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  1. Drug

    Eszopiclone

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    Eszopiclone, marketed by Sepracor under the brand-name Lunesta, is a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic drug used to treat insomnia. … Eszopiclone was initially approved by the FDA in 2004.[L6769]

  2. Drug

    Roxadustat

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    It works by reducing the breakdown of the hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF), which is a transcription factor that stimulates red blood cell production in response to low oxygen levels. … [A245393] Roxadustat was first approved by the European Commission in August 2021.[L40323]

  3. Drug

    Eftrenonacog alfa

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    Approved

    It is an X-linked genetic disease caused by mutation of the gene for coagulation protein factor IX (FIX), leading to decreased levels of endogenous factor IX and increased susceptibility to recurrent bleeding … Eftrenonacog alfa treatment demonstrated good tolerability with no reports of inhibitor development in clinical studies [A31556].

  4. Drug

    Lumasiran

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    [L23554] This condition, caused by a deficiency in the enzyme alanine-glyoxylate aminotransferase, leads to an accumulation of oxalate, causing calcium crystal formation. … [L23554] Oxlumo, producted by Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, represents the first approved treatment for PH1.

  5. Drug

    Mivacurium

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    ApprovedWithdrawn

    It binds competitively to cholinergic receptors on the motor end-plate to antagonize the action of acetylcholine, resulting in a block of neuromuscular transmission.

  6. Drug

    Batroxobin

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    Investigational

    Batroxobin is inactivated by alpha2-macroglobulin, but not anti-thrombin compounds. Batroxobin will also bind fibrinogen in a manner different than thrombin and with a higher affinity. … Currently use is experimental but trials have been conducted which support certain clinical applications. Recombinant Batroxobin in relatively affordable and could be accessed by mass production.

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    Butamben

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    ApprovedWithdrawn

    [A27147] Its structure corresponds to the standard molecule of a hydrophilic and hydrophobic domain separated by an intermediate ester found in most of the local anesthetics. … Butamben is a local anesthetic in the form of n-butyl-p-aminobenzoate.

  8. Drug

    Iptacopan

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    [A262581] On December 6th, 2023, Iptacopan under the brand name Fabhalta was approved by the FDA for the treatment of adults with PNH. … Iptacopan is a small-molecule factor B inhibitor previously investigated as a potential treatment for the rare blood disease paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) by inhibiting the complement factor

  9. Drug

    Phenindione

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    Phenindione has actions similar to warfarin, but it is now rarely employed because of its higher incidence of severe adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p234)

  10. Drug

    Dutasteride

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    Dutasteride was approved by the FDA in 2001 for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men as monotherapy or in combination with the α-adrenergic antagonist [tamsulosin] to … It is a novel dual 5α-reductase inhibitor that works by blocking both isoforms of 5α-reductase enzymes in a potent, selective, and irreversible manner.

    Synonyms: (5α,17β)-N-(2,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-3-oxo-4-azaandrost-1-ene-17-carboxamide