Displaying drugs 151 - 175 of 1064 in total
Arbutin
Extracted from the dried leaves of bearberry plant in the genus Arctostaphylos and other plants commonly in the Ericaceae family, arbutin is a beta-D-glucopyranoside of DB09526. It is found in foods, over-the-counter drugs, and herbal dietary supplements . Most commonly, it is an active ingredient in skincare and cosmetic products...
Approved
Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine is an antiepileptic drug belonging in the phenyltriazine class. It is used in the treatment of both epilepsy and as a mood stabilizer in bipolar disorder. Lamotrigine is the first medication since lithium granted Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the maintenance treatment of bipolar type I. It...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Categories: … Calcium Channel Blockers ... Calcium-Regulating Hormones and Agents …
Adenosine
The structure of adenosine was first described in 1931, though the vasodilating effects were not described in literature until the 1940s. Adenosine is indicated as an adjunct to thallium-201 in myocardial perfusion scintigraphy, though it is rarely used in this indication, having largely been replaced by dipyridamole and [regadenson].[A229833,A229838] Adenosine...
Approved
Investigational
Cyclandelate
A direct-acting smooth muscle relaxant used to dilate blood vessels. It may cause gastrointestinal distress and tachycardia. Cyclandelate is not approved for use in the U.S. or Canada, but is approved in various European countries.
Approved
Matched Categories: … Calcium Channel Blockers …
Digitoxin
A cardiac glycoside sometimes used in place of digoxin. It has a longer half-life than digoxin; toxic effects, which are similar to those of digoxin, are longer lasting. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p665)
Approved
Investigational
Glyburide
Glyburide is a second generation sulfonylurea used to treat patients with diabetes mellitus type II. It is typically given to patients who cannot be managed with the standard first line therapy, metformin. Glyburide stimulates insulin secretion through the closure of ATP-sensitive potassium channels on beta cells, raising intracellular potassium and...
Approved
Matched Description: … the closure of ATP-sensitive potassium channels on beta cells, raising intracellular potassium and calcium …
Thimerosal
Thiomersal (INN), commonly known in the U.S. as thimerosal, is an organomercury compound. This compound is a well-established and widely used antiseptic and antifungal agent.
Developed in 1927, thimerosal has been and is still being used as a preservative in some cosmetics, topical pharmaceuticals, and biological drug products, which includes...
Approved
Dopamine
One of the catecholamine neurotransmitters in the brain. It is derived from tyrosine and is the precursor to norepinephrine and epinephrine. Dopamine is a major transmitter in the extrapyramidal system of the brain, and important in regulating movement. A family of receptors (receptors, dopamine) mediate its action.
Approved
Tiludronic acid
Tiludronate, or (4-chlorophenyl)thio-methylene-1,1-bisphosphonate, is a first generation bisphosphonate similar to etidronic acid and clodronic acid.[A1923,A203111] These drugs were developed to mimic the action of pyrophosphate, a regulator of calcification and decalcification. Tiludronic acid was first described in the literature in 1988 as a potential treatment for Paget's disease of bone....
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Nadroparin
Nadroparin is a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) which, when bound to antithrombin III (ATIII), accelerates the inactivation of factor II and factor Xa. Nadroparin halts the coagulation pathway by inhibiting the activation of thrombin (factor IIa) by factor Xa. The amplification of the fibrin clotting cascade is stopped once...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Salts name: … Nadroparin calcium …
Pemirolast
Pemirolast potassium is a slightly yellow powder that is soluble in water. It is a mast cell stabilizer that acts as an antiallergic agent. As an ophthalmic aqueous sterile solution, pemirolast is used for the prevention of itching of the eyes caused by allergies such as hay fever, and allergic...
Approved
Investigational
Acenocoumarol
Acenocoumarol is a coumarin derivative used as an anticoagulant. Coumarin derivatives inhibit the reduction of vitamin K by vitamin K reductase. This prevents carboxylation of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors, II, VII, IX and X, and interferes with coagulation. Hematocrit, hemoglobin, international normalized ratio and liver panel should be monitored. Patients...
Approved
Investigational
Cyanocobalamin
Cyanocobalamin (commonly known as Vitamin B12) is a highly complex, essential vitamin, owing its name to the fact that it contains the mineral, cobalt. This vitamin is produced naturally by bacteria , and is necessary for DNA synthesis and cellular energy production. Vitamin B12 has many forms, including the cyano-,...
Approved
Nutraceutical
Matched Mixtures name: … Phytofortis + Calcium A-D ... Iron Aspartate, Glycinate, Ascorbic Calcium, Vitamin B12, Calcium Threonate and Succinic Acid ... Calcium Folic Acid Plus D Chewable …
Amifampridine
Amifampridine, or 3,4-diaminopyridine (3,4-DAP), is a quaternary ammonium compound that blocks presynaptic potassium channels, and subsequently prolongs the action potential and increases presynaptic calcium concentrations . It was first discovered in Scotland in the 1970s and its clinical effectiveness for neuromuscular disorders, including Lambert–Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS), has been investigated...
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Investigational
Matched Description: … , leading to decreased presynaptic calcium levels and reduced quantal release of acetylcholine, which ... presynaptic potassium channels, and subsequently prolongs the action potential and increases presynaptic calcium ... Patients with LEMS develop serum antibodies against presynaptic P/Q-type voltage-gated calcium channels …
Lumasiran
Lumasiran is a small interfering RNA used in the treatment of primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1). This condition, caused by a deficiency in the enzyme alanine-glyoxylate aminotransferase, leads to an accumulation of oxalate, causing calcium crystal formation. These patients experience frequent kidney stones, nephrocalcinosis, and renal failure. Oxlumo, producted by...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … deficiency in the enzyme alanine-glyoxylate aminotransferase, leads to an accumulation of oxalate, causing calcium …
Bethanechol
Bethanechol is a synthetic ester that was initially synthesized in 1935.[A232905,L32539] As a cholinergic agent, bethanechol is similar in structure and pharmacological function to acetylcholine and is used in specific cases when stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system is necessary.[A232905,L32539] For example, bethanechol is readily used to treat postoperative or...
Approved
Propafenone
An antiarrhythmia agent that is particularly effective in ventricular arrhythmias. It also has weak beta-blocking activity. The drug is generally well tolerated.
Approved
Lidocaine
Ever since its discovery and availability for sale and use in the late 1940s, lidocaine has become an exceptionally commonly used medication . In particular, lidocaine's principal mode of action in acting as a local anesthetic that numbs the sensations of tissues means the agent is indicated for facilitating local...
Approved
Vet approved
Matched Salts name: … Lidocaine hydrochloride anhydrous …
Ammonia
Ammonia is a naturally-occurring compound with a chemical formula NH3 and structure of trigonal pyramidal geometry. It is a colorless gas with a pungent smell, and become NH4, or ammonium ion, when in water. Although ammonia is used as a food additive in the anhydrous form and serves as a...
Approved
Matched Description: … Although ammonia is used as a food additive in the anhydrous form and serves as a starting material in …
Gabapentin
Gabapentin is a structural analogue of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) that was first approved for use in the United States in 1993. It was originally developed as a novel anti-epileptic for the treatment of certain types of seizures[A186277,A186143] - today it is also widely used to treat neuropathic...
Approved
Investigational
Zucapsaicin
Zucapsaicin, the cis-isomer of capsaicin, is a topical analgesic used to treat osteoarthritis of the knee and other neuropathic pain. It is a modulator of transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily V member 1 (TRPV-1), also known as the vanilloid or capsaicin receptor 1, that reduces pain and improves articular...
Approved
Investigational
Metamizole
Metamizole (dipyrone) is a pyrazolone derivative that belongs to the group of nonacid nonopioids. It is considered a potent analgesic and antipyretic with favourable gastrointestinal tolerability. Metamizole was formerly marketed in the US as Dimethone tablets and injection, Protemp oral liquid, and other drug products, and was withdrawn due to...
Approved
Investigational
Withdrawn
Nalmefene
Nalmefene, a 6-methylene analogue of naltrexone, is an opioid receptor antagonist. It acts as an antagonist at the mu (μ)-opioid and delta (δ)-opioid receptors and a partial agonist at the kappa (κ)-opioid receptor. In Europe, nalmefene oral tablets are used to reduce alcohol consumption in adults with alcohol dependence. Nalmefene...
Approved
Investigational
Withdrawn
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
Cloxacillin
A semi-synthetic penicillin antibiotic which is a chlorinated derivative of oxacillin.
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Displaying drugs 151 - 175 of 1064 in total