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Aducanumab
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB12274ApprovedInvestigationalin amyloid-β plaques. … [L34420] Biogen enrolled patients in phase 3 clinical trials in 2015 but increased the size of the trials from 1350 patients to 1650 patients to maintain statistical power in the face of a high standard
Melphalan
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01042ApprovedInvestigational[L40928] It was first synthesized in the early 1950s by substituting L-phenylalanine for the methyl group on nitrogen mustard. … [A261150, A261155] Melphalan is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and ovarian carcinoma.[L40928] It is also used for high-conditioning before hematopoietic stem cell transplant.
Synonyms: p-N,N-bis(2-chloroethyl)amino-L-phenylalanine, p-N-Bis(2-chloroethyl)amino-L-phenylalanineAcemetacin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB13783ApprovedInvestigational[A31352] In clinical trials, acemetacin exhibits a better gastric tolerability compared to its active metabolite indometacin.[T50] It was developed by E. … Merck and Company in Germany as an attempt to provide a safer drug but other than the amelioration on the gastrointestinal effects, the metabolism of acetamicin led to the formation of indomethacin and
Arformoterol
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01274ApprovedArformoterol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing. … The use of arformoterol is pending revision due to safety concerns in regards to an increased risk of severe exacerbation of asthma symptoms, leading to hospitalization as well as death in some patients
Pomalidomide
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB08910ApprovedInvestigationalPomalidomide, an analogue of thalidomide, is an immunomodulatory antineoplastic agent. FDA approved on February 8, 2013.
Danicopan
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB15401ApprovedInvestigational[A263506] It was subsequently approved by the FDA in March 2024.[L50386] … [L50381] It was first approved in January 2024 in Japan for patients with PNH,[A263506,L50416] shortly after which the EMA adopted a positive opinion and recommended granting it marketing authorization
Synonyms: (2S,4R)-1-(2-(3-acetyl-5-(2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)-1H-indazol-1-yl)acetyl)-N-(6-bromopyridin-2-yl)-4-fluoropyrrolidine-2-carboxamide, (2S,4R)-1-(2-(3-acetyl-5-(2-methylpyrimidine-5-yl)-1H-indazol-1-yl)acetyl)-N-(6-bromopyridine-2-yl)-4-fluoropyrrolidine-2-carboxamideExagamglogene autotemcel
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB15572ApprovedInvestigational[L10139] Following engraftment, it causes an increase in the production of HbF and a subsequent decrease in HbS. … [L49231] It is the first CRISPR-based gene editing therapy to be approved in the United States.
Medrogestone
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09124ApprovedWithdrawnIt was conceived as an alternative for an orally effective contraceptive option.[A31526] It was developed by Ayerst, approved in Canada in 1969 and its current status is cancelled post-marketing. … [L1118] It was never approved by the FDA.
Efgartigimod alfa
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB15270ApprovedInvestigational[A243759,A243784] Efgartigimod alfa is a first-in-class[L39501] antagonist of the neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) used in the treatment of MG. … and a reduction in electrical nerve impulses.
Buformin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB04830ApprovedWithdrawnIt was withdrawn from the market in most countries due to a high risk of causing lactic acidosis. … Buformin is an anti-diabetic drug of the biguanide class, chemically related to metformin and phenformin.
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