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Methylparaben
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB14212ApprovedMethylparaben is used in allergenic testing.
Mixtures: CLISMA LAX, CLISMA LAXCategories: Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household settingMelatonin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01065ApprovedInvestigationalNutraceuticalVet approvedMelatonin is a biogenic amine that is found in animals, plants and microbes. Aaron B. Lerner of Yale University is credited for naming the hormone and for defining its chemical structure in 1958. … The pineal gland is small endocrine gland, about the size of a rice grain and shaped like a pine cone (hence the name), that is located in the center of the brain (rostro-dorsal to the superior colliculus
Categories: Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household settingThymidine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB04485ApprovedInvestigationalThymidine is a naturally occurring deoxyribonucleoside that is a crucial component of the DNA salvage pathway and a building block for DNA synthesis. … [A274683, A274688] As of now, its primary role is in research and as a sensitizer or modulator in experimental chemotherapy regimens, rather than a standalone, approved therapeutic agent.
Clevidipine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB04920ApprovedInvestigationalClevidipine is a dihydropyridine L-type calcium channel blocker that is selective for vascular smooth muscle and is indicated for blood pressure reduction when oral therapy is not an option.
Categories: Antihypertensive Agents Indicated for HypertensionLetermovir
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB12070ApprovedInvestigationalLetermovir recieved approval from the FDA on November 8th, 2017 for use in prophylaxis of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients. … [L1021] It is the first of a new class of CMV anti-infectives called DNA terminase complex inhibitors.[A31290] Letermovir has recieved both priority and orphan drug status from the FDA.
Categories: Antivirals for Systemic Use, Antiinfectives for Systemic UseProducts: PREVYMIS CONCENTRATE FOR SOLUTION FOR INFUSION 20MG/ML, PREVYMIS 240mg/12mL (20mg/mL) concentrate for solution for infusionHydroxyprogesterone caproate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06789ApprovedFDA approved Makena from KV Pharmaceutical (previously named as Gestiva) on February 4, 2011 for prevention of preterm delivery in women with a history of preterm delivery, sparking a pricing controversy … Hydroxyprogesterone caproate is a synthetic steroid hormone that is similar to medroxyprogesterone acetate and megestrol acetate.
Categories: Hormonal Contraceptives for Systemic UseXenon-133
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09315ApprovedXenon-133 is an inhaled radionuclide used for lung imaging, imaging blood flow in the brain, and to assess pulmonary function.
Tipiracil
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09343ApprovedInvestigationalTipiracil is a thymidine phosphorylase inhibitor. It is used in combination with trifluridine, in a ratio of 1:0.5, to form TAS-102. … or anti-EGFR therapy.
Categories: MATE 1 Substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic Index, OCT2 Substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic IndexBisoxatin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09219ApprovedBisoxatin is a stimulant laxative which increases peristalsis and inhibits absorbtion of water and ions in the intestine [L926]. … It is marketed in Belgium under the tradename Wylaxine and used for the treatment of constipation and for preparation of the colon for surgical procedures.
Categories: Drugs for ConstipationDeferasirox
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01609ApprovedInvestigationalDeferasirox is an iron chelator and the first oral medication FDA approved for chronic iron overload in patients receiving long term blood transfusions.
Categories: Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting