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  1. Drug

    Sodium stibogluconate

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    Sodium stibogluconate is a medicine used to treat leishmaniasis and is only available for administration by injection. It belongs to the class of medicines known as the pentavalent antimonials. … Sodium stibogluconate is sold in the UK as Pentostam (manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline).

  2. Drug

    Exenatide

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    Exenatide was given FDA approval on April 28, 2005[L6106]. It is available as immediate- and extended-release formulations. … It activates the GLP-1 receptor and increases insulin secretion, decreases glucagon secretion, and slows gastric emptying to improve glycemic control[L42690].

  3. Drug

    Demecarium

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    Approved

    Cholinesterase inhibitors prolong the effect of acetylcholine, which is released at the neuroeffector junction of parasympathetic postganglion nerves, by inactivating the cholinesterases that break it … The outflow of the aqueous humor is facilitated, which leads to a reduction in intraocular pressure.

  4. Drug

    Methyltestosterone

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    Also, has antineoplastic properties and so has been used secondarily in women with advanced breast cancer. Methyltestosterone is a schedule III drug in the US.

  5. Drug

    Thioridazine

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    ApprovedWithdrawn

    Thioridazine has a higher incidence of antimuscarinic effects, but a lower incidence of extrapyramidal symptoms, than chlorpromazine. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p618). … Thioridazine was withdrawn worldwide in 2005 due to its association with cardiac arrythmias.

    Categories: Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin SyndromeSynonyms: 3-Methylmercapto-N-(2'-(N-methyl-2-piperidyl)ethyl)phenothiazine, 2-Methylmercapto-10-(2-(N-methyl-2-piperidyl)ethyl)phenothiazine
  6. Drug

    Lacidipine

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    Approved

    When visualized by small-angle X-ray diffraction with angstrom resolution to examine its location within the membranes, lacidipine was found deep within the membrane's hydrocarbon core [A31539]. … Due to its long duration of action, lacidipine does not lead to reflex tachycardia [A31536].

  7. Drug

    Nevirapine

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    Structurally, nevirapine belongs to the dipyridodiazepinone chemical class. … A potent, non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) used in combination with nucleoside analogues for treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) infection and AIDS.

    Mixtures: ZIMODINE N ®, LAVUZID® NCategories: Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors, Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Non-Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
  8. Drug

    Tegafur

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    Tegafur is usually given in combination with other drugs that enhance the bioavailability of the 5-FU by blocking the enzyme responsible for its degradation, or serves to limit the toxicity of 5-FU by … When converted and bioactivated to 5-FU, the drug mediates an anticancer activity by inhibiting thymidylate synthase (TS) during the pyrimidine pathway involved in DNA synthesis. 5-FU is listed on the

  9. Drug

    Labetalol

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    [L7730] Labetalol is formulated as an injection or tablets to treat hypertension.[L7727,L7730] Labetalol was granted FDA approval on 1 August 1984.[L7724]

  10. Drug

    Phleum pratense pollen

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    Phleum pratense pollen allergenic extract is used in allergenic testing.

    Mixtures: Mixture of Standardized and Non-Standardized Inland Grasses, Mixture of Standardized and Non-Standardized Coastal Grasses