List of articles in "Drug" category - Page 23

Lirilumab (INN) is a human monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of cancer. It binds to KIR2DL1/2L3.This drug was developed by Innate Pharma and is licenced to Bristol-Myers Squibb.

Lampalizumab (INN) is a humanized monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration. It binds to CFD.This drug was developed by Genentech/Roche.

Imgatuzumab (INN) is a humanized monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of cancer. It acts as an immunomodulator.This drug was developed by Genentech/Roche.

Tesamorelin (trade name Egrifta) is a synthetic form of growth-hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) which is used in the treatment of HIV-associated lipodystrophy. Tesamorelin is produced and developed by Theratechnologies Inc. of […]

Dabrafenib (trade name Tafinlar) is a drug for the treatment of cancers associated with a mutated version of the gene BRAF. Dabrafenib acts as an inhibitor of the associated enzyme […]

Ocriplasmin (trade name Jetrea) is a recombinant protease with activity against fibronectin and laminin components of the vitreoretinal interface. It is used for treatment of symptomatic vitreomacular adhesion for which […]

Teduglutide (brand names Gattex and Revestive) is a 33-membered polypeptide and glucagon-like peptide-2 analog that is used for the treatment of short bowel syndrome. It works by promoting mucosal growth […]

Nitrocefin is a chromogenic cephalosporin substrate routinely used to detect the presence of beta-lactamase enzymes produced by various microbes. Beta-lactamase mediated resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics such as penicillin is a […]

Glucarpidase (Voraxaze) is a FDA-approved intravenous drug for the treatment of elevated levels of methotrexate (defined as 1 micromol/L) during treatment of cancer patients who have impaired kidney function (and […]

Gelsemine is a toxic alkaloid found in the plant Gelsemium sempervirens. It has convulsant effects with a similar mechanism of action to strychnine. Due to its complex structure gelsemine has […]