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Cinoxacin is a quinolone antibiotic that has been discontinued in the U.K. as well the United States both as a branded drug or a generic.Cinoxacin was an older synthetic antimicrobial […]

Pefloxacin is a synthetic chemotherapeutic agent used to treat bacterial infections. Pefloxacin is commonly referred to as a fluoroquinolone (or quinolone) drug and is a member of the fluoroquinolone class […]

Fibrinolysin is an enzyme derived from plasma of bovine origin or extracted from cultures of certain bacteria. It is used locally only and exclusively together with the enzyme desoxyribonuclease (extracted […]

NAPQI (N-acetyl-p-benzoquinone imine) is a toxic byproduct produced during the xenobiotic metabolism of the analgesic paracetamol (acetaminophen). It is normally produced only in small amounts and then almost immediately detoxified […]

Sincalide (INN) is a cholecystokinetic drug administered by injection to aid in diagnosing disorders of the gallbladder and pancreas. It is the 8-amino acid C-terminal fragment of cholecystokinin and also […]

Ferric subsulfate solution is a styptic or haemostatic agent used after superficial skin biopsies. Ferric subsulfate solution is also known as basic ferric sulfate solution or Monsel’s solution. It has […]

Ranibizumab (trade name Lucentis) is a monoclonal antibody fragment (Fab) derived from the same parent mouse antibody as bevacizumab (Avastin). It is much smaller than the parent molecule and has […]

Dabigatran (Pradaxa in Australia Europe USA and Canada (previously was Pradax in Canada name changed to Pradaxa as of January 2013) Prazaxa in Japan) is an oral anticoagulant drug that […]

Tetracosactide (marketed under the brand name Synacthen) is a synthetic analogue consisting of the first 24 amino acids of the naturally occurring adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH). It is known to be […]

Alefacept is a genetically engineered immunosuppressive drug. It was sold under the brand name Amevive in Canada the United States Israel Switzerland and Australia. In 2011 the manufacturers made a […]