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Eladocagene exuparvovec
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB16780ApprovedInvestigationalBy promoting the expression of AADC, eladocagene exuparvovec leads to the development of motor function in patients with AADC deficiency. … [A253697,L43672] Before the approval of this gene therapy, the treatment options for patients with AADC deficiency were limited to attempts to increase monoamine neurotransmitter production, decrease neurotransmitter
Antazoline
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB08799ApprovedIt is used to relieve nasal congestion. It is also formulated as eye drops with naphazoline to relieve allergic conjunctivitis.
Luspatercept
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB12281ApprovedInvestigational[A187829,L42455] It was first approved for use in the United States in November 2019 under the brand name Reblozyl® for the treatment of anemia in patients with beta thalassemia who require regular blood … Luspatercept is a recombinant fusion protein comprised of a modified extracellular domain of activin receptor type IIB fused to the FC domain of human IgG1.
Esketamine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11823ApprovedInvestigationalEsketamine is the s-enantiomer of [Ketamine]. Ketamine is a mixture of two enantiomers (mirror image molecules). This is the first time that the FDA has approved esketamine for any use. … The FDA approved ketamine (Ketalar) in 1970.
Quazepam
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01589ApprovedIllicitIt was first approved in the US in 1985 and is used as a hypnotic for the treatment of insomnia. … [L44913] It appears to be unique amongst other benzodiazepine derivatives in its relatively high affinity for sleep-promoting α1 subunit-containing GABA<sub>A</sub> receptors and low affinity for other
Carbetocin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01282ApprovedInvestigationalIt is an analogue of oxytocin, and its action is similar to that of oxytocin -- it causes contraction of the uterus. … Carbetocin is a drug used to control postpartum hemorrhage, bleeding after giving birth.
Roxadustat
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB04847ApprovedInvestigational[A245393] Roxadustat was first approved by the European Commission in August 2021.[L40323] … It works by reducing the breakdown of the hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF), which is a transcription factor that stimulates red blood cell production in response to low oxygen levels.
Zafirlukast
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00549ApprovedZafirlukast blocks the action of the cysteinyl leukotrienes on the CysLT1 receptors, thus reducing constriction of the airways, build-up of mucus in the lungs and inflammation of the breathing passages … Zafirlukast is an oral leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA) for the maintenance treatment of asthma, often used in conjunction with an inhaled steroid and/or long-acting bronchodilator.
Categories: Agents to Treat Airway DiseaseProtein C
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11312ApprovedInvestigationalIt is converted by the thrombin/thrombomodulin-complex on the endothelial cell surface to Activated Protein C (APC). … The Protein C pathway provides a natural mechanism for control of the coagulation system and prevention of excessive procoagulant responses to activating stimuli.
Vamorolone
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB15114ApprovedInvestigationaland the most common form of muscular dystrophy in the United States. … [L48671,L48676] In December 2023, it was approved in the EU for the treatment of patients ≥4 years of age.[L49505]