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Sodium fluoride

Sodium fluoride is an inorganic chemical compound that is a source of the fluoride ion in many applications, including dental care and radiographic imaging when it is used as Fluoride ion F-18. Sodium fluoride's benefits on dental health were first observed in the 1930s, when individuals in communities with fluoridated...

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Tuberculin purified protein derivative

Tuberculin Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) is a sterile aqueous solution of a purified protein fraction for intradermal administration as an aid in the diagnosis of tuberculosis. The diagnostic test is commonly referred to as the Mantoux test which serves to minimize the risk of transmission of infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis...

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Tegafur

Tegafur (INN, BAN, USAN) is a prodrug of DB00544 (5-FU), an antineoplastic agent used as the treatment of various cancers such as advanced gastric and colorectal cancers. It is a pyrimidine analogue used in combination therapies as an active chemotherapeutic agent in conjunction with DB09257 and DB03209, or along with...

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Matched Description: … (INN, BAN, USAN) is a prodrug of [DB00544] (5-FU), an antineoplastic agent used as the treatment of various …

Tagraxofusp

Tagraxofusp is a CD123-directed cytotoxin. It is a fusion protein composed of a human interleukin-3 (IL-3) that is genetically fused to the catalytic and translocation domains of truncated diphtheria toxin (DT) produced in Escherichia coli.[A253762, A253887, L43702] Tagraxofusp received its first global approval by the FDA on December 21, 2018...

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Teclistamab

Teclistamab is an IgG4-PAA bispecific antibody that targets the CD3 receptor expressed on the surface of T cells and B cell maturation antigen (BCMA) expressed on malignant multiple myeloma cells. Teclistamab consists of an anti-BCMA arm and an anti-CD3 arm connected via two interchain disulfide bonds,[A253587, L43622] allowing the drug...

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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...

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Esketamine

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a significant cause of disability worldwide and the most common illness preceding suicide.[L5596,A175462] On March 5, 2019, the nasal spray drug, esketamine, also known as Spravato (by Janssen Pharmaceuticals), was approved by the FDA for treatment-resistant major depression. Esketamine is the s-enantiomer of Ketamine. Ketamine...

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Matched Description: … major depressive disorder who have not experienced an improvement in symptoms despite treatment with various …

Tofersen

Tofersen is under an intrathecally administered antisense oligonucleotide targeting the mutated SOD1 gene that causes amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Although there were various causes of ALS, 2% of ALS cases are due to SOD1 mutations, with more than 200 SOD1 mutations documented.[A259028,A259033] Tofersen was granted accelerated approval from the FDA...

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Matched Description: … [L46108] Although there were various causes of ALS, 2% of ALS cases are due to SOD1 mutations, with more …

Risperidone

Risperidone is a second-generation antipsychotic (SGA) medication used in the treatment of a number of mood and mental health conditions including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It is one of the most widely used SGAs. Paliperidone, another commonly used SGA, is the primary active metabolite of risperidone (i.e. 9-hydroxyrisperidone). Schizophrenia and...

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Matched Description: … [L12885] Schizophrenia and various mood disorders are thought to be caused by an excess of dopaminergic …

Potassium nitrate

Potassium nitrate is an inorganic salt with a chemical formula of KNO3. It is a natural source of nitrate and has been used as a constituent for several different purposes, including food preservatives, fertilizers, tree stump removal, rocket propellants, and fireworks. Potassium nitrate is a common active ingredient in toothpaste,...

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Voxelotor

Voxelotor is a novel hemoglobin S polymerization inhibitor for the treatment of sickle cell disease. This is a genetically inherited condition most prevalent in the Middle East, Africa, and certain parts of India. Sickle cell disease can lead to excruciating pain, stroke, infection, and various other complications arising from the...

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Matched Description: … Sickle cell disease can lead to excruciating pain, stroke, infection, and various other complications …

Angiotensin II

Angiotensin II is under investigation for the treatment of Sepsis, Septic Shock, Diabetes Mellitus, and Acute Renal Failure. Angiotensin II has been investigated for the treatment, basic science, and diagnostic of Hypertension, Renin Angiotensin System, and Idiopathic Membranous Nephropathy. As of December 21, 2017 the FDA approved La Jolla Pharmaceutical's...

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Teriparatide

Teriparatide is a recombinant parathyroid hormone (PTH) analog and a potent osteoanabolic agent. It is made up of the first amino(N)-terminal 34 amino acids of the human PTH. First approved in the United States in November 2002 and in Europe in April 2003, teriparatide makes the first approved drug in...

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Rituximab

Rituximab is a genetically engineered chimeric murine/human monoclonal antibody directed against the CD20 antigen found on the surface of normal and malignant B lymphocytes. The antibody is an IgG1 kappa immunoglobulin containing murine light and heavy-chain variable region sequences and human constant region sequences , [FDA label]. It was originally...

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Amisulpride

Amisulpride is a benzamide derivative and a dopamine receptor antagonist that selectively works on dopamine D2 and D3 receptors. As an antipsychotic agent, amisulpride alleviates both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, and it exhibits antidepressant properties in patients with psychiatric disorders, dysthymia, and major depression. Amisulpride predominantly works in...

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Dupilumab

Dupilumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody of the immunoglobulin G4 subclass that binds to the interleukin-4 (IL-4) receptor, inhibiting the receptor signaling pathways. As an interleukin-4 receptor alpha antagonist, dupilumab inhibits the signaling of pro-inflammatory cytokines, called interleukins (IL), that induce inflammatory and immunological reactions in several atopic or...

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Albumin human

Human serum albumin is the primary protein present in human blood plasma. The main function of albumin is to maintain the oncotic pressure of blood . It binds to water, cations (such as Ca2+, Na+ and K+), fatty acids, hormones, bilirubin, thyroxine (T4) and pharmaceuticals (including barbiturates). Albumin represents approximately...

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Matched Description: … There are various preparations of albumin that are well established and widely available in the clinical …

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...

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Matched Description: … hydrolysis, further reactions liberate a highly reactive methyl diazonium cation capable of methylating various …

Ranibizumab

Ranibizumab is a recombinant humanized IgG1 kappa isotype monoclonal antibody fragment directed against human vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A), which is a glycoprotein implicated in the pathophysiology of age-related macular degeneration.[A2301, L38978] Ranibizumab is used to treat various ocular disorders with abnormal growth of blood vessels, such as neovascular...

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Matched Description: … [A2301, L38978] Ranibizumab is used to treat various ocular disorders with abnormal growth of blood vessels …

Anthralin

Anthralin (1,8‐dihydroxy‐9anthrone, dithranol) is an older anti-psoriatic agent that was first synthesized as a derivative of chrysarobin, obtained from the araroba tree in Brazil over 100 years ago. Adverse effects of anthralin include irritation and discoloration of the skin . This specific property of the molecule inspired workers to study...

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Matched Description: … Various formulations of the drug are available, including solutions, foams, and shampoos [L1979]. …

Influenza A virus A/Norway/16606/2021 (H3N2) live (attenuated) antigen

A seasonally-specific component of the influenza vaccine. The influenza vaccine, also known as the "flu shot", is a vaccine that helps to protect against infection from influenza viruses. These vaccines provide protection from influenza by exposing the immune system to the virus (or parts of the virus) which results in...

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