Propylhexedrine (Benzedrex Obesin) is a stimulant drug used mainly to provide temporary symptomatic relief of nasal congestion due to colds allergies and allergic rhinitis. Being a vasoconstrictor used to decongest […]
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Pentagastrin
Pentagastrin (trade name Peptavlon) is a synthetic polypeptide that has effects like gastrin when given parenterally. It stimulates the secretion of gastric acid pepsin and intrinsic factor and has been […]
20-Hydroxyecdysone
20-Hydroxyecdysone (ecdysterone or 20E) is a naturally occurring ecdysteroid hormone which controls the ecdysis (moulting) and metamorphosis of arthropods. It is therefore one of the most common moulting hormones in […]
Tolnaftate
Tolnaftate is a synthetic thiocarbamate used as an anti-fungal agent that may be sold without medical prescription in most jurisdictions. It is supplied as a cream powder spray and liquid […]
Clomifene
Clomifene (INN) or clomiphene (USAN) (trademarked as Androxal Clomid and Omifin) is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) that has become the most widely prescribed drug to induce ovulation in […]
Dextropropoxyphene
Dextropropoxyphene is an analgesic in the opioid category patented (1955) and manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company. It is intended to treat mild pain and also has antitussive and local […]
Hyperforin
Hyperforin is a phytochemical produced by some of the members of the plant genus Hypericum notably Hypericum perforatum (St John’s wort). Hyperforin (along with adhyperforin) is believed to be one […]
Live attenuated influenza vaccine
Live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) is a type of influenza vaccine in the form of a nasal spray. It is an attenuated vaccine unlike most influenza vaccines which are inactivated […]
Griseofulvin
Griseofulvin (marketed under the proprietary name Grifulvin V by Orthoneutrogena Labs according to FDA orange book) is an antifungal drug that is administered orally. It is used both in animals […]
Ticlopidine
Ticlopidine (trade name Ticlid) is an antiplatelet drug in the thienopyridine family. Like the newer drug clopidogrel it is an adenosine diphosphate (ADP) receptor inhibitor. It is used in patients […]