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Fidaxomicin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB08874ApprovedInvestigational[A190501] Because fidaxomicin contains an 18-membered lactone ring in its structure, it is referred to as a macrocyclic lactone antibiotic drug. … [A190492] The antibacterial activity of fidaxomicin is distinct from macrolides and rifamycins, as the bactericidal activity is time-dependent, and not concentration-dependent.
Colistin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00803ApprovedInvestigationalIt is composed of Polymyxins E1 and E2 (or Colistins A, B, and C) which act as detergents on cell membranes.
Nalbuphine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00844ApprovedInvestigationalA narcotic used as a pain medication. It appears to be an agonist at kappa opioid receptors and an antagonist or partial agonist at mu opioid receptors.
Zaleplon
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00962ApprovedIllicitIt is known as a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic. Zaleplon interacts with the GABA receptor complex and shares some of the pharmacological properties of the benzodiazepines.
Antipyrine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01435ApprovedAn analgesic and antipyretic that has been given by mouth and as ear drops. Antipyrine is often used in testing the effects of other drugs or diseases on drug-metabolizing enzymes in the liver.
Benactyzine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09023ApprovedWithdrawnBenactyzine is an anticholinergic drug used as an antidepressant in the treatment of depression and associated anxiety.
Potassium carbonate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB13977ApprovedIt can be made as the product of potassium hydroxide's absorbent reaction with carbon dioxide. It presents a large capacity to absorb moisture.
1-Palmitoyl-2-oleoyl-sn-glycero-3-(phospho-rac-(1-glycerol))
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11331ApprovedWithdrawnPalmitoyloleoyl-phosphatidylglycerol was a component of Surfaxin, discontinued in 2017, which acted as a surfactant [FDA Label].
Albinterferon Alfa-2B
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB05396InvestigationalHuman Genome Sciences is developing Albuferon as a potential treatment for chronic hepatitis C. … The drug was under investigation as an alternative to pegylated IFN-α-2a for the treatment of hepatitis C.
Pegvaliase
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB12839ApprovedInvestigationalPegvaliase-pqpz, or PEGylated pegvaliase, is used as a novel enzyme substitution therapy and is marketed as Palynziq for subcutaneous injection. … Individuals with PKU also need to be under a strictly restricted diet as Phe is present in foods and products with high-intensity sweeteners [L2925].