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Temsirolimus
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06287ApprovedInvestigationalTemsirolimus is a derivative of sirolimus used in the treatment of renal cell carcinoma (RCC). It was developed by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals under the trade name Torisel. … Temsirolimus was approved by the FDA in late May 2007 as well as the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) on November 2007.
Categories: P-glycoprotein substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic Index, Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A4 Substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic IndexTiotropium
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01409ApprovedInvestigationalTiotropium is a long-acting, antimuscarinic bronchodilator used in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. … [A180163,L7084,L7087,L7090,L7093] Tiotropium acts mainly on M3 muscarinic receptors located in the airways to produce smooth muscle relaxation and bronchodilation.
Metyrapone
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01011ApprovedInvestigationalAn inhibitor of the enzyme steroid 11-beta-monooxygenase. It is used as a test of the feedback hypothalamic-pituitary mechanism in the diagnosis of cushing syndrome.
Rosin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11165ApprovedIn the pharmaceuticals, rosin is used in film forming and coating tablets and enterically administered agents, as well as forming microcapsules and nanoparticles. … Rosin has shown to mediate antibacterial actions on Gram-positive bacterial species [A27267].
Categories: Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household settingIpecac
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB13293ApprovedWithdrawnuse to cause vomiting in poisoning. … Ipecac is obtained from the plant _Cephaelis ipecacuanha_ and contains a number of emetic alkaloids including emetine and cephaeline.
Oxytocin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00107ApprovedInvestigationalVet approved[A229008,A228593] In the mid-1950s, synthetic oxytocin was successfully synthesized by a biochemist named Vincent du Vigneaud; he was later recognized with a Nobel prize for his work. … [A229013] Oxytocin also serves a role in metabolic homeostasis and cardiovascular regulation.[A228593,A229098]
Terlipressin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB02638ApprovedInvestigationalTerlipressin is a synthetic analogue of vasopressin, which is an endogenous neurohormone that acts as a vasoconstrictor.[A2601] It is a prodrug of [lypressin], or lysine vasopressin. … [L43217] As a potent vasopressor, terlipressin has been investigated in various shock states and conditions with diminished vasomotor tone.
Corticorelin ovine triflutate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09067ApprovedIt is used as a diagnostic agent to evaluate the status of the pituitary-adrenal axis in the differentiation of a pituitary source from an ectopic source of excessive ACTH secretion. … It provides a differential diagnosis for Cushing's disease (a pituitary source of ACTH excess) or of ectopic ACTH syndrome (an ectopic source of ACTH excess).
Nabumetone
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00461Approved[label,A178903] The molecule itself is a pro-drug with its 6-methoxy-2-naphthylacetic acid (6-MNA) metabolite acting as a potent COX inhibitor similar in structure to [naproxen]. … [A179077] While slightly reduced, possibly due to a degree of cyclooxygenase-2 selectivity (COX-2), nabumetone still produces significant adverse effects in the GI tract.
Mixtures: NuDroxiPAK N-500Obeticholic acid
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB05990ApprovedInvestigationalPrimary biliary cirrhosis, or PBC, is a progressive and chronic condition that leads to hepatic injury often resulting in end-stage liver failure that requires liver transplantation. … hepatic decompensation) due to a risk of liver failure, in some cases requiring liver transplantation.