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Guanethidine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01170ApprovedWithdrawnAn antihypertensive agent that acts by inhibiting selectively transmission in post-ganglionic adrenergic nerves. … It is believed to act mainly by preventing the release of norepinephrine at nerve endings and causes depletion of norepinephrine in peripheral sympathetic nerve terminals as well as in tissues.
Synonyms: 2-(1-N,N-Heptamethyleneimino)ethylguanidine, N-(2-Perhydroazocin-1-ylethyl)guanidineHuman C1-esterase inhibitor
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06404ApprovedInvestigational[L16586, L16606] This drug is indicated for prophylaxis and treatment of Hereditary Angioedema (HAE), a human genetic disorder caused by a shortage of C1 inhibitor activity that results in an overreaction … The disease is characterized by acute attacks of painful, and in some cases, fatal swelling of several soft tissues or edema, which may last up to five days when untreated.[L16586, L16606]
Categories: Drugs Used in Hereditary AngioedemaLubiprostone
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01046ApprovedInvestigationalA prostaglandin E1 derivative, lubiprostone is a bicyclic fatty acid that activates ClC-2 chloride channels located on the apical side of the gastrointestinal epithelial cells. … Lubiprostone is a medication used in the management of idiopathic chronic constipation.
Categories: Prostaglandins EMipomersen
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB05528ApprovedMipomersen 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. … It is marketed under the brand name Kynamro in the United States, and the FDA label includes a black box warning of hepatoxicity.
Categories: Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household settingPolycarbophil
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09311ApprovedWithdrawnIt is insoluble in water, dilute acids, and dilute alkali. … Polycarbophil calcium is a synthetic polymer manufactured from the cross-linking of polyacrylic acid with divinyl glycol and a calcium counter-ion.
Categories: Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household settingChlorpropamide
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00672ApprovedWithdrawnMedications in this class differ in their dose, rate of absorption, duration of action, route of elimination and binding site on their target pancreatic β cell receptor. … Up to 80% of the single oral dose of chlorpropramide is metabolized, likely in the liver; 80-90% of the dose is excreted in urine as unchanged drug and metabolites.
Categories: Drugs Used in DiabetesSynonyms: N-(4-chlorophenylsulfonyl)-N'-propylurea, N-(p-chlorobenzenesulfonyl)-N'-propylureaDeslanoside
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01078ApprovedA cardiotonic glycoside from the leaves of Digitalis lanata.
Categories: Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household settingHeptabarbital
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01354ExperimentalHeptabarbital is an intermediate or short term barbiturate used mainly for sedation and hypnosis.
Alclofenac
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB13167ApprovedWithdrawnAlclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It was withdrawn from the market in the United Kingdom in 1979.
Narsoplimab
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB16418ApprovedInvestigational[A241030] Evidence increasingly points to a role for the complement system in TMA. … [A241030, A241040] Mannan-associated lectin-binding serine protease-2 (MASP-2) is a major effector in the complement lectin pathway.
Synonyms: IMMUNOGLOBULIN G4-LAMBDA, ANTI-(HOMO SAPIENS MANNAN-BINDING LECTIN SERINE PROTEASE 2 (MANNOSE-BINDING PROTEIN-ASSOCIATED SERINE PROTEASE 2, EC=3.4.21.104) HUMAN MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY .GAMMA.4 HEAVY CHAIN