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Desflurane
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01189ApprovedInvestigationalDesflurane, or I-653, a a volatile anesthetic that is more rapidly cleared and less metabolized than previous inhaled anesthetics such as [methoxyflurane], [sevoflurane], [enflurane], or [isoflurane]. … It was developed in the late 1980s out of a need for a more rapidly acting and rapidly cleared inhaled anesthetic.[A226883,A226888] Desflurane was granted FDA approval on 18 September 1992.[L30285]
Bismuth subgallate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB13909ApprovedBismuth subgallate is a yellow colored substance that presents as an odorless powder that undergoes discoloration when exposed to sunlight. … Possessing protective effects on the gastric mucosa, strong astringent effects, and not as yet elucidated antimicrobial and hemostatic actions, bismuth subgallate is most commonly available as an over-the-counter
Reserpine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00206ApprovedWithdrawnIt has been used as an antihypertensive and an antipsychotic as well as a research tool, but its adverse effects limit its clinical use. … An alkaloid found in the roots of Rauwolfia serpentina and R. vomitoria.
Mixtures: Ser-Ap-Es, Ser-AP-ES TabHexachlorophene
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00756ApprovedWithdrawnA chlorinated bisphenol antiseptic with a bacteriostatic action against Gram-positive organisms, but much less effective against Gram-negative organisms. … It is mainly used in soaps and creams and is an ingredient of various preparations used for skin disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p797)
Alpha-2 adrenergic receptors
go.drugbank.com/bio_entities/BE0004864TargetHumansAlpha-2 adrenergic receptors are G protein-coupled receptors for catecholamines that activate the G(i/o) protein pathway, thereby promoting adenylyl cyclase inhibition, ERK1/2 stimulation, and voltage-gated calcium channels suppression (...
Polypeptides: Alpha-2A adrenergic receptor, Alpha-2B adrenergic receptorSynonyms: Alpha-2 adrenergic receptor subtype C10, Alpha-2 adrenergic receptor subtype C2Flavoxate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01148ApprovedIt may have local anesthetic activity and direct relaxing effects on smooth muscle as well as some activity as a muscarinic antagonist. [PubChem] … A drug that has been used in various urinary syndromes and as an antispasmodic. Its therapeutic usefulness and its mechanism of action are not clear.
Products: U-SPABromothalonil
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB14199ApprovedBromothalonil, also known as Methyldibromo glutaronitrile (MDBGN), is a widely used preservative that can be found in many personal hygiene and industrial products. … It is also a known allergen and dermatological irritant that has been banned in many EU countries due to increasing rates of contact allergy [A34322].
Categories: Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household settingCalcium levulinate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB13800ApprovedThe resultant calcium levulinate formulation, when used as a calcium supplement, possesses a high calcium content that is observed to be 14.8% higher than the content typically found in calcium lactate … This new application of calcium is intended for use as a food fortifier, to fortify foods like sauces, condiments, beer, beverages, soft drinks, milk and milk products, soy milk and soy products with calcium
Mixtures: CALCIO AL 10% AMPOLLASTechnetium Tc-99m mebrofenin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09137ApprovedWithdrawn-99m as it decays. … This is possible as Technetium-99m decays by isomeric transition to technetium-99 through the release of a gamma ray.
Categories: Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household settingLepirudin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00001ApprovedWithdrawnLepirudin is a recombinant hirudin formed by 65 amino acids that acts as a highly specific and direct thrombin inhibitor. … [A246609] Lepirudin is used as an anticoagulant in patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), an immune reaction associated with a high risk of thromboembolic complications.