Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)
Conditions:
Nisoldipine is a 1,4-dihydropyridine derivative with an outstanding vascular selectivity. As a specific calcium antagonist, it shortens the action potential and causes electromechanical uncoupling in ventricular myocardium. However, this effect, resu...
Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)
Targets:
Conditions:
Nalmefene is the first medication approved for alcoholism
with the primary goal of reducing alcohol intake in an as
needed approach. Nalmefene
received a marketing authorization valid throughout the
European Union on February 25, 2013 and is under de...
Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (MIXED)
Targets:
Iopromide is a molecule used as a contrast medium. It is a low osmolar, non-ionic contrast agent for intravascular use. It is commonly used in radiographic studies such as intravenous urograms, brain computer tomography (CT) and CT pulmonary angiogra...
Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)
Targets:
Conditions:
Ibutilide is a 'pure' class III antiarrhythmic drug, used intravenously against atrial flutter and fibrillation. At a cellular level it exerts two main actions: induction of a persistent Na+ current sensitive to dihydropyridine Ca2+ channel blockers ...
Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)
Conditions:
Epoprostenol (marketed as FLOLAN, VELETRI) is a prostaglandin that is a powerful vasodilator and inhibits platelet aggregation. Epoprostenol (PGI2, PGX, prostacyclin), a metabolite of arachidonic acid, is a naturally occurring prostaglandin with pote...
Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)
Targets:
Conditions:
Riluzole, a member of the benzothiazole class, is indicated for the treatment of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Its pharmacological properties include the following, some of which may be related to its effect: 1) an inhibitory effect on...
Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)
Targets:
Conditions:
Metformin is the most widely used drug to treat type 2 diabetes, and is one of only two oral antidiabetic drugs on the World Health Organization (WHO) list of essential medicines.
Metformin is an antihyperglycemic agent which improves glucose tolera...
Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)
Targets:
Losartan is a selective, competitive angiotensin II receptor type 1 (AT1) antagonist. Losartant is recommended as one of several preferred agents for the initial management of hypertension. Administration of losartan reduces the risk of stroke in pat...
Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)
Targets:
Carvedilol competitively blocks β1, β2 and α1 receptors. The drug lacks sympathomimetic activity and has vasodilating properties that are exerted primarily through α1-blockade. Animal models indicate that carvedilol confers protection against myocard...
Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)
Targets:
Conditions:
Dexlansoprazole (trade names Kapidex, Dexilant) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that is marketed by Takeda Pharmaceuticals for the treatment of erosive esophagitis and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. Dexlansoprazole is used to heal and maintain h...