Month: July 2017

Common NameDegarelixDescriptionDegarelix is used for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. Degarelix is a synthetic peptide derivative drug which binds to gonadotropin-releasing hormone(GnRH) receptors in the pituitary gland and blocks…

Common NameBetahistineDescriptionBetahistine is only found in individuals that have used or taken this drug. It is an antivertigo drug first used for treating vertigo assosicated with Menieres disease. It is…

Common NameArtemetherDescriptionArtemether is an antimalarial agent used to treat acute uncomplicated malaria. It is administered in combination with lumefantrine for improved efficacy. This combination therapy exerts its effects against the…

Common NameArbekacinDescriptionArbekacin is only found in individuals that have used or taken this drug. It is an semisynthetic aminoglycoside antibiotic. Often used for treatment of mliti-resistant bacterial infection such as…

Common NameDabigatran etexilateDescriptionDabigatran etexilate is an oral prodrug that is metabolized by a serum esterase to dabigatran. It is a synthetic, competitive and reversible direct thrombin inhibitor. Inhibition of thrombin…

Common NameXylometazolineDescriptionA nasal vasoconstricting decongestant drug which acts by binding to the same receptors as adrenaline. It is applied as a spray or as drops into the nose to ease…

Common NameMepyramineDescriptionMepyramine (also known as pyrilamine) is a first generation antihistamine, targeting the H1 receptor. However, it rapidly permeates the brain and so often causes drowsiness as a side effect.…

Common NameEthanolamine OleateDescriptionEthanolamine Oleate is only found in individuals that have used or taken this drug. It is a mild sclerosing agent. It is composed of ethanolamine, a basic substance,…

Common NameVilazodoneDescriptionVilazodone is a novel compound with combined high affinity and selectivity for the 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) transporter and 5-HT(1A) receptors. It has been shown to be equally efficacious as other…

Common NameAgomelatineDescriptionAgomelatine is structurally closely related to melatonin. Agomelatine is a potent agonist at melatonin receptors and an antagonist at serotonin-2C (5-HT2C) receptors, tested in an animal model of depression.…