Pharmaceutical Preparations
- Name
- Pharmaceutical Preparations
- Accession Number
- DBCAT000896
- Description
Drugs intended for human or veterinary use, presented in their finished dosage form. Included here are materials used in the preparation and/or formulation of the finished dosage form.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Sodium tetradecyl sulfate An anionic surfactant used to treat varicose veins of the lower extremities. Dimenhydrinate A medication used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, vertigo, and motion sickness. Trimetrexate A folate antagonist used for the treatment of moderate-to-severe Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) in immunocompromised patients as an alternative therapy in combination with leucovorin. Tetryzoline An alpha-adrenergic agonist used in the temporary symptomatic relief of discomfort and redness of the eyes due to minor irritations, as well as alleviate nasal congestion. Iron sucrose An compound used as a source of iron in patients with iron deficiency anemia associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Omega-3-acid ethyl esters A mixture of fatty acids used as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adult patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia. Petrolatum For use as an over the counter skin protectant [FDA Label]. Commonly used to treat diaper rash and chapped lips [FDA Label] . Sennosides A laxative used to treat constipation. Ferrous sulfate anhydrous An iron supplement used to prevent or treat iron deficiency anemia. Ginkgo biloba A herbal supplement found in over-the-counter or unapproved homeopathic products for various health conditions, such as cognitive, neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, and reproductive health disorders. D-glucose A most commonly occurring isomer of glucose used as a carbohydrate supplementation in case of nutrient deprivation and metabolic disorders, such as hypoglycemia. Fructose Not Available Polyethylene glycol A laxative used to treat constipation and used for bowel preparation before colonoscopies and other procedures. Lactitol An orally administered osmotic laxative used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation. Maritime pine extract A plant extract in nutritional supplements for healthy hair, skin, and nails. Medical Cannabis The use of the plant species Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica, popularly known as marijuana, has gained popularity in recent years for the management of a wide variety of medical... Carboprost tromethamine A prostaglandin used to treat postpartum uterine hemorrhage due to atony when other methods of management have not been effective. Irinotecan An antineoplastic enzyme inhibitor used to treat metastatic carcinoma of the colon or rectum. Quinidine A medication used to restore normal sinus rhythm, treat atrial fibrillation and flutter, and treat ventricular arrhythmias. Ibuprofen An NSAID and non-selective COX inhibitor used to treat mild-moderate pain, fever, and inflammation. Aminophylline A bronchodilator consisting of theophylline that is used for the treatment of bronchospasm due to asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Almitrine For the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Embutramide Not Available Liotrix May be used to treat primary, secondary or tertiary hypothyroidism. May also be used to suppress thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) secretion in patients with simple (nontoxic) goiter, subacute or chronic... Lucinactant Intended for the prevention of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature infants at high risk for RDS. OMS-103HP Investigated for use/treatment in inflammatory disorders (unspecified), knee replacement, orthopedic surgery, and pain (acute or chronic). NOV-002 Investigated for use/treatment in breast cancer, lung cancer, and ovarian cancer. Aviptadil Not Annotated Norelgestromin A progestin used for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use a transdermal patch as a method of contraception. Spinosad A pediculicide used topically to treat head lice. TAS-102 TAS-102 (Taiho Pharma USA, Inc.) is an anti-cancer drug under development and in stage 3 clinical trials for the treatment of colorectal cancer. It is composed of the thymidine phosphorylase... Sacubitril A neprilysin inhibitor used in combination with valsartan as an adjunct to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalization for heart failure in patients with chronic heart failure (NYHA Class II-IV) and reduced ejection fraction. Ferumoxsil Not Annotated Gleptoferron Colloid solution of ferric hydroxide, dextran & glucoheptonic acid. 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]. Reproterol A short-acting β2 adrenoreceptor agonist used to treat various types of asthma including allergic asthma, non-allergic asthma, and exercise-induced asthma. Levomenol Levomenol has been known to elicit a number of potentially beneficial pharmacological effects, including anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial actions. Bisabolol is also demonstrated to enhance the percutaneous absorption of certain... Policresulen Not Annotated Choline salicylate The oral gel is indicated for the relief of pain and discomfort of common mouth ulcers, cold sores, denture sore spots, infant teething and mouth ulcers, and sore spots due... Nabiximols In Canada, Sativex has received a Notice of Compliance (NOC) for use as an as adjunctive treatment for symptomatic relief of spasticity in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) who have... Bromotheophylline Bromotheophylline is used as a diuretic and also, in combination with DB00316, it is used for the relief of temporary water weight gain, bloating, swelling and full feeling associated with... Segesterone acetate Segesterone acetate in combination with ethinyl estradiol is indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy as a combination hormonal contraceptive (CHC). It induces contraception for thirteen... Anti-SARS-CoV-2 REGN-COV2 Anti-SARS-COV-2 REGN-COV2 is a combination of novel antibodies designed by Regeneron for both the prevention and treatment of SARS-COV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This drug is a combination of... AZD7442 AZD7442 is a combination of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies (AZD8895 + AZD1061) currently undergoing phase I clinical trials for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. It was developed by AstraZeneca with the... Lactobacillus acidophilus Not Annotated Piroctone Piroctone olamine is used in combination with other substances as a part of shampoo effectively reduced the amount of dandruff and, at the same time, provided hair conditioning advantages. Recently... Metadoxine A medication used to increase the clearance of alcohol in patients with chronic alcohol dependancy. Latanoprost An isopropyl ester prodrug used to treat increased intraocular pressure. Amphotericin B An antifungal used to treat fungal infections in neutropenic patients, cryptococcal meningitis in HIV infection, fungal infections, and leishmaniasis. Icodextrin An iso-osmotic solution used for continuous peritoneal dialysis or automated peritoneal dialysis. Probenecid A medication used to treat gouty arthritis, tophaceous gout, and hyperuricemia. Gatifloxacin A fourth generation fluoroquinolone used to treat a wide variety of infections in the body. Carbetocin An oxytocin agent used to control postpartum hemorrhage and bleeding after giving birth. St. John's Wort An herbal ingredient used in non-prescription therapeutic products for the short-term treatment of minor skin irritations, insomnia, depression, and anxiety. Ginseng A herbal supplement used in many health products. Camphor A compound used topically to help relieve pain and also as a topical antiseptic. May also be used in vaporizers to help suppress coughing. This medication should not be swallowed. Propylene glycol A clear, colorless, viscous organic solvent and diluent used in pharmaceutical preparations. Phenylethyl alcohol An antimicrobial, antiseptic, and disinfectant that is used also as an aromatic essence and preservative in pharmaceutics and perfumery. Phenol An antiseptic and disinfectant used in a variety of settings. Tromethamine A proton acceptor used for the prevention and correction of metabolic acidosis associated with various clinical conditions, such as cardiac bypass surgery. Eucalyptol A common ingredient in mouthwash and cosmetics derived naturally from the eucalyptus plant that is frequently used to to improve symptoms of airway mucus hypersecretion. Octylphenoxy polyethoxyethanol Not Available BZL101 Investigated for use/treatment in breast cancer. Pradefovir mesylate Investigated for use as a prodrug for Hepsera in treating hepatitis (viral, B). LLL-3348 Investigated for use/treatment in psoriasis and psoriatic disorders. Ferumoxytol An intravenous iron replacement product used to treat iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), or in patients who are unable to tolerate or who have not responded adequately to oral iron supplementation. Ethanolamine oleate A mild sclerosing agent used in the treatment of esophageal varices with recent bleeding episodes. Polidocanol A sclerosing agent used for the treatment of uncomplicated spider veins and uncomplicated reticular veins, all less than 3 mm in diameter, in the lower extremity. Methyl salicylate A topical counter-irritant used for the symptomatic relief of acute musculoskeletal pain in the muscles, joints, and tendons. Tragacanth An extract from Tragacanth used in allergy testing. Clove An extract from Clove used in allergy testing. Povidone When in complex with iodine, indicated for inducing antisepsis for prevention of infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. Polysorbate 80 It is used as a solubilizer, antimicrobial preservative and disinfectant . Benzalkonium An antiseptic agent used as a preservative in medications or as a disinfectant in cleaning products. Capsicum oleoresin A medication used to treat minor aches and pains of muscles and joints. Silicon dioxide An ingredient found in a variety of supplements and vitamins. Polysorbate 20 Polysorbate 20 is a polysorbate-type nonionic surfactant used in many commercial, household and pharmaceutical products. It is composed of 20 repeated units of polyethylene glycol via ethoxylation. Polysorbate 20 is... Benzoin resin A compound used to protect small wounds or canker sores. Poloxamer 407 Poloxamer 407 is a polyoxyethylene polymer and hydrophilic non-ionic surfactant. It consists of a central hydrophobic block of polypropylene glycol that is flanked on each side by polyethylene glycol blocks,... Poloxamer 188 A medication used to clean wounds. Chlorobutanol No approved therapeutic indications on its own. Thimerosal Used as preservative in some cosmetics, topical pharmaceuticals, and biological drug products, which includes vaccines [L1671, L1672, L1673]. Lifitegrast A medication used to treat dry eye disease. Tricaprylin Tricaprilin has been used in trials studying the supportive care and treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. Norflurane Norflurane is under investigation in clinical trial NCT01673061 (Vapocoolant Spray for Numbing Small Boils Before Incision and Drainage). Vitex agnus-castus fruit extract A herbal product used to treat an irregular menstrual period, premenstrual symptoms, and mastodynia Horse chestnut A plant extract indicated in the treatment of venous insufficiency and other disorders caused by poor circulation. Valerian A plant used in some non-prescription natural health products. Black cohosh A herbal product indicated in the symptomatic treatment of menopause. Morrhuic acid Morrhuic acid is a mixture of unsaturated fatty acids obtained from cod liver oil. Triethylhexanoin Triethylhexanoin is an ingredient of cosmetic products as a fragrant solvent. 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,... Propylparaben Propylparaben is used in allergenic testing. Cinnamaldehyde Cinnamaldehyde is approved by the FDA for use within allergenic epicutaneous patch tests which are indicated for use as an aid in the diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) in... Bromothalonil Bromothalonil is approved for use within allergenic epicutaneous patch tests which are indicated for use as an aid in the diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) in persons 6 years... Methylparaben Methylparaben is used in allergenic testing. Bilberry Not Annotated Echinacea purpurea flowering top Not Annotated Echinacea purpurea Not Annotated Centella asiatica Centella asiatica is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Calendula officinalis flower Calendula officinalis flower is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Rosemary Rosemary is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Turmeric Turmeric is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Phellinus linteus mycelium Phellinus linteus mycelium is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Panax ginseng whole Panax ginseng whole is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Rehmannia glutinosa root Rehmannia glutinosa root is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Arnica montana Arnica montana is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Eleuthero Eleuthero is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Panax notoginseng root Panax notoginseng root is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Tribulus terrestris fruit Tribulus terrestris fruit is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Tangerine peel Tangerine peel is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Chamaemelum nobile flower Chamaemelum nobile flower is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Nelumbo nucifera flower Nelumbo nucifera flower is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Angelica sinensis root Angelica sinensis root is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Salvia miltiorrhiza root Salvia miltiorrhiza root is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Prunus armeniaca seed Prunus armeniaca seed is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Arnica montana flower Arnica montana flower is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Forsythia suspensa fruit Forsythia suspensa fruit is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Platycodon grandiflorus root Platycodon grandiflorus root is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Chamomile Chamomile is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Saw palmetto Saw palmetto is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Scutellaria baicalensis root Scutellaria baicalensis root is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Milk thistle Milk thistle is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Sophora flavescens root Not Annotated Plantago ovata seed A plant extract indicated in the treatment of occasional constipation. Sambucus nigra flower Not Annotated Willow bark Not Annotated Clonazolam Not Annotated Olea europaea leaf Not Annotated Polygala senega root Not Annotated Polyacrylamide (crosslinked; 2 mole percent bisacrylamide) Polyacrylamide (crosslinked; 2 mole percent bisacrylamide) is under investigation in clinical trial NCT00629083 (Bulking Agents for the Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence in Females). 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). Pradefovir Pradefovir is a prodrug of adefovir. Anise oil Not Annotated Hawthorn leaf with flower Not Annotated Anethole An excipient added to medications for flavouring. Acrizanib Acrizanib is under investigation in clinical trial NCT02355028 (LHA510 Proof-of-concept Study as a Maintenance Therapy for Patients With Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration). Gentiana lutea extract A medication used to treat bloating and gas. Pygeum africanum bark A plant extract indicated in the symptomatic treatment of prostatic hypertrophy. Paeonia lactiflora root Not Annotated Vitis vinifera seed Not Annotated Gastrodia elata whole Not Annotated Juniper tar Not Annotated Betadex Not Available Picrotoxin Used internally for relieving respiratory distress. Also for use as an antidote in poisoning by CNS depressants, especially barbiturates. Ephedra sinica root An alpha and beta-adrenergic agonist used for the management of respiratory conditions related to bronchial asthma, such as wheezing, shortness of breath, and tightness of chest. Andrographolide Investigated for use/treatment in ulcerative colitis. Liquidambar styraciflua resin Not Annotated Glycyrrhiza glabra Glycyrrhiza glabra is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Ephedra sinica stem Not Annotated Nix-0699 Not Annotated EGEN-001 Investigated for use/treatment in gene therapy and ovarian cancer. Visometin cation Not Annotated GS-100 GS-100 is an adeno-associated virus serotype 9 virus particle containing viral DNA that includes an expression cassette containing the human NGLY1 gene coding sequence NTLA-2001 NTLA-2001 is a clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats CRISPR/ Cas9-based gene therapy consisting of a single guide RNA targeting the human TTR gene and a messenger RNA encoding Cas9. Denatonium Not Available Sulfobutylether-beta-cyclodextrin Not Annotated Vasomera Not Available - Drugs & Drug Targets