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Protein C
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11312ApprovedInvestigationalOnce in its activated form, APC functions as a serine protease with potent anticoagulant effects, especially in the presence of its cofactor protein S. … A lack of protein C in the body would lead to unchecked coagulation activation, resulting in thrombin generation and intravascular clot formation.
Mixtures: Beriplex P/n 500, Beriplex P/n 1000Enfuvirtide
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00109ApprovedInvestigationalThe first agent in the novel class of antiretroviral drugs called HIV fusion inhibitors, enfuvirtide works by inhibiting HIV-1 fusion with CD4 cells.
Categories: Gene Products, env, env Gene Products, Human Immunodeficiency VirusProbucol
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01599ApprovedInvestigationalWithdrawnA drug used to lower LDL and HDL cholesterol yet has little effect on serum-triglyceride or VLDL cholesterol. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p993).
Categories: Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household settingLubiprostone
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01046ApprovedInvestigationalLubiprostone is a medication used in the management of idiopathic chronic constipation. … A 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.
Categories: Prostaglandins EDisulfiram
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00822ApprovedInvestigationalA carbamate derivative used as an alcohol deterrent. It is a relatively nontoxic substance when administered alone, but markedly alters the intermediary metabolism of alcohol.
Categories: Drugs Used in Alcohol Dependence, Drugs Used in Addictive DisordersSynonyms: N,N,N',N'-tetraethylthiuram disulfide, 1,1'-dithiobis(N,N-diethylthioformamide)Aminoglutethimide
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00357ApprovedWithdrawnAminoglutethimide has been used in the treatment of advanced breast and prostate cancer. It was formerly used for its weak anticonvulsant properties. … (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p454)
Triclabendazole
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB12245ApprovedInvestigationalTriclabendazole was previously used in the treatment of fascioliasis in livestock, but is now approved for human use. … Triclabendazole, manufactured by Novartis pharmaceuticals, is an antihelminthic drug that was approved by the FDA in February 2019 for the treatment of fascioliasis in humans.
Motixafortide
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB14939ApprovedInvestigational[A261476] Motixafortide was approved by the FDA in September 2023, in combination with filgrastim, for use in stem cell mobilization prior to autologous stem cell transplant in patients with multiple … [L48116] When administered alongside [filgrastim], another agent used to aid in stem cell collection, motixafortide enabled the collection of an adequate number of stem cells in ~92% of patients within
Selumetinib
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11689ApprovedInvestigational[A193608] Use of selumetinib in this population has shown efficacy in shrinking associated tumours and is linked to other positive clinical outcomes. … [A193611] However, selumetinib demonstrated impressive efficacy and tolerability in Phase I trials, leading to its continued investigation for the treatment of various types of tumours in Phase II trials
Calcipotriol
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB02300ApprovedInvestigationalCalcipotriol (INN) or calcipotriene (USAN) is a sythetic derivative of calcitriol or Vitamin D.
Categories: Skin and Mucous Membrane Agents