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Chlormerodrin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00534ApprovedWithdrawnChlormerodrin is a mercurial compound with toxic side effects that was previously used as a diuretic. The radiolabeled form has been used as a diagnostic and research tool.
Paraldehyde
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09117ApprovedWithdrawnParaldehyde is used as an ingredient in some cough medicines as an expectorant, but its efficacy for this indication has not been confirmed and its use as an expectorant may possibly be due to a placebo … It is classified as a central nervous system (CNS) depressant and has also been found to be an effective anticonvulsant, hypnotic and sedative agent due to its CNS depressant properties.
Lonapegsomatropin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB16220ApprovedInvestigational[A237605,L36380,L36405] Unlike somatropin, which requires daily dosing, lonapegsomatropin can be administered as a single weekly dose. … Lonapegsomatropin, also known as TransCon hGH or ACP 001, is a methoxypegylated prodrug of human growth hormone ([somatropin]) indicated for the treatment of children 1 year and older, weighing at least
Suprofen
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00870ApprovedWithdrawnIt inhibits prostaglandin synthesis and has been proposed as an anti-arthritic. It is no longer approved for use in the United States.
Drotaverine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06751ApprovedWithdrawnIt is approved for use in Thailand as oral tablets or intramuscular injections.[L22689] … Drotaverine has been used in the symptomatic treatment of various spastic conditions, such as gastrointestinal diseases, biliary dyskinesia, and vasomotor diseases associated with smooth muscle spasms.
Plasma protein fraction (human)
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB13968ApprovedInvestigationalThe plasma protein fraction human (PPFh) is defined as a sterile solution of proteins composed mainly of albumin and globulin derived from human plasma. … [L2262] The proteins in PPFh are stabilized with sodium caprylate and acetyltryptophan and it contains some electrolytes such as sodium, potassium and chloride.[L2261]
Zinc sulfate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09322ApprovedInvestigationalZinc sulfate is the inorganic compound with the formula ZnSO4 and historically known as "white vitriol".
Olipudase alfa
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB12835ApprovedInvestigational[A251600] Olipudase alfa works to hydrolyze sphingomyelin accumulated in body tissues, such as the lungs, liver, spleen, kidneys, and bone marrow. … [A251590] It is the first and only enzyme replacement therapy in the world for the treatment of Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency (ASMD), also known as Niemann–Pick disease.
Evening primrose oil
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11358ApprovedNutraceuticalIn its composition it presents some fatty acids such as [DB00132] and [DB13854]. … Evening primrose oil comes from the extraction from _Oenothera biennis_ seeds and it is commonly used as an alternative source for omega-6 essential fatty acids.
Lixisenatide
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09265ApprovedInvestigationalIt is sold by Sanofi-Aventis under the brand name Adlyxin in the US[L763] and Lyxumia in the EU.[L764] Adlyxin recieved FDA approval July 28, 2016.[L763]