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Gemcitabine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00441ApprovedInvestigationalGemcitabine is a nucleoside analog and a chemotherapeutic agent. It was originally investigated for its antiviral effects, but it is now used as an anticancer therapy for various cancers. … [L32960] The structure, metabolism, and mechanism of action of gemcitabine are similar to [cytarabine], but gemcitabine has a wider spectrum of antitumour activity.
Synonyms: 2'-Deoxy-2',2'-difluorocytidine, 4-amino-1-((2R,4R,5R)-3,3-difluoro-4-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)-tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)pyrimidin-2(1H)-oneCategories: P-glycoprotein substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic Index, P-glycoprotein substratesVibrio cholerae CVD 103-HgR strain live antigen
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB14443ApprovedInvestigational[L12801] Cholera is an acute bacterial disease of the small intestine caused by _Vibrio cholerae_, which is gram-negative bacteria. … [A244494] Vaxchora was later approved by the European Commission in April 2020.[L39729] It is indicated for individuals aged two years and older.[L12801]
Difenoxin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01501ApprovedIllicitIt works mostly in the periphery and activates opioid receptors in the intestine rather than the central nervous system (CNS). [3] Difenoxin is also closely related to loperamide, but unlike loperamide … Motofen(R) is a brand mixture which combines atropine sulfate and difenoxin hydrochloride. It is approved by the FDA to treat acute and chronic diarrhea.
Categories: Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingSynonyms: 1-(3-cyano-3,3-diphenylpropyl)-4-phenylisonipecotic acidImdevimab
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB15940ApprovedInvestigational[L23524] In November 2021, the same indication was approved by the EMA. … Casirivimab and imdevimab are investigational recombinant human IgG1 monoclonal antibodies that, at this time, are not officially approved by the FDA.
Lactic acid
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB04398ApprovedInvestigationalVet approvedLactic acid was one of active ingredients in Phexxi, a non-hormonal contraceptive agent that was approved by the FDA on May 2020.[L14120] … It is produced by fermentation of a sugar source, such as corn or beets, and then, by neutralizing the resulting lactic acid to create a compound having the formula NaC3H5O3.
Synonyms: 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid, 2-Hydroxypropionic acidMixtures: Dextrose and Electrolyte No. 75, Dextrose and Electrolyte No. 48Vayarin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09328ApprovedVayarin is currently available only by prescription in the USA [L1502]. This drug has also been used for management of hypertriglyceridemia [L1503]. … Vayarin is an orally administered prescription medical food for the clinical dietary management of complex lipid imbalances thought to be associated with ADHD.
Categories: Cytochrome P-450 CYP2E1 Inhibitors, Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme InhibitorsScopolamine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00747ApprovedInvestigational[A228423, A228763] Scopolamine was first synthesized in 1959, but to date, synthesis remains less efficient than extracting scopolamine from plants. … [A228773, L31578] Scopolamine was first approved by the FDA on December 31, 1979, and is currently available as both oral tablets and a transdermal delivery system.[L31578]
Synonyms: alpha-(Hydroxymethyl)benzeneacetic acid 9-methyl-3-oxa-9-azatricyclo(3.3.1.0(2.4))non-7-yl ester, 6-beta,7-beta-Epoxy-3-alpha-tropanyl S-(-)-tropateMixtures: Diban Cap, Diban CapLenalidomide
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00480ApprovedInvestigationalLenalidomide (previously referred to as CC-5013) is an immunomodulatory drug with potent antineoplastic, anti-angiogenic, and anti-inflammatory properties. … [A228708] Available as oral capsules, lenalidomide is approved by the FDA and EU for the treatment of multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, mantle cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, and marginal
Synonyms: 1-oxo-2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-4-aminoisoindoline, 3-(4-Amino-1-oxoisoindolin-2-yl)piperidine-2,6-dioneCategories: P-glycoprotein substrates, Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingArbutamine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01102ApprovedArbutamine, administered through a closed-loop, computer-controlled drug-delivery system, is indicated to elicit acute cardiovascular responses, similar to those produced by exercise, in order to aid in … diagnosing the presence or absence of coronary artery disease in patients who cannot exercise adequately .
Categories: Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting, Adrenergic beta-1 Receptor AgonistsStiripentol
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09118ApprovedInvestigational[A19739] Approved in the US, Canada, and Europe, stiripentol is used to treat seizures associated with Dravet syndrome.[L880,L42500,L42510] It is marketed under the brand name Diacomit. … Stiripentol is an antiepileptic agent that is an aromatic allylic alcohol drug, which makes it structurally unique from other antiepileptic drugs.
Synonyms: 1-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-penten-3-ol, 4,4-Dimethyl-1-((3,4-methylenedioxy)phenyl)-1-penten-3-olCategories: Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2 Inducers, P-glycoprotein inhibitors