New Additions to Drugs.com for 2002
The following 31 drugs were added to the Drugs.com database in 2002.
Abilify
Jan 1, 2002 - Abilify (aripiprazole) is a psychotropic drug indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder and treatment of irritability associated with autistic disorder.
Alinia
Jan 1, 2002 - (nitazoxanide) antiprotozoal agent. Used to
treat diarrhea in children caused by the protozoa Cryptosporidium
parvum and Giardia lamblia.
Avandamet
Jan 1, 2002 - Avandamet (metformin and rosiglitazone) is a biguanide and thiazolidinedione combination indicated to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Avodart
Jan 1, 2002 - Avodart (dutasteride) is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Benicar
Jan 1, 2002 - Benicar (olmesartan medoxomil) is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist for the treatment of hypertension.
Elitek
Jan 1, 2002 - (rasburicase) increases the rate at which
uric acid is broken down in the body. Rasburicase is used to treat
increased levels of uric acid caused by the breakdown of tumors
during treatment for some types of cancer.
Eloxatin
Jan 1, 2002 - (oxaliplatin) a cancer (antineoplastic)
medication. Interferes with and slows the growth and spread of
cancer cells in the body. Used in the treatment of colon and rectum
cancer, often with other anti-cancer medicines or when other
treatments have not worked or stopped working.
Faslodex
Jan 1, 2002 - Faslodex (fulvestrant) is an estrogen receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of hormone receptor positive metastatic breast cancer.
Forteo
Jan 1, 2002 - (teriparatide) man-made form of the
naturally occurring hormone parathyroid. Teriparatide forms new
bone, increases bone mineral density and bone strength, and as a
result, reduces the chance of getting a broken bone. Used to treat
men and women with osteoporosis who are at high risk for bone
fractures.
Hepsera
Jan 1, 2002 - (adefovir) used to treat hepatitis B.
Adefovir is an antiviral medication which prevents replication of
the hepatitis B virus in the body.
Humira
Jan 1, 2002 - Humira (adalimumab) is a recombinant human IgGl monoclonal antibody specific for human tumor necrosis factor (TNF) indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn's disease, psoriasis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, ulcerative colitis and hidradenitis suppurativa.
Inspra
Jan 1, 2002 - (eplerenone) blocks the actions of the
hormone aldosterone in the body. Used to lower high blood
pressure.
Lexapro
Jan 1, 2002 - (escitalopram) a selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitor. Escitalopram affects chemicals in the brain
that may become unbalanced and cause depression. Used to treat
depression.
Metaglip
Jan 1, 2002 - (glipizide and metformin) used with diet
and exercise to treat non-insulin-dependent (type 2) diabetes.
Metformin reduces the amount of glucose (sugar) produced by the
liver; reduces the amount of glucose absorbed from food through the
stomach; and makes the insulin produced by the body work better to
reduce the amount of glucose already in the blood. Glipizide is in
a class of drugs called sulfonylureas, and helps control blood
sugar levels by stimulating the pancreas to release insulin into
the blood.
Neulasta
Jan 1, 2002 - (pegfilgrastim) a protein that stimulates
production of white blood cells, important for protecting the body
from infection. Used to increase white blood cells and therefore
decrease the risk of infection in patients with non-myeloid (not
bone marrow) cancers while receiving cancer chemotherapy
(drugs).
Orfadin
Jan 1, 2002 - (nitisinone) a tyrosine degradation
inhibitor. Used along with a special diet to treat hereditary
tyrosinemia, type 1. This disease is caused by too much tyrosine in
the blood. It may cause damage to the liver, kidneys, eyes, skin,
and nervous system. Treatment with nitisinone and diet may slow the
disease, but it will not cure it.
Pediarix
Jan 1, 2002 - (whooping cough) , polio, and tetanus (lockjaw) vaccine. Exposes the
individual to a small amount of the bacteria or virus (or to a
protein from the bacteria or virus) and causes the body to develop
immunity to the disease.
Pegasys
Jan 1, 2002 - Pegasys (peginterferon alfa-2a) is a covalent conjugate of recombinant alfa-2a interferon indicated for the combination treatment of adults with chronic hepatitis C.
Protonix
Jan 1, 2002 - (pantoprazole) decreases the amount
of acid produced in the stomach. Used to treat damage to the
esophagus associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD).
Rebif
Jan 1, 2002 - (interferon beta-1a) used to treat the
relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Will not cure MS, but
it may slow some disabling effects and decrease the number of
relapses of the disease. Also used to treat genital warts.
Relpax
Jan 1, 2002 - (eletriptan) a migraine headache medicine,
in a class of drugs called serotonin receptor agonists. They are
believed to work by causing vasoconstriction (narrowing) of
arteries and veins that supply blood to the head. Used to treat
migraine headaches that are already occurring.
Remicade
Jan 1, 2002 - Remicade (infliximab) is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker indicated for use in the treatment of Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis and plaque psoriasis.
Remodulin
Jan 1, 2002 - (treprostinil) causes dilation
(widening) of the arteries. Also decreases aggregation of platelets
(substances in the blood necessary for blood clotting). These
effects decrease pressure in the pulmonary artery (artery from the
heart to the lungs). Used in the treatment of pulmonary arterial
hypertension to diminish symptoms associated with
exercise.
Restasis
Jan 1, 2002 - (cyclosporine) an immunosuppressive
agent. Cyclosporine ophthalmic is used to treat chronic dry eye
that may be caused by inflammation.
Strattera
Jan 1, 2002 - Strattera is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor indicated for the treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Subutex
Jan 1, 2002 - (buprenorphine) used as a pain reliever
and to treat opiate addiction. An opioid medication similar to
other opioids such as morphine, codeine, and heroin however, it
produces less euphoric ("high") effects and therefore may be easier
to stop taking.
Vfend
Jan 1, 2002 - (voriconazole) an antifungal medication.
Used to treat fungal infections.
Xyrem
Jan 1, 2002 -
Zelnorm
Jan 1, 2002 - (tegaserod) increases the action of
serotonin (a body chemical) in the intestines. This speeds the
movement of stools (bowel movements) through the bowels. Used to
treat severe, chronic, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women who
have constipation as their main bowel problem,
(constipation-predominant). Not been shown to be helpful for men
with irritable bowel syndrome.
Zetia
Jan 1, 2002 - (ezetimibe) is used to reduce the amount of
total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and apolipoprotein B (a protein
needed to make cholesterol) in the blood. Ezetimibe is used with a
low cholesterol diet and, in some cases, other cholesterol lowering
medications.
Zevalin
Jan 1, 2002 - (ibritumomab) is a protein that
specifically targets white blood cells (lymphocytes) in the body.
When ibritumomab is attached to a radioactive chemical, such as
Indium-111 and Yttrium-90, the radiation is delivered directly to
the sites of the lymphoma. Ibritumomab is used in a regimen with
rituximab and a radioactive chemical in the treatment of
non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.