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Aminohippuric acid
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00345ApprovedInvestigationalWithdrawnIts sodium salt is used as a diagnostic aid to measure effective renal plasma flow (ERPF) and excretory capacity. [PubChem]
Alefacept
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00092ApprovedWithdrawnImmunosuppressive dimeric fusion protein that consists of the extracellular CD2-binding portion of the human leukocyte function antigen-3 (LFA-3) linked to the Fc (hinge, CH2 and CH3 domains) portion of human IgG1. Produced by CHO cells,...
Darvadstrocel
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB16581ApprovedInvestigationalWithdrawnPerianal fistula is a common manifestation of Crohn’s disease and is often difficult to manage, as it may be associated with complex presentations and symptoms.
Dexloxiglumide
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB04856InvestigationalAs the D-isomer of loxiglumide, it retains all pharmacological properties of loxiglumide but is more potent. … Dexloxiglumide is a selective cholecystokinin type A (CCKA) receptor antagonist in phase III testing by Rottapharm in Europe only, as U.S. trials have been discontinued.
Aminophylline
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01223ApprovedInvestigationalSimilar to other theophyllines, aminophylline is indicated for the treatment of lung diseases such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and COPD. … Once in the body, theophylline is released and acts as a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, adenosine receptor blocker, and histone deacetylase activator.
Piperaquine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB13941ApprovedInvestigationalIts use declined in the 1980's as piperaquine resistant strains of *Plasmodium falciparum* appeared and artemisinin derivatives became available. … It has come back into use in combination with the artemisinin derivative [DB11638] as part of the combination product Eurartesim [FDA Label].
Crotalus adamanteus antivenin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB13893ApprovedCrotalus adamanteus antivenin is derived and purified immunoglobulin fragments obtained from other domestic animals such as sheep previously immunized with Crotalus adamanteus (Eastern Diamondback rattlesnake … Each year it is estimated there are 45,000 snakebites in the US and 300,000 to 400,000 bites worldwide. About 8000 of these snakebites involve venomous snake species.
Liothyronine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00279ApprovedInvestigationalVet approvedLiothyronine is a thyroidal hormone T3 which is normally produced by the thyroid gland in a ratio 4:1 when compared with T4: T3. Liothyronine is the active form of thyroxine which is composed in a basic chemical structure by a tyrosine w...
Tegaserod
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01079ApprovedWithdrawnNovartis' brand name Zelnorm (tegaserod) had originally received approval from the US FDA in 2002 for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). … [L5918,F4229] It was, however, voluntarily withdrawn from widespread use in the US market in 2007 after concerns arose over the possibility that tegaserod could potentially cause dangerous cardiovascular
Uric acid
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB08844InvestigationalAs a therapeutic agent, it is known that uric acid is increased in response to oxidative stress, and as such, uric acid acts as an antioxidant. … In one country, Spain, uric acid is an investigational drug in a phase 3 trial studying its effects as an adjunct to alteplase in acute ischemic stroke.