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Phenylephrine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00388ApprovedInvestigational[A187370] The action of phenylephrine, or neo-synephrine, was first described in literature in the 1930s.[A187376] Phenylephrine was granted FDA approval in 1939.[L9413] … Phenylephrine is an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist used to treat hypotension,[L9416,L9410] dilate the pupil,[L9413] and induce local vasoconstriction.
Mixtures: Cough-en RX Linctus, PAX FORTECategories: Sympathomimetics Used as Decongestants, Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household settingZolbetuximab
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB15118ApprovedInvestigational[A264723] Zolbetuximab was approved by the FDA in October 2024 for use in patients with HER2 negative, CLDN18.2-positive gastric and GEJ adenocarcinomas.[L51943,L51923] … [L51923] It is specifically targeted against CLDN18.2, a membrane protein normally found in gastric mucosal cells which is overexpressed in 30-50% of gastric and gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinomas
Vigabatrin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01080ApprovedInvestigational[A202037] It was first introduced as an antiepileptic agent in the United Kingdom in 1989 and was used extensively until 1997, when an association with vision loss became apparent. … Although administered as a racemic mixture, only the S(+) enantiomer is pharmacologically active.
Isatuximab
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB14811ApprovedInvestigationalIsatuximab (formerly SAR650984) is a humanized, IgG1-derived monoclonal antibody (mAb) produced from a Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cell line. … Following three consecutive years on the yearly "Antibodies to watch" list published in "mAb", a peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to antibody research,[A38676,A191826,A191829] isatuximab was
Galactose
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11735ApprovedInvestigationalWithdrawnAs a naturally occurring sugar, it may be found in a number dairy products. Even then, however, it is not generally used as a sweetener considering it is only about 30% as sweet as sucrose. … Regardless, although it is predominantly used as a pathway to generate glucose fuel for the human body, galactose is involved as an ingredient in some commonly used vaccines and non-prescription products
Mixtures: Levovist - Pws IV (4g Granules /vial)Acetarsol
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB13268ApprovedWithdrawn[L2622] It was first discovered in 1921 by Ernest Fourneau at the Pasteur Institute. It was developed by Neolab Inc, and approved by Health Canada as an antifungal on December 31, 1964. … It has been canceled and withdrawn from the market since August 12, 1997.[L1113]
Fenproporex
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01550ApprovedIllicitWithdrawnFenproporex is an orally active stimulant drug, which was developed in the 1960s. It is used as an appetite suppressant and a treatment for obesity. … It is listed as an illicit substance in many countries due to addiction issues and listed as a prohibited substance by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
Alirocumab
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09302ApprovedInvestigationalAlirocumab is a biopharmaceutical that obtained FDA approval in July 2015 as a second line treatment for high cholesterol in adults whose LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) is not controlled by the combination of … From this family, it was the first agent to receive FDA approval. The FDA approval was contingent on the completion of further clinical trials to better determine efficacy and safety.
Products: PRALUENT 150 MG/ML (SOLUTION FOR INJECTION IN PRE-FILLED PEN), PRALUENT 75 MG/ML (SOLUTION FOR INJECTION IN PRE-FILLED PEN)Iopodic acid
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09333ApprovedWithdrawnOn September 22, 1981, ipodate was submitted again by the company Schering AG but it is currently under an inactive status.[L1082] … It was developed and filed to the FDA by the company BRACCO. This drug was approved on March 15, 1962 but it is nowadays discontinued from the FDA and Health Canada.
Categories: Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household settingThyroid, porcine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09100ApprovedInvestigational[A190831] Thyroid extract is no longer considered a first line therapy as it delivers a dose that is inconsistent with the stated strength of the tablet. … [A190831,L11755] Thyroid extract has been described in literature to treat hypothyroidism since 1891[A190807] but its use dates back as far as the 6th century.