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  1. Drug

    Zopiclone

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01198
    ApprovedInvestigational

    Zopiclone is a novel hypnotic agent used in the treatment of insomnia. Its mechanism of action is based on modulating benzodiazepine receptors. In addition to zopiclone's benzodiazepine pharmacological properties it also has some barbitu...

  2. Drug

    Testolactone

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00894
    ApprovedWithdrawn

    An antineoplastic agent that is a derivative of progesterone and used to treat advanced breast cancer.

  3. Drug

    Ornithine

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00129
    ApprovedInvestigationalNutraceutical

    Produced during the urea cycle, ornithine is an amino acid produced from the splitting off of urea from arginine. L-Ornithine allows for the disposal of excess nitrogen and acts as a precursor of citrulline and arginine.

  4. Drug

    Hexylcaine

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00473
    ApprovedWithdrawn

    Hexylcaine hydrochloride is also known as cyclaine and osmocaine. It is a short acting local anesthetic that acts through inhibition of sodium channels. Patients experience an overdose may present with headache, tinnitus, numbness and ti...

  5. Drug

    Dimethyl sulfoxide

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01093
    ApprovedInvestigationalVet approved

    A highly polar organic liquid, that is used widely as a chemical solvent. Because of its ability to penetrate biological membranes, it is used as a vehicle for topical application of pharmaceuticals. It is also used to protect tissue dur...

  6. Drug

    Amifostine

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01143
    ApprovedInvestigational

    A phosphorothioate proposed as a radiation-protective agent. It causes splenic vasodilation and may block autonomic ganglia.

  7. Drug

    Telbivudine

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01265
    ApprovedWithdrawn

    Telbivudine is a synthetic thymidine nucleoside analog with specific activity against the hepatitis B virus. Telbivudine is orally administered, with good tolerance, lack of toxicity and no dose-limiting side effects.

  8. Drug

    Magnesium salicylate

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01397
    Approved

    Magnesium salicylate is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat mild to moderate pain. It is available in several over-the-counter (OTC) formulations. Though the recommended doseage is 1160 mg every six hours, per pa...

  9. Drug

    Mequinol

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09516
    ApprovedWithdrawn

    Mequinol is a phenol used in various applications. It is used as an inhibitor for acrylic monomers and acrylonitirles, as a stabilizer for chlorinated hydrocarbons and ethyl cellulose, as an ultraviolet inhibitor, as a chemical intermedi...

  10. Drug

    Capecitabine

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01101
    ApprovedInvestigational

    Capecitabine is an orally-administered chemotherapeutic agent used in the treatment of metastatic breast and colorectal cancers. Capecitabine is a prodrug, that is enzymatically converted to fluorouracil (antimetabolite) in the tumor, wh...