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  1. Drug

    Gefitinib

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    Acting in a similar manner to erlotinib (marketed as Tarceva), gefitinib selectively targets the mutant proteins in malignant cells. It is marketed by AstraZeneca under the trade name Iressa. … Gefitinib (originally coded ZD1839) is a drug used in the treatment of certain types of cancer.

    Categories: Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors
  2. Drug

    Tiagabine

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    Approved

    Though the exact mechanism by which tiagabine exerts its effect on the human body is unknown, it does appear to operate as a selective GABA reuptake inhibitor. … It is also used in the treatment for panic disorder as are a few other anticonvulsants.

  3. Drug

    Lifitegrast

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11611
    ApprovedInvestigational

    The ophthalmic solution was approved in July, 2016 under the trade name Xiidra. … It has shown to protect the corneal surface and alleviate the symptoms of dry eye syndrome with fast onset of action and well tolerated profile in both local and systemic setting [A18805].

  4. Drug

    Zuranolone

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    binding to a non-benzodiazepine site on the receptor. … [A260791] Zuranolone was approved by the FDA on August 4th, 2023, and it is currently the only approved treatment for women with postpartum depression.

    Categories: Neuroactive Steroid Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid A Receptor Positive Modulator
  5. Drug

    Estrone sulfate

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB04574
    Approved

    It has several uses such as: alleviate symptoms of menopause as hormone replacement therapy, treatment some types of infertility, treatment of some conditions leading to underdevelopment of female sexual

  6. Drug

    Nandrolone phenpropionate

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00984
    ApprovedIllicit

    It is generally prepared from alkyl ethers of estradiol to resemble testosterone but less one carbon at the 19 position. It is a schedule III drug in the U.S.

  7. Drug

    Roxadustat

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    It works by reducing the breakdown of the hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF), which is a transcription factor that stimulates red blood cell production in response to low oxygen levels. … [A245393] Roxadustat was first approved by the European Commission in August 2021.[L40323]

  8. Drug

    Acoramidis

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB17999
    ApprovedInvestigational

    [L51958] Similar to the previously developed [tafamidis], acoramidis is used to stabilize TTR in its tetrameric form, preventing the formation of amyloidogenic monomers and the progression of amyloidosis … [A264808] It was brought to market by BridgeBio Pharma and approved by the FDA in November 2024 to reduce negative cardiovascular outcomes in patients with cardiomyopathy caused by TTR amyloidosis.

  9. Drug

    Picosulfuric acid

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09268
    ApprovedInvestigational

    Sodium picosulfate is a used to treat constipation or induce colon cleansing to prepare the large bowels before colonoscopy or surgery. … The combination product containing sodium picosulfate and magnesium citrate was introduced to the Canadian market in 2005 and has been used in European countries for many years.[A33322]

    Products: MOTILAXIL-T
  10. Drug

    Hydrocortamate

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    Approved

    Glucocorticoids are a class of steroid hormones characterised by an ability to bind with the cortisol receptor and trigger a variety of important cardiovascular, metabolic, immunologic and homeostatic … Hydrocortamate is a synthetic glucocorticoid used for its anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive properties to treat inflammation due to corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.