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  1. Drug

    Sarracenia Purpurea

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    ApprovedWithdrawn

    It was used as an injectable pain reliever and during the 19th century, _Sarracenia purpurea_ was used as a treatment of smallpox [A32509]. … It is widely distributed across North America and has been used as a traditional medicinal herb in many aboriginal communities [A32509, A32510].

  2. Drug

    Lubiprostone

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    A prostaglandin E1 derivative, lubiprostone is a bicyclic fatty acid that activates ClC-2 chloride channels located on the apical side of the gastrointestinal epithelial cells. … Lubiprostone is a medication used in the management of idiopathic chronic constipation.

  3. Drug

    Borage oil

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    Approved

    Borage oil is used as an herbal treatment of skin disorders including eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and neurodermatitis as well as other inflammatory, cardiovascular and endocrine disorders, although … GLA, which accounts for approximately 24% of the oil, is converted to dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (DGLA) which acts as a precursor to anti-inflammatory mediators such as 1-series prostaglandins and the 3-series

  4. Drug

    Etifoxine

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    ApprovedWithdrawn

    It does not bind to the benzodiazepine receptor though the effects are similar to that of benzodiazepines. It is more effective than lorazepam as an anxiolytic, and has fewer side effects. … Etifoxine is an anxiolytic and anticonvulsant drug developed by Hoechst in the 1960s. It is used in anxiety disorders and to promote peripheral nerve healing.

  5. Drug

    Miocamycin

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    Approved

    an alternative to erythromycin treatment [A176170]. … Miocamycin is a macrolide type antimicrobial [A176170]. This drug may be marketed in Japan for clinical use as it is listed in the Japanese pharmacopeia [L5737].

  6. Drug

    Nirsevimab

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    In addition, nirsevimab was developed as a single-dose treatment for all infants experiencing their first RSV season, whereas palivizumab requires five monthly doses to cover an RSV season. … [A254691] This is due to a modification in the Fc region of nirsevimab that grants it a longer half-time compared to typical monoclonal antibodies.

  7. Drug

    Carbocisteine

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    Individuals with COPD have a greater risk of pulmonary infection due to the growth and accumulation of viruses and bacteria in thick bronchial mucus. … Carbocisteine is a mucolytic drug that alleviates respiratory symptoms and infections by reducing the viscosity of mucus, allowing it to be expelled.

  8. Drug

    anti-alpha5Beta1-integrin antibody

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    Experimental

    growth factor (VEGF), basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF), as well as other pro-angiogenic growth factors. … The integrin alpha5beta1 has been shown to play a critical role during angiogenesis. anti-alpha5beta1 integrin antibody inhibits angiogenesis, including vessel formation induced by vascular endothelial

  9. Drug

    Sodium stibogluconate

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    It is also being investigated as an anti-tumor agent. … Sodium stibogluconate is a medicine used to treat leishmaniasis and is only available for administration by injection. It belongs to the class of medicines known as the pentavalent antimonials.

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    Teriflunomide

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    Teriflunomide is the active metabolite of leflunomide, and it acts as an immunomodulatory agent by inhibiting pyrimidine synthesis. … The FDA label states an important warning about the risk of hepatoxicity and teratogenicity for patients using teriflunomide.