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Pegcetacoplan

[A235000] Pegcetacoplan for subcutaneous use was granted FDA approval on 14 May 2021. … Pegcetacoplan is a complement inhibitor indicated in the treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH).

Pafolacianine

[A242572] On November 29, 2021, the FDA approved pafolacianine as an adjunct imaging agent for intraoperative identification of malignant lesions in adult patients with ovarian cancer. … Pafolacianine targets the folate receptor alpha (FRα) which is upregulated in numerous epithelial malignancies.

Potassium acetate

Bovine type I collagen

It plays a vital role in cell growth, differentiation, attachment, and migration [L2481]. … Bovine collagen alpha-1 is a naturally occurring extracellular matrix protein which is found in tendons and other connective tissues.

Bromocriptine

In 1995, the FDA withdrew the approval of bromocriptine mesylate for the prevention of physiological lactation after finding that bromocriptine was not shown to be safe for use. … Bromocriptine has been associated with pulmonary fibrosis, and can also cause sustained suppression of somatotropin (growth hormone) secretion in some patients with acromegaly.

Luspatercept

[A187829,L42455] It was first approved for use in the United States in November 2019 under the brand name Reblozyl® for the treatment of anemia in patients with beta thalassemia who require regular blood … [L42455] Luspatercept is novel in that it ameliorates anemia via action on late-stage erythropoiesis, in contrast to typical erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs), such as [darbepoetin alfa] and [epoetin

Spinosad

Spinosad is a pediculicide mixture of spinosyn A and spinosyn D (in an approximately 5:1 ratio, respectively) used in the topical treatment of head lice in children (four years old and older) and in adults … Spinosad is an insecticide based on a compound found in S. spinosa, a bacterial species.

Allovectin-7

It was discontinued after it failed to improve the objective response rate or overall survival versus first-line chemotherapy in malignant melanoma.[A255207]

Oxymetholone

in malnourished or underdeveloped patients. … Oxymetholone is a synthetic anabolic steroid marketed under the brand name Anapolon by Hoffmann La Roche Limitedand used in the treatment of osteoporosis, anaemia, and as an agent to stimulate muscle growth

Itopride

Itopride is a dopamine D2 antagonist with acetylcholinesterase inhibitory actions.