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Indalpine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB08953ApprovedWithdrawnIndalpine was one of the first selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors to reach the American market. It was initially marketed by Pharmuka. … However, after the emergence of widespread concern regarding adverse effects caused by SSRIs, and reported hematological effects caused by Indalpine, it was abruptly withdrawn from the US market.
Categories: Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin SyndromeClobetasol propionate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01013ApprovedInvestigational[L11815] It has demonstrated superior activity compared to [fluocinonide][A190963] and was first described in the literature in 1974.
Synonyms: Clobetasol propionate EInternational brands: Embeline EFormestane
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB08905ApprovedWithdrawnFormestane was the first selective, type I, steroidal aromatase inhibitor used in the treatment of estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer in post-menopausal women. … Currently, formestane (categorized as an anti-estrogenic agent) is prohibited from use in sports in accordance to the regulations of the World Anti-Doping Agency.
Macitentan
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB08932ApprovedInvestigationalMacitentan is a dual endothelin receptor antagonist used in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).[L35890] It was first approved by the FDA in 2013. … A combination product (Opsynvi) comprising macitentan and [tadalafil] was approved in Canada in October 2021 for the treatment of PAH.[L39105] It was subsequently approved by the FDA in March 2024.
Categories: Endothelin Receptor Antagonists, Endothelin A Receptor AntagonistsMisoprostol
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00929ApprovedInvestigational[L7616,L7619,A181589,A181583,A181697] The stimulation of prostaglandin receptors in the stomach reduces gastric acid secretion, while stimulating these receptors in the uterus and cervix can increase the … Misoprostol is a prostaglandin analog used to reduce the risk of NSAID related ulcers, manage miscarriages, prevent post partum hemorrhage, and also for first trimester abortions.
Categories: Prostaglandins E, SyntheticGemtuzumab ozogamicin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00056ApprovedInvestigationalBy binding to the CD33 antigen on tumors, the cytotoxic agent blocks the growth of cancerous cells and causes cell death. … The antibody is specifically directed against the CD33 antigen present on leukemic myeloblasts in most patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
Nadolol
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01203ApprovedInvestigationalNadolol is a nonselective beta adrenal receptor blocker that is used to lower blood pressure. … [L7922,L7925] Nonselective beta adrenal receptor blockers may no longer be first line in the treatment of hypertension as newer generations of beta adrenal receptor blockers have higher selectivity and
Tolevamer
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01344ApprovedIt may be taken orally or by rectum, as an enema, and functions as a potassium-binding resin in the intestines. … Sodium polystyrene sulfonate is a medication used to treat abnormally high potassium levels.
Cerliponase alfa
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB13173ApprovedInvestigational[L51319] On April 27, 2017, cerliponase alfa was first approved by the FDA as the first treatment for neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2 (CLN2), also known as TPP1 deficiency. … [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]