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Nilutamide
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00665ApprovedInvestigationalNilutamide is a pure, nonsteroidal anti-androgen with affinity for androgen receptors (but not for progestogen, estrogen, or glucocorticoid receptors). … Prostate cancer is mostly androgen-dependent and can be treated with surgical or chemical castration. To date, antiandrogen monotherapy has not consistently been shown to be equivalent to castration.
Concizumab
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB12820ApprovedInvestigational[L51998,L52043] In July 2025, its indication was expanded to include all patients with hemophilia A or B, regardless of the presence of inhibitors.[L53653] … [L52043] Concizumab-mtci (Alhemo) was approved by the FDA in December 2024 for use in patients with hemophilia A or B with inhibitors.
Difelikefalin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11938ApprovedInvestigationalPruritus associated with chronic kidney disease (also called uremic pruritus) affects 50-60% of all patients on dialysis and 25% of non-dialysis patients with chronic kidney disease. … [L36420,L36395] Difelikefalin was later approved by the EMA in April 2022 for the same indication.[L41665]
Pafolacianine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB15413ApprovedInvestigational[L39332] The longer wavelength allows for deeper penetration of the fluorescent light through tissues for better imaging and detection of tumours. … [A242572] On November 29, 2021, the FDA approved pafolacianine as an adjunct imaging agent for intraoperative identification of malignant lesions in adult patients with ovarian cancer.
Categories: Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household settingDihydroergotamine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00320ApprovedInvestigationalDihydroergotamine is used as an abortive therapy for migraines. … Recent improvements have been made in the design of intranasal delivery devices allowing for greater delivery of dihydroergotamine solution to the vasculature-rich upper nasal cavity.
Categories: Heterocyclic Compounds with 4 or More RingsMusculoskeletal Pain
go.drugbank.com/conditions/DBCOND0032136Drugs: Acetaminophen · Capsaicin · Dexketoprofen · Loxoprofen · Menthyl salicylate · Salicylic acid +1 moreSynonyms: All grades Musculoskeletal PainPheneticillin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB13337ApprovedPheneticillin (or phenethicillin) is a penicillin antibiotic which is approved for use internationally.
Categories: Antibacterials for Systemic Use, Antiinfectives for Systemic UseRitonavir
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00503ApprovedInvestigationalFirst approved in January 2015, Holkira Pak is indicated for the treatment of HCV genotype 1b with or without cirrhosis, and when combined with Ribavirin for the treatment of HCV genotype 1a with or without … First approved in December 2014, Viekira Pak is indicated for the treatment of HCV genotype 1b without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis, and when combined with Ribavirin for the treatment of HCV
Categories: Antivirals for Systemic Use, Antiinfectives for Systemic UseEthylhexyl methoxycrylene
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11226ApprovedIt is used as a solvent for crystalline UV filters and is easily emulsified and suitable for use in various lotions, creams, sprays, sticks, and gel formulations [F104].
Difluocortolone
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09095ApprovedWithdrawnIt is commonly used in dermatology for the reduction of inflammation and itching. It was submitted to the FDA in July 1984 by the pharmaceutical company Schering AG.[L1082]