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Status:
US Approved Rx (2019)
First approved in 1958

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)


Conditions:

Benzonatate is an antitussive that is FDA approved for the symptomatic relief of cough. It acts peripherally by anesthetizing the stretch receptors located in the respiratory passages, lungs, and pleura by dampening their activity and thereby reducin...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2016)
First approved in 1958

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Vancomycin is a branched tricyclic glycosylated nonribosomal peptide produced by the fermentation of the Actinobacteria species Amycolatopsis orientalis (formerly Nocardia orientalis). Vancomycin became available for clinical use >50 years ago. It...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2010)
First approved in 1958

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)


Conditions:

Chlorzoxazone is a centrally acting central muscle relaxant with sedative properties. It is claimed to inhibit muscle spasm by exerting an effect primarily at the level of the spinal cord and subcortical areas of the brain where it inhibits multisyna...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2022)
First approved in 1958

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Diclorphenamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, was initially developed for the treatment of glaucome, however, now it is used for patients suffering from primary hypokalemic and hyperkalemic periodic paralysis. The exact mechanism of diclorphenamid...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2023)
First approved in 1958

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)


Fluorescein is a synthetic organic compound available as a dark orange/red powder slightly soluble in water and alcohol. It is widely used as a fluorescent tracer for many applications. Fluorescein was first synthesized by Adolf von Baeyer in 1871. ...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2011)
First approved in 1958

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Like other thiazides, chlorothiazide promotes water loss from the body (diuretics). It inhibits Na+/Cl- reabsorption from the distal convoluted tubules in the kidneys. Thiazides also cause loss of potassium and an increase in serum uric acid. Thiazid...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2020)
First approved in 1958

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Dexamethasone acetate (NEOFORDEX®) is the acetate salt form of dexamethasone, which is a synthetic glucocorticoid; it combines high anti-inflammatory effects with low mineralocorticoid activity. At high doses (e.g. 40 mg), it reduces the immune respo...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2021)
First approved in 1958

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Corifungin refers to the sodium salt of amphotericin B. Although amphotericin B has become the primary drug of choice for treating primary amoebic meningoencephalitis, its use is associated with multiple side effects, including use-limiting renal tox...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2017)
First approved in 1958

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)


Triamcinolone acetonide is a synthetic corticosteroid used to treat various skin conditions, and to relieve the discomfort of mouth sores. In nasal spray form, it is used to treat allergic rhinitis. It is a more potent derivative of triamcinolone, a...
Status:
US Approved OTC
First approved in 1958

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Triprolidine is a first generation histamine H1 antagonist, which in combination with codeine phosphate and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride is sold under brand name TRIACIN-C. TRIACIN-C is indicated for temporary relief of coughs and upper respiratory...