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gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01440ApprovedIllicitInvestigationalIt is currently regulated in the US and sold by Jazz Pharmaceuticals under the name Xyrem. However, it is important to note that GHB is a designated Orphan drug (in 1985). … GHB is a naturally occurring substance found in the central nervous system, wine, beef, small citrus fruits and almost all other living creatures in small amounts.
Synonyms: oxy-n-butyric acidZirconium chloride hydroxide
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB15479ApprovedWithdrawnMixtures: Secret Sporty Clean Antiperspirant Roll-ONTranylcypromine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00752ApprovedInvestigationalAn irreversible monoamine oxidase inhibitor that is used as an antidepressant (INN tranylcypromine). … It also is useful in panic and phobic disorders (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p311).
Bismuth subsalicylate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01294ApprovedVet approvedBismuth subsalicylate is an antacid and anti-diarrheal agent. … [A230728] It is an active ingredient found in Pepto-Bismol, a common over-the-counter medication that is used to temporarily treat discomforts of the stomach and gastrointestinal tract.
Nicoboxil
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB12911ApprovedWithdrawnNicoboxil has been investigated for the treatment of Acute Low Back Pain, where it is typically considered an effective and safe therapeutic option. … Such combination topical analgesics are only available for purchase and use (for humans) in some parts of Europe and Asia, like Germany and Australia [F11, F16].
Mifamurtide
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB13615ApprovedInvestigationalOsteosarcoma is the most common primary malignant bone tumor that usually arises in the metaphyses of long bone in children and adolescents [A31744]. … As a liposomal formulation, mifamurtide demonstrates an enhanced tumoricidal effect and improved safety profile [A31745]. Mifamurtide is marketed in Europe as Mepact for intravenous infusion.
Eltrombopag
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06210ApprovedInvestigationalITP is a condition that may cause unusual bruising or bleeding due to an abnormally low number of platelets in the blood. … Eltrombopag is used to treat low blood platelet counts in adults with chronic immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenia (ITP), when certain other medicines, or surgery to remove the spleen, have not worked
Pidolic acid
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB03088ApprovedInvestigationalPidolic acid, in general, is found in large quantities in brain tissue and other tissues in bound form, like skin [L2729]. … exercising caution in their recommendation as much more research is necessary [A32981, A32982].
Pyrantel
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11156ApprovedVet approvedPyrantel is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, which are the safest and most effective medicines required in a functioning health system [L1901], [L1902]. … Pyrantel was initially described in 1965 by researchers from Pfizer who sought cyclic amidines with suitable pharmacokinetic properties (specifically, duration of action) for use as an anthelmintic drug