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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].
Inavolisib
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB15275ApprovedInvestigationalInavolisib is an inhibitor of PI3Kα that was approved by the FDA in October 2024 for the treatment of certain patients with advanced breast cancers. … [L51748,L51738] In February 2025, it was approved by Health Canada for the same indication. [L52605]
Segesterone acetate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB14583ApprovedIt is commonly sold under the brand names Nestorone and Elcometrine and serves as an active component in hormonal contraceptives. … In clinical trials, Annovera™ achieved a 97.3% success in pregnancy prevention [L4246]. Annovera™ is administered as a vaginal ring that is in place for 21 days and removed for 7 days each cycle.
Synonyms: 17-Hydroxy-16-methylene-19-norpregn-4-ene-3,20-dione acetateRurioctocog alfa pegol
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB16007ApprovedInvestigationalFactor VIII is an essential protein involved in normal blood clotting; thus, a deficient level of functional factor VIII is associated with an elevated risk for excessive bleeding caused by spontaneous … It was first approved by the European Commission in January 2018.
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.
Fosdenopterin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB16628ApprovedIn 2009 a recombinant, E. coli-produced cPMP was granted orphan drug designation by the FDA, becoming the first therapeutic option for patients with MoCD type A. … Molybdenum cofactor deficiency (MoCD) is an exceptionally rare autosomal recessive disorder resulting in a deficiency of three molybdenum-dependent enzymes: sulfite oxidase (SOX), xanthine dehydrogenase
Ceritinib
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09063ApprovedInvestigationalFollowing treatment with crizotinib (a first-generation ALK inhibitor), most tumours develop drug resistance due to mutations in key "gatekeeper" residues of the enzyme. … The FDA approved ceritinib in April 2014 due to a surprisingly high response rate (56%) towards crizotinib-resistant tumours and has designated it with orphan drug status.
Synonyms: N-{2-[(5-chloro-2-{[2-isopropoxy-5-methyl-4-(piperidin-4-yl)phenyl]amino}pyrimidin-4-yl)amino]phenyl}propane-2-sulfonamideMycophenolic acid
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01024ApprovedInvestigational[A249180,A249185] Mycophenolic acid is available as enteric-coated tablets of delayed-release, in an effort to improve upper gastrointestinal adverse events by delaying mycophenolic acid release until … [A249175] This regimen can be used in place of the older anti-proliferative [azathioprine] due to its stronger immunosuppressive potency.
Synonyms: (e)-6-(4-Hydroxy-6-methoxy-7-methyl-3-oxo-5-phthalanyl)-4-methyl-4-hexenoic acidDifenoxin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01501ApprovedIllicitDifenoxin is an active metabolite of the anti-diarrheal drug, diphenoxylate, which is also used in combination with atropine in the brand mixture Lomotil(R). … It works mostly in the periphery and activates opioid receptors in the intestine rather than the central nervous system (CNS). [3] Difenoxin is also closely related to loperamide, but unlike loperamide
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.