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Suramin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB04786InvestigationalA polyanionic compound with an unknown mechanism of action. … It is used parenterally in the treatment of African trypanosomiasis and it has been used clinically with diethylcarbamazine to kill the adult Onchocerca.
Gepotidacin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB12134ApprovedInvestigationalGepotidacin is a first-in-class triazaacenaphthylene antibacterial targeting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV.[L52685] Its target is similar to that of fluoroquinolone antibacterials - e.g. … [L52680] In March 2025, gepotidacin was approved by the FDA for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections in select patients.
Categories: Triazaacenaphthylene Bacterial Type II Topoisomerase InhibitorPentaerythritol tetranitrate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06154ApprovedWithdrawnIt is formed by reacting pentaerythritol (C5H12O4), an alcohol commonly used in paints and varnishes, with nitric acid (HNO2). The reacting solution is chilled to precipitate the PETN. … It is recognized by the FDA to be a coronary vasodilator in the treatment of heart conditions such as angina [L2395].
Categories: Vasodilators Used in Cardiac DiseasesPindolol
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00960ApprovedInvestigationalPindolol is a first generation non-selective beta blocker used in the treatment of hypertension. … [A231059] Research into pindolol's use in the treatment of hypertension began in the early 1970s.[A231064] Pindolol was granted FDA approval on 3 September 1982.[L32348]
Categories: Serotonin Receptor Antagonists, Serotonin 5-HT1 Receptor AntagonistsChloral hydrate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01563ApprovedIllicitInvestigationalVet approvedIt is no longer considered useful as an anti-anxiety medication. … The safety margin is too narrow for chloral hydrate to be used as a general anesthetic in humans, but it is commonly used for that purpose in animal experiments.
Ambrosia artemisiifolia pollen
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB10385ApprovedAmbrosia artemisiifolia pollen is the pollen of the Ambrosia artemisiifolia plant. Ambrosia artemisiifolia pollen is mainly used in allergenic testing.
Etilefrine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB08985ApprovedWithdrawnEtilefrine is an adrenergic agonist that appears to interact with beta-1 and some alpha-adrenergic receptors. It has been used as a vasoconstrictor agent.
Categories: Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting, Adrenergic beta-1 Receptor AgonistsFerric pyrophosphate citrate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB13995ApprovedFree iron presents several side effects as it can catalyze free radical formation and lipid peroxidation as well as the presence of interactions of iron in plasma. … The ferric ion is strongly complexed by pyrophosphate and citrate.[A31979] FPC is categorized in Japan as a second class OTC drug.
Artesunate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09274ApprovedInvestigationalArtesunate is indicated for the initial treatment of severe malaria.[L14099] The World Health Organization recommends artesunate as first line treatment for severe malaria.