Displaying drugs 101 - 125 of 1119 in total
Drospirenone
Drospirenone is a synthetic progestin commonly found in the popular oral contraceptive, Yaz in combination with Ethinyl estradiol. Most recently, it was approved by both Health Canada and the FDA in combination with Estetrol as an oral contraceptive therapy.[L33199,L33174] Aside from its contraceptive effects, drospirenone is used with estrogens to...
Approved
Golodirsen
Golodirsen is a morpholino antisense oligomer designed to treat about 8% of patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). This is an X-linked condition leading to progressive muscle degeneration that begins in early childhood, rendering many patients wheelchair-bound by age 12. Often, patients succumb to this condition by age 30 or...
Approved
Matched Description: … This is an X-linked condition leading to progressive muscle degeneration that begins in early childhood …
Hydrocortisone
Hydrocortisone, or cortisol, is a glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. Hydrocortisone is used to treat immune, inflammatory, and neoplastic conditions.[L10529,L10532,L10535,L10538,L7772,L7321] It was discovered in the 1930s by Edward Kendall and named Compound F, or 17-hydroxycorticosterone. Hydrocortisone was granted FDA approval on 5 August 1952.
Approved
Vet approved
Vildagliptin
Vildagliptin (LAF237) is an orally active antihyperglycemic agent that selectively inhibits the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) enzyme. It is used to manage type II diabetes mellitus, where GLP-1 secretion and insulinotropic effects are impaired. By inhibiting DPP-4, vildagliptin prevents the degradation of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP),...
Approved
Investigational
Cenobamate
Cenobamate, or YKP-3089, is an antiepileptic drug developed by SK Pharmaceuticals and used to treat partial onset seizures.[A188442,L10653] The exact mechanism of action has not been described in the literature, though it positively modulates GABAA and inhibits voltage gated sodium channels. Cenobamate was granted FDA approval on 21 November 2019.
Approved
Investigational
Abemaciclib
Abemaciclib is an antitumor agent and dual inhibitor of cyclin-dependent kinases 4 (CDK4) and 6 (CDK6) that are involved in the cell cycle and promotion of cancer cell growth in case of unregulated activity. On September 28, 2017, FDA granted approval of abemaciclib treatment under the market name Verzenio for...
Approved
Investigational
Cyproheptadine
Cyproheptadine is a potent competitive antagonist of both serotonin and histamine receptors. It is used primarily to treat allergic symptoms, though it is perhaps more notable for its use in appetite stimulation and its off-label use in the treatment of serotonin syndrome.
Approved
Matched Description: … notable for its use in appetite stimulation[L32519] and its off-label use in the treatment of serotonin syndrome …
Celiprolol
Celiprolol is indicated for the management of mild to moderate hypertension and effort-induced angina pectoris. It is simultaneously a selective β1 receptor antagonist, a β2 receptor partial agonist and a weak α2 receptor antagonist. In 2010 a clinical trial has suggested a use for this medication in the prevention of...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Celiprolol is not approved for use by the FDA in the treatment of vascular Ehlers–Danlos syndrome. ... the prevention of vascular complications of a rare inherited disease called vascular Ehlers–Danlos syndrome …
Nutmeg
Nutmeg allergenic extract is used in allergenic testing.
Approved
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Testosterone undecanoate
Testosterone undecanoate is the ester prodrug of testosterone and has a mid-chain fatty acid at the carbon 17β position. It was developed via fatty acid esterification of testosterone in order to achieve orally administer testosterone. There are oral and intramuscular formulations available for testosterone undecanoate: both formulations are indicated for...
Approved
Investigational
Acetylcarnitine
Acetylcarnitine is an investigational drug in the United states, Italy, United Kingdom, China, Israel, and Norway, and it is approved in Italy, Portugal, Argentina, Chile, Philippines, Australia, and India. Acetylcarnitine can be synthesized, but it is also naturally found in adequate amounts in healthy humans. In human plasma and tissues,...
Approved
Investigational
Betahistine
Ménière's disease is a progressive disease of the inner ear characterized by vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss. It has a significant impact on both the physical and social functioning of affected individuals.[A220318,L16408]
Betahistine is a histamine-like antivertigo drug used for treating symptoms associated with Ménière's disease. It is thought to...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Ménière's disease is a progressive disease of the inner ear characterized by vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing …
Bromocriptine
Bromocriptine mesylate is a semisynthetic ergot alkaloid derivative with potent dopaminergic activity. It inhibits prolactin secretion and may be used to treat dysfunctions associated with hyperprolactinemia. Bromocriptine is also indicated for the management of signs and symptoms of Parkinsonian Syndrome, as well as the treatment of acromegaly. Bromocriptine has been...
Approved
Investigational
Withdrawn
Matched Description: … Bromocriptine is also indicated for the management of signs and symptoms of Parkinsonian Syndrome, as …
Methysergide
An ergot derivative that is a congener of lysergic acid diethylamide. It antagonizes the effects of serotonin in blood vessels and gastrointestinal smooth muscle, but has few of the properties of other ergot alkaloids. Methysergide is used prophylactically in migraine and other vascular headaches and to antagonize serotonin in the...
Approved
Matched Description: … prophylactically in migraine and other vascular headaches and to antagonize serotonin in the carcinoid syndrome …
Beractant
Beractant is a pulmonary surfactant used for the treatment of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in premature infants. Considered a natural source of surfactant as it is made from bovine lung extract, beractant contains a mixture of phospholipids, neutral lipids, fatty acids, and surfactant-associated proteins such as SP-B and SP-C. The...
Approved
Matched Description: … Beractant is a pulmonary surfactant used for the treatment of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in ... However, in Respiratory Distress Syndrome, developmental deficiency of surfactant results collapse of …
Histamine
A depressor amine derived by enzymatic decarboxylation of histidine. It is a powerful stimulant of gastric secretion, a constrictor of bronchial smooth muscle, a vasodilator, and also a centrally acting neurotransmitter.
Approved
Investigational
Lucinactant
Lucinactant is a new synthetic peptide-containing surfactant for intratracheal use. It contains sinapultide, a novel, hydrophobic, 21-amino acid peptide (leucine and lysine repeating units, KL4 peptide) designed to mimic human surfactant protein-B (SB-P). More specifically, it mimics the C-terminal amphipathic helical domain of this protein. It also consists of phospholipids...
Approved
Investigational
Gamolenic acid
Gamolenic acid, or gamma-linolenic acid (γ-Linolenic acid) or GLA, is an essential fatty acid (EFA) comprised of 18 carbon atoms with three double bonds that is most commonly found in human milk and other botanical sources . It is an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) also referred to as 18:3n-6;...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … Evening primrose oil has been investigated for clinical use in menopausal syndrome, diabetic neuropathy ... , asthma, premenstrual syndrome, cardiovascular disease, ulcerative colitis, ADHD, cancer, osteoporosis ... gamolenic acid have been studied, including rheumatoid arthritis, atopic eczema, acute respiratory distress syndrome …
Brexucabtagene autoleucel
Mantle cell lymphoma is a heterogeneous sub-category of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that can be classified as either an aggressive nodal or an indolent leukemic non-nodal variant. Despite the introduction of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors such as ibrutinib and acalabrutinib, the prognosis for MCL patients remains poor and those that relapse...
Approved
Quinidine
Quinidine is a D-isomer of quinine present in the bark of the Cinchona tree and similar plant species. This alkaloid was first described in 1848 and has a long history as an antiarrhythmic medication.[A38016,A250050] Quinidine is considered the first antiarrhythmic drug (class Ia) and is moderately efficacious in the acute...
Approved
Investigational
Matched Description: … However, it continues to be used in the treatment of Brugada syndrome, short QT syndrome and idiopathic …
Disulfiram
A carbamate derivative used as an alcohol deterrent. It is a relatively nontoxic substance when administered alone, but markedly alters the intermediary metabolism of alcohol. When alcohol is ingested after administration of disulfiram, blood acetaldehyde concentrations are increased, followed by flushing, systemic vasodilation, respiratory difficulties, nausea, hypotension, and other symptoms...
Approved
Matched Description: … systemic vasodilation, respiratory difficulties, nausea, hypotension, and other symptoms (acetaldehyde syndrome …
Propantheline
A muscarinic antagonist used as an antispasmodic, in rhinitis, in urinary incontinence, and in the treatment of ulcers. At high doses it has nicotinic effects resulting in neuromuscular blocking.
Approved
Dasatinib
Dasatinib is an orally available multikinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of Philadelphia chromosome (Ph)-positive leukemias.[A2224,L45171] Ph is a chromosomal abnormality found in patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), where the ABL tyrosine kinase and the breakpoint cluster region (BCR) gene transcribe the chimeric protein...
Approved
Investigational
Nortriptyline
Nortriptyline hydrochloride, the active metabolite of amitriptyline, is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA). It is used in the treatment of major depression and is also used off-label for chronic pain and other conditions.
Approved
Matched Categories: … Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome …
Clomifene
A triphenyl ethylene stilbene derivative which is an estrogen agonist or antagonist depending on the target tissue.
Approved
Investigational
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