Polysaccharides
- Name
- Polysaccharides
- Accession Number
- DBCAT000669
- Description
A broad class of substances encompassing all those that do not include carbon and its derivatives as their principal elements. However, carbides, carbonates, cyanides, cyanates, and carbon disulfide are included in this class.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Acarbose An alpha-glucosidase inhibitor used in adjunctly with diet and exercise for the management of glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Hyaluronic acid A glycosaminoglycan used for the relief of joint pain, wound healing, ophthalmologic treatment, cosmetic treatment, and various other applications. Iron sucrose An compound used as a source of iron in patients with iron deficiency anemia associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Hypromellose An ingredient used in a wide variety of medications, and is not an approved medication. Pectin Pectin is used in food as a gelling agent and stabilizer. As a medical drug, it has obtained a great interest in its potential use as a source of dietary... Alginic acid Indicated for the management of gastric reflux, reflux oesophagitis, hiatus hernia, heartburn (including heartburn of pregnancy) and similar gastric distress . Fondaparinux An anticoagulant used to prevent venous thromboembolism, to treat deep vein thrombosis, and to improve survival following myocardial infarction. Iron polymaltose Not Annotated Calcium alginate Not Annotated iota-Carrageenan iota-Carrageenan is under investigation in clinical trial NCT01944631 (Iota-Carrageenan Nasal Spray in Common Cold). Pentosan polysulfate A sulfated pentosyl polysaccharide used to treat bladder pain and discomfort due to interstitial cystitis. Saccharide isomerate Not Annotated Starch, corn Corn starch refers to the starch extracted from the corn grain that is commonly used as a food ingredient and chemical additive. Starch is any of a group of polysaccharides... Polydextrose Polydextrose is under investigation in clinical trial NCT02258750 (Assessing a Polydextrose Containing Soup on Food Intake, Appetite and Biomarkers of Satiation and Satiety). Amylopectin Amylopectin is under investigation in clinical trial NCT01708694 (Role of Slowly Digesible Starch on Diabetes Risk Factors). Amylose Amylose is under investigation in clinical trial NCT01027325 (Resistant Starch Insulin Sensitivity Trial). Antihemophilic factor, human recombinant A form of recombinant coagulation Factor VIII used to treat hemophilia A, von Willebrand disease, and Factor XIII deficiency. Ardeparin For prevention of deep vein thrombosis, which may result in pulmonary embolism, following knee surgery. Inulin Historically used in an important medical test of renal function, specifically a measure of glomerular filtration rate. Sometimes used to help relieve symptoms of diabetes mellitus - a condition characterised... Icodextrin An iso-osmotic solution used for continuous peritoneal dialysis or automated peritoneal dialysis. Irinotecan An antineoplastic enzyme inhibitor used to treat metastatic carcinoma of the colon or rectum. Hydroxypropyl cellulose A cellulose ether used to treat dry eyes. Quinidine A medication used to restore normal sinus rhythm, treat atrial fibrillation and flutter, and treat ventricular arrhythmias. Heparin An anticoagulant indicated for thromboprophylaxis and to treat thrombosis associated with a variety of conditions such as pulmonary embolism and atrial fibrillation. Sucrosofate Not Available Cellobiose A disaccharide consisting of two glucose units in beta (1-4) glycosidic linkage. Obtained from the partial hydrolysis of cellulose. [PubChem] Maltotetraose Not Available Trehalose-6-Phosphate Not Available Cellotetraose Not Available beta-D-galactopyranosyl-(1->4)-beta-D-galactopyranose Not Available 4-methyl-umbelliferyl-N-acetyl-chitobiose Not Available Sucrose A nonreducing disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose linked via their anomeric carbons. It is obtained commercially from sugarcane, sugar beet (beta vulgaris), and other plants and used extensively as... Maltose A sugar used as a sweetener and an inactive ingredient in drug products. Betadex Not Available Allolactose Not Available Lactose An additive and filler found in various products to maintain structure and consistency. Allosamidin Allosamidin exhibits extremely potent inhibitory activity against chitinases from a number of sources, particularly from Candida albicans, and can be utilized as potent antifungal agent. Eritoran Investigated for use/treatment in sepsis and septicemia. Muparfostat Investigated for use/treatment in hepatocellular carcinoma, liver cancer, melanoma, and multiple myeloma. EP0057 Investigated for use/treatment in cancer/tumors (unspecified) and solid tumors. Pentaerythritol tetranitrate Used for the treatment of angina pectoris . Sugammadex A modified gamma cyclodextrin used to reverse neuromuscular blockade induced by vecuronium bromide and rocuronium bromide which are agents used for anesthesia. Sulodexide A drug used to treat chronic venous ulcers in the legs. Semuloparin Investigated for use/treatment in thrombosis. Idraparinux Investigated for use/treatment in thrombosis, venous thromboembolism, strokes, heart disease, and atrial fibrillation. TAK-751S Investigated for use/treatment in pediatric indications and infectious and parasitic disease (unspecified). E5531 Investigated for use/treatment in sepsis and septicemia. Dextrin 2-sulfate Investigated for use/treatment in HIV prevention. Danaparoid A heparinoid with anticoagulant and antithrombotic activities used for the treatment of acute episode of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT), and for prophylaxis in patients with a history of HIT. Sodium cellulose phosphate Sodium cellulose phosphate is used to treat hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria. It has been used to prevent kidney stones. This compound is an ion-exchange resin that can not be absorbed by... Dalteparin A low molecular weight heparin used for the prophylaxis of thrombotic events in certain patients and prevent acute cardiac ischemic events in patients with unstable angina and non-Q-wave myocardial infarction. Tinzaparin A low molecular weight heparin used for the treatment of acute symptomatic deep vein thrombosis with or without pulmonary embolism when administered in conjunction with warfarin. Nadroparin A low molecular weight heparin used for the prophylaxis of thrombotic events and deep vein thrombosis, and prevent unstable angina and non-Q-wave myocardial infarction. Ferric carboxymaltose An iron replacement therapy used to treat iron deficiency anemia in children and adults with intolerance or inadequate clinical response to oral iron, and in adult patients who have non-dialysis dependent chronic kidney disease. Hydroxyethyl Starch A plasma volume substitute used to treat and prevent hypovolemia. Pentastarch A plasma volume expander used as an adjunct in the management of shock due to hemorrhage, surgery, sepsis, burns or other trauma. Dextran A low molecular weight dextran used as an adjunctive treatment of shock or impending shock due to hemorrhage, burns, surgery or other trauma, as well as the prophylaxis of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism during high-risk medical procedures. Bemiparin An ultra-low molecular weight heparin (ultra-LMWH) used to prevent thromboembolism following surgery and extracorporeal clotting during dialysis. Reviparin By the FDA, reviparin is indicated for the treatment of deep vein which may lead to pulmonary embolism in pediatric patients. It is also indicated for the long-term treatment of... Parnaparin A low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) used to prevent blood clots, specifically deep vein thrombosis. Certoparin A low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) used to prevent blood clots, specifically deep vein thrombosis. Chondroitin sulfate Chondroitin sulfate, used with glucosamine, is indicated to alleviate pain and inflammation from primary osteoarthritis. This supplement is reported to improve joint function and slow disease progression. Osteoarthritis is characterized... Ferumoxides Not Annotated Acacia An extract from Acacia used in allergy testing. Karaya gum An extract from Karaya gum used in allergy testing. Tragacanth An extract from Tragacanth used in allergy testing. Carob An extract from Carob used in allergy testing. Carboxymethylcellulose A compound used as an ophthalmic lubricant. Methylcellulose A compound used as a bulk forming laxative and is not an approved medication. Poliglusam Poliglusam, or chitosan, is a linear polysaccharide consisting of D-glucosamine and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine. Naturally-occuring poliglusam is found in the cell walls of fungi, soil and sediments where it is produced from... Xanthan gum Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide gum derived from* Xanthomonas campestris* by a pure-culture fermentation process and purified by recovery with isopropyl alcohol. The major constituents include D-glucose, D-mannose, and D-glucuronic... Avilamycin Not Annotated Bambermycins Bambermycins are antibiotic complexes which are retrieved from the organism, Streptomyces bambergiensis. They are used as an additive in food ingested by chickens and swine. The bambermycin complex of antibiotics... Gleptoferron Colloid solution of ferric hydroxide, dextran & glucoheptonic acid. Tulathromycin A Tulathromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat bovine respiratory disease in cattle and swine respiratory disease in pigs. It is marketed by Pfizer Inc. under the tradename Draxxin. Polysulfated glycosaminoglycan Not Annotated Antithrombin III human An alpha-2-glycoprotein used to prevent thromboembolisms in patients with hereditary antithrombin III deficiency. Hydroxyethyl cellulose An ingredient used in formulations to alleviate irritation of the skin. Brexanolone Brexanolone is a synthetic neuroactive steroid gamma-aminobutyric acid A (GABA(a)) receptor positive modulator indicated for the treatment of postpartum depression (PPD) in adult women [FDA Label][A176080, A176083, F4063, F4066, F4072]. Iron isomaltoside 1000 Iron isomaltoside 1000 is under investigation in Iron Deficiency Anaemia. Iron isomaltoside 1000 has been investigated for the treatment and basic science of Anemia, Gastric Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Chronic Kidney... Trehalose Cabaletta has been used in trials studying the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. Sabarubicin Sabarubicin has been used in trials studying the treatment of Prostate Cancer, Testicular Germ Cell Tumor, and Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific. Gaxilose Gaxilose has been used in trials studying the diagnostic of Lactose Intolerance. Sizofiran A beta-D-glucan obtained from the Aphyllophoral fungus Schizophyllum commune. It is used as an immunoadjuvant in the treatment of neoplasms, especially tumors found in the stomach. Sizofiran has been used... Calcium glubionate anhydrous A calcium salt indicated in the treatment of hypocalcemia, hyperkalemia, lead poisoning, and as an adjunct in the treatment of exudative skin conditions. Guar gum Not Annotated Lentinan Not Annotated Dextranomer Not Annotated Oxidized cellulose Not Annotated Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine group A Meningococcal group A polysaccharide is group-specific polysaccharide antigens extracted and purified from Neisseria meningitidis serogroup A. N. meningitidis is a bacteria that causes endemic and epidemic diseases including meningitis and... Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine group C Meningococcal group C polysaccharide is group-specific polysaccharide antigens extracted and purified from Neisseria meningitidis serogroup C. N. meningitidis is a bacteria that causes endemic and epidemic diseases including meningitis and... Hydroxyethyl ethylcellulose Hydroxyethyl ethylcellulose modulates bacterial binding to salivary pellicle; moderately effective in preventing plaque formation. Microcrystalline cellulose A polysaccharide with glucose units linked as in CELLOBIOSE. It is the chief constituent of plant fibers, cotton being the purest natural form of the substance. As a raw material,... Konjac mannan Konjac mannan is under investigation in clinical trial NCT01709955 (The Effects of Glucomannan on Weight Loss). Sevuparin Sevuparin is under investigation in clinical trial NCT03853421 (Placebo-controlled Study to Determine the Safety and Tolerability of Subcutaneous Doses of Sevuparin). Sucralose Sucralose is an artificial sweetener used as a sugar substitute. Belapectin Belapectin is under investigation in clinical trial NCT02575404 (GR-MD-02 Plus Pembrolizumab in Melanoma, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, and Squamous Cell Head and Neck Cancer Patients). Hydroxypropyl betadex Hydroxypropyl betadex is under investigation in clinical trial NCT03471143 (Study of IV VTS-270 for Infantile Liver Disease Associated With Niemann-Pick Disease, Type C). Ferric derisomaltose An iron injection used in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia. Lactobacillus acidophilus Not Annotated Dermatan sulfate A medication indicated to prevent deep vein thrombosis. 2'-Fucosyllactose 2'-Fucosyllactose is under investigation in clinical trial NCT03847467 (Pilot and Feasibility Study of 2'-FL as a Dietary Supplement in IBD Patients Receiving Stable Maintenance Anti-tnf Therapy). Dociparstat sodium Not Available Mucopolysaccharide polysulphate An anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant indicated in the treatment of bruising and varicose veins. Lactobionic acid A component of a solution indicated in the preservation of organs from extraction to transplant. Raffinose Not Annotated Maltitol Not Annotated Roneparstat Not Available Hiltonol Not Available Davanat Davanat is under investigation in clinical trial NCT00054977 (Safety of GM-CT-01 With and Without 5-Fluorouracil in Patients With Solid Tumors). CY-1503 CY-1503 is a pentasaccharide ethyl glycoside consisting of one alpha-D-sialylosyl residue as a sodium salt, two beta-D-galactopyranosyl residues, one 2-acetamido-beta-Dglucopyranosyl unit, and one alpha-L-fucopyranosyl unit. It was investigated in cardiopulmonary... Trisaccharide A Not Available Trisaccharide B Not Available Dextran 1 Not Annotated Visometin cation Not Annotated CM-101 Not Annotated Cinnamic acid Not Annotated EP-217609 Not Annotated Sulfobutylether-beta-cyclodextrin Not Annotated - Drugs & Drug Targets