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Avatrombopag
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11995ApprovedInvestigational[F95] Avatrombopag was first approved by the FDA in May 2018 for use in adults with chronic liver disease who are scheduled to undergo a procedure. … [A33095] Thrombocytopenia is a common complication in patients suffering from chronic liver disease, occurring as a result of liver disease or a consequence of interferon-based antiviral therapy.
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go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB04830ApprovedWithdrawnIt was withdrawn from the market in most countries due to a high risk of causing lactic acidosis.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.
Categories: Drugs Used in DiabetesMelphalan
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-phenylalanineTividenofusp alfa
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB17628ApprovedInvestigationalTividenofusp alfa is a first-in-class, brain-penetrant enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) indicated for the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis type II (MPS II), also known as Hunter syndrome [L56097, L56099 … Hunter syndrome is a rare, X-linked lysosomal storage disorder caused by a deficiency in the enzyme iduronate-2-sulfatase (IDS), which leads to the toxic accumulation of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) throughout
Homatropine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11181ApprovedIt is present in antitussives, under the trade name Hycodan, in combination with hydrocodone (dihydrocodeinone) bitartrate indicated for the symptomatic relief of cough as oral tablets or solutions. … Homatropine is included in subtherapeutic amounts as homatropine methylbromide to discourage deliberate overdosage.
Velmanase alfa
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB12374ApprovedInvestigational[L39744] It was granted marketing authorization by the European Commission in March 2018 under the market name Lamzede [L39754] as the first human recombinant form of alpha-mannosidase for the treatment … [A244509] In February 2023, the FDA also approved velmanase alfa for the same indication.[L45295] Velmanase alfa is currently not approved in Canada.
Eladocagene exuparvovec
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB16780ApprovedInvestigational[A253687] It was subsequently approved by the FDA in November 2024.[L51898,L51893] … [L43642] Eladocagene exuparvovec received EMA approval in July 2022.
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. … Medrogestone (INN), also known as 6,17α-dimethyl-6-dehydroprogesterone, is a progestational agent derived from 17-methylprogesterone.
Macitentan
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB08932ApprovedInvestigationalMacitentan is a dual endothelin receptor antagonist used in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).[L35890] It was first approved by the FDA in 2013. … A combination product (Opsynvi) comprising macitentan and [tadalafil] was approved in Canada in October 2021 for the treatment of PAH.[L39105] It was subsequently approved by the FDA in March 2024.
Diphenidol
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01231ApprovedWithdrawnDiphenidol is an antiemetic agent used in the treatment of vomiting and vertigo. Diphenidol overdose may result in serious toxicity in children.