Acarbose
Definition of Acarbose A complex oligosaccharide used as a hypoglycemic agent in diabetes management. Acarbose inhibits enzymes required in catabolism…
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Valspodar
Definition of Valspodar An analogue of cyclosporin-A. Valspodar inhibits p-glycoprotein, the multidrug resistance efflux pump, thereby restoring the retention and…
Azithromycin
Definition of Azithromycin An azalide, derived from erythromycin, and a member of a subclass of macrolide antibiotics with bacteriocidal and…
KNI-272
Definition of KNI-272 A synthetic peptide-based antiviral agent. As a peptidomimetic substrate containing an unnatural amino acid, allophenylnorstatine, KNI-272 selectively…
Dalfopristin
Definition of Dalfopristin A semi-synthetic derivative of streptogramin A produced by streptomycetes. Dalfopristin inhibits the early phase of protein synthesis…
Epoprostenol Sodium
Definition of Epoprostenol Sodium The sodium salt form of epoprostenol, a synthetic prostacyclin, a member of the family of prostaglandins,…
Paroxetine Mesylate
Definition of Paroxetine Mesylate The mesylate salt form of paroxetine, a phenylpiperidine derivative and a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)…
Pimecrolimus
Definition of Pimecrolimus A 33-epi-chloro-derivative of the ascomycin macrolactam with immunosuppressant property. Pimecrolimus binds to the receptor macrophilin-12 (FKBP-12) forming…
Iloprost
Definition of Iloprost A prostacyclin analogue with potential chemopreventive activity. Iloprost binds to the prostacyclin receptor in various target cells,…