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rhThrombin

Thrombin is used in more than 1 million surgeries each year in the United States. Currently, only thrombin derived from bovine blood is available in the U.S. as a stand-alone thrombin product. … The production of recombinant proteins is not dependent on the availability of blood from animals or human donors and can be scaled-up to meet market demand.

Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate

Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate is a wetting agent and surfactant used in enema-type laxative products.

Bromocriptine

In 1995, the FDA withdrew the approval of bromocriptine mesylate for the prevention of physiological lactation after finding that bromocriptine was not shown to be safe for use. … Bromocriptine has been associated with pulmonary fibrosis, and can also cause sustained suppression of somatotropin (growth hormone) secretion in some patients with acromegaly.

Isosorbide

Isosorbide was previously available in an oral formulation for the reduction of intraocular pressure. It was approved by the FDA in 1980, but has since been discontinued. … Currently, isosorbide is an organic nitrate currently available in the [isosorbide mononitrate] and [isosorbide dinitrate] forms, and is used for the prevention of angina.

Potassium cation

The balance between potassium and sodium is maintained by ion pumps in the cell membrane. … Potassium is also an essential mineral needed to regulate water balance, blood pressure and levels of acidity.

Romidepsin

Romidepsin is a selective inhibitor of histone deacetylase, approved in the US in 2009 for the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) in patients who have received at least one prior systemic therapy

Mercaptopurine

It interferes with nucleic acid synthesis by inhibiting purine metabolism and is used, usually in combination with other drugs, in the treatment of or in remission maintenance programs for leukemia. … An antimetabolite antineoplastic agent with immunosuppressant properties.

Methoxyflurane

An inhalation anesthetic. Currently, methoxyflurane is rarely used for surgical, obstetric, or dental anesthesia. … (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p180) In the US, methoxyflurane is one of the products that have been withdrawn or removed from the market for reasons of safety or effectiveness.[L43942]

Brentuximab vedotin

Brentuximab vedotin, also known as Adcetris®, is an antibody-drug conjugate that combines an anti-CD30 antibody with the drug monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE). … [L1737] The ECHELON-1 study results demonstrated superior efficacy of the drug combined with a chemotherapy regimen compared to the previous standard of care.

Calcium alginate