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Sulfacytine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01298ApprovedBacterial sensitivity is the same for the various sulfonamides, and resistance to one sulfonamide indicates resistance to all. Most sulfonamides are readily absorbed orally. … The inhibited reaction is necessary in these organisms for the synthesis of folic acid.
Synonyms: 1-ethyl-N-sulfanilylcytosine, 1-ethyl N4-sulfanilylcytosinRopeginterferon alfa-2b
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB15119ApprovedInvestigational[A242000, A242005] [Interferon alfa-2b] has been used for decades to treat PV but requires frequent dosing and is not tolerated by all patients. … hemorrhage and thromboembolic events, and a long-term propensity for myelofibrosis and leukemia.
Categories: Interferon Type ISynonyms: PEG-P-IFN-alfa-2b, PEG-P-IFN-alpha-2bNadolol
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01203ApprovedInvestigational[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 … Nadolol is a nonselective beta adrenal receptor blocker that is used to lower blood pressure.
Categories: Antihypertensive Agents Indicated for Hypertension, Beta Blocking Agents, Non-SelectiveProducts: NADOLOL MK 80 MG TABLETASDesvenlafaxine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06700ApprovedInvestigational[A261266,A261266] It was approved by the FDA in 2008 for the treatment of adults with major depressive disorder (MDD). … [L6016,A261271] MDD is a highly prevalent psychiatric disorder, with a lifetime prevalence estimate of 16% in the US alone and 12.8% in Europe.
Categories: Antidepressive Agents Indicated for Depression, Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin SyndromeSynonyms: O-desmethylvenlafaxineMetreleptin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09046ApprovedInvestigational[L41315] Metreleptin was approved by Health Canada in January 2024 for the same patient population, in addition to patients with partial lipodystrophy.[L49901] … [L41315] In February 2014, metreleptin was approved by the FDA for the treatment of complications of leptin deficiency, as an adjunct to diet, in patients with congenital generalized or acquired generalized
Synonyms: N-Methionylleptin, r-metHuLeptinPolihexanide
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB12277ApprovedInvestigational[A1351,A273908] Polihexanide is approved in Europe under the name Akantior for the treatment of _Acanthamoeba_ keratitis, an ocular infection caused by the _Acanthamoeba_ parasite. … [L53003] It was initially approved in August of 2024, and is the first and only approved therapy to treat patients with _Acanthamoeba_ keratitis. [L53143]
Categories: Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household settingL-Glutamine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00130ApprovedInvestigationalNutraceuticalIt is the principal carrier of nitrogen in the body and is an important energy source for many cells. … An oral formulation of L-glutamine was approved by the FDA in July 2017 for use in sickle cell disease [L892]. This oral formulation is marketed under the tradename Endari by Emmaus Medical.
Zavegepant
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB15688ApprovedInvestigational[A258190,A258195] In March 2023, the FDA approved the use of zavegepant nasal spray for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. … CGRP receptors are expressed in the central and peripheral nervous system; however, CGRP does not cross the blood-brain barrier, suggesting that it acts on peripheral nerves.
Categories: Experimental Unapproved Treatments for COVID-19Synonyms: 1-piperidinecarboxamide, 4-(1,2-dihydro-2-oxo-3-quinolinyl)-n-((1r)-1-((7-methyl-1h-indazol-5-yl)methyl)-2-(4-(1-methyl-4-piperidinyl)-1-piperazinyl)-2-oxoethyl)-Naxitamab
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB15965ApprovedInvestigational[A224474] One stark disadvantage of this therapy is the requirement for concurrent use of granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), interleukin-2 (IL-2), and 13-cis-retinoic acid (RA). … [A224604] The first anti-GD2-monoclonal IgG antibody to be approved by the FDA for the treatment of neuroblastoma was [dinutuximab] under the brand name Unituxin in 2015.
Trifluridine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00432ApprovedInvestigationalThe combination product of trifluridine with tipiracil marketed as Lonsurf has been approved in Japan, the United States, and the European Union for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic colorectal … It is an active antiviral agent in ophthalmic solutions used mainly in the treatment of primary keratoconjunctivitis and recurrent epithelial keratitis due to herpes simplex virus.