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Norethisterone
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00717ApprovedInvestigational[A10367] Norethisterone mimics the actions of endogenous [progesterone], albeit with a greater potency,[A188075] and is used on its own or in combination with estrogen derivatives in a variety of applications … Norethisterone, also known as norethindrone, is a synthetic progestational hormone belonging to the 19-nortestosterone-derived class of progestins.
Synonyms: 17α-ethinylestra-4-en-17β-ol-3-one, 17-α-ethynyl-4-estren-17-ol-3-oneInternational brands: Primolut-NNitrous acid
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09112ApprovedInvestigationalIt is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, a list of the most important medications needed in a basic health system. … Nitrous acid (as sodium nitrite) is used as part of an intravenous mixture with sodium thiosulfate to treat cyanide poisoning.
Categories: Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household settingAtezolizumab
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11595ApprovedInvestigational[L7489] Atezolizumab was granted FDA approval on 18 October 2016. … [A18493,L7489] This medication is reserved for patients whose tumors express PD-L1, cannot receive platinum-based chemotherapy, or whose tumors do not respond to platinum-based chemotherapy.
Mipomersen
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB05528ApprovedDue to this serious risk of liver toxicity, mipomersen sodium is only available to patients under the restricted program called Kynamro Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy program. … Mipomersen sodium prevents the formation of apo B-100, resulting in a decrease in the levels of apolipoprotein B (apo B), low density lipoprotein (LDL), and total cholesterol.
Categories: Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting, Non-statin Hypolipidemic Agents Indicated for HyperlipidemiaGepirone
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB12184ApprovedGepirone, an azapirone, is a pharmacologic analog of [buspirone] that acts selectively on the pre- and post-synaptic 5HT<sub>1A</sub> receptors. … [A261670,A261675,A182315] Gepirone was approved by the FDA on September 28, 2023, under the brand name EXXUA for the treatment of adults with major depressive disorder.
Categories: Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin SyndromeFinerenone
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB16165ApprovedInvestigational[A236544,L34739] Finerenone was granted FDA approval on 9 July 2021,[L34739] followed by the EMA approval on 11 March 2022.[L41449] … attacks, and hospitalization due to heart failure in adults with chronic kidney disease associated with type II diabetes mellitus.
Zafirlukast
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00549ApprovedZafirlukast blocks the action of the cysteinyl leukotrienes on the CysLT1 receptors, thus reducing constriction of the airways, build-up of mucus in the lungs and inflammation of the breathing passages … Zafirlukast is an oral leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA) for the maintenance treatment of asthma, often used in conjunction with an inhaled steroid and/or long-acting bronchodilator.
Synonyms: 4-(5-cyclopentyloxycarbonylamino-1-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-3-methoxy-N-o-tolylsulfonylbenzamide, cyclopentyl 3-(2-methoxy-4-((o-tolylsulfonyl)carbamoyl)benzyl)-1-methylindole-5-carbamateDyphylline
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00651ApprovedWithdrawnIt is typically used in the management of asthma, cardiac dyspnea, and bronchitis.
Mixtures: Dy GCategories: combinations of xanthinesAlvimopan
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06274ApprovedInvestigationalIt is used to avoid postoperative ileus following small or large bowel resection and accelerates the gastrointestinal recovery period.
Categories: Receptors, Opioid, mu, antagonists & inhibitorsFerric sulfate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11171ApprovedFerric sulfate has the molecular formula of Fe2SO4, and it is a dark brown or yellow chemical agent with acidic properties. It is produced by the reaction of sulfuric acid and an oxidizing agent. … [A32355, A32356] By the FDA, ferric sulfate is a direct food substance affirmed in the GRAS category (Generally Recognized As Safe).[L2003]