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Tafenoquine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06608ApprovedInvestigational[A35671, A35690] It was discovered by the scientists at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in 1978 as a substitute for primaquine that would be more effective against relapsing vivax malaria. … Tafenoquine is an 8-aminoquinoline analogue of primaquine which varies only on the presence of a 5-phenoxy group.
Pentaerythritol tetranitrate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06154ApprovedWithdrawnIt is recognized by the FDA to be a coronary vasodilator in the treatment of heart conditions such as angina [L2395]. … It is a pentaerythritol nitrate in which all four hydroxy groups of pentaerythritol have been converted to the corresponding nitrate ester.
Categories: Vasodilators Used in Cardiac DiseasesProducts: Peritrate Sa 80mg TabEtuvetidigene Autotemcel
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB17593ApprovedInvestigational[L54693] WAS is a rare X-linked disorder caused by a mutation in the gene encoding the WAS protein, leading to a compromised immune system. … [A274878] The WAS protein is expressed on non-erythroid hematopoietic cells and regulates the function of actin filaments in the cytoskeleton.[A274878]
Cerliponase alfa
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB13173ApprovedInvestigational[L51329] CLN2 is a predominantly pediatric-onset neurodegenerative disease caused by a deficiency in the lysosomal enzyme TPP1, leading to progressive impairment in motor and cognitive function. … [A264354, A264369] As a recombinant human TPP1, cerliponase alfa is used as an enzyme replacement therapy to restore the levels of TPP1 in patients with CLN2.[L51339]
Categories: Hydrolytic Lysosomal N-terminal Tripeptidyl PeptidaseSynonyms: Immature tripeptidyl-peptidase IPitavastatin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB08860ApprovedInvestigationalwere found in clinical studies to result in a 45.8% to 54.6% decrease in LDL cholesterol levels. … [A181087, A181406] Pitavastatin and other drugs from the statin class of medications including [atorvastatin], [pravastatin], [rosuvastatin], [fluvastatin], and [lovastatin] are considered first-line
Norelgestromin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06713ApprovedInvestigationalNorelgestromin was first approved in the United States in 2001 as the progestin in a norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol transdermal contraceptive system.[L63816] … It is administered transdermally in combination with the estrogen [ethinyl estradiol], delivering both hormones systemically over a 7-day wear period.
Mixtures: Gwyn LoOxymetazoline
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00935ApprovedInvestigational[A215542] Oxymetazoline is available in various formulations with a wide variety of clinical implications. The topical formulation of the drug is used to treat persistent facial redness in adults. … [L15062] As an effective decongestant, oxymetazoline is available in over-the-counter intranasal sprays used to relieve nasal and sinus congestion caused by a wide variety of conditions, such as common
Mixtures: N-S-4Products: n-Drops NASAL DECONGESTANTTamoxifen
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00675ApprovedInvestigationalTamoxifen is a non-steroidal antiestrogen used to treat estrogen receptor positive breast cancers as well as prevent the incidence of breast cancer in high risk populations. … [A1025,L7799,L7802] Tamoxifen is used alone or as an adjuvant in these treatments.
Synonyms: (Z)-2-(4-(1,2-Diphenyl-1-butenyl)phenoxy)-N,N-dimethylethanamine, (Z)-2-(para-(1,2-Diphenyl-1-butenyl)phenoxy)-N,N-dimethylamineCategories: UGT2B7 Substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic Index, P-glycoprotein substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic IndexMexazolam
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB15489Investigational[A184910] The use of benzodiazepines in the treatment of anxiety is generally a second line measure.[A184910] … Mexazolam (CS-386) is a benzodiazepine indicated for the treatment of anxiety with or without psychoneurotic conditions.
Glycyrrhizic acid
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB13751ApprovedInvestigational[T204] Glycyrrhizic acid has been developed in Japan and China as a hepatoprotective drug in cases of chronic hepatitis. … [F79] It is a triterpene glycoside with glycyrrhetinic acid that possesses a wide range of pharmacological and biological activities.