Ethers
- Name
- Ethers
- Accession Number
- DBCAT000562
- Description
Organic compounds having two alkyl or aryl groups bonded to an oxygen atom, as in the formula R1–O–R2.
- ATC Classification
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Diethyl ether Not Annotated Enflurane A halogenated inhalational anesthetic agent used for the induction and maintenance of anesthesia and for analgesia during labor and delivery. Mupirocin An antibacterial ointment used to treat impetigo and secondary skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. Methocarbamol A CNS depressant indicated with rest, physical therapy and other treatments to control the discomfort associated with various acute musculoskeletal conditions. Proparacaine A topical anesthetic used for ophthalmic practice. Guaifenesin An expectorant commonly found in OTC products for the symptomatic relief from congested chests and coughs associated with cold, bronchitis, and/or other breathing illnesses. Fenofibrate A peroxisome proliferator receptor alpha activator used to lower LDL-C, total-C, triglycerides, and Apo B, while increasing HDL-C in hypercholesterolemia, dyslipidemia, and hypertriglyceridemia. Desflurane A general inhalation anesthetic for inpatient and outpatient surgery in adults. Gemfibrozil A lipid regulator that is used in the reduction of serum triglyceride levels in high-risk patients with hyperlipidemia. Triclosan An antimicrobial agent in clinical setting for disinfection, and prevention of spread and growth of bacteria, fungus, and mildew. Etoglucid Not Annotated Vinyl ether Not Annotated Aliskiren A direct renin inhibitor used to manage hypertension. Haloprogin Used to treat fungal (Tinea) skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and tinea versicolor. Diglyme Not Available KB-141 An anticholesteremic agent. Tesmilifene Intended for the treatment of various forms of cancer. Vernakalant An antiarrhythmic medication used to treat patients with atrial fibrillation. BNC105 Investigated for use/treatment in cancer/tumors (unspecified). Mequinol A topical agent used in combination with tretinoin to treat solar lentigines. Vixotrigine Vixotrigine has been investigated for the treatment of Bipolar Disorder and Bipolar Depression. Emixustat Emixustat has been used in trials studying the treatment of Geographic Atrophy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, and Dry Age-related Macular Degeneration. Anethole trithione A medication used to treat dry mouth associated with medication or radiotherapy of the head and neck. PF-05089771 PF-05089771 is under investigation in clinical trial NCT01529671 (A Safety And Tolerability Study Of PF-05089771 In Healthy Subjects And In Subjects With Otseoarthritis Of The Knee). Ampreloxetine Ampreloxetine is under investigation in clinical trial NCT03750552 (Clinical Effect of TD-9855 for Treating snOH in Subjects With Primary Autonomic Failure). Anethole An excipient added to medications for flavouring. Clofibrate A fibric acid derivative used to treat hypertriglyceridemia and high cholesterol. Isoflurane An inhaled general anesthetic used in surgery. Methoxyflurane For use in the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia Sevoflurane A inhalation anaesthetic agent used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia during surgical procedures. Bezafibrate A lipid-lowering fibrate used in the management of primary and secondary hyperlipidaemia, when there is a lack of clinical improvement following lifestyle modifications or correction of the underlying disorder. 1,2-Dimethoxyethane Not Available P-Anisic Acid Not Available 4-Vinylguaiacol Not Available 2,3-di-O-phytanyl-sn-glycerol Not Available Permethrin An insecticide used to prevent infestation with Sarcoptes scabiei (scabies). PPI-2458 Investigated for use/treatment in lymphoma (non-hodgkin's) and solid tumors. Flurothyl Flurothyl is a convulsant primarily used in experimental animals. It was formerly used to induce convulsions as a alternative to electroshock therapy. Etofibrate Etofibrate is a fibrate produced by the combination of clofibrate ester linked to niacin. These components separate in the body slowly allowing for pharmacokinetics similar to controlled-release formulations. Ciprofibrate Not Annotated Guaiacol It is used medicinally as an expectorant, antiseptic, and local anesthetic. Guaiacol is used in traditional dental pulp sedation, and has the property of inducing cell proliferation; guaiacol is a... Icotinib Icotinib hydrochloride is a novel epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)–tyrosine kinase inhibitor, exhibits encouraging efficacy and tolerability in patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who failed previous chemotherapy. Triptolide Triptolide has been used in trials studying the treatment of HIV, Crohn's Disease, Intestinal Diseases, Gastrointestinal Diseases, and Digestive System Diseases, among others. Sepetaprost Sepetaprost has been used in trials studying the treatment of Open Angle-glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension, and Mild Open Angle-glaucoma (OAG). Beloranib Beloranib has been used in trials studying the treatment of Obesity, Over-weight, Type 2 Diabetes, Craniopharyngioma, and Hypothalamic Injury, among others. Omigapil Omigapil has been used in trials studying the treatment of Congenital Muscular Dystrophy. Deferitazole Deferitazole is an iron chelator. It has been used in trials studying the treatment and basic science of Beta-thalassemia, Hepatic Impairment, Impaired Renal Function, Transfusional Iron Overload, and Iron Overload... Bucetin Bucetin is an analgesic and antipyretic medication which was approved for use in Germany but was withdrawn from the market in 1986 due to renal toxicity caused by the medication. Simfibrate Not Annotated Potassium guaiacolsulfonate A mucolytic and expectorant indicated to relieve a productive cough. Clofibride Not Annotated Fenofibric acid A fibrate used to treat severe hypertriglyceridemia, primary hypercholesterolemia, or mixed dyslipidemia. Diclofop-methyl Herbicide for control of wild oat & foxtails in cereal crops. Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether Not Annotated Ethylhexylglycerin An emollient solvent with antimicrobial activity. Elsulfavirine Elsulfavirine is under investigation in clinical trial NCT03706898 (Study to Evaluate the Safety and PK of Elpida® in Healthy Subjects and Patients With Hepatic Impairment and to Assess the Impact... Zingerone Zingerone is a pungent component of ginger. Iopofosine I-131 Iopofosine I-131 (NM-404 I-131) is under investigation in clinical trial NCT01495663 (Dose Escalation Study of I-131-CLR1404 in Subjects With Cancer That Does Not Respond to Treatment or Has Returned). Minnelide free acid Not Annotated Minnelide Not Annotated Mesdopetam Mesdopetam is under investigation in clinical trial NCT04435431 (A Clinical Study of Mesdopetam in Patients With Parkinson's Disease Experiencing Levodopa Induced Dyskinesia). Pocapavir Not Annotated Eribulin A microtubule inhibitor used to treat metastatic breast cancer and metastatic or unresectable liposarcoma. Lasalocid Lasalocid is an agent that presents antibacterial and coccidiostat activities. It is produced by strains of Streptomyces lasaliensis. Monensin Monensin is a polyether isolated from Streptomyces cinnamonensis that presents antibiotic properties. It is widely used in ruminant animal feeds. Salinomycin Not Annotated Semduramicin Not Annotated Bryostatin 1 Bryostatin 1 has been investigated for the treatment of HIV Infection and Alzheimer's Disease. Nigericin A polyether antibiotic which affects ion transport and ATPase activity in mitochondria. It is produced by Streptomyces hygroscopicus. (From Merck Index, 11th ed) - Drugs & Drug Targets