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  1. Drug

    Tuberculin purified protein derivative

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    Approved

    Tuberculin Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) is a sterile aqueous solution of a purified protein fraction for intradermal administration as an aid in the diagnosis of tuberculosis. … The diagnostic test is commonly referred to as the Mantoux test which serves to minimize the risk of transmission of infection with *Mycobacterium tuberculosis* through early diagnosis and appropriate

  2. Drug

    Potassium cation

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01345
    Approved

    The ability of cells to produce electrical discharge is critical for body functions such as neurotransmission, muscle contraction, and heart function. … The concentration differences of these charged particles causes a difference in electric potential between the inside and outside of cells, known as the membrane potential.

  3. Drug

    Suprofen

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00870
    ApprovedWithdrawn

    It inhibits prostaglandin synthesis and has been proposed as an anti-arthritic. It is no longer approved for use in the United States.

  4. Drug

    Amlexanox

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01025
    ApprovedWithdrawn

    Amlexanox as a topical paste is a well tolerated treatment of recurrent aphthous ulcers.

  5. Drug

    Vestronidase alfa

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB12366
    ApprovedInvestigational

    The enzyme is a homotetramer consisted of 4 monomers with 629 amino acids, and holds the same amino acid sequence as human beta-glucuronidase (GUS) [FDA Label]. … Vestronidase alfa was FDA-approved on November 17th, 2017 under the trade name Mepsevii as an intravenous infusion for the treatment of pediatric and adult patients.

  6. Drug

    Hydroxyproline

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB08847
    Approved

    It is found in collagen and as such it is common in many gelatin products. Hydroxyproline is mostly used as a diagnostic marker of bone turnover and liver fibrosis. … Therapeutically, hydroxyproline is being studied as an an experimental medicine but is approved in France as a combination topical gel product called Cicactive for small, superficial wounds.

  7. Drug

    Lanolin

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11112
    Approved

    Lanolin is used as an active ingredient in over the counter topical products such as ointments, lubricants, lotions and facial cosmetics. … It is used as an emollient, cosmetic, and pharmaceutic aid [L2580].

  8. Drug

    Progesterone

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00396
    ApprovedInvestigationalVet approved

    Progesterone is used in various contraceptive preparations to prevent ovulation and fertilization [T481], [A175612] as well as in other formulations to promote and support pregnancy. … Pharmaceutical progesterone is made from a plant source as a starting material and is chemically identical to progesterone of human ovarian origin [FDA label].

  9. Drug

    Isoprenaline

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01064
    ApprovedInvestigational

    [A15638,L33160] Isoprenaline research in the 1940s found that this isopropyl analog of epinephrine dilated the bronchi, as well as raising the heart rate and cardiac output, without vasoconstriction … [A233724,A233729] The US patent from 1943 states that this compound had a wider therapeutic index and a stronger action than [adrenaline].

  10. Drug

    Ascorbic acid

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00126
    ApprovedInvestigationalNutraceutical

    Its biologically active form, vitamin C, functions as a reducing agent and coenzyme in several metabolic pathways. Vitamin C is considered an antioxidant.

    Mixtures: Aspro Grippal 500 mg ASS/250 mg Vit C Brausetabletten