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Status:
US Approved Rx (2011)
First approved in 1995

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Tramadol (sold under the brand name Ultram) is a narcotic analgesic proposed for moderate to severe pain. Tramadol and its O-desmethyl metabolite (M1) are selective, weak OP3-receptor agonists. Opiate receptors are coupled with G-protein receptors an...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1993)
First approved in 1986

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Dexketoprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), manufactured by Menarini under the tradename Keral. Dexketoprofen is indicated for short-term treatment of mild to moderate pain, including dysmenorrhoea. Dexketoprofen works by blockin...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2020)
First approved in 1974

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAIA) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Ibuprofen has pharmacologic actions similar to those of other prototypical NSAIAs, which are though...
Status:
US Previously Marketed
First approved in 1956

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)


Conditions:

Dihydrocodeine is an opioid analgesic used as an alternative or adjunct to codeine to treat moderate to severe pain, severe dyspnea, and cough. It is semi-synthetic, and was developed in Germany in 1908 during an international search to find a more e...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2018)
First approved in 1950

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol, is commonly used for its analgesic and antipyretic effects. Its therapeutic effects are similar to salicylates, but it lacks anti-inflammatory, antiplatelet, and gastric ulcerative effects. Acetaminophen (USA...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2000)
First approved in 1950

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Oxycodone is a semisynthetic opioid used for the management of acute and chronic pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate. Oxycodone is a highly selective full agonist of the μ-opioid recep...
Status:
US Approved OTC
First marketed in 1921

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)


Conditions:

Codeine is an opiate used to manage mild to moderate pain severe enough to require an opioid. Codeine is a selective agonist for the mu opioid receptor and has an affinity to delta and kappa-opioid receptors. In some countries, this drug is regulated...
Status:
US Approved OTC
First marketed in 1921

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)


Conditions:

Codeine is an opiate used to manage mild to moderate pain severe enough to require an opioid. Codeine is a selective agonist for the mu opioid receptor and has an affinity to delta and kappa-opioid receptors. In some countries, this drug is regulated...
Status:
US Approved OTC
First marketed in 1899

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Aspirin is unique in this class of drugs because it irreversibly inhibits both COX-1 and COX-2 activity by acetylating a serine residue (Ser529 and Ser516, respectively) positioned in the arachidonic ...