afatinib

Origin unknown; the suffix -tinib denotes a pharmaceutical drug that is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor.

(pharmacology) A drug against non-small cell lung carcinoma.


adipiplon

From [Term?] + -plon (“imidazopyrimidine or pyrazolopyrimidine derivative”).

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(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A non-benzodiazepine anxiolytic drug.


ampiroxicam

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, a prodrug of piroxicam.


alverine

(pharmacology) A drug used to treat functional gastrointestinal disorders.


alimadol

(pharmacology) An opioid analgesic related to methadone.


anipamil

(pharmacology) A calcium channel blocker.


alacepril

(pharmacology) A particular ACE inhibitor.


alletorphine

(pharmacology) An opioid analgesic of the oripavine series, never marketed.


altinicline

From [Term?] + -nicline (“nicotinic acetylcholie receptor partial agonist/agonist”).

nicotinic acetylcholine receptor
nicotinic acetylcholine receptor

(pharmacology) A drug that acts as an agonist at neural nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.


arotinolol

(pharmacology) An alpha/beta blocker medication.


alogliptin

From [Term?] + -gliptin (“dipeptidyl aminopeptidase-IV inhibitor”).


ansoxetine

From [Term?] + -oxetine (“fluoxetine derivative”).

(pharmacology) An antidepressant drug, never marketed.


arprinocid

(pharmacology) A coccidiostat used in veterinary medicine.


apremilast

(pharmacology) A thalidomide analogue being developed to treat inflammatory diseases.


aprobarbital

(pharmacology) A drug mainly used to treat insomnia.


allylestrenol

(pharmacology) A synthetic progestogen used to prevent threatened miscarriage, recurrent pregnancy loss and premature labour.


alphamethadol

(pharmacology) A synthetic opioid analgesic.


ketipramine

(pharmacology) Alternative form of ketimipramine.


atevirdine

From [Term?] + -vir- (“antiviral”) + (pyri)dine.

reverse transcriptase
reverse transcriptase

(pharmacology) A nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor that has been studied for the treatment of HIV.


arbutamine

(pharmacology) A synthetic catecholamine used as a cardiac stimulant drug.


astromicin

From (Micromonospora oliv)ast(e)ro(spora) + -micin (“aminoglycoside, antibiotic”).

(pharmacology) An aminoglycoside antibiotic.


dextrorphan

From dextro- + -orphan (“morphinan derivate”).

(pharmacology) A psychoactive morphinan drug that acts as an antitussive and dissociative hallucinogen.


apricitabine

From [Term?] + -citabine (“cytarabine or azacytidine derivative”).

(pharmacology) An experimental nucleoside reverse-transcriptase inhibitor against HIV.


articaine

From (c)ar(boxylate) + thi(ophene) + -caine (“local anesthetic”).

(pharmacology) A local anesthetic used in dentistry.


anrukinzumab

From [Term?] + [Term?] + -kin- (“interleukin”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of asthma.


quadazocine

From [Term?] + -azocine (“narcotic antagonist/agonist”).

(pharmacology) An opioid antagonist of the benzomorphan family, used in scientific research.


azidocillin

From azido- + -cillin (“6-aminopenicillanic acid derivative”).


razobazam

From (py)razo(lo) + b(is)- + -azam (“diazepam derivative”).

(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine derivative with nootropic effects.


amifloxacin

From ami(no)- + -floxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”).

(pharmacology) A fluoroquinolone antibiotic.


asoprisnil

From [Term?] + -pris- (“steroidal compound acting on progesterone receptors”).

(pharmacology) An investigational selective progesterone receptor modulator.


renzapride

Probably from absolute configuration (“R-configuration”) + (b)enza(mide) + -pride (“sulpiride derivative”).

(pharmacology) A gastroprokinetic agent and antiemetic.


amprolium

From am(ino) + pro(py)l + -ium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).

(pharmacology) A coccidiostat used in poultry.


ketorfanol

From keto- + -orphan (“morphinan derivate”) + -ol.

(pharmacology) An opioid analgesic of the morphinan series.


retigabine

From [Term?] + -gab- (“gabamimetic agents”) + -ine.


argatroban

Probably from Arg (“arginine”) + -a- + thro(mbin) + ban.

(pharmacology) A particular anticoagulant.


androstanolone

From androstane + -olone (“steroid or steroid-like drug”).

(biochemistry, pharmacology) Synonym of dihydrotestosterone.


reclazepam

From [Term?] + chl(oro)- + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).

(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine drug with sedative and anxiolytic effects.


azelnidipine

(pharmacology) A dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker.


aplaviroc

From [Term?] + -viroc (“chemokine CC motif receptor 5 antagonist”).

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A drug being developed to treat HIV infection.


anakinra

/ˌæn.əˈkɪn.ɹə/

From [Term?] + -nakinra (“interleukin-1 receptor antagonist”).

rheumatoid arthritis
rheumatoid arthritis

(pharmacology) A drug that blocks the activity of interleukin-1 and is administered as a subcutaneous injection chiefly in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It is a recombinant form of an endogenous antagonist of interleukin-1 receptor and is marketed under the trademark Kineret.


gestaclone

From gest- (“steroid, progestogen”) + [Term?] + -one.

(pharmacology) A steroidal progestin drug, never marketed.


gepefrine

From [Term?] + -frine (“phenethyl derivative”).

(pharmacology) An antihypertensive or sympathomimetic agent of the amphetamine family.


guanabenz

(pharmacology) An alpha agonist used as an antihypertensive drug.


garenoxacin

From [Term?] + -oxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”).


gusperimus

From gusper- (“alteration of spergu(alin)”) + -imus (“immunosuppressant”).

(pharmacology) An immunosuppressive drug derived from spergualin.


gallopamil

(pharmacology) A calcium channel blocker, an analogue of verapamil, used in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.


guacetisal

From gua(iacol) + acety(l) + -sal (“salicylic acid derivative”).

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) An ester resulting from the combination of aspirin and guaiacol, used as a drug to treat inflammatory respiratory diseases.


gemeprost

(pharmacology) An analogue of prostaglandin E1, used as a treatment for obstetric bleeding.


gestonorone

From gest- (“steroid, progestogen”) + -o- + nor- + -one.


hexobarbital

(pharmacology) A barbiturate derivative with hypnotic and sedative effects, formerly used to induce anesthesia for surgery.


gacyclidine

From [Term?] + cycl(ohexyl) + -clidine (“muscarinic receptor agonist/antagonist”).

(pharmacology) A psychoactive drug derived from tenocyclidine.


gemazocine

From [Term?] + -azocine (“narcotic antagonist/agonist”).

(pharmacology) An opioid antagonist of the benzomorphan family, never marketed.


glicaramide

From gli- (“antihyperglycemic”) + car(boxamide) + (sulfon)amide.

(pharmacology) A molecule with antidiabetic effects, resembling glibenclamide.


gedocarnil

From [Term?] + -carnil (“carboline derivative”).


guanadrel

(pharmacology) An antihypertensive drug.


histrelin

From hist(idyl) + -relin (“LHRH release–stimulating peptide”).

(pharmacology) A nonapeptide analogue of gonadotropin-releasing hormone with added potency.


ganaxolone

From [Term?] + [Term?] + -olone (“steroid or steroid-like drug”).

(pharmacology) An epalon anesthetic related to allopregnanolone, with sedative, anxiolytic, and anticonvulsant effects.


guanfacine

Probably from guan- (“guanidine derivative”) + ph(enyl)ac(etyl) + -ine.

attention deficit disorder
attention deficit disorder

(pharmacology) A drug that is an alpha-adrenergic agonist taken orally in the form of its hydrochloride C₉H₉Cl₂N₃O·HCl especially to treat hypertension and attention deficit disorder. It is marketed under the trademarks Intuniv and Tenex.


homprenorphine

(pharmacology) An opioid analgesic of the thebaine series.


glisoxepide

From gli- (“antihyperglycemic”) + isox(azole) + (az)ep(ane) + -ide.

(pharmacology) An antidiabetic sulfonylurea drug.


hydrocortamate

From hydrocort(isone) + am(ino)- + -ate.

(pharmacology) A synthetic glucocorticoid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties.


guanoxabenz

(pharmacology) A metabolite of guanabenz.


halometasone

From halo- + -metasone (“prednisone or prednisolone derivative”).


guanethidine

en-noun

guanethidine (countable and uncountable, plural guanethidines)

(pharmacology) An antihypertensive drug that reduces the release of catecholamines.


glibornuride

From gli- (“antihyperglycemic”) + born(ane) + ur(ea) + (sulfonam)ide.


gestodene

From gest- (“steroid, progestogen”) + [Term?] + -ene.

(pharmacology) A progestogen hormonal contraceptive.


Calcavella

en-noun

Calcavella (countable and uncountable, plural Calcavellas)

So called from the district of Carcavelhos.

I was better in the evening when the company was gone, and liked some calcavella which we had after supper.

1793, James Boswell, in Danziger & Brady (eds.), Boswell: The Great Biographer (Journals 1789–1795), Yale 1989, p. 223


cilnidipine

calcium channel blocker
calcium channel blocker

(pharmacology) A particular calcium channel blocker


mesalazine

From me- (“alteration of amino-”) + -salazine (“salicylic acid derivative”).

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(organic chemistry, pharmacology) The active antiinflammatory component of sulfasalazine, 5-aminosalicylic acid, when used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.


iclazepam

From (c)ycl(opropyl) + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).

(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine derivative with sedative and anxiolytic effects.


iclaprim

From (c)ycla(ne) + -prim (“dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor, antibacterial”).

(pharmacology) A diaminopyrimidine dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor being developed for the treatment of skin and tissue infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria.


ibafloxacin

From [Term?] + -floxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”).

(pharmacology) A quinolone antibiotic drug used in veterinary medicine.


imidapril

(pharmacology) An ACE inhibitor used as an antihypertensive drug and for the treatment of chronic heart failure.


ifenprodil

(pharmacology) A selective inhibitor of the NMDA receptor.


ibopamine

From i(so)b(utyrate) + -opamine (“dopaminergic agent, dopamine derivative”).

(pharmacology) A sympathomimetic used in ophthalmology to induce mydriasis.


ifoxetine

From [Term?] + -oxetine (“fluoxetine derivative”).

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

(pharmacology) A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.


idoxifene

From i(o)d- + -oxifene (“tamoxifen derivative”).

(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal estrogen antagonist, structurally analogous to tamoxifen.


inogatran

From [Term?] + -gatran (“thrombin inhibitor”).

(pharmacology) A peptidomimetic thrombin inhibitor.


ibazocine

From [Term?] + -azocine (“narcotic antagonist/agonist”).


isradipine

(pharmacology) A calcium channel blocker of the dihydropyridine class.


iotrolan

From io- (“iodine-containing contrast media”).


iloprost

From ilo- (of unknown origin) + -prost (“prostaglandin”).

(pharmacology) A drug used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension, scleroderma, Raynaud phenomenon and ischemia.


ipronidazole

From i(so)pro(pyl) + -nidazole (“metronidazole derivative”).

(pharmacology) An antiprotozoal nitroimidazole drug used in veterinary medicine.


iofendylate

From io- (“iodine-containing contrast medium”) + phen(yl) + -dyl (“vasodilator”) + -ate.

(pharmacology) A molecule used as a contrast medium.


isoconazole

From iso- + -conazole (“miconazole derivative”).

(pharmacology) An azole antifungal drug.


indoprofen

(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, withdrawn in the 1980s after reports of gastrointestinal bleeding.


irbesartan

From [Term?] + -sartan (“angiotensin II receptor antagonist”).

(pharmacology) An angiotensin II receptor antagonist used mainly for the treatment of hypertension.


iopamidol

Probably from io- (“iodine-containing contrast medium”) + p(ropion)amide + -ol.

(pharmacology) An iodinated contrast agent.


iopromide

From io- (“iodine-containing contrast media”) + pro(pyl) + -(a)mide.


iopydol

From io- (“iodine-containing contrast media”) + py(ri)d(inone) + -ol.


iopentol

From io- (“iodine-containing contrast media”) + pentol.


iohexol

From io- (“iodine-containing contrast medium”) + hexol.


ibutilide

From ibut- (of unknown origin) + -ilide (“Class III antiarrhythmic”).

(pharmacology) An antiarrhythmic agent indicated for acute cardioconversion of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter of a recent onset to sinus rhythm.


ibandronic acid

From [Term?] + -dronic (“calcium metabolism regulator”) acid.

(pharmacology) A bisphosphonate drug used in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.

ibandronate

coordinate as a base versus an acid, but synonymous in the practical sense that the conjugate base and conjugate acid coexist in solution


incadronic acid

(pharmacology) A bisphosphonate (cycloheptylamino)methylenebis(phosphonic acid).


costimulant

(pharmacology) Something that stimulates along with something else


ioglicic acid

From io- (“iodine-containing contrast medium”) + [Term?] + -ic acid.

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A molecule used as a contrast medium.


iopanoic acid

From io- (“iodine-containing contrast medium”) + (pro)panoic acid.

(pharmacology) A white crystalline powder C₁₁H₁₂I₃NO₂ administered orally as a radiocontrast medium in cholecystography.


ivabradine

From iva- (of unknown origin) + -bradine.

(pharmacology) A medication used for the symptomatic management of stable angina pectoris.


iocarmic acid

From io- (“iodine-containing contrast medium”) + car(ba)m(oyl) + -ic acid.


ioxaglic acid

From io- (“iodine-containing contrast media”) + [Term?] + -ic acid.


betacarotene

(pharmacology) The international nonproprietary name of beta-carotene when used as a drug.


bentiromide

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A peptide used as a screening test for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and to monitor the adequacy of supplemental pancreatic therapy.


benidipine

(pharmacology) A dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker for the treatment of hypertension.


beraprost

(pharmacology) A synthetic analogue of prostacyclin.


benzbromarone

(pharmacology) A uricosuric agent used in the treatment of gout.


bietaserpine

(pharmacology) 1-diaminoethylreserpine, a derivative of reserpine used as an antihypertensive agent.


bremazocine

From [Term?] + -azocine (“narcotic antagonist/agonist”).

(pharmacology) A κ-opioid receptor agonist related to pentazocine.


bibenzonium

From bi- + benz(yl) + -onium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).

(pharmacology) A particular cough suppressant.


bretazenil

From br(omo)- + eth(yl) + -azenil (“benzodiazepine derivative”).

(pharmacology) An imidazopyrrolobenzodiazepine anxiolytic drug.


butabarbital

(pharmacology) The United States Adopted Name of secbutabarbital.


betamethadol

(pharmacology) A synthetic opioid analgesic, an isomer of dimepheptanol.


brivudine

From [Term?] + -vudine (“zidovudine derivative”).

(pharmacology) An antiviral drug used in the treatment of herpes zoster.


bolasterone

Probably from (ana)bol(ic) + -a- + -sterone (“androgen/anabolic steroid”).

(pharmacology) A 17α-alkylated anabolic steroid with close structural similarity to testosterone.


bromadoline

From brom- + -adol- (“analgesic”) + -ine.


buserelin

From (tert-)bu(tyl) + se(rine) + -relin (“LHRH release–stimulating peptide”).

(pharmacology) A gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist.


butacaine

From (di)but(yl)a(mine) + -caine (“local anesthetic”).


butanilicaine

From but(yl) + anili(ne) + -caine (“local anesthetic”).


buflomedil

(pharmacology) A vasoactive drug used to treat claudication or the symptoms of peripheral arterial disease.


bisoprolol

(pharmacology) A beta blocker (trademark Zebeta) taken orally in the form of its fumarate (C₁₈H₃₁NO₄)₂·C₄H₄O₄ to treat hypertension.


bethanechol

/bəˈθæn.əˌkɔl/

From b(eta-methyl) + (ur)ethane + chol(ine).

(pharmacology) A parasympathomimetic agent administered in the form of its chloride C₇H₁₇ClN₂O₂ and used especially to treat gastric and urinary retention.


loxoprofen

(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug derived from propionic acid.


iomazenil

From io(do)- + m(ethyl) + -azenil (“benzodiazepine derivative”).

(pharmacology) An antagonist and partial inverse agonist of benzodiazepine and a potential treatment for alcohol abuse.


iocetamic acid

From io- (“iodine-containing contrast medium”) + (a)cet(yl) + am(ino)- + -ic acid.

(pharmacology) A molecule used as a contrast medium.


benziodarone

(pharmacology) A particular vasodilator.


antidyslipidemic

en-adj

antidyslipidemic (comparative more antidyslipidemic, superlative most antidyslipidemic)

more antidyslipidemic (comparative)
most antidyslipidemic (superlative)

(pharmacology) That counters dyslipidemia.


antidyslipidemic

(pharmacology) Any drug that counters dyslipidemia.


felbinac

biphenylylacetic acid
biphenylylacetic acid

(pharmacology) biphenylylacetic acid, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug of the arylacetic acid class, used to treat muscle inflammation and arthritis


fadrozole

From [Term?] + -rozole (“imidazole-triazole derivative”).

af

(pharmacology) An aromatase inhibitor used in the treatment of breast cancer.


fenclofenac

(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug formerly used in rheumatism.


fendiline

(pharmacology) A calcium channel blocker.


fenoterol

From pheno- + -terol (“phenethylamine derivative”).

(pharmacology) A beta 2 adrenergic agonist designed to open up the airways to the lungs.


fenoverine

From pheno(thiazine) + -verine (“spasmolytic”).


fantofarone

From [Term?] + -arone (“antiarrhythmic”).


fenoprofen

(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.


fengabine

From phen(yl) + -gab- (“gabamimetic agent”) + -ine.

(pharmacology) A drug investigated as an antidepressant but never marketed.


fenretinide

From phen- + -retin- (“retinol derivative”) + (am)ide.

(pharmacology) A synthetic retinoid derivative.


femoxetine

From [Term?] + -oxetine (“fluoxetine derivative”).

(pharmacology) An SSRI related to paroxetine.


febuxostat

From phe(nyl) + (iso)bu(tyl) + x(anthine) o(xidase) + -stat (“enzyme inhibitor”).

(pharmacology) A urate-lowering drug (trademark Uloric), an inhibitor of xanthine oxidase that is indicated for use in the treatment of hyperuricemia and chronic gout.


fasiplon

From [Term?] + -plon (“imidazopyrimidine or pyrazolopyrimidine derivative”).

(pharmacology) A nonbenzodiazepine anxiolytic drug of the imidazopyrimidine family.


farletuzumab

From [Term?] + -tu- (“tumor”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody being investigated for the treatment of ovarian cancer.


fasudil

(pharmacology) A potent rho-kinase inhibitor and vasodilator.


fletazepam

From (tri)fl(uoro)eth(yl) + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).

(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine drug with strong muscle relaxant properties.


fezakinumab

From -kin- (“interleukin”) + -umab (“human monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody against interleukin-22, designed for the treatment of psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.


fluocortolone

From fluo(ro)- + -cort- + -olone (“steroid or steroid-like drug”).


fludroxycortide

From flu(oro)- + (hy)droxy + -cort- (“corticosteroid”) + -ide.

(pharmacology) A synthetic topical steroid used as an anti-inflammatory treatment for skin irritations.


falecalcitriol

(pharmacology) An analogue of calcitriol.


flopristin

From fl(uor)o- + -pristin (“pristinamycin derivative”).

(pharmacology) A streptogramin antibiotic.


flumetasone

From flu(oro)- + -metasone (“prednisone or prednisolone derivative”).


flutazolam

From flu(oro)- + [Term?] + -azolam (“diazepam derivative”).

(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine drug with sedative, muscle relaxant, anticonvulsant, and anxiolytic properties.


fenticonazole

From phen(yl)thi(ol) + -conazole (“miconazole derivative”).

(pharmacology) An azole antifungal drug, used locally as the nitrate in the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis.


flutemazepam

From flu(oro)- + [Term?] + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).

(pharmacology) A 3-hydroxy benzodiazepine derivative and analogue of temazepam that has hypnotic, sedative, amnesiac, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant and skeletal muscle relaxant properties.


fluperlapine

(pharmacology) A tricyclic atypical antipsychotic with additional antidepressant and sedative effects.


fenclozic acid

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) An analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory drug.


fulvestrant

From [Term?] + estr(ogen receptor) ant(agonist).

(pharmacology) An estrogen receptor antagonist drug.


fluperolone

From flu(oro)- + [Term?] + -olone (“steroid or steroid-like drug”).


fluprednidene

From flu(oro)- + predn(isolone) + (methyl)idene.


flutoprazepam

From flu(oro)- + [Term?] + (cyclo)pr(opyl) + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).


fluclorolone

From flu(oro)- + chlor- + -olone (“steroid or steroid-like drug”).


fluocortin

From fluo(ro)- + -cort- (“corticosteroid”) + -in.


fluorometholone

From fluoro- + meth- + -olone (“steroid or steroid-like drug”).

(pharmacology) A corticosteroid, most often used after laser-based refractive surgery.


fluprednisolone

(pharmacology) A pregnane corticosteroid.


flurithromycin

(pharmacology) A macrolide antibiotic, a fluorinated derivative of erythromycin.


eliprodil

(pharmacology) A drug that acts as an NMDA antagonist.


fluoxymesterone

From flu(or)- + (hydr)oxy- + me(thyltesto)sterone.

(pharmacology) A synthetic androgen C₂₀H₂₉FO₃ that is administered orally and is used especially in the treatment of testosterone deficiency in males and in the palliative treatment of breast cancer in females.


enalaprilat

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) An ACE inhibitor, the active metabolite of enalapril.


edoxaban

From [Term?] + -xaban (“blood coagulation factor Xa inhibitor”).


elvitegravir

From [Term?] + -tegravir (“HIV integrase inhibitor”).

(pharmacology) An integrase inhibitor used to treat HIV infection.


edotreotide

From [Term?] + -reotide (“somatostatin receptor agonist/antagonist”).

(pharmacology) A substance which, when bound to various radionuclides, is used in the treatment and diagnosis of certain cancers.


elvucitabine

From [Term?] + -citabine (“cytarabine or azacytidine derivative”).

(pharmacology) An experimental nucleoside reverse-transcriptase inhibitor for the treatment of HIV.


elopiprazole

From [Term?] + -piprazole (“phenylpiperazine derivative”).

(pharmacology) An antipsychotic drug of the phenylpiperazine class.


enviomycin

(pharmacology) An antibiotic drug used in the treatment of tuberculosis.


englitazone

From [Term?] + -glitazone (“thiazolidinedione derivative”).


edelfosine

en-noun

edelfosine (countable and uncountable, plural edelfosines)

(pharmacology) A synthetic alkyl-lysophospholipid with antineoplastic effects.


elotuzumab

From [Term?] + -tu- (“tumor”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”).

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(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody.


enocitabine

From (beh)eno(yl) + -citabine (“cytarabine or azacytidine derivative”).

(pharmacology) A nucleoside analogue used in chemotherapy.


ensituximab

(pharmacology) A chimeric monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of cancers.


enoxacin

From [Term?] + -oxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”).

(pharmacology) An oral broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent used in the treatment of urinary tract infections and gonorrhea.


ecallantide

From [Term?] + [Term?] + -tide (“peptide, glycopeptide”).

(pharmacology) A kallikrein inhibitor used for the treatment of hereditary angioedema and for the prevention of blood loss in cardiothoracic surgery.


enprazepine

(pharmacology) A tricyclic antidepressant.


enclomifene

From German en(tgegen) (“E-configuration”) + clomifene.

(pharmacology) The less active isomer of clomifene.


epimestrol

From epi- + me(thyl) + -estr- (“estrogen”) + -ol.

(pharmacology) A synthetic steroidal estrogen used as an ovulation stimulant.


eptazocine

From [Term?] + -azocine (“narcotic antagonist/agonist”).


etalocib

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A leukotriene B4 antagonist drug.


enpiprazole

(pharmacology) A phenylpiperazine tranquilizer.


echothiophate

(pharmacology) Alternative form of ecothiopate.


fusafungine

From [Term?] + -fungin (“antifungal antibiotic”) + -e.

(pharmacology) An active agent used in antibiotics for treatment of nasal and throat infections.


etazepine

(pharmacology) A tricyclic anticonvulsant drug.


etodolac

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A certain nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.


eprosartan

From [Term?] + -sartan (“angiotensin II receptor antagonist”).

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) An angiotensin II receptor antagonist, used for the treatment of high blood pressure.


esmirtazapine

(pharmacology) A drug developed to treat insomnia and vasomotor symptoms.


etanidazole

From etha(ne) + -nidazole (“metronidazole derivative”).

(pharmacology) A nitroimidazole drug used for its radiosensitizing properties.


etafedrine

(pharmacology) Ethylephedrine, a long-acting bronchodilator.


esreboxetine

From absolute configuration (“S-configuration”) + reboxetine.

(pharmacology) A selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor.


esmolol

From es(ter) + m(ethyl) + -olol (“β-adrenoceptor antagonist”).

(pharmacology) A cardioselective beta blocker used in parenteral forms in the treatment of arrhythmias and severe hypertension.


turosteride

From [Term?] + -steride (“testosterone reductase inhibitor”).

(pharmacology) A selective inhibitor of the enzyme 5α-reductase.


licarbazepine

(pharmacology) An active metabolite of oxcarbazepine.


eticyclidine

From ethy(l) + cycl(ohexyl) + -clidine (“muscarinic receptor agonist/antagonist”).

(pharmacology) A dissociative anesthetic drug with hallucinogenic effects.


ethylestrenol

(pharmacology) An anabolic steroid with some progesterone-like activity.


etilefrine

(pharmacology) A cardiac stimulant used as an antihypotensive.


epristeride

(pharmacology) A selective, transition-state, non-competitive inhibitor of the type II isoform of the enzyme 5α-reductase.


eslicarbazepine

From absolute configuration (“S-configuration”) + licarbazepine.

(pharmacology) S-licarbazepine, an active metabolite of oxcarbazepine.


ethotoin

/ˌɛθ.əˈtoʊ.ɪn/

(pharmacology) An anticonvulsant drug C₁₁H₁₂N₂O₂ used in the treatment of epilepsy.


elfazepam

Probably from e(thylsu)lf(onyl) + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).


eticlopride

From ethy(l) + chlo(ro)- + -pride (“sulpiride derivative”).

(pharmacology) A selective dopamine antagonist used mainly in research.


etidocaine

(pharmacology) A local anesthetic given by injection during surgical procedures and childbirth.


eltanolone

From [Term?] + [Term?] + -olone (“steroid or steroid-like drug”).


epoprostenol

(pharmacology) Prostacyclin when used as a drug.


etynodiol

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A synthetic progestogen C₂₀H₂₈O₂ used especially in birth control pills usually in combination with an estrogen.


emopamil

(pharmacology) A particular calcium channel blocker.


ethinylestradiol

/ɪˌθaɪ.nl̩ˌɛ.stɹəˈdaɪˌɔl/

/ˌɛθ.ɪ.nɪlˌɛ.stɹəˈdaɪˌɔl/

(pharmacology) A derivative of 17β-estradiol, the major endogenous estrogen in humans, used in oral contraceptives.


endralazine

(pharmacology) An antihypertensive of the hydrazinophthalazine chemical class.


epitiostanol

From epithio + -stanol, based on androstanol.


betadine

(pharmacology) Povidone-iodine, used as a topical antiseptic.


tafia

en-noun

tafia (countable and uncountable, plural tafias)

Creole French, probably aphetic for ratafia, a cordial.


emepronium

From e(thyl) + me(thyl) + pro(pyl) + -onium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).

af

(pharmacology) An anticholinergic drug used in urology as an antispasmodic.


folinate

(pharmacology) The conjugate base, or any salt or ester, of folinic acid.

folinic acid

coordinate as an acid versus a base, but synonymous in the practical sense that the conjugate base and conjugate acid coexist in solution


eltrombopag

The ORR and CRR did not correlate with eltrombopag before AVA (p > 0.05) but increased when the total exposure of AVA increased (p = 0.011), and the threshold for AVA response was a cumulative dose > 3,000 mg (p = 0.013).

2023 January, Yarong Chi, Qinglin Hu, Chen Yang, Miao Chen, Bing Han, “Avatrombopag is effective in patients with chemoradiotherapy-induced aplastic anemia: a single-center, retrospective study”, in Experimental Hematology, volume 117, →DOI, page 62:

(pharmacology) A drug to treat conditions that lead to thrombocytopenia.


etilevodopa

(pharmacology) A dopaminergic agent used as a treatment for Parkinson's disease; the ethyl ester of levodopa.


carbuterol

From car(bamoyl) + -buterol (“phenethylamine derivative”).


ceforanide

From cef- (“cefalosporanic acid derivative”).

(pharmacology) A cephalosporin antibiotic.


carisbamate

From [Term?] + -bamate (“tranquilizer”).

(pharmacology) An experimental anticonvulsant drug.


carlumab

From -l- (“immunomodulating”) + -umab (“human monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody designed for oncology and immune indications.


cefminox

From cef- (“cefalosporanic acid derivative”) + (a)mino- + (carb)ox(ylic acid).


cefsulodin

From cef- (“cefalosporanic acid derivative”) + sul(f)o- + (pyri)din(ium).


cefteram

From cef- (“cefalosporanic acid derivative”) + te(t)ra(zolyl) + m(ethyl).


carnidazole

From car(bamothioate) + -nidazole (“metronidazole derivative”).

(pharmacology) An antiprotozoal drug of the nitroimidazole class used in veterinary medicine.


cefazaflur

From cef- (“cefalosporanic acid derivative”) + aza- + flu(o)r-.


carboprost

(pharmacology) A synthetic prostaglandin analogue of PGF_(2α), with oxytocic properties.


carburazepam

From carb(amoyl) + ur(ea) + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).


cafedrine

From caffe(ine) + -drine (“sympathomimetic”).

(pharmacology) A cardiac stimulant used to increase blood pressure.


carteolol

From car(bostyril) + te(rt-butyl) + -olol (“β-adrenoceptor antagonist”).

(pharmacology) A beta blocker used to treat glaucoma.


caroverine

(pharmacology) A drug used as a spasmolytic and otoneuroprotective agent.


carbasalate

(pharmacology) An analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory drug.


carubicin

From Latin car(minata) + -rubicin (“daunorubicin derivative”).

(pharmacology) An anthracycline antineoplastic obtained from Nonomuraea roseoviolacea subsp. carminata.


carbimazole

(pharmacology) The prodrug of thiamazole, used to treat hyperthyroidism.


cefaloglycin

From cephalo(sporanic acid) + glycin(e).


carbidopa

Probably from (de)carb(oxylase) + i(nhibitor) + -dopa (“dopamine derivative”).

(pharmacology) A drug C₁₀H₁₄N₂O₄·H₂O that inhibits decarboxylation of ʟ-dopa in tissues outside the brain and that is administered with ʟ-dopa in the treatment of Parkinson's disease to increase the amount of ʟ-dopa available for transport to the brain.


ceftezole

From cef- (“cefalosporanic acid derivative”) + te(tra)zole.


carindacillin

(pharmacology) A penicillin antibiotic, a prodrug of carbenicillin.


canrenone

(pharmacology) An aldosterone antagonist with additional antiandrogen properties, used as a diuretic.


cefalonium

From cephalo(sporanic acid) + -onium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).


canagliflozin

From cana- (of unknown origin) + -gliflozin (“sodium–glucose cotransporter inhibitor”).

(pharmacology) A drug C₂₄H₂₅FO₅S·½H₂O that lowers blood sugar by reducing the reabsorption of glucose from the kidneys and is taken orally to treat type 2 diabetes. It is marketed under the trademark Invokana and when used in combination with metformin, under the trademark Invokamet.


carpipramine

From [Term?] + -pramine (“substance of the imipramine group”).

(pharmacology) An atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and anxiety.


cinaciguat

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) An experimental drug for the treatment of acute decompensated heart failure.


cinolazepam

From cy(a)no- + [Term?] + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).


ceftiolene

From cef- (“cefalosporanic acid derivative”) + thiol + -ene.

(pharmacology) A cephalosporin antibiotic.


ciprefadol

From cy(clo)pr(opyl) + [Term?] + -adol (“analgesic”).

(pharmacology) An opioid analgesic derived from isoquinoline.


clotiapine

From chlo(ro)- + thia- + -apine (“psychoactive tricyclic compound”).

(pharmacology) An atypical antipsychotic of the dibenzothiazepine chemical class.


clodantoin

(pharmacology) A drug used in gynecology.


cilengitide

From [Term?] + [Term?] + -tide (“peptide, glycopeptide”).

(pharmacology) A synthetic molecule based on a peptide, under investigation for the treatment of glioblastoma by inhibiting angiogenesis.


ciclacillin

From cycl- + -a- + -cillin (“6-aminopenicillanic acid derivative”).

(pharmacology) An aminopenicillin antibiotic.


cefuzonam

From cef- (“cefalosporanic acid derivative”).


ceruletide

(pharmacology) An oligopeptide that stimulates smooth muscle and increases digestive secretions.


corticorelin

From cortico(tropin) + -relin (“pituitary hormone release–stimulating peptide”).

(pharmacology) A corticotropin-releasing hormone used as a diagnostic agent.


ciglitazone

From cy(clohexyl) + -glitazone (“thiazolidinedione derivative”).

(pharmacology) A particular thiazolidinedione.


cianopramine

From cyano + -pramine (“substance of the imipramine group”).

(pharmacology) A tricyclic antidepressant, 5-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenzo[b,f]azepine-3-carbonitrile, related to imipramine.


ciclotizolam

From cyclo(hexyl) + -tizolam (“diazepam derivative”).

(pharmacology) A thienobenzodiazepine drug, a partial agonist for the benzodiazepine site of the GABA_A receptor.


cyclobutyrol

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A drug used in bile therapy.


ciladopa

From [Term?] + -dopa (“dopamine receptor agonist”).


clometocillin

From (di)chlo(ro) + metho(xy) + -cillin (“6-aminopenicillanic acid derivative”).


ciclopramine

From cyclo- + -pramine (“substance of the imipramine group”).

(pharmacology) A tetracyclic antidepressant, never marketed.


climazolam

From chl(oro)- + im(idazole) + -azolam (“diazepam derivative”).

(pharmacology) An imidazobenzodiazepine derivative used in veterinary medicine as an anesthetic.


cloprednol

(pharmacology) A synthetic glucocorticoid.


cinacalcet

From [Term?] + na(phthalene) + calc(ium) + eth-.

(pharmacology) A drug C₂₂H₂₂F₃N·HCl (trademark Sensipar) that is administered orally to treat hyperparathyroidism in patients with chronic kidney failure undergoing dialysis and to treat certain types of hypercalcemia (as that associated with parathyroid carcinoma). It increases the sensitivity of receptor cells of the parathyroid gland to extracellular calcium causing a decrease in parathyroid hormone secretion.


clebopride

From chl(oro)- + [Term?] + -pride (“sulpiride derivative”).

(pharmacology) A dopamine antagonist drug with antiemetic and prokinetic properties, used to treat functional gastrointestinal disorders.


chloroprednisone

(pharmacology) A topical glucocorticoid, a chlorinated derivative of prednisone.


clocapramine

From chlo(ro)- + (amino)ca(rbonyl) + -pramine (“substance of the imipramine group”).

(pharmacology) An atypical antipsychotic of the imidobenzyl class, used to treat schizophrenia and anxiety.


clazolam

From chl(oro)- + -azolam (“diazepam derivative”).

(pharmacology) A fused benzodiazepine and tetrahydroisoquinoline derivative with anxiolytic effects.


cimaterol

Probably from cy(ano)- + -ma- (“alteration of amino-”) + -terol (“phenethylamine derivative”).

(pharmacology) A beta-adrenergic agonist.


certoparin

From [Term?] + -parin (“heparin derivative”).

deep vein thrombosis
deep vein thrombosis

(pharmacology) A low-molecular-weight heparin, used to prevent deep vein thrombosis.


cobicistat

From [Term?] + -stat (“enzyme inhibitor”).

(pharmacology) A drug used in treating HIV.


cenicriviroc

From [Term?] + -viroc (“chemokine CC motif receptor 5 antagonist”).

(pharmacology) An experimental drug candidate for the treatment of HIV infection.


cryofluorane

(pharmacology) 1,2-dichlorotetrafluoroethane, a chlorofluorocarbon used mainly as a refrigerant.


cogazocine

From [Term?] + -azocine (“narcotic antagonist/agonist”).

(pharmacology) An opioid analgesic of the benzomorphan family.


cortivazol

From corti(costeroid) + [Term?] + (pyr)azol(e).

(pharmacology) A high-affinity agonist ligand for the glucocorticoid receptor.


cyprazepam

From cy(clo)pr(opyl) + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).


clorgiline

(pharmacology) An irreversible and selective inhibitor of monoamine oxidase A, used in scientific research, and structurally related to pargyline.


colestipol

Probably from cholest(erol) + -i- + pol(ymer).

(pharmacology) A strongly basic ion exchange resin that binds to bile acids and is taken orally in the form of its hydrochloride especially to lower LDL levels in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.


colestyramine

(pharmacology) A strongly basic synthetic resin that forms insoluble complexes with bile acids and has been used to lower cholesterol levels in hypercholesterolemic patients.


ciluprevir

From [Term?] + -previr (“hepatitis C virus protease inhibitor”).

(pharmacology) A drug used in the treatment of hepatitis C.


crenezumab

From [Term?] + -ne- (“neural”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody being investigated as a treatment of Alzheimer's disease.


cloxacillin

en-noun

cloxacillin (countable and uncountable, plural cloxacillins)

(pharmacology) A semisynthetic antibiotic C₁₉H₁₈ClN₃O₅S in the same class as penicillin, effective especially against staphylococci which secrete beta-lactamase.


colesevelam

(pharmacology) A lipid-lowering polymer drug (trademark Welchol) that binds to bile acid in the intestine and is administered orally by tablet or oral suspension to lower LDL levels in the treatment of hyperlipidemia and to control levels of blood sugar in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.


cyclomethycaine

From cyclo(hexyl) + methy(l) + -caine (“local anesthetic”).

af

(pharmacology) The local anesthetic 4-(cyclohexoxy)benzoic acid 3-(2-methyl-1-piperidinyl)propyl ester.


sarmazenil

From [Term?] + m(ethyl) + -azenil (“benzodiazepine derivative”).


cimetropium

From cy(clopropyl) + me(thyl) + -trop- (“atropine derivative”) + -ium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).

(pharmacology) A belladonna derivative used as an antispasmodic.


cetiedil

(pharmacology) A vasodilator and antisickling agent.


remimazolam

From [Term?] + im(idazolo) + -azolam (“diazepam derivative”).


cyclarbamate

(pharmacology) A muscle relaxant and tranquilizer of the carbamate family.


conorfone

From (hydro)co(do)n(e) + -orphone (“morphinan derivate”).

(pharmacology) An opioid analgesic, an analogue of hydrocodone substituted with an 8-ethyl group and an N-cyclopropylmethyl group.


lobenzarit

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) An immunomodulator used in the treatment of arthritis.


levormeloxifene

(pharmacology) An experimental selective estrogen receptor modulator, the enantiomer of ormeloxifene.


cyclopentolate

(pharmacology) An anticholinergic drug used especially in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₇H₂₅NO₃·HCl to dilate the pupil of the eye for ophthalmologic examination.


levonantradol

(pharmacology) A synthetic cannabinoid analogue of dronabinol.


cortodoxone

From cort- (“corticosteroid”) + -o- + d(e)ox(y)- + -one.

(pharmacology, biochemistry) A steroid that can be oxygenated to cortisol.


lometraline

From (ch)lo(ro)- + me(thoxy) + -traline (“serotonin reuptake inhibitor”).


lofepramine

From (ch)lo(ro)phe(nyl) + -pramine (“substance of the imipramine group”).

(pharmacology) A tricyclic antidepressant.


cyclobarbital

(pharmacology) A barbiturate derivative.


metitepine

From me(thyl) + thi(o)- + -tepine (“tricyclic compound”).

(pharmacology) A drug that acts as an antagonist at various serotonin and dopamine receptors, used as an antipsychotic.


lomefloxacin

From [Term?] + -floxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”).

(pharmacology) A fluoroquinolone antibiotic.


lercanidipine

(pharmacology) A calcium channel blocker of the dihydropyridine class.


lenperone

From [Term?] + -perone (“4’-fluoro-4-piperidinobutyrophenone derivative”).

(pharmacology) A typical antipsychotic of the butyrophenone chemical class.


lividomycin

(pharmacology) An aminoglycoside antibiotic.


lonazolac

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.


linagliptin

From [Term?] + -gliptin (“dipeptidyl aminopeptidase-IV inhibitor”).

(pharmacology) A DPP-4 inhibitor developed for treatment of type II diabetes.


levosimendan

congestive heart failure
congestive heart failure

(pharmacology) A calcium sensitiser used in the management of acutely decompensated congestive heart failure.


litoxetine

From [Term?] + -oxetine (“fluoxetine derivative”).


ormeloxifene

From [Term?] + (di)me(thy)l + -oxifene (“tamoxifen derivative”).

(pharmacology) A selective estrogen receptor modulator.


lirequinil

From [Term?] + -quinil (“quinoline derivative”).

(pharmacology) A non-benzodiazepine hypnotic drug.


deoxycortisol

(pharmacology, biochemistry) 11-deoxycortisol: cortodoxone


lorpiprazole

From [Term?] + -piprazole (“phenylpiperazine derivative”).

(pharmacology) An anxiolytic drug of the phenylpiperazine class.


lomerizine

From (f)l(uor)o- + me(thoxy) + -rizine (“alteration of piperazine”).

(pharmacology) A calcium channel blocker with antimigraine properties.


lacidipine

(pharmacology) A calcium channel blocker.


lupitidine

From [Term?] + -tidine (“cimetidine derivative”).

(pharmacology) An H₂ receptor antagonist used as an antiulcer agent.


lurosetron

From (f)lu(o)ro- + -setron (“serotonin receptor 5-HT₃ antagonist”).

(pharmacology) A serotonin 5-HT₃ receptor antagonist.


cilansetron

From [Term?] + serotonin receptor antagonist.

(pharmacology) An experimental 5-HT₃ antagonist.


lodoxamide

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) An antiallergic.


lerisetron

From [Term?] + -setron (“serotonin receptor 5-HT₃ antagonist”).


loteprednol

From (ch)lo(ro)- + [Term?] + predn(is)ol(one).

(pharmacology) A corticosteroid used in optometry and ophthalmology.


lapaquistat

From [Term?] + -stat (“enzyme inhibitor”).

(pharmacology) A cholesterol-lowering drug.


dronabinol

The others, dronabinol (Marinol, Syndros) and nabilone (Cesamet), are pills used to curb nausea in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and to stimulate appetite in AIDS patients with wasting syndrome.

2021 March 8, Jane E. Brody, “Medical Marijuana Is Not Regulated as Most Medicines Are”, in The New York Times:

(pharmacology) A synthetic delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol that is used to control nausea caused by chemotherapy and to stimulate appetite in cases of AIDS-induced anorexia.


clorotepine

From chloro- + -tepine (“tricyclic compound”).

(pharmacology) A potent atypical neuroleptic and central depressant of the tricyclic series, derived from perathiepin.


lorbamate

From (cyc)lo(p)r(opyl) + -bamate (“tranquilizer”).

(pharmacology) A muscle relaxant and tranquilizer of the carbamate family.


liothyronine

(pharmacology) A form of thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism and myxedema coma.


lynestrenol

From lyn- (“alteration of (ethy)nyl”) + estrene + -ol.

(pharmacology) A synthetic progestogen hormone.


lorcaserin

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A serotonergic and anorectic drug, C₁₁H₁₄ClN.


lanreotide

From [Term?] + -reotide (“somatostatin receptor agonist/antagonist”).

(pharmacology) A medication used in the management of acromegaly and symptoms caused by neuroendocrine tumors.


levosulpiride

(pharmacology) A substituted benzamide antipsychotic.


difloxacin

From di- + -floxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”).

(pharmacology) A fluoroquinolone antibiotic used in veterinary medicine.


dibenzepin

From dibenzo + -zepin(e) (“tricyclic compound”).

(pharmacology) A tricyclic antidepressant.


darodipine

(pharmacology) A calcium channel blocker.


difebarbamate

From di- + [Term?] + -barb- (“barbituric acid derivative”).

(pharmacology) A tranquilizer of the barbiturate and carbamate families.


dienogest

From diene + -o- + -gest (“steroid, progestogen”).

(pharmacology) A semisynthetic steroidal progestogen, used as an oral contraceptive in combination with ethinylestradiol.


difluprednate

From diflu(oro) + predn(isolone) + (butyr)ate.


dibekacin

(pharmacology) An aminoglycoside antibiotic.


dexibuprofen

(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, the active dextrorotatory enantiomer of ibuprofen.


dipivefrine

(pharmacology) A prodrug of epinephrine used to treat glaucoma.


dexelvucitabine

(pharmacology) A failed experimental drug for the treatment of HIV.


dihydralazine

(pharmacology) A hydrazinophthalazine drug with antihypertensive properties.


dimetridazole

(pharmacology) A nitroimidazole drug that combats protozoan infections.


dazopride

From d(iethyl) + (pyr)azo(lidine) + -pride (“sulpiride derivative”).

(pharmacology) An antiemetic and gastroprokinetic agent of the benzamide class.


dehydroemetine

(pharmacology) A synthetic antiprotozoal agent similar to emetine.


distigmine

From di- + -stigmine (“acetylcholinesterase inhibitor”).

(pharmacology) A parasympathomimetic drug, used in the bromide form, similar to pyridostigmine and neostigmine but with a longer duration of action.


diprenorphine

(pharmacology) An opioid antagonist used to reverse the effects of superpotent opioid analgesics, such as etorphine and carfentanil, that are used for tranquilizing large animals in veterinary medicine.


dimetofrine

From dimetho(xy) + -frine (“phenethyl derivative”).


diodone

(pharmacology) A radiocontrast agent used in urography.


calcipotriol

(pharmacology) A synthetic derivative of calcitriol that is used to treat psoriasis.


desoximetasone

From desoxy- + -metasone (“prednisone or prednisolone derivative”).

(pharmacology) A topical corticosteroid used for the relief of various skin conditions, including rashes.


danofloxacin

From [Term?] + -floxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”).

(pharmacology) A fluoroquinolone antibiotic used in veterinary medicine.


dirithromycin

(pharmacology) A macrolide glycopeptide antibiotic.


dapoxetine

From [Term?] + -oxetine (“fluoxetine derivative”).

premature ejaculation
premature ejaculation

(pharmacology) An SSRI marketed for the treatment of premature ejaculation in men.


deferasirox

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) An oral iron chelator.


desirudin

From [Term?] + -irudin (“hirudin derivative”).

(pharmacology) A synthetic recombinant form of hirudin.


dofetilide

Probably from (sulfonami)do- + phe(nyl)eth(yl) + -ilide (“Class III antiarrhythmic”).

(pharmacology) An oral class III antiarrhythmic agent used for treatment and prevention of atrial fibrillation and flutter.


dianicline

From dia(za) + -nicline (“nicotinic acetylcholie receptor partial agonist/agonist”).

(pharmacology) A drug being developed for the treatment of nicotine dependence.


deslorelin

From des- + [Term?] + -relin (“LHRH release–stimulating peptide”).

(pharmacology) An injectable gonadotropin-releasing hormone superagonist that stops the production of sex hormones.


dydrogesterone

From d(eh)ydro- + -gesterone (“progestational steroid”).


dipyrocetyl

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A pharmaceutical drug used as an analgesic and antipyretic.


darifenacin

From dari- (unknown origin) + phen(yl) + ac(etamide) + -in.

(pharmacology) A medication used to treat urinary incontinence.


dazoxiben

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) An orally active thromboxane synthase inhibitor.


dexketoprofen

(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.


depramine

(pharmacology) A tricyclic antidepressant.


dirucotide

From [Term?] + [Term?] + -tide (“peptide, glycopeptide”).

(pharmacology) An experimental drug for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.


dihexyverine

From di(cyclo)hexy(l) + -verine (“spasmolytic”).


dequalinium

From de(cyl) + [Term?] + -ium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).

(pharmacology) A quaternary ammonium cation whose chloride salt is used in several medications.


dinoprost

(pharmacology) prostaglandin F2α, used in medicine to induce labour and as an abortifacient


delapril

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) An ACE inhibitor used as an antihypertensive drug.


darglitazone

From [Term?] + -glitazone (“thiazolidinedione derivative”).

(pharmacology) A thiazolidinedione drug used to treat metabolic disorders.


drozitumab

From -tu- (“tumor”) + -umab (“human monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of cancers.


delafloxacin

(pharmacology) A fluoroquinolone antibiotic.


daratumumab

From -tum- (“tumor”) + -umab (“human monoclonal antibody”).


dimethyltubocurarinium

From dimethyl + tubocurarine + -ium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).

(pharmacology) A nondepolarizing nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist used as a muscle relaxant.


denaverine

Probably from d(iph)en(yl) + a(cetate) + -verine (“spasmolytic”).


demecarium

From de(ca)- + me(thylene) + car(bamate) + -ium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).

(pharmacology) A parasympathomimetic drug.


dicycloverine

From di- + cyclo(hexane) + -verine (“spasmolytic”).

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) An anticholinergic drug used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₉H₃₅NO₂·HCl for its antispasmodic effect on smooth muscle in functional gastrointestinal disorders.


ridaforolimus

From [Term?] + -rolimus (“rapamycin derivative”).

(pharmacology) An investigational inhibitor of the protein mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin).


dalteparin

From dalt- (of unknown origin) + heparin.

(pharmacology) A low-molecular-weight heparin, used for prophylaxis or treatment of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.


menabitan

cannabinoid receptor
cannabinoid receptor

(pharmacology) A synthetic drug which acts as a potent cannabinoid receptor agonist.


meprylcaine

From me(thyl) + pr(op)yl + -caine (“local anesthetic”).


mitiglinide

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A drug to treat diabetes.


moxestrol

From m(eth)ox(y) + -estr- (“estrogen”) + -ol.

(pharmacology) 11β-methoxy-17α-ethinyl-1,3,5(10)-estratriene-3,17β-diol or 11β-methoxy-17α-ethinylestradiol, a synthetic steroidal estrogen used to treat menopausal symptoms.


mezepine

From [Term?] + -zepine (“tricyclic compound”).


mirfentanil

From [Term?] + -fentanil (“opioid receptor agonist, analgesic”).

(pharmacology) A fentanyl derivative with strong selectivity for the μ-opioid receptor.


mersalyl

From mer- (“mercury-containing drug”) + -sal- (“salicylic acid derivative”) + -yl.

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) An organomercury compound.


melarsomine

(veterinary medicine, pharmacology) melaminylthioarsenate, a trypanocidal agent


misonidazole

From [Term?] + -nidazole (“metronidazole derivative”).


minaxolone

From (a)min(o)- + [Term?] + -olone (“steroid or steroid-like drug”).

(pharmacology) A general anaesthetic and neuroactive steroid.


mepiprazole

From [Term?] + -piprazole (“phenylpiperazine derivative”).

(pharmacology) A phenylpiperazine tranquilizer.


mitozolomide

From mito- (“nucleotoxic agent”) + (imida)zolo + (carboxa)mide.


meclocycline

(pharmacology) A tetracycline antibiotic.


mesulergine

From [Term?] + -erg- (“ergot alkaloid derivative”) + -ine.


mofegiline

From [Term?] + [Term?] + -giline (“MAO inhibitor type B”).

(pharmacology) A drug that was investigated for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease, but never marketed.


mesalamine

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) The drug mesalazine.


dolasetron

From (in)dola(te) + -setron (“serotonin receptor 5-HT₃ antagonist”).

(pharmacology) A serotonin 5-HT₃ receptor antagonist used to treat nausea and vomiting following chemotherapy.


medrogestone

From me(thyl) + [Term?] + gest- (“steroid, progestogen”) + -one.


mavacoxib

(pharmacology) A veterinary drug used to treat pain and inflammation in dogs with degenerative joint disease.


demegestone

From de(s)me(thyl) + (pro)gest(ogen) + -one.


mizoribine

From [Term?] + -ribine (“ribofuranosyl derivative of the pirazofurin type”).

(pharmacology) An immunosuppressive drug.


moxazocine

From m(eth)ox(y) + -azocine (“narcotic antagonist/agonist”).

(pharmacology) An opioid analgesic of the benzomorphan family.


meprednisone

(pharmacology) A glucocorticoid, a methylated derivative of prednisone.


manidipine

(pharmacology) A calcium channel blocker.


moxonidine

(pharmacology) An antihypertensive drug.


minamestane

From mina- (“alteration of amin(o)”) + -mestane (“aromatase inhibitor”).

(pharmacology) A steroidal aromatase inhibitor.


monteplase

From [Term?] + -teplase (“tissue-type plasminogen activator”).


megestrol

From me(thyl) + -gestr- (“estrogen”) + -ol.


mavrilimumab

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.


moperone

From [Term?] + -perone (“4’-fluoro-4-piperidinobutyrophenone derivative”).

(pharmacology) A typical antipsychotic of the butyrophenone class.


muraglitazar

/ˌmjʊɹ.əˈɡlɪt.əˌzɑɹ/

From [Term?] + -glitazar (“dual peroxisome proliferator activated receptors-α and -γ agonist”).

(pharmacology) A peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor agonist.


mebeverine

From me(thoxy)be(nzyl) + -verine (“spasmolytic”).

(pharmacology) A musculotropic antispasmodic drug.


motretinide

From m(eth)o(xy) + tr(ans)- + -retin- (“retinol derivative”) + (am)ide.


melengestrol

From me(thy)l(id)en(e) + -gestr- (“estrogen”) + -ol.

(pharmacology) A steroidal progestin and antineoplastic.


midodrine

From (a)mide + -o- + -drine (“sympathomimetic”).

(pharmacology) A vasopressor/antihypotensive agent.


muromonab

From mur(ine) + -o- + mon(oclonal) a(nti)b(ody).


mesuximide

(pharmacology) An anticonvulsant drug C₁₂H₁₃NO₂ used especially in the control of absence seizures.


ketimipramine

(pharmacology) A tricyclic antidepressant.


ketocaine

From keto- + -caine (“local anesthetic”).

(pharmacology) A chemical compound, C₁₈H₂₉NO₂, used as an anaesthetic.


minodronic acid

From [Term?] + -dronic (“calcium metabolism regulator”) acid.


mestranol

(pharmacology) A synthetic estrogen used chiefly in oral contraceptives, in combination with a progestational agent; the 3-methyl ether of ethinylestradiol, C₂₁H₂₆O₂.


medronic acid

From me(thylene) + -dronic (“calcium metabolism regulator”) acid.

(pharmacology) The smallest of the bisphosphonates, usually used in a radiolabeled form as a radiotracer in medical imaging.

medronate

Coordinate as a base versus an acid, but synonymous in the practical sense that the conjugate base and conjugate acid coexist in solution


montelukast

From Mont(r)e(al) + -lukast (“leukotriene receptor antagonist”), named after the city of Montreal, where the drug was developed by Merck in 1991.

(pharmacology) A leukotriene antagonist (trademark Singulair) used orally in the form of its sodium salt C₃₅H₃₅ClNNaO₃S to treat asthma or to relieve the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis.


moxaverine

(pharmacology) A phosphodiesterase inhibitor.


mikamycin

en-noun

mikamycin (countable and uncountable, plural mikamycins)

From [Term?] + -mycin (“antibiotic derived from Streptomyces”).


methsuximide

(pharmacology) Alternative form of mesuximide.


mexazolam

From me(thyl) + (o)xa- + -azolam (“diazepam derivative”).


nealbarbital

(pharmacology) A barbiturate derivative used for the treatment of insomnia.


nicorandil

(pharmacology) A vasodilatory drug used to treat angina.


nilvadipine

(pharmacology) A calcium channel blocker.


nalmexone

From nal- (“opioid receptor antagonist/agonist”) + [Term?] + -one.

(pharmacology) A semisynthetic mixed opioid agonist-antagonist with analgesic and narcotic antagonist properties.


nadifloxacin

From [Term?] + -floxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”).

(pharmacology) A topical fluoroquinolone antibiotic for the treatment of acne vulgaris and bacterial skin infections.


nitecapone

From [Term?] + -capone (“catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitor”).

(pharmacology) A drug that acts as a selective inhibitor of the enzyme catechol O-methyl transferase.


nisobamate

From N-iso(propyl) + -bamate (“tranquilizer”).

(pharmacology) A tranquilizer of the carbamate family.


necopidem

From [Term?] + -pidem (“zolpidem derivative”).

(pharmacology) An imidazopyridine drug with sedative and anxiolytic effects.


nafcillin

From naph(thalene) + -cillin (“6-aminopenicillanic acid derivative”).

(pharmacology) A semisynthetic penicillin that is resistant to beta-lactamase and is used especially in the form of its hydrated sodium salt C₂₁H₂₁N₂NaO₅S·H₂O as an antibiotic.


nemonapride

From [Term?] + [Term?] + -pride (“sulpiride derivative”).

(pharmacology) An atypical antipsychotic.


nogalamycin

From translingual nogala(ter) + -mycin (“antibiotic”).

(pharmacology) An anthracycline antibiotic produced by the soil bacterium Streptomyces nogalater.


nafoxadol

From naph(thalene) + oxa- + -adol (“analgesic”).


nitrendipine

(pharmacology) A dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker.


niguldipine

(pharmacology) A calcium channel blocker and a1-adrenergic receptor antagonist.


nifuroxazide

From nifur- (“5-nitrofuran derivative”) + (hydr)ox(y) + (hydr)azide.

(pharmacology) An oral nitrofuran antibiotic.


norethandrolone

(pharmacology) The anabolic steroid 17α-ethyl-19-nortestosterone.


nafarelin

From naph(th)a(lene) + -relin (“LHRH release–stimulating peptide”).

(pharmacology) An agonist of gonadotropin-releasing hormone.


nabitan

(pharmacology) A synthetic cannabinoid analogue of dronabinol, exhibiting antiemetic and analgesic effects.


nilutamide

From [Term?] + -lutamide (“nonsteroid antiandrogen”).

(pharmacology) An antiandrogen medication used in the treatment of advanced-stage prostate cancer.


nabazenil

From nab- (“cannabinoid receptor agonist”) + aze(pane).

(pharmacology) A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist with anticonvulsant properties.


norfenefrine

(biochemistry, pharmacology) An adrenergic agent used as a sympathomimetic drug.


omiloxetine

From [Term?] + -oxetine (“fluoxetine derivative”).


norgestrienone

From nor- + -gestr- (“estrogen”) + triene + -one.


oxetacaine

From (hydr)ox(y) + eth(yl)a(mine) + -caine (“local anesthetic”).

(pharmacology) A potent local anesthetic.


norgestimate

From nor- + (pro)gest(ogen) + im(ino) + -ate.

(pharmacology) A synthetic progestogen C₂₃H₃₁NO₃ (trademark Ortho Tri-Cyclen) that is used in combination with an estrogen (as ethinylestradiol) in birth control pills.


orbifloxacin

(pharmacology) A fluoroquinolone antibiotic.


nifuratel

From nifur- (“5-nitrofuran derivative”).

(pharmacology) A local antiprotozoal and antifungal agent used in gynecology.


orciprenaline

From orci(nol) + -prenaline (“phenethylamine derivative”).

(pharmacology) A bronchodilator used in the treatment of asthma.


nifurtoinol

(pharmacology) A nitrofuran-derived antibiotic used in the treatment of urinary tract infections.


dalotuzumab

From [Term?] + -tu- (“tumor”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of cancers.


neridronic acid

From [Term?] + -dronic (“calcium metabolism regulator”) acid.

(pharmacology) A bisphosphonate drug to inhibit bone loss.


noracymethadol

(pharmacology) A synthetic opioid analgesic related to methadone.


norethisterone

/nɔː.ɹɛˈθɪ.stə.ɹəʊn/

/ˌnɔɹ.əˈθɪ.stəˌɹoʊn/

(pharmacology) A synthetic steroid hormone, 19-nor-17α-ethynyltestosterone (C₂₀H₂₆O₂), which has actions similar to those of progesterone and is used chiefly for contraception.


naboctate

From nab- (“cannabinoid receptor agonist”) + oct(yl) + -ate.

(pharmacology) A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist with antiemetic, sedative, anxiolytic and antiglaucoma properties.


ocfentanil

From [Term?] + -fentanil (“opioid receptor agonist, analgesic”).


oxmetidine

(pharmacology) An H₂ receptor antagonist.


oxycinchophen

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) An antirheumatic drug.


oxybuprocaine

From oxybu- (“alteration of butoxy”) + procaine.

(pharmacology) A local anesthetic, used especially in ophthalmology and otolaryngology.


oxametacin

(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.


oxpheneridine

(pharmacology) A 4-phenylpiperidine derivative related to the opioid analgesic drug pethidine.


oxidopamine

(neurotoxicology, pharmacology) A neurotoxin used by scientists for selective killing of dopaminergic and noradrenergic neurons.


oxybutynin

(pharmacology) An antispasmodic and anticholinergic drug C₂₂H₃₁NO₃ administered transdermally as a skin patch or orally in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₂H₃₁NO₃·HCl to relax the smooth muscles of the bladder in the treatment of urge incontinence, frequent urination, and urinary urgency.


oxilofrine

From (hydr)oxyl + -o- (“phenethyl derivative”) + -frine.

(pharmacology) An amphetamine stimulant drug.


hypertensor

(pharmacology) An agent that tends to cause hypertension; a vasopressor.


roxithromycin

/ɹɒkˌsɪθ.ɹə(ʊ)ˈmʌɪ.sɪn/

/ɹɑkˌsɪθ.ɹəˈmaɪ.sɪn/

(pharmacology) A semisynthetic derivative of erythromycin.


scopol-

(chemistry, pharmacology) Indicating elements obtained from Scopolia japonica.


dichronic

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) diclofenac


sunepitron

A drug designed to treat depression and anxiety.


sarafloxacin

From [Term?] + -floxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”).

(pharmacology) A quinolone antibiotic drug.


semagacestat

A drug designed to treat Alzheimer's disease but never marketed.


spiraprilat

(pharmacology) The active metabolite of spirapril.


sirukumab

From -k- (“interleukin”) + -umab (“human monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.


selfotel

A drug with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, analgesic and neuroprotective effects.


solabegron

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A drug that acts as a selective agonist for the β3 adrenergic receptor.


sulprostone

(pharmacology) An oxytocic, an analogue of prostaglandin E2.


sevelamer

A phosphate-binding drug used to treat hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease.


alazocine

A drug, the first σ1 receptor agonist discovered.


salsalate

From sal- (“salicylic acid derivative”) + sal(icyl)ate.

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.


sulfatolamide

(pharmacology) A drug used in gynecology, a combination of sulfathiourea and mafenide.


suvizumab

From [Term?] + -vi- (“viral”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) An antiviral and immunomodulator.


solithromycin

(pharmacology) A fluoroketolide antibiotic.


setoperone

From [Term?] + -perone (“4’-fluoro-4-piperidinobutyrophenone derivative”).

(pharmacology) A compound that is a ligand to the 5-HT_(2A) receptor.


sulbenicillin

From sul(fo)- + ben(zyl) + (pen)icillin.


sitafloxacin

(pharmacology) A fluoroquinolone antibiotic.


simfibrate

From [Term?] + -fibrate (“clofibrate derivative”).


sulfaquinoxaline

From sulfa- (“sulfonamide”) + quinoxaline.

(pharmacology) A drug used in veterinary medicine to treat coccidiosis.


sulfacetamide

From sulfa- (“sulfonamide”) + acetamide.

(pharmacology) A sulfonamide antibiotic.


suprofen

(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.


sulfamethoxypyridazine

From sulfa- (“sulfonamide”) + methoxy + pyridazine.

(pharmacology) A sulfonamide antibacterial drug.


sorivudine

From [Term?] + -vudine (“zidovudine derivative”).

(pharmacology) A thymine analogue antiviral drug.


sulfamoxole

(pharmacology) A fluoroquinolone antibacterial.


semuloparin

From [Term?] + -parin (“heparin derivative”).

(pharmacology) An experimental antithrombotic.


sermorelin

Random prefix suffixed with -morelin (“growth hormone release–stimulating peptide”).

(pharmacology) A growth hormone–releasing hormone analogue.


sulfathiourea

(pharmacology) A sulfonamide antibacterial.


sifalimumab

From -lim- (“immunomodulating”) + -umab (“human monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of SLE, dermatomyositis, and polymyositis.


sameridine

From [Term?] + am(ide) + -eridine (“pethidine derivative”).

(pharmacology) A 4-phenylpiperidine derivative related to pethidine.


sisomicin

From [Term?] + -micin (“aminoglycoside, antibiotic”).


samalizumab

From [Term?] + -li- (“immunomodulating”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody designed for oncology indications.


sulfaguanidine

From sulfa- (“sulfonamide”) + guanidine.

(pharmacology) A particular sulfonamide.


somatorelin

From somato(tropin) + -relin (“pituitary hormone release–stimulating peptide”).

(pharmacology) A diagnostic agent for determining growth hormone deficiency.


sparsomycin

From translingual sparso(genes) + -mycin (“antibiotic”).

(pharmacology) A chemical compound, initially discovered as a metabolite of the fungus Streptomyces sparsogenes, that inhibits protein synthesis.


spiradoline

From spir(o) + -adol- (“analgesic”) + -ine.

(pharmacology) A highly selective κ-opioid agonist with analgesic, diuretic and antitussive effects.


suxibuzone

A prodrug of phenylbutazone, used to treat joint and muscular pain.


stiripentol

An anticonvulsant drug used in the treatment of epilepsy.


sarprogrelate

A drug that blocks serotonin-induced platelet aggregation, used in treating various diseases.


setrobuvir

From [Term?] + -buvir (“RNA polymerase (NS5B) inhibitor”).

(pharmacology) An experimental drug for the treatment of hepatitis C.


sulfamazone

(pharmacology) A sulfonamide antibiotic with antipyretic properties.


sulfabenzamide

(pharmacology) An antibacterial and antimicrobial drug.


styramate

A muscle relaxant and anticonvulsant drug.


sodium stibogluconate

(pharmacology) An injectable medicine used to treat leishmaniasis.


secukinumab

From -kin- (“interleukin”) + -umab (“human monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of uveitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis.


sulfametomidine

From sulfa- (“sulfonamide”) + metomidine.


spirapril

(pharmacology) An ACE inhibitor antihypertensive drug used to treat hypertension.


sulazepam

From sul(fur) + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).

(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine drug, the thioamide derivative of diazepam.


zabiciprilat

(pharmacology) An antihypertensive drug.


sulfalene

(pharmacology) A sulfonamide antibacterial used for the treatment of chronic bronchitis, urinary tract infections, and malaria.


selumetinib

A drug being investigated for the treatment of various cancers.


sergliflozin etabonate

(pharmacology) An investigational antidiabetic drug.


seratrodast

A thromboxane receptor antagonist used primarily in the treatment of asthma.


secnidazole

From [Term?] + -nidazole (“metronidazole derivative”).

(pharmacology) A nitroimidazole antiinfective.


zeniplatin

From [Term?] + -platin (“platinum derivative”).

(pharmacology) An organoplatinum compound used in cancer treatment.


sapacitabine

Probably from [Term?] + pa(lmitoyl) + -citabine (“cytarabine or azacytidine derivative”).

(pharmacology) An oral nucleoside analogue prodrug with potential uses in chemotherapy.


zoliprofen

(pharmacology) An anti-inflammatory drug.


saripidem

From [Term?] + -pidem (“zolpidem derivative”).

(pharmacology) A sedative and anxiolytic drug in the imidazopyridine family.


zidometacin

(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.


sarilumab

From -l- (“immunomodulating”) + -umab (“human monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody against the interleukin-6 receptor. Used to attenuate counterproductive immune responses in certain diseases (autoimmune or infectious).


saredutant

From [Term?] + -dutant (“neurokinin NK₂ receptor antagonist”).

(pharmacology) A drug investigated as an antidepressant and anxiolytic.


suxethonium

From sux- (“alteration of succinyl”) + eth(yl) + -onium.


sipuleucel-T

A therapeutic cancer vaccine for prostate cancer.


quindoxin

A drug formerly used in animal feeds to promote growth.


zinoconazole

From (hydra)zine + -o- + -conazole (“miconazole derivative”).


zoficonazole

From [Term?] + -conazole (“miconazole derivative”).


zolasartan

From [Term?] + -sartan (“angiotensin II receptor antagonist”).

(pharmacology) An angiotensin II receptor antagonist.


zinviroxime

From Z- (“Z-configuration”) + [Term?] + viroxime.


quatacaine

From [Term?] + -caine (“local anesthetic”).


sultopride

From sul(fonyl) + [Term?] + -pride (“sulpiride derivative”).

(pharmacology) An atypical antipsychotic of the benzamide chemical class.


quinazosin

(pharmacology) An alpha-adrenergic blocker drug.


urefibrate

From [Term?] + -fibrate (“clofibrate derivative”).


sulfametoxydiazine

From sulfa- (“sulfonamide”) + methoxy + diazine.

(pharmacology) A long-acting sulfonamide antibacterial, used as a leprostatic agent and in the treatment of urinary tract infections.


quilostigmine

From (iso)qui(no)l(ine) + -o- + -stigmine (“acetylcholinesterase inhibitor”).

(pharmacology) A cholinesterase inhibitor.


quintiofos

From quin(oline) + thio- + -fos (“phosphorous derivative”).


quinacillin

From quin(oxaline) + -a- + -cillin (“6-aminopenicillanic acid derivative”).


ufiprazole

From [Term?] + -prazole (“benzimidazole derivative”).


uredofos

From ure(i)do- + -fos (“phosphorous derivative”).


quinestradol

From Latin quin(que) (“five”) + estrad(i)ol.


quingestrone

From Latin quin(que) (“five”) + -gestr- (“estrogen”) + -one.


pinoxepin

From [Term?] + -oxepin (“tricyclic compound”).

(pharmacology) An investigative neuroleptic drug.


ularitide

From u(rodi)la(tin) + -ritide (“natriuretic peptide”).

(pharmacology) A synthetic form of urodilatin.


antilipidemic

en-adj

antilipidemic (comparative more antilipidemic, superlative most antilipidemic)

more antilipidemic (comparative)
most antilipidemic (superlative)


pipacycline

From pip(er)a(zine) + -cycline (“tetracycline derivative”).

af

(pharmacology) A tetracycline antibiotic.


penimepicycline

phenoxymethyl penicillin
phenoxymethyl penicillin

(pharmacology) An antibiotic, the phenoxymethyl penicillin salt of pipacycline.


peginesatide

From peg- + [Term?] + -tide (“peptide, glycopeptide”).

(pharmacology) An erythropoietic agent, a functional analog of erythropoietin, intended for the treatment of anemia associated with chronic kidney disease in adult patients on dialysis.


perflubron

perfluorooctyl bromide, a fluorochemical


piroheptine

An anticholinergic and antihistamine used as an antiparkinsonian agent.


pelretin

From [Term?] + -retin (“retinol derivative”).

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A retinoid used in skincare creams to treat acne etc. or to reduce wrinkles.


pholedrine

sympathetic nervous system
sympathetic nervous system

(pharmacology) para-hydroxymethamphetamine, a drug that stimulates the sympathetic nervous system.


pildralazine

(pharmacology) An antihypertensive and vasodilator.


pasireotide

From [Term?] + -reotide (“somatostatin receptor agonist/antagonist”).

(pharmacology) An orphan drug used to treat Cushing's disease.


RPV

(pharmacology) Abbreviation of rilpivirine.


pegsunercept

(pharmacology) A drug for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.


piperocaine

From piper(idinyl) + -o- + -caine (“local anesthetic”).


parnaparin

From [Term?] + -parin (“heparin derivative”).

(pharmacology) A particular antithrombotic.


pirandamine

A tricyclic SSRI, structurally related to tandamine.


pipamperone

From [Term?] + -perone (“4’-fluoro-4-piperidinobutyrophenone derivative”).

(pharmacology) An antipsychotic drug derived from butyrophenone and used in the treatment of schizophrenia.


perifosine

From (pi)peri(dine) + -fosine (“cytostatic”).

(pharmacology) An experimental alkylphospholipid anticancer drug.


pirenoxine

A medication used in the possible treatment and prevention of cataracts.


pendetide

From [Term?] + [Term?] + -tide (“peptide, glycopeptide”).

(pharmacology) A chelating agent consisting of pentetic acid linked to the tripeptide glycine (G) – ʟ-tyrosine (Y) – ʟ-lysine (K).


palifermin

Escherichia coli
Escherichia coli#Translingual

A human recombinant keratinocyte growth factor produced in Escherichia coli.


pentagastrin

en-noun

pentagastrin (countable and uncountable, plural pentagastrins)

A synthetic polypeptide that has effects like gastrin when given parenterally.


penamecillin

From (redundant) penam + -cillin (“6-aminopenicillanic acid derivative”).

af

(pharmacology) An acetoxymethyl ester of benzylpenicillin; a prodrug that is processed to benzylpenicillin by esterases.


pirnabine

A synthetic cannabinoid receptor ligand, developed for the treatment of glaucoma.


pentolinium

A ganglionic blocking agent that acts as a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist and is used as a antihypertensive drug.


palonosetron

From [Term?] + -setron (“serotonin receptor 5-HT₃ antagonist”).

(pharmacology) A drug used in the prevention and treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.


pafuramidine

pneumocystis pneumonia
pneumocystis pneumonia

An experimental drug for the treatment of pneumocystis pneumonia.


pirbuterol

From pyr(idine) + -buterol (“phenethylamine derivative”).

(pharmacology) A bronchodilator used in the treatment of asthma.


perindopril

(pharmacology) A long-acting ACE inhibitor.


pentamorphone

From pent(yl)am(ine) + -orphone (“morphinan derivate”).

(pharmacology) 14β-pentylaminomorphinone, a semisynthetic opiate derivative and analgesic.


pipradrol

central nervous system
central nervous system

A mild central nervous system stimulant.


pirquinozol

A drug investigated as an antiallergen and antiasthmatic agent in the early 1980s but never marketed.


pirprofen

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.


pirisudanol

The succinic acid ester of pyridoxine and of deanol, used to treat mild cognitive impairment, fatigue, and depression.


paramethasone

(pharmacology) A fluorinated glucocorticoid.


picoplatin

Probably from py(ridine) + ch(lor)o + -platin (“platinum derivative”).

(pharmacology) A platinum-based antineoplastic drug.


promoxolane

A centrally-acting muscle relaxant and anxiolytic drug.


piretanide

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A type of loop diuretic.


propanidid

A very short-acting phenylacetate general anesthetic.


prolintane

A stimulant of norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors.


pentetreotide

From pentetic acid + -reotide (“somatostatin receptor agonist/antagonist”).

(pharmacology) A modified pentetic acid attached to a peptide segment.


pefloxacin

From (pi)pe(razine) + -floxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”).

(pharmacology) A synthetic chemotherapeutic agent used to treat severe and life-threatening bacterial infections.


protokylol

A ß-adrenergic receptor agonist used as a bronchodilator.


pizotifen

An benzocycloheptene-based drug used mainly to reduce the frequency of recurrent migraine.


pirinixic acid

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A hypolipidemic, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor agonist.


pivampicillin

(pharmacology) A pivaloyloxymethyl ester of ampicillin.


polynoxylin

An antiseptic that is a polymer of urea and formaldehyde.


pranoprofen

(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used in ophthalmology.


pivoxazepam

(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine derivative, the pivalate ester of oxazepam, with sedative and anxiolytic effects.


pivagabine

From piva(loyl) + -gab- (“gabamimetic agent”) + -ine.

(pharmacology) An antidepressant and anxiolytic drug.


prinaberel

A drug that acts as a highly selective agonist of the ERβ subtype of the estrogen receptor, used in scientific research.


promegestone

From pro(pionyl) + me(thyl) + (pro)gest(ogen) + -one.

(pharmacology) A norsteroid progestogen.


promestriene

From pro(poxy) + me(thoxy) + est(rat)riene.


pozanicline

From [Term?] + -nicline (“nicotinic acetylcholie receptor partial agonist/agonist”).

(pharmacology) A drug with nootropic and neuroprotective effects.


proadifen

An inhibitor of cytochrome P450 enzymes, preventing some types of drug metabolism.


premazepam

A benzodiazepine derivative with anxiolytic and sedative properties in humans.


prodilidine

An opioid analgesic, a ring-contracted analogue of prodine.


profenamine

A phenothiazine derivative used as an antiparkinsonian agent.


pitrakinra

From [Term?] + -trakinra (“interleukin-4 receptor antagonist”).

(pharmacology) A human recombinant protein that has been studied as a treatment for asthma.


prenalterol

Probably from (iso)prenal(ine) + -terol (“phenethylamine derivative”).

(pharmacology) A cardiac stimulant that acts as a β₁-adrenergic agonist.


pyrithyldione

A psychoactive drug formerly used as a sedative.


prednylidene

(pharmacology) A glucocorticoid for systemic use.


probarbital

(pharmacology) A barbiturate derivative with sedative, hypnotic and anticonvulsant properties.


prasterone

From [Term?] + -sterone (“androgen/anabolic steroid”).


proxorphan

From (cyclo)pro(pyl) + (hydr)ox(y) + -orphan (“morphinan derivate”).

(pharmacology) An opioid analgesic and antitussive drug of the morphinan family.


pravadoline

From [Term?] + -adol- (“analgesic”) + -ine.

(pharmacology) An anti-inflammatory and analgesic drug.


proflazepam

From pro(pyl) + fl(uoro)- + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).


propiverine

From prop(ox)y + -verine (“spasmolytic”).

(pharmacology) An anticholinergic drug used to treat overactive bladder.


proscillaridin

A cardiac glycoside of the bufanolide type.


profadol

From pro(pyl) + ph(enol) + -adol (“analgesic”).


propyliodone

From propyl + -iod- (“iodine-containing contrast medium”) + (pyridin)one.

(pharmacology) A molecule used as a contrast medium.


polycarbophil

A drug used as a stool stabilizer; a synthetic polymer of polyacrylic acid cross-linked with divinyl glycol, with calcium as a counterion.


propenidazole

From prope(noate) + -nidazole (“metronidazole derivative”).

(pharmacology) An imidazole derivative used in gynecology.


procaterol

From (iso)pro(pyl) + ca(rbostyril) + -terol (“phenethylamine derivative”).

(pharmacology) A short-acting β₂-adrenergic receptor agonist used for the treatment of asthma.


plerixafor

An immunostimulant used to mobilize hematopoietic stem cells in cancer patients.


pridopidine

An experimental drug candidate of the dopidine class.


progabide

From pro- + -gab- (“gabamimetic agent”) + (am)ide.

gamma-aminobutyric acid
gamma-aminobutyric acid

(pharmacology) An analogue and prodrug of gamma-aminobutyric acid, used in the treatment of epilepsy.


pruvanserin

Contains -anserin (“serotonin receptor antagonist”).

A selective 5-HT2A receptor antagonist investigated as an insomnia treatment.


protirelin

From Pro + -tirelin (“thyrotropin releasing hormone analog”).


pranlukast

From [Term?] + -lukast (“leukotriene receptor antagonist”).

(pharmacology) A cysteinyl leukotriene receptor-1 antagonist.


prulifloxacin

From [Term?] + -floxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”).

(pharmacology) A synthetic chemotherapeutic antibiotic of the fluoroquinolone class.


ponezumab

From [Term?] + -ne- (“neural”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.


proxibarbital

(pharmacology) A barbiturate derivative with antianxiety properties.


propizepine

From [Term?] + -zepine (“tricyclic compound”).

(pharmacology) A tricyclic antidepressant.


propafenone

en-noun

propafenone (countable and uncountable, plural propafenones)

From German Propafenon, from Propylamino + Fen- (“alteration of Phenyl”) + -on.

af

(pharmacology) A drug with antiarrhythmic and local anesthetic properties, used in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmia.


protionamide

A drug used in the treatment of tuberculosis.


proxazole

A drug used for functional gastrointestinal disorders.


pirlindole

An antidepressant drug related to metralindole.


pramlintide

From Pr(o) + am(y)lin + -tide (“peptide, glycopeptide”).

(pharmacology) A synthetic amylin analog (trademark Symlin) that is administered by injection in the form of its acetate C₁₇₁H₂₆₇N₅₁O₅₃S₂·C₂H₄O₂ and is used with insulin therapy to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.


proglumetacin

(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.


policresulen

A topical haemostatic and antiseptic, indicated for common anal disorders.


procymate

A sedative and anxiolytic drug derived from carbamate.


polyhexanide

polyhexamethylene biguanide, a polymer used as a disinfectant and antiseptic


propiomazine

An antihistamine that blocks H1 receptors, used to treat insomnia and to produce sleepiness or drowsiness e.g. before surgery.


panadiplon

From [Term?] + -plon (“imidazopyrimidine or pyrazolopyrimidine derivative”).


propoxycaine

From propoxy + -caine + [Term?] (“local anesthetic”).


pranidipine

(pharmacology) A calcium channel blocker of the dihydropyridine group.


plomestane

From p(ropargy)l + -o- + -mestane (“aromatase inhibitor”).

(pharmacology) Propargylestrienedione, a steroidal irreversible aromatase inhibitor developed as an antineoplastic agent for the treatment of breast cancer.


proxymetacaine

From pro(p)oxy + meta-(amino) + -caine (“local anesthetic”).

(pharmacology) A topical anesthetic drug of the aminoester group.


proxyphylline

A xanthine derivative that acts as a cardiac stimulant, vasodilator, and bronchodilator.


polyestradiol phosphate

An estrogen in the form of a polymer, used for the palliative treatment of prostate cancer.


pentabamate

From penta(ne) + -bamate (“tranquilizer”).

(pharmacology) A carbamate tranquilizer.


loop diuretic

Any diuretic that acts on the ascending loop of Henle in the kidney.


pimeclone

A psychostimulant or respiratory stimulant drug.


prosultiamine

thiamine propyl disulfide, a disulfide thiamine derivative used to treat vitamin B1 deficiency


tiamenidine

A chemical compound sharing many of the pharmacological properties of clonidine.


nitrazepate

From nitr- + -azepate (“diazepam derivative”).

(pharmacology) An anxiolytic benzodiazepine drug.


ticagrelor

(pharmacology) A platelet aggregation inhibitor.


propentofylline

A xanthine derivative with purported neuroprotective effects.


prednicarbate

(pharmacology) A topical corticosteroid drug.


seproxetine

From [Term?] + -oxetine (“fluoxetine derivative”).

(pharmacology) An SSRI that is an active metabolite of fluoxetine.


tasimelteon

A drug, a selective agonist for melatonin receptors, that is under development for the treatment of insomnia and other sleep disorders.


tandamine

A tricyclic SSRI, developed in the 1970s as an antidepressant but never marketed.


trimazosin

(pharmacology) A sympatholytic alpha blocker drug.


taniplon

(pharmacology) An anxiolytic drug of the imidazoquinazoline family.


tazolol

A beta blocker with some utility in the treatment of heart disease.


torezolid

An oxazolidinone drug being developed to treat skin infections.


temocapril

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) An ACE inhibitor.


taltirelin

From [Term?] + -tirelin (“thyrotropin releasing hormone analog”).

(pharmacology) A thyrotropin-releasing hormone analogue with possible uses in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.


tecovirimat

(pharmacology) An antiviral drug with activity against orthopoxviruses such as smallpox.


taspoglutide

From [Term?] + -glutide (“glucagon-like peptide analog”).

(pharmacology) A pharmaceutical drug, a glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist, under investigation for treatment of type 2 diabetes.


tedalinab

From [Term?] + -nab (“cannabinoid receptor agonist”).

(pharmacology) A cannabinoid receptor agonist used to treat osteoarthritis and neuropathic pain.


talsaclidine

From [Term?] + -clidine (“muscarinic receptor agonist/antagonist”).

(pharmacology) A non-selective muscarinic acetylcholine receptor agonist.


terbogrel

(pharmacology) A thromboxane A2 receptor antagonist.


terodiline

(pharmacology) A drug used in urology as an antispasmodic.


thialbarbital

(pharmacology) A barbiturate derivative with sedative effects.


tamibarotene

From [Term?] + -arotene (“arotinoid derivative”).

all-trans retinoic acid
all-trans retinoic acid

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) An orally-active synthetic retinoid, developed to overcome all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) resistance, with potential antineoplastic activity.


telenzepine

(pharmacology) An antimuscarinic used in the treatment of peptic ulcers.


telbivudine

From [Term?] + -vudine (“zidovudine derivative”).

(pharmacology) An antiviral drug used in the treatment of hepatitis B infection.


tazarotene

Probably from th(i)- + az- + -arotene (“arotinoid derivative”).

(pharmacology) A topical retinoid used to treat psoriasis, acne, and photodamage.


tiopronin

A thiol drug used to control the rate of cystine precipitation and excretion in cystinuria.


thymopentin

An immunostimulant and thymic polypeptide.


tilmicosin

A macrolide antibiotic used in veterinary medicine.


temocillin

From [Term?] + -cillin (“6-aminopenicillanic acid derivative”).

(pharmacology) A particular carboxypenicillin.


tasosartan

From [Term?] + -sartan (“angiotensin II receptor antagonist”).

(pharmacology) An angiotensin II receptor antagonist.


telapristone

(pharmacology) An investigational selective progesterone receptor modulator, tested for treatment of progesterone-sensitive myomata.


teprotide

From [Term?] + [Term?] + -tide (“peptide, glycopeptide”).

(pharmacology) A nonapeptide ACE inhibitor isolated from a snake of species Bothrops jararaca.


aritox

telimomab aritox

zolimomab aritox

monoclonal antibodies
monoclonal antibody#English

(pharmacology) Used in the names of monoclonal antibodies, indicating that they are linked to an A chain of the ricin protein.


terbequinil

From [Term?] + -quinil (“quinoline derivative”).

(pharmacology) A stimulant and nootropic drug.


telimomab

A mouse monoclonal antibody which is an immunosuppressive drug.


tetrabarbital

(pharmacology) A barbiturate derivative used as a hypnotic.


tetroxoprim

From tetr- + oxo- + -prim (“dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor, antibacterial”).

(pharmacology) A derivative of trimethoprim.


tienopramine

From thieno + -pramine (“substance of the imipramine group”).

(pharmacology) A tricyclic antidepressant, an analogue of imipramine with one benzene ring replaced with a thiophene ring.


tedatioxetine

From [Term?] + thio + -oxetine (“fluoxetine derivative”).


troxerutin

Styphnolobium japonicum
Styphnolobium japonicum#Translingual

A hydroxyethylrutoside flavonol found in Styphnolobium japonicum (formerly Sophora japonica), used as a vasoprotective.


thiocarlide

tuberculostearic acid
tuberculostearic acid

A thiourea drug used in the treatment of tuberculosis, inhibiting oleic acid and tuberculostearic acid.


travoprost

(pharmacology) A synthetic prostaglandin analogue used as a topical medication for controlling the progression of glaucoma or ocular hypertension.


tioclomarol

(pharmacology) An anticoagulant drug used as a rodenticide.


tampramine

From [Term?] + -pramine (“substance of the imipramine group”).

(pharmacology) A tricyclic antidepressant drug.


toceranib

A receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor, used in the treatment of canine mast cell tumour.


tesaglitazar

/ˌtɛs.əˈɡlɪt.əˌzɑɹ/

From [Term?] + -glitazar (“dual peroxisome proliferator activated receptors-α and -γ agonist”).

(pharmacology) A peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor agonist with affinity to PPARα and PPARγ, proposed for type 2 diabetes.


tosufloxacin

From [Term?] + -floxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”).

(pharmacology) A fluoroquinolone antibiotic.


timiperone

From [Term?] + -perone (“4’-fluoro-4-piperidinobutyrophenone derivative”).


thiotetrabarbital

(pharmacology) A short-acting barbiturate derivative, used as an anesthetic.


tiapride

From thi- + a(mino)- + -pride (“sulpiride derivative”).

(pharmacology) A drug that selectively blocks D₂, D₃, D₄, and D₅ dopamine receptors in the brain.


tramazoline

A chemical compound used in nasal decongestant preparations.


teprotumumab

From -tum- (“tumor”) + -umab (“human monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of solid and hematologic tumours.


tenecteplase

From tenec- (of unknown origin) + -teplase (“tissue-type plasminogen activator”).

(pharmacology) A tissue plasminogen activator enzyme used as a thrombolytic drug.


trepibutone

A drug used to treat functional gastrointestinal disorders.


tinabinol

(pharmacology) A synthetic cannabinoid drug and analogue of dronabinol.


trimecaine

From trime(thyl) + -caine (“local anesthetic”).

(pharmacology) An organic compound used as a local anesthetic and cardial antiarrhythmic.


tropatepine

From tropa(ne) + -tepine (“tricyclic compound”).

(pharmacology) An anticholinergic used as an antiparkinsonian agent.


trioxsalen

A furanocoumarin and a psoralen derivative, used for phototherapy treatment of vitiligo and hand eczema.


tidiacic

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A hepatoprotective drug.


triptorelin

From trypto(phan) + -relin (“LHRH release–stimulating peptide”).

(pharmacology) A decapeptide that is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist.


tolperisone

A piperidine derivative that is a centrally-acting muscle relaxant.


triclofos

From trichlo(ro) + -fos (“phosphorous derivative”).

(pharmacology) A sedative prodrug used rarely for treating insomnia.


tetrabenazine

Probably from tetra(hydro) + ben(zo)- + az(a)- + -ine.

(pharmacology) A serotonin antagonist C₁₉H₂₇NO₃ that is used especially in the treatment of psychosis and anxiety.


tixocortol

(pharmacology) A corticosteroid used as an intestinal anti-inflammatory and decongestant.


triflusal

From triflu(oro) + -sal (“salicylic acid derivative”).

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A platelet aggregation inhibitor.


trimebutine

A drug with antimuscarinic and weak mu opioid agonist effects.


tivozanib

An oral VEGF receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor.


trioxifene

From tri- + -oxifene (“tamoxifen derivative”).

(pharmacology) A selective estrogen receptor modulator with competitive binding activity against estradiol.


tirofiban

From tyro(sine) + -fiban (“fibrinogen receptor antagonist”).

(pharmacology) A nonpeptide tyrosine derivative with anticoagulant activity.


tranilast

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) An antiallergic drug.


tolonidine

(pharmacology) An antihypertensive drug.


trimegestone

From trime(thyl) + (pro)gest(ogen) + -one.


tulobuterol

From [Term?] + -buterol (“phenethylamine derivative”).

(pharmacology) A long-acting beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist.


trifluperidol

From triflu(oro) + -peridol (“haloperidol derivative”).


trapidil

(pharmacology) A particular vasodilator.


tropanserin

From trop- (“atropine derivative”) + -anserin (“serotonin receptor antagonist”).

(pharmacology) A drug which acts as a potent and selective 5-HT₃ receptor antagonist.


trestolone

From [Term?] + [Term?] + -olone (“steroid or steroid-like drug”).

(pharmacology) A synthetic androgen, (7α,17β)-normethandrone, used to build muscle rapidly.


tenamfetamine

3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine, a psychedelic and entactogenic drug of the phenethylamine and amphetamine chemical classes


tregalizumab

From [Term?] + -li- (“immunomodulating”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”).


triamterene

Blend of triamino + -terene (“alteration of pteridine”).

blend

(pharmacology) A potassium-sparing diuretic used in combination with thiazide diuretics for the treatment of hypertension and edema.


antigout

an antigout drug


tralokinumab

From -kin- (“interleukin”) + -umab (“human monoclonal antibody”).

af

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody targeting interleukin 13, designed for the treatment of asthma and inflammatory diseases.


tonazocine

From [Term?] + -azocine (“narcotic antagonist/agonist”).

(pharmacology) An opioid analgesic of the benzomorphan family.


tosylchloramide

A sulfonamide used as a biocide and disinfectant.


tybamate

From [Term?] + -bamate (“tranquilizer”).


tuaminoheptane

A nasal decongestant drug which is a sympathomimetic stimulant and vasoconstrictor.


tropisetron

From trop- (“atropine derivative”) + -i- + -setron (“serotonin receptor 5-HT₃ antagonist”).

(pharmacology) A serotonin 5-HT₃ receptor antagonist used mainly as an antiemetic to treat nausea and vomiting following chemotherapy.


tuclazepam

From [Term?] + chl(oro)- + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).


tolmetin

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.


tulathromycin

(pharmacology) A macrolide antibiotic used in veterinary medicine.


tocofersolan

A synthetic water-soluble version of vitamin E.


tolufazepam

From tolu(ene) + (sul)f(onyl) + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).


torasemide

From [Term?] + -semide (“furosemide derivative”).

(pharmacology) A pyridine-sulfonyl urea type loop diuretic mainly used in the management of edema associated with congestive heart failure.


tiprolisant

A histamine receptor inverse agonist/antagonist, Synonym of pitolisant.


tolgabide

(pharmacology) An anticonvulsant drug, an analogue of progabide.


tasonermin

recombinant tumor necrosis factor-alpha used as an immunostimulant


taurolidine

A drug derived from taurine, with antimicrobial and antilipopolysaccharide properties.


tolpiprazole

From tol(uene) + -piprazole (“phenylpiperazine derivative”).

(pharmacology) An anxiolytic phenylpiperazine drug.


tiemonium

From thi(oph)e(ne) + mo(rpholine) + -ium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).

(pharmacology) A quaternary ammonium cation whose iodide is used as an antimuscarinic.


trospium chloride

A muscarinic antagonist urinary antispasmodic.


tolcapone

Probably from tol(yl) + ca(techol) + p(hen)one.

(pharmacology) A catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitor used as an antiparkinsonian drug.


tucotuzumab

From [Term?] + -tu- (“tumor”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody.


triflubazam

From triflu(oro) + b(is)- + -azam (“diazepam derivative”).

(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine drug with sedative and anxiolytic effects.


tolimidone

(pharmacology) A chemical compound which inhibits acid secretion in animal models and also acts as a bronchodilator in histamine-challenged animals.


trimedoxime bromide

An oxime used in the treatment of organophosphate poisoning.


taliglucerase alfa

A plant-derived enzyme, a recombinant glucocerebrosidase, used to treat Gaucher's disease.


tinzaparin

From [Term?] + -parin (“heparin derivative”).

(pharmacology) An antithrombotic drug in the heparin group.


tauroselcholic acid

A taurine-conjugated bile acid analogue used as a radiopharmaceutical to investigate in vivo the enterohepatic circulation of bile salts.


tiludronic acid

From thi- + -lu- (of unknown origin) + -dronic (“calcium metabolism regulator”) acid.

(pharmacology) A bisphosphonate drug used for treatment of Paget's disease of bone.


tioconazole

From thio(phene) + -conazole (“miconazole derivative”).

(pharmacology) An antifungal medication of the imidazole class.


tilmacoxib

(pharmacology) A COX-2 inhibitor, an effective chemopreventive agent against rat experimental liver fibrosis.


tibezonium

From thi(o)- + be(n)zo(diazepine) + -onium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).

(pharmacology) A lipophilic quaternary ammonium cation whose iodide is used as an antiseptic.


toremifene

From [Term?] + [Term?] + -mifene (“clomifene derivative”).

(pharmacology) An oral selective estrogen receptor modulator.


trimetaphan camsilate

A drug that counteracts cholinergic transmission at the ganglion type of nicotinic receptors of the autonomic ganglia and therefore blocks both the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system.


tiagabine

From thia- + -gab- (“gabamimetic agent”) + -ine.


vildagliptin

From [Term?] + -gliptin (“dipeptidyl aminopeptidase-IV inhibitor”).

(pharmacology) A particular antidiabetic drug.


azetirelin

From aze(tidine) + -tirelin (“thyrotropin releasing hormone analog”).

(pharmacology) A drug that is a thyrotropin-releasing hormone analogue.


carafiban

From [Term?] + -fiban (“fibrinogen receptor antagonist”).


hexaprofen

(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.


sodelglitazar

From [Term?] + -glitazar (“dual peroxisome proliferator activated receptors-α and -γ agonist”).


galdansetron

From [Term?] + serotonin receptor antagonist.

(pharmacology) A serotonin antagonist drug.


etoformin

From eth- + -o- + -formin (“phenformin derivative”).


picumeterol

From [Term?] + -terol (“phenethylamine derivative”).

(pharmacology) A beta-adrenergic agonist drug.


delmopinol

A morpholinoethanol derivative with amphiphilic effects.


fluradoline

From flu(o)r- + -adol- (“analgesic”) + -ine.


revatropate

From [Term?] + atrop(ine) + -ate (“ester”).


oxagrelate

(pharmacology) A phosphodiesterase inhibitor.


cuproxoline

A nutritional supplement containing copper.


iganidipine

calcium channel blocker
calcium channel blocker

(pharmacology) A calcium channel blocker.


apalcillin

From [Term?] + -cillin (“6-aminopenicillanic acid derivative”).


trecadrine

From tr(icyclo) + (pentad)eca- + -drine (“sympathomimetic”).


clinprost

(pharmacology) A prostaglandin analogue.


alifedrine

(pharmacology) A beta-adrenergic agonist.


norvinisterone

From nor- + viny(l) + -sterone (“progestational steroid”).


eribaxaban

From [Term?] + -xaban (“blood coagulation factor Xa inhibitor”).


flovagatran

From [Term?] + -gatran (“thrombin inhibitor”).


parconazole

From (pro)par(gyl) + -conazole (“miconazole derivative”).


tiodazosin

(pharmacology) An alpha-adrenergic blocking drug.


arbaprostil

From (c)arb(oxylic) a(cid) + -prostil (“prostaglandin”).


esafloxacin

From [Term?] + -floxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”).


tolycaine

From toly(l) + -caine (“local anesthetic”).


pramiverine

From pr(opyl)ami(ne) + -verine (“spasmolytic”).


tuvatidine

From [Term?] + -tidine (“cimetidine derivative”).

(pharmacology) A histamine 2 receptor antagonist.


clibucaine

From [Term?] + bu(tyramide) (“local anesthetic”) + -caine.


apadoline

From [Term?] + -adol- (“analgesic”) + -ine.


siguazodan

From [Term?] + -dan (“pimobendan derivative”).


sulfasuccinamide

From sulfa- (“sulfonamide”) + succinamide.

(pharmacology) A sulfonamide antiinfective drug.


glybuthiazol

From gly- (“antihyperglycemic”) + (tert-)bu(tyl) + thia(di)azol(e).


sarmoxicillin

From [Term?] + m(eth)oxy + -cillin (“6-aminopenicillanic acid derivative”).


dipiproverine

From dipip(e)r(idyl) + -o- + -verine (“spasmolytic”).