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  1. Drug

    Zolpidem

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    Zolpidem, also known as _Ambien_, is a hypnotic drug that was initially approved by the FDA in 1992 [FDA label]. Zolpidem improves sleep in patients with insomnia. … Research also shows that zolpidem is rapid and effective in restoring brain function for patients in a vegetative state following brain injury.

    Categories: GABA-A Receptor Agonists, gamma-Aminobutyric Acid A Receptor Positive ModulatorSynonyms: N,N,6-Trimethyl-2-(4-methylphenyl)imidazo(1,2-a)pyridine-3-acetamide
  2. Drug

    Shea butter

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    Approved

    Shea butter is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug.

    Synonyms: Paradoxa Nut FatProducts: EM Shea Butter Cream
  3. Drug

    Phenolphthalein

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    ApprovedWithdrawn

    Phenolphthalein was withdrawn in Canada due to concerns with carcinogenicity in 1997.

    Mixtures: EX-lax Light Formula Lax W Stool Soften Tab, Lax-BO TabCategories: Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting
  4. Drug

    Octinoxate

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    Octinoxate is a cinnamate ester and common ingredient in sunscreen and other skin care products to minimize DNA photodamage. … It was originally developed in 1950's as an organic UV-B filter that absorbs UV-B rays from sun.

    Mixtures: Bullet Line, Bullet LineCategories: Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting
  5. Drug

    Goserelin

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    Goserelin is a synthetic hormone. In men, it stops the production of the hormone testosterone, which may stimulate the growth of cancer cells. … In women, goserelin decreases the production of the hormone estradiol (which may stimulate the growth of cancer cells) to levels similar to a postmenopausal state.

    Products: Zoladex LA, ZOLADEX LA
  6. Drug

    Revakinagene taroretcel

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    (rhCNTF) (NTC-201-6A cell line) for surgical intravitreal placement. … [A265115] On March 6, 2025, FDA approved revakinagene taroretcel for the treatment of idiopathic macular telangiectasia type 2.

    Synonyms: An allogeneic human adult retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cell line stably transfected with a plasmid, Allogeneic human adult retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cell line stably transfected with a plasmid encoding human ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF).
  7. Drug

    Bisacodyl

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    [A233290,A233300,A207700] Bisacodyl was patented on 25 September 1956[L33045] but has been used as a laxative since 1952.[A233300] … Bisacodyl, a diphenylmethane derivative, is a commonly used over the counter stimulant laxative for occasional constipation.

    Mixtures: CHINTA-LAXInternational brands: Dulco-Lax
  8. Drug

    Metformin

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    Metformin is a biguanide antihyperglycemic agent and first-line pharmacotherapy used in the management of type II diabetes. … It is commonly described as an "insulin sensitizer", leading to a decrease in insulin resistance and a clinically significant reduction of plasma fasting insulin levels.

    Mixtures: VELMETIA LP, Vildagliptin/Metformin 1A Pharma 50 mg/850 mg – FilmtablettenCategories: Drugs Used in Diabetes
  9. Drug

    Bupropion

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    [A178816] Bupropion is sometimes used as an add-on agent to first-line treatments of depression such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medications when there is a treatment-failure or … While it has comparable effectiveness to typical first-line options for the treatment of depression such as SSRIs,[A178798,A178804] bupropion is a unique option for the treatment of MDD as it lacks any

    Products: WELLBUTRIN LR, Aplenzin ER
  10. Drug

    Ursodeoxycholic acid

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    [A256272,A256277] UDCA has been used to treat liver disease for decades: its first use in traditional medicine dates back more than a hundred years. … [A256267,A256463] UDCA was first characterized in the bile of the Chinese black bear and is formed by 7b-epimerization of [chenodeoxycholic acid], which is a primary bile acid.

    Products: ACIDO URSODESOSSICOLICO SPECIAL PRODUCT'S LINE, ACIDO URSODESOSSICOLICO EG