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Almitrine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01430ApprovedIt is also reported to have a potentially beneficial effect in treating the noctural oxygen desaturation without impairing the quality of sleep. … It is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Categories: Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household settingMiglitol
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00491ApprovedMiglitol should be taken at the start of a meal for maximal effect and the effect will depend on the amount of poly and oligosaccharides in the diet. … It is primarily used in diabetes mellitus type 2 for establishing greater glycemic control by preventing the digestion of carbohydrates (such as disaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides) into
Categories: Drugs Used in DiabetesRemoxipride
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00409ApprovedWithdrawnRemoxipride is an atypical antipsychotic agent that is specific for dopamine D<sub>2</sub> receptors. … [A215422] It gained approval in the UK in 1989 but was withdrawn in 1993 after it was found to be associated with an increased incidence of aplastic anemia.[A215422,A215512]
Categories: Dopamine D2 Receptor AntagonistsEldecalcitol
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB05295InvestigationalEldecalcitol (ED-71), a vitamin D analog, is a more potent inhibitor of bone resorption than alfacalcidol in an estrogen-deficient rat model of osteoporosis. … Eldecalcitol, effectively and safely increased lumbar and hip bone mineral density (BMD) in osteoporotic patients who also received vitamin D3 supplementation.
Categories: Vitamin D and AnaloguesAcetohexamide
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00414ApprovedWithdrawnA sulfonylurea hypoglycemic agent that is metabolized in the liver to 1-hydrohexamide. Acetohexamide has been discontinued in the US market.
Categories: Drugs Used in DiabetesSynonyms: N-(p-Acetylphenylsulfonyl)-N'-cyclohexylurea, 1-[(4-acetylbenzene)sulfonyl]-3-cyclohexylurea 4-acetyl-N-(cyclohexylcarbamoyl)benzenesulfonamideMethadone
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00333ApprovedInvestigationalMethadone is a potent synthetic analgesic that works as a full µ-opioid receptor (MOR) agonist and N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist. … It also has a number of unique characteristics that have led to its increased use in the last two decades; in particular, methadone has a lower risk of neuropsychiatric toxicity compared to other opioids
Categories: Drugs Used in Opioid Dependence, Drugs Used in Addictive DisordersSynonyms: dl-MethadoneAdapalene
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00210ApprovedInvestigational[A193521] [Tazarotene] is more efficacious than adapalene but is designated as pregnancy category X and hence is contraindicated in pregnant women. … It is also associated with _Cutibacterium acnes_ (also known as _Propionibacterium acnes_). Adapalene is a third-generation topical retinoid used for the treatment of acne vulgaris.
Categories: Retinoids for Topical Use in AcneBacillus calmette-guerin substrain russian BCG-I live antigen
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB16648ApprovedInvestigational[L32729,A232264] The live Russian BCG-I substrain of BCG was granted a notice of compliance with conditions by Health Canada in February 2021. … thought to work by stimulating a local immune and inflammatory response in the bladder.
Synonyms: Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) - strain russian BCG-I, Bacillus calmette-guerin substrain russian BCG-I live antigenMolsidomine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09282ApprovedWithdrawnInterestingly, it is being studied as being a preventive measure in cerebral infarction [A31932]. … Molsidomine is an orally active, long-acting vasodilator, which belongs to the class of medications known as syndnones.
Categories: Vasodilators Used in Cardiac DiseasesProducts: MOLSIDOMIN 8 RET 1A PHARMASibutramine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01105ApprovedIllicitWithdrawnIt is a centrally acting stimulant chemically related to amphetamines thus it is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance in the United States. … In October 2010, Sibutramine was withdrawn from Canadian and U.S. markets due to concerns that the drug increases the risk of heart attack and stroke in patients with a history of heart disease.