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Drospirenone
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01395ApprovedInvestigational[L7973] Most recently, it was approved by both Health Canada and the FDA in combination with [Estetrol] as an oral contraceptive therapy. … In its statement, the FDA has mentioned that increased risk of venous thromboembolism with oral contraceptives such as drospirenone exists but remains lower than the risk of this condition during pregnancy
Hydralazine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01275ApprovedInvestigationalOriginally developed in the 1950s as a malaria treatment, hydralazine showed antihypertensive ability and was soon repurposed. … [A186841] Hydralazine is a hydrazine derivative vasodilator used alone or as adjunct therapy in the treatment of hypertension and only as adjunct therapy in the treatment of heart failure.
Mixtures: TRI NORMIN 25, TRI NORMIN 25Idelalisib
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09054ApprovedInvestigationalTreatment of lymphoma cells with idelalisib has been shown to result in inhibition of chemotaxis and adhesion, and reduced cell viability. … More specifically, idelalisib targets P110δ, the delta isoform of the enzyme phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase, also known as PI-3K.
Polyethylene glycol 300
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11161ApprovedThey serve as solubilizers, excipients, lubricants, and chemical reagents. Low molecular weight glycols are observed to exhibit antibacterial properties as well. … PEG 300 is found in eye drops as a lubricant to temporarily relieve redness, burning and irritation of the eyes.
Carprofen
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00821ApprovedVet approvedWithdrawnCarprofen was previously used in human medicine for over 10 years (1985-1995). … It was generally well tolerated, with the majority of adverse effects being mild, such as gastro-intestinal pain and nausea, similar to those recorded with aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
Esketamine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11823ApprovedInvestigational[L5596,A175462] On March 5, 2019, the nasal spray drug, _esketamine_, also known as _Spravato_ (by Janssen Pharmaceuticals), was approved by the FDA for treatment-resistant major depression. … This is the first time that the FDA has approved esketamine for any use. The FDA approved ketamine (Ketalar) in 1970.
Technetium Tc-99m oxidronate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09139ApprovedWithdrawn[L1140] It was developed by Mallinkrodt nuclear and FDA approved on February 18, 1981. … Technetium Tc-99m oxidronate, also known as 99mTc-methylene diphosphonate, is a radiopharmaceutical agent.
Naproxen
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00788ApprovedInvestigationalVet approved[A178975] It can effectively manage acute pain as well as pain related to rheumatic diseases, and has a well studied adverse effect profile. … Naproxen is classified as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory dug (NSAID) and was initially approved for prescription use in 1976 and then for over-the-counter (OTC) use in 1994.
Products: AS/85Clonidine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00575ApprovedInvestigational[L7237,L54536,L7240,L7243,L7246] Clonidine was granted FDA approval on 3 September 1974.[L7237] … Clonidine is an imidazole derivate that acts as an agonist of alpha-2 adrenoceptors.[A180559] This activity is useful for the treatment of hypertension, severe pain, and ADHD.
Ulipristal
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB08867ApprovedInvestigationalUlipristal is currently recommended as first line therapy for emergency contraception, due to improved efficacy and similar side effect profile as compared to the traditional use of levonorgestrel or the … It is a derivative of 19-norprogesterone and has both antagonistic and partial agonist activity at the progesterone receptor.