List of articles in "Drug" category - Page 224

Dimethylphenylpiperazinium (DMPP) is a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist which is selective for the ganglionic subtype. One of the earliest reports on the pharmacology of DMPP describing it as a ganglion-stimulating […]

Mozavaptan (INN) is a vasopressin receptor antagonist marketed by Otsuka. In Japan it was approved in October 2006 for hyponatremia (low blood sodium levels) caused by syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic […]

Vesnarinone (INN) is a cardiotonic agent.A mixed phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitor and ion-channel modifier that has modest dose-dependent positive inotropic activity but minimal negative chronotropic activity. Vesnarinone improves ventricular performance most […]

EA-3167 is a potent and long lasting anticholinergic deliriant drug related to the chemical warfare agent 3-Quinuclidinyl benzilate (QNB). It was developed under contract to Edgewood Arsenal during the 1960s […]

Tranilast (INN brand name Rizaben) is an antiallergic drug. It was developed by Kissei Pharmaceuticals and was approved in 1982 for use in Japan and South Korea for bronchial asthma. […]

Piroheptine is an anticholinergic and antihistamine used as an antiparkinsonian agent.

Itopride (INN trade name Ganaton) is a prokinetic benzamide derivative unlike metoclopramide or domperidone. These drugs inhibit dopamine and have a gastrokinetic effect. Itopride is indicated for the treatment of […]

Perzinfotel (EAA-090) is a drug which acts as a potent NMDA antagonist. It has neuroprotective effects and has been investigated for the treatment of stroke but lacks analgesic effects. Nevertheless […]

Neramexane is a drug related to memantine which acts as an NMDA antagonist and has neuroprotective effects. It is being developed for various possible applications including treatment of tinnitus Alzheimer’s […]