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Molindone
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01618ApprovedIt has only low to moderate affinity for cholinergic and alpha-adrenergic receptors. … An indole derivative effective in schizophrenia and other psychoses and possibly useful in the treatment of the aggressive type of undersocialized conduct disorder.
Bepotastine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB04890ApprovedBepotastine was approved in Japan for use in the treatment of allergic rhinitis and uriticaria/puritus in July 2000 and January 2002, respectively, and is marketed by Tanabe Seiyaku Co., Ltd. under the … Bepotastine is a non-sedating, selective antagonist of the histamine 1 (H1) receptor.
Beeswax
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11600ApprovedBeeswax is used as a stiffening agent in ointments and creams, and enables water to be incorporated to produce water-in-oil emulsions. … It is also used as a coating in the manufacture of modified-release oral preparations
Zileuton
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00744ApprovedWithdrawnSpecifically, it inhibits leukotriene LTB4, LTC4, LTD4, and LTE4 formation. Both the R(+) and S(-) enantiomers are pharmacologically active as 5-lipoxygenase inhibitors in in vitro systems. … These effects contribute to inflammation, edema, mucus secretion, and bronchoconstriction in the airways of asthmatic patients.
Synonyms: N-(1-Benzo(b)thien-2-ylethyl)-N-hydroxyurea, N-[1-(benzo[b]thiophen-2-yl)ethyl]-N-hydroxyureaCategories: Analgesics, Non-Narcotic, Agents to Treat Airway DiseasePhenformin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00914ApprovedWithdrawnAlthough it is generally considered to be associated with an unacceptably high incidence of lactic acidosis, often fatal, it is still available in some countries. … A biguanide hypoglycemic agent with actions and uses similar to those of metformin.
Categories: Drugs Used in DiabetesEstazolam
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01215ApprovedIllicitInvestigationalIt has been shown in some cases to be more potent than diazepam or nitrazepam.
Pimecrolimus
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00337ApprovedInvestigationalPimecrolimus is an immunomodulating agent that was first marketed by Novartis under the trade name Elidel. It is now promoted in Canada by Galderma since early 2007. … It is currently available as a topic cream used in the treatment of atopic dermatitis (eczema).
Categories: Agents for Dermatitis, Excluding Corticosteroids, Analgesics, Non-NarcoticChlormerodrin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00534ApprovedWithdrawnIt is no longer used and has been replaced with new classes of diuretic drugs. … Chlormerodrin 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.
Lenvatinib
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09078ApprovedInvestigationalHowever, for patients with RAI-refractory thyroid cancer, treatment options are limited and the prognosis is poor, leading to a push for the development of more targeted therapies such as lenvatinib. … Lenvatinib is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally recurrent or metastatic, progressive, radioactive iodine (RAI)-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer.