditions, such...
Approved
Phenylbutyric acid
Phenylbutyric acid is a fatty acid and a derivative of butyric acid naturally produced by colonic bacteria fermentation. It demonstrates a number of cellular and biological effects, such as relieving inflammation and acting as a chemical chaperone. It is used to treat genetic metabolic syndromes, neuropathies, and urea cycle disorders.[L386,L42105]
Approved
Investigational
Icosapent ethyl
Icosapent ethyl or ethyl eicosapentaenoic acid is a synthetic derivative of the omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). It is used as an adjunct therapy for severe hypertriglyceridemia (TG levels > 500 mg/dL) and to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in certain patients with elevated triglycerides. FDA approved on...
Approved
Investigational
Nutraceutical
Hydrotalcite
Approved
Experimental
Investigational
Glycolic acid
Approved
Investigational
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