Minerals
- Name
- Minerals
- Accession Number
- DBCAT001376
- Description
Native, inorganic or fossilized organic substances having a definite chemical composition and formed by inorganic reactions. They may occur as individual crystals or may be disseminated in some other mineral or rock. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed; McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Calcium carbonate An ionic compound used as a calcium supplement or antacid used for the symptomatic relief of heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach. Silicon dioxide An ingredient found in a variety of supplements and vitamins. Selenium An ingredient found in a variety of supplements and vitamins. 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. Calcium acetate A phosphate binder used in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) to prevent elevated phosphate levels and resulting ectopic calcification and secondary hyperparathyroidism. Potassium chloride A potassium salt used to treat hypokalemia. Potassium cation Potassium is used to regulate hypokalemia as a primary condition or secondary to other medical conditions. Calcium A mineral found in over-the-counter supplements or prescription formulations used for the treatment of specific medical conditions related to calcium deficiency. Magnesium oxide A compound commonly used as a laxative for the symptomatic relief of acid indigestion and upset stomach, and in health supplements for cardiovascular and neuromuscular health. Magnesium cation Magnesium hydroxide is used primarily in "Milk of Magnesia", a white aqueous, mildly alkaline suspension of magnesium hydroxide formulated at about 8%w/v. Milk of magnesia is primarily used to alleviate... Iron An essential element commonly used for the treatment of patients with documented iron deficiency. Zinc An essential element commonly used for the treatment of patients with documented zinc deficiency. Iodine An ingredient of nutritional supplements that is also used for disinfection. Potassium Iodide An oral antithyroid agent used for the prevention of radioactive iodine uptake into the thyroid gland during a nuclear radiation emergency. Manganese A transition metal used for supplementation of manganese during Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN). Chromic chloride A supplement to intravenous solutions given for total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Copper A transition metal found in a variety of supplements and vitamins, including intravenous solutions for total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Zinc sulfate A drug used to replenish low levels of zinc or prevent zinc deficiency, or to test for zinc deficiency. Magnesium chloride An ionic compound and source of magnesium used for electrolyte replenishment and conditions associated with magnesium deficiencies. Calcium gluconate An ingredient found in a variety of supplements and vitamins, and is used to lower potassium in the blood or treat magnesium poisoning. Selenious acid An ingredient found in supplements, vitamins, parenteral nutrition, and dandruff shampoo. Chromium An ingredient found in a variety of supplements and vitamins. Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate A potassium binder used to treat hyperkalemia. Ferrous sulfate anhydrous An iron supplement used to prevent or treat iron deficiency anemia. Ferrous gluconate A medication used to treat iron-deficiency anemia. Ferrous fumarate A medication used to treat iron-deficiency anemia. Thiosulfuric acid A sulfur donor used sequentially with sodium nitrite for the reversal of life-threatening acute cyanide poisoning. Also used to reduce the risk of ototoxicity associated with cisplatin. Silicon A micronutrient indicated in nutritional products to treat or prevent silicon deficiencies. Potassium A medication used to treat hypokalemic conditions and to clear the colon prior to colonoscopy. Magnesium A medication used for many purposes including constipation, indigestion, magnesium deficiency, and pre-eclampsia. Potassium citrate An agent used to manage renal tubular acidosis, hypocitraturic calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis, and uric acid lithiasis with or without calcium stones. Zinc acetate A medication used to treat zinc deficiency. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Magnesium aluminum silicate is used as an over the counter antacid for the self-treatment of heartburn, sour stomach, or acid indigestion [FDA Label]. Almasilate Almasilate is indicated for use as an antacid for the neutralization of excess stomach acid . It is subsequently also used for the symptomatic treatment of diseases where it is... Montmorillonite A purified clay indicated in the treatment of intestinal pain and diarrhea. Calcium silicate Not Annotated Pumice Pumice is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Calcium sulfate Not Annotated Bentoquatam Used to prevent or reduce the severity of allergic contact dermatitis due to urushiol, the allergenic resin of poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. Kaolin A natural ingredient used for the short-term symptomatic treatment of various conditions including diarrhea, skin dryness, and minor skin bleeding. Magnesium trisilicate An antacid used for the symptomatic treatment of peptic ulcers. Talc A mineral used to prevent recurrence of malignant pleural effusions in symptomatic patients during thoracoscopy or open thoracotomy. Bentonite Not Annotated Magnesium silicate Magnesium silicate is used to absorb moisture, prevent caking, and to improve the feel of a product. In the pharmaceutical companies, it is used as a dietary supplement, as part... Pearl (hyriopsis cumingii) Pearl (hyriopsis cumingii) is an animal extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Lactobacillus acidophilus Not Annotated Copper gluconate An ingredient found in a variety of supplements and vitamins. - Drugs & Drug Targets