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Tizanidine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00697ApprovedInvestigationalTizanidine is a fast-acting drug used for the management of muscle spasm, which may result from the effects of multiple sclerosis, stroke, an acquired brain injury, or a spinal cord injury [T574]. … Initially approved by the FDA in 1996, tizanidine is an Alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist reducing spasticity by the presynaptic inhibition of excitatory neurotransmitters that cause firing of neurons
Aminobenzoic acid
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB02362ApprovedWithdrawnA member of the vitamin B complex. It used to be common in sunscreening agents until found to also be a sensitizer. The potassium salt is used therapeutically in fibrotic skin disorders.
Mixtures: KORDEL`S NUTRITIME TABLET, VIVA B COMPLEX TABLETCategories: Protectives Against UV-Radiation for Topical Use, Protectives Against UV-RadiationTrolamine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB13747ApprovedInvestigationalTrolamine, which is also referred to as triethanolamine (TEA), is a tertiary amine and a triol. It is a bifunctional compound that exhibits both properties of alcohols and amines. … It is commonly used as a pH adjuster and surfactant in industrial and cosmetic products such as skin and hair conditioning products.
Hexylresorcinol
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11254ApprovedHexylresorcinol is a substituted dihydroxybenzene. It exhibits antiseptic, anthelmintic, and local anesthetic properties. … The compound may also be used commonly in various commercial cosmetic anti-aging creams while ongoing studies research the possibility of using hexylresorcinol as an anti-cancer therapy - indications all
Pitolisant
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11642ApprovedInvestigational[L8063] Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that affects 1 in 2,000 individuals and is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness, abnormal REM sleep manifestations, sleep paralysis and hypnagogic … FDA approved the use of pitolisant in 2019 for excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) associated with narcolepsy in adults.[L8063]
Strontium chloride Sr-89
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09498ApprovedIt is usually presented mainly in patients with prostatic and breast cancer, as well as in cancer of lung, bladder and thyroid. … Strontium chloride (Sr-89), initially FDA-approved in 1993, is used as a paliative therapeutic option to help relieve the pain from bone metastases.
Ertapenem
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00303ApprovedInvestigationalErtapenem is a 1-β methyl-carbapenem that is structurally related to beta-lactam antibiotics.[L14339] It was first authorized for use in the US in November 2001 and in Europe in April 2002. … [A447] Shown to be effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, ertapenem is used to treat various bacterial infections.
Categories: Antibacterials for Systemic Use, Antiinfectives for Systemic UseSynonyms: (1R,5S,6S,8R,2'S,4'S)-2-(2-(3-carboxyphenylcarbamoyl)pyrrolidin-4-ylthio)-6-(1-hydroxyethyl)-1-methylcarbapenem-3-carboxylic acid, (4R,5S,6S)-3-((3S,5S)-5-((3-carboxyphenyl)carbamoyl)pyrrolidin-3-ylthio)-6-((R)-1-hydroxyethyl)-4-methyl-7-oxo-1-aza-bicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acidTesamorelin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB08869ApprovedInvestigationalLipodystrophy is a metabolic condition characterized by insulin resistance, fat redistribution, and hyperlipidemia associated with antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection. … Tesamorelin is a stabilized synthetic peptide analogue of the hypothalamic peptide, Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH) indicated for the reduction of excess abdominal fat in HIV-infected patients
Categories: Sex Hormones and InsulinsLinzagolix
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB17083ApprovedInvestigational[A253667] Linzagolix was approved for use in the European Union in June 2022 for the management of symptoms caused by uterine fibroids.[L43627] … Linzagolix is a non-peptide, selective antagonist of the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor.
Categories: Sex Hormones and InsulinsIophendylate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01187ApprovedIophendylate is a mixture of isomers used as contrast medium, mainly for brain and spinal cord visualization. Iophendylate is a myelographic oil-ester (U.S. Patent 2,348,231). … Iophendylate, which was never shown to be safe, was initially introduced for use in small amounts (1-2cc) for locating spinal tumors.