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Aminopterin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB08878ApprovedWithdrawnAminopterin is an amino derivative of folic acid, which was once used as an antineoplastic agent in the treatment of pediatric leukemia. … In the 1950's its production was discontinued in favor of methotrexate, which is less potent but less toxic. Off label, aminopterin has also been used in the treatment of psoriasis.
Synonyms: N-(4-(((2,4-diamino-6-pteridinyl)methyl)amino)benzoyl)-L-glutamic acidBulevirtide
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB15248ApprovedInvestigationalIt was first approved for use in the EU on May 28, 2020; bulevirtide has been granted PRIME scheme eligibility and Orphan Drug Designation by the European Medicines Agency. … [Peginterferon Alfa-2a]) in Patients With CHD.
Urea
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB03904ApprovedInvestigationalIt is the principal end product of protein catabolism and constitutes about one half of the total urinary solids. … A compound formed in the liver from ammonia produced by the deamination of amino acids.
Mixtures: HYDROCORTISONE 1% ET UREA 5% CREAMProducts: EUREA CREAMDiphenylpyraline
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01146ApprovedDiphenylpyraline is an antihistamine. Antihistamines used in the treatment of allergy act by competing with histamine for H 1-receptor sites on effector cells. … Antihistamines antagonize, in varying degrees, most of the pharmacological effects of histamine, including urticaria and pruritus.
Synonyms: 4-(benzhydryloxy)-N-methylpiperidineSodium lauryl sulfate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00815ApprovedIt is also used in creams and pastes to properly disperse the ingredients and as research tool in protein biochemistry. SLS also has some microbicidal activity. … SLS lowers surface tension of aqueous solutions and is used as fat emulsifier, wetting agent, and detergent in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and toothpastes.
Categories: Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household settingEvening primrose oil
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11358ApprovedNutraceuticalIn its composition it presents some fatty acids such as [DB00132] and [DB13854]. … [L2845] By Health Canada, evening primrose oil is approved in over-the-counter combination dietary supplements.[L1113] By the EMA, evening primrose oil is approved in herbal preparations.[L2851]
Mixtures: PRIM E CAPSULE, Evening Primrose Oil With Vitamin EProducts: Nn EVENING PRIMROSE OIL 1000MG (with 10%GLA), Nn EVENING PRIMROSE OIL 500MG (with 10% GLA)Padeliporfin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB15575ApprovedInvestigational[A244699] Padeliporfin was first approved by the European Commission on November 10, 2017, for the treatment of low-risk prostate cancer in adults meeting certain clinical criteria.[L39799]
Categories: Sensitizers Used in Photodynamic/radiation TherapyTriethylenetetramine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06824ApprovedInvestigationalTETA was first developed in Germany in 1861 and its chelating properties were first recognized in 1925. … [L41730] TETA has been investigated in clinical trials for the treatment of heart failure in patients with diabetes.[A18804,A19332,A19333,A19334,A19335]
Categories: Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household settingNiraparib
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11793ApprovedInvestigational[L43277] Niraparib was approved by the European Commission on November 16, 2017 [L43742] and by Health Canada on June 27, 2019. … Niraparib is an orally active poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor. By blocking the enzymes responsible for DNA repair, niraparib induces cytotoxicity in cancer cells.
Ioxitalamic acid
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB13444ApprovedWithdrawnUntil the last review in 2015, this drug is still available in the market.[L1113] … [A33006] Ioxitalamic acid in the salt forms of sodium and meglumine was developed by Liebel-Flarshem Canada Inc and approved by Health Canada in 1995.
Categories: Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting