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Clofarabine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00631ApprovedInvestigationalClofarabine is a purine nucleoside antimetabolite that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It is marketed as Clolar in the U.S. and Canada, or Evoltra in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. … Clofarabine is used in paediatrics to treat a type of leukaemia called relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), only after at least two other types of treatment have failed.
Categories: Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring, OCT2 Substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic IndexSynonyms: (2R,3R,4S,5R)-5-(6-amino-2-chloropurin-9-yl)-4-fluoro-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-3-ol, 2-chloro-9-(2-deoxy-2-fluoro-β-D-arabinofuranosyl)adeninePrednisone
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00635ApprovedInvestigationalVet approvedA synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from [cortisone].[A187463] It is biologically inert and converted to [prednisolone] in the liver.
Categories: CHOP-R chemotherapy regimen, P-glycoprotein inducersSynonyms: 1, 2-DehydrocortisoneDyclonine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00645ApprovedInvestigationalDyclonine is an oral anaesthetic found in Sucrets, an over the counter throat lozenge. It may also be found in some Cepacol sore throat spray products.
Synonyms: 1-(4-Butoxyphenyl)-3-(1-piperidinyl)-1-propanone, 4-n-butoxy-β-(1-piperidyl)propiophenoneProducts: Sucrets MS WintergreenDyphylline
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00651ApprovedWithdrawnDyphylline is a theophylline derivative with broncho- and vasodilator properties. It is typically used in the management of asthma, cardiac dyspnea, and bronchitis.
Mixtures: Dy G, Dilex-G 400Categories: Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-RingPentazocine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00652ApprovedVet approvedIt is an agonist at the kappa and sigma opioid receptors and has a weak antagonist action at the mu receptor. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1991, p97)
Categories: P-glycoprotein substratesMagnesium sulfate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00653ApprovedInvestigationalVet approvedA small colorless crystal used as an anticonvulsant, a cathartic, and an electrolyte replenisher in the treatment of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia.
Mixtures: Elliotts B, Tis-U-SolSynonyms: Magnesium sulfate (1:1)Trazodone
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00656ApprovedInvestigational[T646] A unique feature of this drug is that it does not promote the anxiety symptoms, sexual symptoms, or insomnia, which are commonly associated with SSRI and SNRI therapy. … [A181180] It is used in adults and has been shown to be comparable in efficacy to other drugs such as tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and serotonin-norepinephrine
Categories: P-glycoprotein inducers, Cytochrome P-450 SubstratesSynonyms: 2-(3-[4-(3-chlorophenyl)-1-piperazinyl]propyl)[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridin-3(2H)-oneSevelamer
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00658ApprovedInvestigationalSevelamer is a phosphate binding drug used to prevent hyperphosphataemia in patients with chronic renal failure. It is marketed by Genzyme under the trade name Renagel.
Categories: Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household settingProducts: RANLAT ®, RANLAT ®2.4Acamprosate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00659ApprovedInvestigationalIt is a structural analogue of the neurotransmitter γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA). … [A229073] Acamprosate, also known by the brand name Campral, is a drug used for the maintenance of alcohol abstinence.
Synonyms: 3-Acetamido-1-propanesulfonic acid, N-AcetylhomotaurineMetaxalone
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00660ApprovedInvestigationalMetaxalone is associated with few side effects and is available as a 800 mg scored tablet. … It is marketed by King Pharmaceuticals under the brand name Skelaxin®. Its main mechanism of action is thought to involve general central nervous system depression.
Categories: Monoamine Oxidase A Inhibitors for interaction with Monoamine Oxidase A substrates, Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring