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Metixene

Metixene (or methixene) is a anticholinergic used as an antiparkinsonian agent.

Desirudin

It has a protein structure that is similar to that of hirudin, the naturally occurring anticoagulant present in the peripharyngeal glands in the medicinal leech, Hirudo medicinalis. … It is mainly indicated for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis in hip replacement surgery patients.

Diiodohydroxyquinoline

Iodoquinol is not currently available in any FDA-approved products. … Diiodohydroxyquinoline, also known as uidoquinol and iodoquinol, is a quinoline derivative that can be used in the treatment of amoebiasis. The exact mechanism of action is unknown.

Mitotane

It has been in use since 1959 for the treatment of inoperable adrenocortical carcinoma[A263010] and is used off-label for the management of Cushing's syndrome.[A263016] … Mitotane is an adrenolytic isomer of the insecticide dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane (DDD) - itself a metabolite of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) - that inhibits cells of the adrenal cortex and

Avacincaptad pegol

[L47696] AMD is the leading cause of vision loss in developed countries for people over 50 years old, with a global estimate of 170 million individuals affected. … Avacincaptad pegol is an RNA aptamer covalently bound to a branched polyethylene glycol (PEG) molecule.

Etorphine

In certain countries, etorphine is classified as a Schedule 1 drug and hence, in these countries, it can be used legally only by health professionals and for research purposes. … A narcotic analgesic morphinan used as a sedative in veterinary practice.

Tarenflurbil

It is a selective amyloid lowering agent (SALA) that reduces levels of the toxic peptide amyloid beta 42 (Aβ42) in cultured human cells and in animal models. … Tarenflurbil is an investigational drug that was studied in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease.

Sulodexide

Sulodexide is a mixture of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) composed of dermatan sulfate (DS) and fast moving heparin (FMH).

Emricasan

It is developed by Pfizer and made in such a way that it protects liver cells from excessive apoptosis. … Emricasan is the first caspase inhibitor tested in human which has received orphan drug status by FDA.

Heptaminol