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Anagrelide
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00261ApprovedInvestigational[L14153] It is an oral imidazoquinazoline that was first approved for use in the US in 1997.[A214274] It appears to carry a better response rate than other thrombocythemia treatments (e.g.
Filgrastim
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00099ApprovedInvestigational[L40714] Filgrastim was approved in the US in 1991 and there are biosimilars available with similar therapeutic indications.[A245858] Tbo-filgrastim was approved by the FDA on August 29, 2012.
Chlorambucil
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00291ApprovedInvestigationalA nitrogen mustard alkylating agent used as antineoplastic agent for the treatment of various malignant and nonmalignant diseases. … Although it is less toxic than most other nitrogen mustards, it has been listed as a known carcinogen in the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985). (Merck Index, 11th ed)
Hydroxyprogesterone 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
Autologous cultured chondrocytes
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB10997ApprovedInvestigationalIt serves as an alternative repair treatment for patients with inadequate response to pre-existing surgical methods. … It has been used since 1995 as Carticel and gained biologic license in 1997. The surgical implantation was first performed in Sweden.
Pantethine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11190ApprovedPantethine is available as a dietary supplement for lowering blood cholesterol and triglycerides. … It consists of two molecules of pantetheine that form a dimer via disufide linkages, and acts as an intermediate in the production of Coenzyme A.
Lymecycline
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00256ApprovedInvestigationalWithdrawnIt is marketed by Galderma and used in the UK as well as New Zealand in addition to other countries. … Lymecycline is not marketed in the USA, however, equivalent drugs are available, such as minocycline and [tetracycline].[A19429,L13880]
Sulfadoxine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01299ApprovedInvestigationalWithdrawnA long acting sulfonamide that is used, usually in combination with other drugs, for respiratory, urinary tract, and malarial infections.
Pirlindole
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09244ExperimentalThis drug is classified as a reversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase A enzyme (also known as a RIMA drug). It was developed and is currently used as an antidepressant in Russia.
Ribavirin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00811ApprovedInvestigationalWhen used to treat Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections, it is always used as a part of combination therapies as ribavirin monotherapy is not efficacious in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection … The potential use of ribavirin as a treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is currently under investigation.