Displaying drugs 51 - 75 of 252 in total
Glipizide
Glipizide is an oral hypoglycemic agent in the second-generation sulfonylurea drug class that is used to control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It was first introduced in 1984 and is available in various countries including Canada and the U.S. According to the 2018 Clinical Practice...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [L6712] Because sulfonylureas require functional pancreatic beta cells for their therapeutic effectiveness ... , sulfonylureas are more commonly used for early-stage type 2 diabetes when there is no progressed pancreatic …
Acarbose
Acarbose is a complex oligosaccharide that acts as an inhibitor of several enzymes responsible for the breakdown of complex carbohydrates in the intestines. It inhibits both pancreatic alpha-amylase and membrane-bound alpha-glucosidases - including intestinal glucoamylase, sucrase, maltase, and isomaltase - which are responsible for the metabolism of complex starches and...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … It inhibits both pancreatic alpha-amylase and membrane-bound alpha-glucosidases - including intestinal …
Triheptanoin
Triheptanoin is a source of heptanoate fatty acids, which can be metabolized without the enzymes of long chain fatty acid oxidation. In clinical trials, patients with long chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (lc-FAODs) treated with triheptanoin are less likely to develop hypoglycemia, cardiomyopathy, rhabdomyolysis, and hepatomegaly.[A214812,A214817] Complications in lc-FAOD patients...
Approved
Investigational
Asparaginase Escherichia coli
Asparaginase derived from Escherichia coli (L-asparagine amidohydrolase, EC 3.5.1.1) is an enzyme responsible for the metabolism of L-asparagine, by catalyzing L-asparagine into L-aspartic acid and ammonia. It also facilitates the production of oxaloacetate which is needed for general cellular metabolism. Asparaginase from E. coli has clinically shown to exhibit antitumor...
Approved
Investigational
Pramlintide
Pramlintide is a relatively new adjunct treatment for diabetes (both type 1 and 2), developed by Amylin Pharmaceuticals. It is derived from amylin, a hormone that is released into the bloodstream, in a similar pattern as insulin, after a meal. Like insulin, amylin is deficient in individuals with diabetes.
Approved
Investigational
Matched Categories: … Pancreatic Hormones …
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
Semaglutide
Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) analog used to manage type 2 diabetes along with lifestyle changes, such as dietary restrictions and increased physical activity.[A31421,L8681] Other members of this drug class include Exenatide and Liraglutide. Semaglutide was developed by Novo Nordisk and approved by the FDA for subcutaneous injection...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Categories: … Pancreatic Hormones …
Prucalopride
Prucalopride is a dihydrobenzofurancarboxamide derivative from the benzofurane family that selectively stimulates 5-HT4 receptors and thus, it presents enterokinetic properties. The high selectivity of prucalopride allowed further development as it prevented the cardiac adverse reactions observed due to non-target effects of precedent therapies. Prucalopride was developed by Shire Development LLC...
Approved
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
Omega-3-acid ethyl esters
Omega-3-acid ethyl esters are prescription drugs that contain eicosapentaenoic acid-ethyl ester (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid-ethyl ester (DHA) that are used in combination with changes in diet to lower triglyceride levels in adults with severe (≥ 500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia[FDA Label] . Omega-3-acid ethyl esters are currently marketed in the US, EU,...
Approved
Investigational
Insulin degludec
Insulin degludec is an ultra-long-acting form of insulin used for the treatment of hyperglycemia caused by Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.[A18561,A18562,A18563,A18564,A174934] Insulin is typically prescribed for the management of diabetes mellitus to mimic the activity of endogenously produced human insulin, a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the...
Approved
Matched Description: … sugar eventually causes cellular resistance to endogenous insulin, and in the long term, damage to pancreatic ... such as [DB00331], [DB01120], or [DB01261] have been tried, when sufficient damage has been caused to pancreatic …
Matched Categories: … Pancreatic Hormones …
Matched Categories: … Pancreatic Hormones …
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
Insulin lispro
Insulin lispro is a rapid-acting form of insulin used for the treatment of hyperglycemia caused by Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Insulin is prescribed for the management of diabetes mellitus to mimic the activity of endogenously produced human insulin, a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreas...
Approved
Matched Description: … as [DB00331], [DB01120], or [DB01261] have been tried, and when sufficient damage has been caused to pancreatic ... blood sugar eventually cause cellular resistance to endogenous insulin, and in the long term, damage to pancreatic …
Matched Categories: … Pancreatic Hormones …
Matched Categories: … Pancreatic Hormones …
Insulin glargine
Insulin glargine is a long-acting form of insulin used for the treatment of hyperglycemia caused by Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Insulin is typically prescribed for the management of diabetes mellitus to mimic the activity of endogenously produced human insulin, a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the...
Approved
Matched Description: … sugar eventually causes cellular resistance to endogenous insulin, and in the long term, damage to pancreatic ... such as [DB00331], [DB01120], or [DB01261] have been tried, when sufficient damage has been caused to pancreatic …
Matched Categories: … Pancreatic Hormones …
Matched Categories: … Pancreatic Hormones …
Cisapride
In many countries (including Canada) cisapride has been either withdrawn or has had its indications limited due to reports about long QT syndrome due to cisapride, which predisposes to arrhythmias. The FDA issued a warning letter regarding this risk to health care professionals and patients.
Approved
Investigational
Withdrawn
Lanreotide
Lanreotide is a drug employed in the management of acromegaly (a hormonal condition caused by excess growth hormone) in addition to symptoms caused by neuroendocrine tumors, especially carcinoid syndrome. This drug is a long-acting analog of the drug somatostatin, a growth hormone inhibitor. Lanreotide is manufactured by the company, Ipsen...
Approved
Matched Categories: … Pancreatic Hormones …
Olaparib
Olaparib is a selective and potent inhibitor of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) enzymes, PARP1 and PARP2.[L41100, L40908, L43792] PARP inhibitors represent a novel class of anti-cancer therapy and they work by taking advantage of a defect in DNA repair in cancer cells with BRCA mutations and inducing cell death. Olaparib...
Approved
Matched Description: … Olaparib is used to treat a number of BRCA-associated tumours, including ovarian cancer, breast cancer, pancreatic …
Hyoscyamine
Hyoscyamine is a tropane alkaloid and the levo-isomer of atropine. It is commonly extracted from plants in the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Research into the action of hyoscyamine in published literature dates back to 1826. Hyoscyamine is used for a wide variety of treatments and therapeutics due to its antimuscarinic...
Approved
Acetylsalicylic acid
Also known as Aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is a commonly used drug for the treatment of pain and fever due to various causes. Acetylsalicylic acid has both anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects. This drug also inhibits platelet aggregation and is used in the prevention of blood clots stroke, and myocardial infarction...
Approved
Vet approved
Cantharidin
Cantharidin is a naturally occurring odorless, colorless fatty substance of the terpenoid class that is produced as an oral fluid in the alimentary canal of the male blister beetle.[A32891, A32892] For its natural purpose, the male blister beetle secretes and presents the cantharidin to a female beetle as a copulatory...
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
Tremelimumab
Tremelimumab, formerly known as ticilimumab, is a fully human IgG2 monoclonal antibody directed against cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA-4). CTLA-4 is a cell surface receptor expressed on activated T cells to act as a negative regulator for T cells. By binding to CTLA-4, tremelimumab enhances T cell-mediated killing of tumours...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … [L43652] It is also being investigated in other cancers, such as colon cancer, pancreatic cancer, non-small …
Geraniol
Geraniol is a monoterpene that is found within many essential oils of fruits, vegetables, and herbs including rose oil, citronella, lemongrass, lavender, and other aromatic plants. It is emitted from the flowers of many species of plant and is commonly used by the food, fragrance, and cosmetic industry . Geraniol...
Approved
Experimental
Matched Description: … been found to be effective against a broad range of cancers including breast, lung, colon, prostate, pancreatic …
Gliclazide
Gliclazide is an oral antihyperglycemic agent used for the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). It has been classified differently according to its drug properties in which based on its chemical structure, gliclazide is considered a first-generation sulfonylurea due to the structural presence of a sulfonamide group able to release...
Approved
Matched Description: … dose, rate of absorption, duration of action, route of elimination and binding site on their target pancreatic …
Atorvastatin
Atorvastatin (Lipitor®), is a lipid-lowering drug included in the statin class of medications. By inhibiting the endogenous production of cholesterol in the liver, statins lower abnormal cholesterol and lipid levels, and ultimately reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. More specifically, statin medications competitively inhibit the enzyme hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) Reductase,...
Approved
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