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Valganciclovir
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01610ApprovedInvestigationalAs the L-valyl ester of ganciclovir, it is actually a prodrug for ganciclovir. After oral administration, it is rapidly converted to ganciclovir by intestinal and hepatic esterases. … Valganciclovir hydrochloride (Valcyte, manufactured by Roche) is an antiviral medication used to treat cytomegalovirus infections.
Products: Nat-valganciclovirElexacaftor
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB15444ApprovedInvestigational[L9395] Elexacaftor is considered a next-generation CFTR corrector as it possesses both a different structure and mechanism as compared to first generation correctors like tezacaftor. … [A187361] It received FDA approval in October 2019 in combination with [tezacaftor] and [ivacaftor] as the combination product Trikafta<sup>TM</sup>.
Fosinopril
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00492ApprovedInvestigationalFosinopril may be used to treat mild to moderate hypertension, as an adjunct in the treatment of congestive heart failure, and to slow the rate of progression of renal disease in hypertensive individuals … It is rapidly hydrolyzed to fosinoprilat, its principle active metabolite. Fosinoprilat inhibits ACE, the enzyme responsible for the conversion of angiotensin I (ATI) to angiotensin II (ATII).
Penpulimab
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB16747ApprovedInvestigationalThe use of an IgG1 backbone - as opposed to an IgG4 backbone as is typical in other anti-PD-1 antibodies like [nivolumab] - is intended to reduce the risk of immune-related adverse events. … Penpulimab is a humanized monoclonal IgG1 antibody targeting the immune checkpoint programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1).
Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine group A
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB13889ApprovedInvestigationalIt is subcutaneously administered as an active immunization against the invasive meningococcal disease caused by the serogroup A. … Meningococcal group A polysaccharide is group-specific polysaccharide antigens extracted and purified from *Neisseria meningitidis* serogroup A.
Mixtures: Menomune-A/c/y/w-135, Menomune-A/c/y/w-135Synonyms: Neisseria meningitidis group A polysaccharide antigen, A, Meningococcal group A polysaccharideSARS-CoV-2 virus recombinant spike (S) protein receptor binding domain (RBD) fusion heterodimer (B.1.351-B.1.1.7 strains)
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB18705Approved[L48902,L48907] Bimervax was issued marketing authorization in the EU in March 2023 for use as a booster dose in patients who have previously received an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.[L48907] … Bimervax is an adjuvanted non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccine utilizing a SARS-CoV-2 recombinant spike (S) protein receptor binding domain (RBD) fusion heterodimer.
VidPrevtyn Beta
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB16427Approved[L49691] It comprises a recombinant SARS-CoV-2 spike protein (B.1.351 strain) - produced by recombinant DNA technology using a baculovirus expression system in an insect cell line that is derived from … [A245829,L49696] In October 2022, VidPrevtyn Beta was approved in the European Union for use as a booster dose in patients who have previously received a COVID-19 vaccine.[L49691]
Niacin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00627ApprovedInvestigationalNutraceuticalNiacin is a B vitamin used to treat vitamin deficiencies as well as hyperlipidemia, dyslipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and to reduce the risk of myocardial infarctions.
Mixtures: Extra Once A Day, Maximum Once A DaySelenomethionine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11142ApprovedInvestigational*In vivo*, selenomethionine plays an essential role in acting as an antioxidant, where it depletes reactive oxygen species (ROS) and aids in the formation and recycling of glutathione, another important … Selenomethionine is a naturally occuring amino acid in some plant materials such as cereal grains, soybeans and enriched yeast but it cannot be synthesized from animals or humans.
Mixtures: Viva CT PrenatalTroglitazone
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00197ApprovedWithdrawnIt was superseded by [pioglitazone] and [rosiglitazone].