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Avacincaptad pegol
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB15165ApprovedInvestigationalAvacincaptad pegol is an RNA aptamer covalently bound to a branched polyethylene glycol (PEG) molecule. … It was developed to treat an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) called geographic atrophy (GA).
Tretinoin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00755ApprovedInvestigationalNutraceutical[A257474] It is an oxidation product in the physiological pathway of vitamin A metabolism. … [A257689] In human circulation, tretinoin is normally found at very low concentrations, approximately 4 to 14 nmol/L.
Synonyms: all-(E)-Retinoic acid, (all-E)-3,7-Dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2,4,6,8-nonatetraenoic acidInternational brands: Stieva-AInsulin degludec
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09564ApprovedInvestigational[A18561,A18562,A18563,A18564,A174934] If left untreated, the body starts to break down fat, instead of glucose, for energy which results in a build-up of ketone acids in the blood and a syndrome called … [A18561,A18562,A18563,A18564,A174934] As a result, people with T1D rely primarily on exogenous forms of insulin, such as insulin degludec, to lower glucose levels in the blood.
Mixtures: Xultophy Pre-filled PenCategories: Drugs Used in DiabetesMetyrosine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00765ApprovedInvestigationalIt is used to control the symptoms of excessive sympathetic stimulation in patients with pheochromocytoma. (Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed) … An inhibitor of the enzyme tyrosine 3-monooxygenase, and consequently of the synthesis of catecholamines.
Synonyms: (–)-α-methyl-L-tyrosine, α-methyl-L-p-tyrosineNirmatrelvir
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB16691ApprovedInvestigational[L33359] In December 2021, the FDA granted an emergency use authorization to Paxlovid, a co-packaged product containing both nirmatrelvir and [ritonavir], for the treatment of certain patients with … [L33354] 3CL<sup>PRO</sup> is responsible for cleaving polyproteins 1a and 1ab of SARS-CoV-2.
Obinutuzumab
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB08935ApprovedInvestigational[L54521] Like other drugs in its class, obinutuzumab targets the CD20 antigen expressed on the surface of pre-B and mature B lymphocytes, mediating B-cell lysis. … This chemical modification significantly enhances its affinity for FcγRIII receptors on immune effector cells.
Mobocertinib
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB16390ApprovedInvestigationalWithdrawnIt is used specifically in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) caused by exon 20 insertion mutations in the _EGFR_ gene,[L38368] which are typically associated with a poorer prognosis ( … Mobocertinib is a kinase inhibitor targeted against human epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR).
Fostamatinib
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB12010ApprovedInvestigationalRecently, fostamatinib has been identified as a potential therapeutic for controlling acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in patients with severe COVID-19 through its ability to modulate the SYK … It was approved on April 17, 2018, under the trade name Tavalisse for use in ITP [L2644, L52150]. Fostamatinib has also been granted orphan drug status by the FDA [L2644].
Anthralin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11157ApprovedAnthralin (1,8‐dihydroxy‐9anthrone, dithranol) is an older anti-psoriatic agent that was first synthesized as a derivative of chrysarobin, obtained from the araroba tree in Brazil over 100 years ago. … It is a main active ingredient in topical skin formulations for the treatment of psoriasis. Various formulations of the drug are available, including solutions, foams, and shampoos [L1979].
Phenmetrazine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00830ApprovedIllicitA sympathomimetic drug used primarily as an appetite depressant. Its actions and mechanisms are similar to dextroamphetamine.