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Brivudine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB03312ApprovedInvestigationalBrivudine is used in the treatment of herpes zoster. Although not approved in the U.S. or Canada, it is approved in several European countries.
Categories: Antivirals for Systemic Use, Antiinfectives for Systemic UseSynonyms: (E)-5-(2-Bromovinyl)-deoxyuridineLevacetylmethadol
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01227ApprovedWithdrawnLevacetylmethadol is a narcotic analgesic with a long onset and duration of action. It is used mainly in the treatment of narcotic dependence. … Levacetylmethadol was withdrawn from use in the European Union due to its high risk of QT interval prolongation. The production of levacetylmethadol in the US has ceased as well.[L44052,T862]
Categories: Drugs Used in Opioid Dependence, Drugs Used in Addictive DisordersSodium stibogluconate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB05630ApprovedInvestigationalSodium 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. … Widespread resistance has limited the utility of sodium stibogluconate, and in many parts of the world, amphotericin or miltefosine are used instead.
Cabergoline
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00248ApprovedInvestigationalCabergoline, an ergot derivative, is a long-acting dopamine agonist and prolactin inhibitor. It is used to treat hyperprolactinemic disorders and Parkinsonian Syndrome. … Cabergoline possesses potent agonist activity on dopamine D2 receptors.
Synonyms: (8R)-6-allyl-N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-N-(ethylcarbamoyl)ergoline-8-carboxamide, (8β)-N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-N-[(ethylamino)carbonyl]-6-(2-propenyl)-ergoline-8-carboxamideCategories: Heterocyclic Compounds with 4 or More Rings, P-glycoprotein substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic IndexPotassium acetate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB14498ApprovedMixtures: Braun 10%E Solution for Intravenous Infusion, AMINOPLASMAL B.BRAUN 10% E SOLUTION FOR INFUSIONMecasermin rinfabate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB14751ApprovedInvestigationalIn 2007 Insmed withdrew their application for a marketing authorization with The European Medicines Agency[F4075]. … Mecasermin rinfabate is approved for severe primary insulin-like growth factor (IGF) deficiency or in patients with GH gene deletion who have developed antibodies to growth hormone (GH)[A176020].
Docosanol
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00632ApprovedDocosanol is a drug used for topical treatment for recurrent herpes simplex labialis episodes (episodes of cold sores or fever blisters). … A saturated 22-carbon aliphatic alcohol, docosanol exhibits antiviral activity against many lipid enveloped viruses including herpes simplex virus (HSV).
Synonyms: N-DocosanolOteracil
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB03209ApprovedInvestigationalThe main active ingredient in Teysuno is [DB09256], a pro-drug of [DB00544] (5-FU), which is a cytotoxic anti-metabolite drug that acts on rapidly dividing cancer cells. … for continued cancer growth.
Metergoline
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB13520ApprovedMetergoline is an ergot-derived psychoactive drug that acts as a ligand for serotonin and dopamine receptors. … [A27181] Its use has been studied in various clinical settings such as a treatment for seasonal affective disorder, prolactin hormone regulation due to its inhibitory effect on prolactin release,[A27182
Categories: Heterocyclic Compounds with 4 or More RingsHaemagglutinin-strain A(H3N2)
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB15475ApprovedInvestigationalSynonyms: Haemagglutinin-strain A (H3N2), Haemagglutinin-strain A(H3N2)Mixtures: Influvac Suspension for Injection, Afluria Tetra Injektionssuspension in einer Fertigspritze