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Search results for "WHO ESSENTIAL MEDICINES LIST" in comments (approximate match)
Status:
US Approved Rx
(2022)
Source:
ANDA216594
(2022)
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First approved in 1968
Source:
NDA016608
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Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)
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Conditions:
Carbamazepine is an analgesic, anti-epileptic agent that is FDA approved for the treatment of epilepsy, trigeminal neuralgia. It appears to act by reducing polysynaptic responses and blocking the post-tetanic potentiation. It depresses thalamic potential and bulbar and polysynaptic reflexes, including the linguomandibular reflex in cats. Commonly reported side effects of carbamazepine include: dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, ataxia, and vomiting. Carbamazepine is a potent inducer of hepatic CYP1A2, 2B6, 2C9/19, and 3A4 and may reduce plasma concentrations of concomitant medications mainly metabolized by CYP1A2, 2B6, 2C9/19, and 3A4 through induction of their metabolism, like Boceprevir, Cyclophosphamide, Aripiprazole, Tacrolimus, Temsirolimus and others.
Status:
US Approved Rx
(2000)
Source:
ANDA065070
(2000)
Source URL:
First approved in 1967
Source:
VIBRAMYCIN by PFIZER
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Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)
Conditions:
Doxycycline hyclate (Vibramycin, Periostat, Vibra-Tabs) is salt of tetracycline antibiotic Doxycycline, that used to treat many kinds of infections, like dental, skin, respiratory, and urinary tract infections. It also treats acne, Lyme disease, malaria, and certain sexually transmitted diseases. Doxycycline hyclate is a light-yellow crystalline powder which is soluble in water, while doxycycline monohydrate is very slightly soluble in water. Doxycycline is bacteriostatic, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis due to disruption of transfer RNA and messenger RNA at ribosomal sites. Doxycycline hyclate is indicated for use in the treatment of chronic adult periodontitis for a gain in clinical attachment, reduction in probing depth, and reduction in bleeding on probing.
Status:
US Approved Rx
(1965)
Source:
NDA013026
(1965)
Source URL:
First approved in 1965
Source:
NDA013026
Source URL:
Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)
Conditions:
Ethionamide is a second-line agent, structurally similar to isoniazid, used as a second-line therapy for the treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis or active tuberculosis in case of patient intolerance to other drugs. Depending on its the concentration at the infected site and the susceptibility of the infecting organism it may be bacteriostatic or bactericidal. When used alone rapidly develops bacterial resistance. Ethionamide was approved by FDA in 1965 as TRECATOR manufactured by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc. (purchased by Pfizer in 2009). Ethionamide is specific for Mycobacteria and is thought to exert a toxic effect on mycolic acid components of the bacterial cell wall when activated through intermediate S-oxidation by EtaA. Mycolic acid synthesis was shown to be inhibited by ethionamide in the EthA protein-overexpressing mycobacteria,
Status:
US Approved Rx
(1985)
Source:
ANDA070076
(1985)
Source URL:
First approved in 1962
Source:
ALDOMET by MERCK
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Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)
Conditions:
Methyldopate hydrochloride [levo-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methylalanine, ethyl ester hydrochloride] is the ethyl ester of methyldopa, supplied as the hydrochloride salt with a molecular weight of 275.73. Methyldopate hydrochloride is more soluble and stable in solution than methyldopa and is the preferred form for intravenous use. Methyldopate hydrochloride is an alpha adrenergic agonist that has both central and peripheral nervous system effects. Its primary clinical use is as an antihypertensive agent.
Status:
US Approved Rx
(2007)
Source:
ANDA065173
(2007)
Source URL:
First approved in 1960
Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)
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Conditions:
Paromomycin is a broad spectrum aminoglycoside antibiotic produced by by Streptomyces rimosus var. paromomycinus and used to treat intestinal infections such as cryptosporidiosis and amoebiasis, and other diseases such as leishmaniasis. Paromomycin is also used for the management of hepatic coma as adjunctive therapy. Paromomycin inhibits protein synthesis by binding to bacterial or protozoal 16S ribosomal RNA which causes defective polypeptide chains to be produced. Continuous production of defective proteins eventually leads to bacterial death. Gastrointestinal side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort.
Status:
US Approved Rx
(2019)
Source:
ANDA211608
(2019)
Source URL:
First approved in 1959
Source:
CYTOXAN by BAXTER HLTHCARE
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Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)
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Conditions:
Cyclophosphamide (the generic name for Cytoxan, Neosar, Revimmune), also known as cytophosphane, is a nitrogen mustard alkylating agent, from the oxazophorines group. It is used to treat various types of cancer and some autoimmune disorders. It is a "prodrug"; it is converted in the liver to active forms that have chemotherapeutic activity
Status:
US Approved Rx
(2004)
Source:
ANDA076553
(2004)
Source URL:
First approved in 1959
Source:
NDA011839
Source URL:
Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)
Targets:
Medroxyprogesterone acetate (INN, USAN, BAN), also known as 17α-hydroxy-6α-methylprogesterone acetate, and commonly abbreviated as MPA, is a steroidal progestin, a synthetic variant of the human hormone progesterone. Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) administered orally or parenterally in the recommended doses to women with adequate endogenous estrogen, transforms proliferative into secretory endometrium. Androgenic and anabolic effects have been noted, but the drug is apparently devoid of significant estrogenic activity. While parenterally administered MPA inhibits gonadotropin production, which in turn prevents follicular maturation and ovulation, available data indicate that this does not occur when the usually recommended oral dosage is given as single daily doses. MPA is a more potent derivative of its parent compound medroxyprogesterone (MP). While medroxyprogesterone is sometimes used as a synonym for medroxyprogesterone acetate, what is normally being administered is MPA and not MP. Used as a contraceptive and to treat secondary amenorrhea, abnormal uterine bleeding, pain associated with endometriosis, endometrial and renal cell carcinomas, paraphilia in males, GnRH-dependent forms of precocious puberty, as well as to prevent endometrial changes associated with estrogens. Progestins diffuse freely into target cells in the female reproductive tract, mammary gland, hypothalamus, and the pituitary and bind to the progesterone receptor. Once bound to the receptor, progestins slow the frequency of release of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus and blunt the pre-ovulatory LH surge.
Status:
US Approved Rx
(2014)
Source:
ANDA203371
(2014)
Source URL:
First approved in 1957
Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)
Targets:
Norethisterone (INN, BAN), also known as Norethindrone (USAN) (brand names Micronor, AYGESTIN, numerous others) is a synthetic progestational hormone (progestin) with actions similar to those of progesterone but functioning as a more potent inhibitor of ovulation. It has weak estrogenic and androgenic properties. The hormone has been used for the treatment of secondary amenorrhea, endometriosis, and abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance in the absence of organic pathology, such as submucous fibroids or uterine cancer. AYGESTIN® is not intended, recommended or approved to be used with oncomitant estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women for endometrial protection. Progestins diffuse freely into target cells and bind to the progesterone receptor. Target cells include the female reproductive tract, the mammary gland, the hypothalamus, and the pituitary. Once bound to the receptor, progestins slow the frequency of release of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus and blunt the pre-ovulatory LH surge. Allergic reaction could be: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
Status:
US Approved Rx
(2014)
Source:
NDA205919
(2014)
Source URL:
First approved in 1953
Source:
PURINETHOL by STASON PHARMS
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Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)
Conditions:
Mercaptopurine, marketed under the brand name Purinethol among others, is a medication used for cancer and autoimmune diseases. Mercaptopurine competes with hypoxanthine and guanine for the enzyme hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase (HGPRTase) and is itself converted to thioinosinic acid (TIMP). This intracellular nucleotide inhibits several reactions involving inosinic acid (IMP), including the conversion of IMP to xanthylic acid (XMP) and the conversion of IMP to adenylic acid (AMP) via adenylosuccinate (SAMP). In addition, 6-methylthioinosinate (MTIMP) is formed by the methylation of TIMP. Both TIMP and MTIMP have been reported to inhibit glutamine-5-phosphoribosylpyrophosphate amidotransferase, the first enzyme unique to the de novo pathway for purine ribonucleotide synthesis. Experiments indicate that radiolabeled mercaptopurine may be recovered from the DNA in the form of deoxythioguanosine. Some mercaptopurine is converted to nucleotide derivatives of 6-thioguanine (6-TG) by the sequential actions of inosinate (IMP) dehydrogenase and xanthylate (XMP) aminase, converting TIMP to thioguanylic acid (TGMP). PURINETHOL (mercaptopurine) is indicated for maintenance therapy of acute lymphatic
(lymphocytic, lymphoblastic) leukemia as part of a combination regimen. The response to this
agent depends upon the particular subclassification of acute lymphatic leukemia and the age of
the patient (pediatric or adult).
Status:
US Approved Rx
(2000)
Source:
ANDA040335
(2000)
Source URL:
First approved in 1952
Source:
LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM by HOSPIRA
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Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (EPIMERIC)
Leucovorin is a compound similar to folic acid, which is a necessary vitamin. It has been around and in use for many decades. Leucovorin is a medication frequently used in combination with the chemotherapy drugs fluoruracil and methotrexate. Leucovorin is not a chemotherapy drug itself, however it is used in addition to these chemotherapy drugs to enhance anticancer effects (with fluorouracil) or to help prevent or lessen side effects (with methotrexate). Leucovorin is also used by itself to treat certain anemia problems when folic acid deficiency is present.