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Drospirenone
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01395ApprovedInvestigational[A182543,A182552] In 2012, however, a safety statement by the FDA concluded that the increase in the risk of thromboembolism resulting from the use of drospirenone remains unclear, as studies regarding … [L33199,L33174] Aside from its contraceptive effects, drospirenone is used with estrogens to control acne and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
Categories: Hormonal Contraceptives for Systemic UseVidPrevtyn Beta
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB16427Approved[L49691] It comprises a recombinant SARS-CoV-2 spike protein (B.1.351 strain) - produced by recombinant DNA technology using a baculovirus expression system in an insect cell line that is derived from … [A245829,L49696] In October 2022, VidPrevtyn Beta was approved in the European Union for use as a booster dose in patients who have previously received a COVID-19 vaccine.[L49691]
Nedosiran
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB17635ApprovedInvestigationalNedosiran is an RNA interference targeting hepatic lactate dehydrogenase, the enzyme responsible for the conversion of glyoxylate to oxalate. … This approval is based on the favorable results from the pivotal phase 2 PHYOX<sup>TM</sup>2 and interim data from the ongoing phase 3 PHYOX<sup>TM</sup>3 clinical trials.[L48325]
Eslicarbazepine acetate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09119ApprovedInvestigationalEslicarbazepine's mechanism of action is not well understood, but it is known that it does exert anticonvulsant activity by inhibiting repeated neuronal firing and stabilizing the inactivated state of … Eslicarbazepine acetate (ESL) is an anticonvulsant medication approved for use in Europe, the United States and Canada as an adjunctive therapy for partial-onset seizures that are not adequately controlled
Sodium ferric gluconate complex
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09517ApprovedSodium ferric gluconate complex is an iron replacement product for treatment of iron deficiency anemia.
Anacaulase
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB17449ApprovedInvestigational[L44717] Anacaulase is indicated for eschar removal in patients with deep partial thickness and/or full-thickness thermal burns. … Anacaulase (anacaulase-bcdb) is a mixture of proteolytic enzymes extracted from the stems of pineapple plants (_Ananas comosus_ [L.] Merr.).
Crizotinib
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB08865ApprovedInvestigationalCrizotinib is a tyrosine kinase receptor inhibitor used for the treatment of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) or ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) tumors, as well as ALK-positive anaplastic … [A250785] Crizotinib was approved by the FDA in 2011, and its use is accompanied by FDA-approved tests used to detect ALK and ROS1 rearrangements.[L42460]
Isopropamide
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01625ApprovedVet approvedWithdrawnIt is used in the treatment of peptic ulcer and other gastrointestinal disorders marked by hyperacidity and hypermotility.
Categories: Drugs for Functional Gastrointestinal DisordersArmodafinil
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06413ApprovedInvestigationalArmodafinil is produced by the pharmaceutical company Cephalon Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.) and was approved by the U.S. … of the wakefulness-promoting agent modafinil (Provigil), and is indicated to improve wakefulness in adult patients with excessive sleepiness associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), narcolepsy, or
Categories: Psychostimulants, Agents Used for ADHD and NootropicsHyaluronidase (human recombinant)
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06205ApprovedInvestigationalHyaluronidase (human recombinant) (INN Vorhyaluronidase alfa) is produced by genetically engineered Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cells containing a DNA plasmid encoding for a soluble fragment of human hyaluronidase … [A199026] Hyaluronidase has been used in surgical settings for at least the past 60 years to improve the diffusion of local anesthetics.