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• P-glycoprotein
  |Term=p-glycoprotein ...t be killed by anti-cancer drugs {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Laniquidar
  ...ology]]. It is a potent and selective inhibitor of the [[P-glycoprotein]] (P-gp) [[efflux pump]], which is known to contribute to [[multidrug resistance ...drug's function, which is to 'care' for the 'wool' or the complex network of cells in the body.
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• XR9576
  ...died for the treatment of cancer. It can help tumor cells respond again to drugs to which they have become resistant (unresponsive).  ...tagonist. Also called tariquidar {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• CBT-1
  ...t-derived substance being studied for the treatment of cancer. It can help drugs kill tumor cells that have become drug-resistant.  ...Also called MDR modulator CBT-1 {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• MDR modulator CBT-1
  ...CBT-1 - plant-derived substance being studied to treat cancer. It can help drugs kill tumor cells that have become drug-resistant.  ...in antagonist. Also called CBT-1 {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Tariquidar
  ...ce being studied to treat cancer. It can help tumor cells respond again to drugs to which they have become resistant (unresponsive).  ...n antagonist. Also called XR9576 {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Plasmodium vivax
  ...nt than [[Plasmodium falciparum]], which is the deadliest of the five, but P. vivax malaria infections can lead to severe disease and death due to [[spl ...he Latin "vivax", meaning "long-lasting". This refers to the long duration of [[parasite]] survival in the human body, which can last up to three years.
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• Ezlopitant
  ...lɒpɪtænt/) is a [[neurokinin 1 receptor]] antagonist used in the treatment of [[chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting]] (CINV). The term "Ezlopitant" is derived from the chemical name of the drug, which is (2S,3S)-2-phenyl-3-[[(3R)-1-piperidinylmethyl]amino]-2-q
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• Zosuquidar trihydrochloride
  ...nunciation: zo-soo-kwi-dar tri-hydro-chloride) is a potent and selective [[P-glycoprotein]] inhibitor. It is a synthetic, third-generation [[anthranilic ...l compound. The "trihydrochloride" part of the name refers to the presence of three hydrochloride groups in the compound's chemical structure.
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• P30 Cancer Center Support Grant
  ...rugs that contain too much p-glycoprotein may not be killed by anti-cancer drugs  ...ter healthcare. Also called CCSG {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Valspodar
  ...It is primarily used in the field of [[oncology]] to enhance the efficacy of certain [[chemotherapeutic]] agents. ...'to inhibit'. This is reflective of the drug's strong inhibitory action on P-glycoprotein.
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• Befetupitant
  ...t and selective [[neurokinin 1 receptor]] antagonist used in the treatment of [[chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting]] (CINV) and [[postoperative nau The term "Befetupitant" is derived from the combination of its chemical properties and its therapeutic use. "Be" refers to its chemica
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• Fosaprepitant
  ...It is a member of the [[neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptor antagonists]] class of drugs. ..." refers to the phosphate group in its structure, "aprepitant" is the name of the active metabolite.
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• Vonoprazan fumarate
  ...is used in the treatment of [[acid-related diseases]]. It is a novel type of [[proton pump inhibitor]] (PPI) that has shown to be more effective than tr ...e salt or ester form of [[fumaric acid]], which is used in the formulation of the drug.
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• Change
  ...herapy and nausea and vomiting caused by surgery. Emend blocks the effects of a certain chemical in the central nervous system that can cause nausea and ...o called Aprepitant and Cinvanti {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Niperotidine
  ...c]] drug that is used in the management of severe pain. It is a derivative of [[pethidine]] and is often used in combination with other medications to pr ...-'''di'''ne. The suffix "-idine" is commonly used in the naming of various drugs, particularly those that act on the central nervous system.
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• Cytochrome P450 2D6
  ..., is an important enzyme in the body, mainly involved in the metabolism of drugs in the human body. ...hen it is in complex with carbon monoxide. The "2D6" is a specific subtype of the P450 cytochrome family.
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• Netupitant
  '''Netupitant''' (pronounced ne-tu-pi-tant) is a drug used in the prevention of [[chemotherapy]]-induced [[nausea]] and [[vomiting]] (CINV). It is often us ...]-[[pyridine]], while the "pitant" part of the name is a common suffix for drugs that act as [[antagonists]].
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• Casopitant
  ...vomiting|chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV)]]. It is a member of the drug class known as [[Neurokinin 1 receptor antagonist|neurokinin 1 (NK ...nhibits the action of the NK1 receptor, which is involved in the induction of nausea and vomiting.
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• Adipex-P
  '''Adipex-P''' ...index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m2 or greater than 27 kg/m2 in the presence of other risk factors such as [[hypertension]], [[diabetes]], or [[hyperlipide
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