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Dexlansoprazole
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB05351ApprovedDexlansoprazole is the R-enantiomer of [DB00448], which is composed of a racemic mixture of the R- and S-enantiomers. … [A19566, A19568, A178084, A174244] Dexlansoprazole inhibits the final step in gastric acid production by blocking the (H+, K+)-ATPase enzyme.[L48827]
Polycarbophil
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09311ApprovedWithdrawnLess gas and bloating compared to psyllium laxative products, but can cause heartburn, and belly cramps. It is insoluble in water, dilute acids, and dilute alkali. … is physiologically inert, and does not cause gastrointestinal irritation.
Categories: Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household settinggamma-Hydroxybutyric acid
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01440ApprovedIllicitInvestigationalIt is currently regulated in the US and sold by Jazz Pharmaceuticals under the name Xyrem. However, it is important to note that GHB is a designated Orphan drug (in 1985). … It is used illegally under the street names Juice, Liquid Ecstasy or simply G, either as an intoxicant, or as a date rape drug.
Calfactant
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06415ApprovedInvestigationalIt is an off-white suspension of an extract of natural surfactant from calf lungs suspended in 0.9% saline. … Calfactant is approved for use in the United States of America. It is used to prevent or treat respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants with lung surfactant deficiency.
Pomalidomide
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB08910ApprovedInvestigationalPomalidomide, an analogue of thalidomide, is an immunomodulatory antineoplastic agent. FDA approved on February 8, 2013.
Equilenin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB03515ExperimentalEquilenin is an estrogenic steroid produced by horses. It has a total of five double bonds in the A- and B-ring. High concentration of equilenin is found in the urine of pregnant mares.
Categories: Estradiol CongenersMiglitol
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00491Approvedmonosaccharides which can be absorbed by the body. … 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 DiabetesElafibranor
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB05187ApprovedInvestigationalElafibranor is a dual peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) α and β/δ agonist [A263833] that works to inhibit bile acid synthesis.
Categories: Peroxisome Proliferator-activated Receptor AgonistRepaglinide
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00912ApprovedInvestigationalRepaglinide is an oral antihyperglycemic agent used for the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). … Repaglinide induces an early insulin response to meals decreasing postprandial blood glucose levels. It should only be taken with meals and meal-time doses should be skipped with any skipped meal.
Categories: Drugs Used in DiabetesPracinostat
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB05223InvestigationalData demonstrate that Pracinostat is a potent and effective anti-tumor drug with potential as an oral therapy for a variety of human hematological and solid tumors. … Pracinostat is a novel HDAC inhibitor with improved in vivo properties compared to other HDAC inhibitors currently in clinical trials, allowing oral dosing.