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Clonidine
Clonidine is an imidazole derivate that acts as an agonist of alpha-2 adrenoceptors. This activity is useful for the treatment of hypertension, severe pain, and ADHD.[L7237,L7240,L7243,L7246]
Clonidine was granted FDA approval on 3 September 1974.
Approved
Sulfamethoxazole
Sulfamethoxazole is a bacteriostatic sulfonamide antibiotic that interferes with folic acid synthesis in susceptible bacteria. It is generally given in combination with trimethoprim, which inhibits a sequential step in bacterial folic acid synthesis - these agents work synergistically to block two consecutive steps in the biosynthesis of nucleic acids and...
Approved
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Dipyrithione
Dipyrithione, a bactericidal and fungicidal pyrithione derivate, was formulated as Crimanex anti-dandruff shampoo, but is no longer available. It is currently used as a pesticide, and not used in any FDA approved drug products. Interestingly, dipyrithione has been studied and shown to have cytotoxic and potent broad-spectrum antitumor activity, which...
Approved
Bretylium
Bretylium blocks the release of noradrenaline from the peripheral sympathetic nervous system, and is used in emergency medicine, cardiology, and other specialties for the acute management of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. The primary mode of action for bretylium is thought to be inhibition of voltage-gated K(+) channels. Recent evidence...
Approved
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Fostemsavir
Fostemsavir is the phosphonooxymethyl prodrug of temsavir, a novel HIV-1 attachment inhibitor. It binds to and inhibits the activity of gp120, a subunit within the HIV-1 gp160 envelope glycoprotein that facilitates the attachment of HIV-1 to host cell CD4 receptors - in doing so, temsavir prevents the first step in...
Approved
Investigational
Pyruvic acid
An intermediate compound in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. In thiamine deficiency, its oxidation is retarded and it accumulates in the tissues, especially in nervous structures. (From Stedman, 26th ed)
Approved
Investigational
Nutraceutical
Silver sulfadiazine
Silver sulfadiazine is a sulfa derivative topical antibacterial used primarily on second- and third-degree burns.
Approved
Vet approved
Pegloticase
Pegloticase is a porcine recombinant PEGylated uricase indicated for the treatment of chronic gout in adult patients that do not respond to other types of therapies. Pegloticase has a similar activity to rasburicase, an enzyme that metabolizes uric acid to allantoin. In gout patients treated with pegloticase, the conversion of...
Approved
Investigational
Levoleucovorin
Levoleucovorin is the enantiomerically active form of Folinic Acid (also known as 5-formyl tetrahydrofolic acid or leucovorin). Commercially available leucovorin is composed of a 1:1 racemic mixture of the dextrorotary and levorotary isomers, while levoleucovorin contains only the pharmacologically active levo-isomer. In vitro, the levo-isomer has been shown to be...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Salts name: … Levoleucovorin calcium pentahydrate …
Carboplatin
Carboplatin is an organoplatinum antineoplastic alkylating agent used in the treatment of advanced ovarian carcinoma. Early clinical studies of carboplatin were performed in 1982. Carboplatin was developed as an analog of cisplatin with reduced nephrotoxicity and vomiting.[A230463,A230523]
Carboplatin was granted FDA approval on 3 March 1989.
Approved
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Pitavastatin
Pitavastatin, also known as the brand name product Livalo, is a lipid-lowering drug belonging to the statin class of medications. By inhibiting the endogenous production of cholesterol within the liver, statins lower abnormal cholesterol and lipid levels and ultimately reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. More specifically, statin medications competitively...
Approved
Matched Salts name: … Pitavastatin magnesium …
Ibrexafungerp
Ibrexafungerp, also known as SCY-078 or MK-3118, is a novel enfumafungin derivative oral triterpene antifungal approved for the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), also known as a vaginal yeast infection.[A235384,L34349] It was developed out of a need to treat fungal infections that may have become resistant to echinocandins or azole...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Salts name: … Ibrexafungerp phosphate …
Tobramycin
Aminoglycosides, many of which are derived directly from Streptomyces spp., are concentration-dependent bactericidal antibiotics with a broad spectrum of activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms. Inhaled tobramycin is notable for its use in treating chronic Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections in cystic fibrosis patients, as P. aeruginosa is notoriously inherently resistant to...
Approved
Investigational
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Vitamin E
In 1922, vitamin E was demonstrated to be an essential nutrient . Vitamin E is a term used to describe 8 different fat soluble tocopherols and tocotrienols, alpha-tocopherol being the most biologically active . Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant, protecting cell membranes from oxidative damage . The antioxidant effects...
Approved
Nutraceutical
Vet approved
Matched Mixtures name: … Leritone Magnesium & Vitamine E ... Leritone Magnesium & Vitamine E …
Foscarnet
An antiviral agent used in the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis. Foscarnet also shows activity against human herpes viruses and HIV.
Approved
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Nizatidine
A histamine H2 receptor antagonist with low toxicity that inhibits gastric acid secretion. The drug is used for the treatment of duodenal ulcers.
Approved
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Dexamethasone acetate
Commonly known as decadron, dexamethasone acetate is a glucocorticosteroid previously marketed in the USA for the treatment of inflammatory respiratory, allergic, autoimmune, and other conditions.[T797,L10695,L14348] Developed in 1957, dexamethasone is structurally similar to other corticosteroids such as hydrocortisone and prednisolone. Dexamethasone acetate has largely been replaced by dexamethasone phosphate and...
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Matched Description: … [A188724] Dexamethasone acetate has largely been replaced by [dexamethasone] phosphate and continues …
Iron
A metallic element found in certain minerals, in nearly all soils, and in mineral waters. It is an essential constituent of hemoglobin, cytochrome, and other components of respiratory enzyme systems. Its chief functions are in the transport of oxygen to tissue (hemoglobin) and in cellular oxidation mechanisms. Depletion of iron...
Approved
Matched Mixtures name: … Calcium Et Magnesium Plus Vitamine D/fe/zn …
Salicylic acid
A compound obtained from the bark of the white willow and wintergreen leaves, and also prepared synthetically. It has bacteriostatic, fungicidal, and keratolytic actions. Its salts, the salicylates, are used as analgesics.
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Matched Salts name: … Choline magnesium trisalicylate …
Matched Products: … Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate …
Matched Products: … Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate …
Procaine
A local anesthetic of the ester type that has a slow onset and a short duration of action. It is mainly used for infiltration anesthesia, peripheral nerve block, and spinal block. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1016). Procaine has also been investigated as an oral entry inhibitor in...
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Matched Salts name: … Procaine phosphate …
Pentamidine
Antiprotozoal agent effective in trypanosomiasis, leishmaniasis, and some fungal infections; used in treatment of pneumocystis pneumonia in HIV-infected patients. It may cause diabetes mellitus, central nervous system damage, and other toxic effects.
Approved
Investigational
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Doxycycline
Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic synthetically derived from oxytetracycline. It is a second-generation tetracycline that was first discovered in 1967. Second-generation tetracyclines exhibit lesser toxicity than first-generation tetracyclines. Doxycycline is used to treat a wide variety of gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial infections. It is also used to treat acne and...
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
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Cephalexin
Cephalexin is the first of the first generation cephalosporins.[A179071,A179074] This antibiotic contains a beta lactam and a dihydrothiazide. Cephalexin is used to treat a number of susceptible bacterial infections through inhibition of cell wall synthesis.[A179083,Label] Cephalexin was approved by the FDA on 4 January 1971.
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
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Digoxin
Digoxin is one of the oldest cardiovascular medications used today. It is a common agent used to manage atrial fibrillation and the symptoms of heart failure. Digoxin is classified as a cardiac glycoside and was initially approved by the FDA in 1954. This drug originates from the foxglove plant, also...
Approved
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