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Hyaluronidase
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB14740ApprovedInvestigational[A199047] Hyaluronidase was first used in prescription products in the United States on 5 May 2004.[L13338] … [L13338] The action of hyaluronidase was first described in 1936, and named in 1939.
Racepinephrine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11124ApprovedIt is an active ingredient in oral inhalation over-the-counter products as racepinephrine hydrochloride. … It is a bronchodilator used in the temporary relief of mild symptoms of intermittent asthma including wheezing, tightness of chest and shortness of breath.
Mercaptopurine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01033ApprovedInvestigationalIt interferes with nucleic acid synthesis by inhibiting purine metabolism and is used, usually in combination with other drugs, in the treatment of or in remission maintenance programs for leukemia. … An antimetabolite antineoplastic agent with immunosuppressant properties.
Carfilzomib
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB08889ApprovedInvestigationalCarfilzomib is an injectable antineoplastic agent (IV only). Chemically, it is a modified tetrapeptidyl epoxide and an analog of epoxomicin. It is also a selective proteasome inhibitor. … FDA approved carfilzomib in July 2012 for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma as monotherapy or combination therapy.[L39392]
Olodaterol
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09080ApprovedInvestigationalSingle doses of olodaterol have been shown to improve forced expiratory volume in 1 sec (FEV1) for 24 h in patients with COPD, allowing once daily dosing. … Despite similarities in symptoms, olodaterol is not indicated for the treatment of acute exacerbations of COPD or for the treatment of asthma.
Sitaxentan
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06268ApprovedWithdrawnIn 2010, Pfizer voluntarily removed sitaxentan from the market over concerns of hepatotoxicity. … Sitaxentan was marketed under the trade name Thelin for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) by Encysive Pharmaceuticals until Pfizer purchased Encysive in February 2008.
Tigecycline
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00560ApprovedInvestigationalFood and Drug Administration (FDA) on June 17, 2005. … It was developed in response to the growing prevalence of antibiotic resistance in bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus. It was granted fast-track approval by the U.S.
Silver
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB12965ApprovedInvestigationalSilver and its compounds have been used in trials studying the management of dental caries since the 1800s, and they may be found in dental pastes as an active ingredients. … Silver (Ag) is a chemical element that belongs in the family of transition metals in the periodic table. It has a high electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and reflectivity.
Trioxsalen
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB04571ApprovedWithdrawnThe photoactivated form produces interstrand linkages in DNA resulting in cell apoptosis. … It is administered either topically or orally in conjunction with UV-A (the least damaging form of ultraviolet light) for phototherapy treatment of vitiligo and hand eczema.
Karaya gum
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB10535ApprovedKaraya gum allergenic extract is used in allergenic testing.
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