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General information Acamprosate (calcium acetylhomotaurinate) has been postulated to act by restoring the alcohol-induced neurotransmission imbalance of inhibition–excitation inputs believed to underlie alcohol dependence [ , ]. The molecular structure of acamprosate explains its specificity toward the basic molecular mechanisms…
General information Abiraterone acetate is a potent inhibitor of cytochrome P450 C17 (CYPC17) [ ]. It is being used for the treatment of castration-resistant prostate cancer. It was first approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in…
General information Abetimus is a selective immunomodulator for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus. It induces tolerance in B lymphocytes directed against double-stranded DNA by cross-linking surface antibodies. It also reduces serum double-stranded DNA antibodies and splenic double-stranded DNA antibody-producing…
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See also Monoclonal antibodies General information Abciximab is a Fab fragment of the chimeric human-murine monoclonal antibody 7E3, which binds to the platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor and inhibits platelet aggregation [ ]. Abciximab is used for prevention of cardiac ischemic…
See also Nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) General information Abacavir is a guanidine analogue that inhibits HIV reverse transcriptase. In vitro, its potency is similar to that of zidovudine, protease inhibitors, and dual nucleoside combinations. It reduces viral load…
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In a departure from the structure of previous editions of this encyclopedia, the 15th edition of Meyler ' s Side Effects of Drugs was organized as individual drug monographs in alphabetical order. This method has been continued in this edition,…
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