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Natalizumab
...ation: na-ta-li-zu-mab) is a [[monoclonal antibody]] used in the treatment of [[multiple sclerosis]] (MS) and [[Crohn's disease]]. It is marketed under t ...n word "natalis" meaning "birth" and "zumab" is a suffix used in the names of humanized monoclonal antibodies.

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Cerlapirdine
...ation: /sɛrˈlæpɪrdiːn/) is a [[pharmaceutical drug]] used in the treatment of [[neurodegenerative diseases]]. Cerlapirdine is primarily used in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as [[Alzheimer's disease]] and [[Parkinson'

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Tenoxicam
..., and [[ankylosing spondylitis]]. It is also used for short-term treatment of pain after surgery. ...1,2-thiazine-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide. The name is a combination of parts of the chemical name, with "teno" from "thieno" and "xicam" from "carboxamide"

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Phentolamine
...t is also used to treat [[erectile dysfunction]] in combination with other drugs. ...eaning "layer". This refers to the drug's ability to affect various layers of the body's [[vascular system]].

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Liposomal daunorubicin
...luding [[HIV]]-related [[Kaposi's sarcoma]] and [[leukemia]]. It is a form of the drug [[daunorubicin]] that has been encapsulated in a [[liposome]]. ...refix "liposomal" refers to the drug's encapsulation in a liposome, a type of artificial vesicle.

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Pomalyst
...Kaposi's sarcoma. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. ...called CC-4047 and pomalidomide {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]

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Ladostigil
...noamine oxidase inhibitor]], which means it works by increasing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain to help improve memory, attention, and the a ...in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. The "-stigil" suffix is common in drugs that inhibit cholinesterase.

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Rintatolimod
...ounced rin-ta-to-li-mod) is a drug that is primarily used in the treatment of [[Chronic Fatigue Syndrome]] (CFS). It is an experimental immunomodulatory ...uffix "-tolimod" is a common suffix used in the naming of immunomodulatory drugs.

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Ergoloid
...toms of [[dementia]] and [[Alzheimer's disease]]. It belongs to a class of drugs known as [[vasodilators]]. The term "ergoloid" is derived from "ergot," a type of fungus from which the drug is synthesized, and "-oid," a suffix used in che

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Anetumab ravtansine
...ne) is a [[biopharmaceutical]] drug used in the treatment of certain types of [[cancer]]. It is an [[antibody-drug conjugate]] (ADC) that combines an [[a The name "Anetumab ravtansine" is derived from the components of the drug. "Anetumab" refers to the antibody component, which is specific to

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Doxazosin
...nly used in the names of pharmaceutical drugs. The name is thus indicative of the drug's intended function and its pharmaceutical nature. ...rostate and bladder, which helps to improve urine flow and reduce symptoms of BPH.

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Over-the-counter
...t without a [[prescription]]. The term is used in contrast to prescription drugs which require a [[doctor]]'s prescription before they can be purchased. ...unter" originates from the practice of selling medication over the counter of a [[pharmacy]] or [[drugstore]], as opposed to requiring a prescription.

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Fenmetramide
...ation: fen-met-ra-mide) is a [[pharmaceutical drug]] used in the treatment of various medical conditions. ...ty]]. It acts as an [[appetite suppressant]], helping to reduce the amount of food that a person feels the need to eat.

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Flucetorex
...nounced: flu-ce-to-rex) is a [[pharmaceutical drug]] used in the treatment of various medical conditions. ...n the brain, helping to improve symptoms and enhance the patient's quality of life.

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Safingol
...potential use in the treatment of [[cancer]]. It is a synthetic derivative of [[sphingosine]], a naturally occurring [[amino alcohol]] that plays a cruci ...drug's potential safety profile, while "sphingolipid" refers to the class of lipids from which Safingol is derived.

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Demecolcine
...nced as de-me-col-cine) is a [[pharmaceutical drug]] used in the treatment of various medical conditions. ...that is used primarily in the treatment of [[cancer]]. It is a derivative of the naturally occurring alkaloid, [[colchicine]], and works by inhibiting [

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List of medicinal herbs
...'', refers to the use of plants for their healing abilities. The etymology of the term "herb" comes from the Old French "erbe", which is derived from the === [[History of Herbal Medicine]] ===

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Peficitinib
...fih-sit-in-ib) is an oral [[Janus kinase inhibitor]] used in the treatment of [[rheumatoid arthritis]]. It is developed by [[Astellas Pharma]] and is mar ...is derived from the drug's mechanism of action. "Pefi" is an abbreviation of "Peficitinib", "tinib" is a common suffix for kinase inhibitors, indicating

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List of pharmaceutical companies
== List of Pharmaceutical Companies == ...of laws and regulations regarding the patenting, testing and marketing of drugs.

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List of rare diseases
...ses that are not common among the general population. The exact definition of a rare disease varies, but in general, it is a disease that affects fewer t * [[Orphan drugs]]: Drugs that are developed to treat rare diseases. They are called "orphan" because

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