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  1. Drug

    Mevastatin

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    Experimental

    Mevastatin is a competitive inhibitor of HMG-Coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase with a binding affinity 10,000 times greater than the HMG-CoA substrate itself. … During a search for antibiotic compounds produced by fungi in 1971, Akira Endo at Sankyo Co. (Japan) discovered a class of compounds that appeared to lower plasma cholesterol levels.

  2. Drug

    Arbekacin

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    Investigational

    An semisynthetic aminoglycoside antibiotic. Often used for treatment of multi-resistant bacterial infection such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

    Categories: Drugs that are Mainly Renally Excreted with a Narrow Therapeutic Index
  3. Drug

    Dexmethylphenidate

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    The d-isomer is thought to have greater effect with fewer side effects than the l-isomer or the racemic mixture[A177181]. … It is a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI) and thus a psychostimulant[A177193]. It is used for treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)[Label,A177181].

  4. Drug

    Iobenguane

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    Iodine 123 is a cyclotron-produced radionuclide that decays to Te 123 by electron capture. Images are produced by a I123 MIBG scintigraphy. FDA approved on September 19, 2008.

    Categories: Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting
  5. Drug

    Isometheptene

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    Approved

    Isometheptene is a sympathomimetic drug that causes vasoconstriction. It is used for treating migraines and tension headaches.

  6. Drug

    Levonordefrin

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    Levonordefrin acts as a topical nasal decongestant and vasoconstrictor, most often used in dentistry.

    Mixtures: Scandonest L, Scandonest LSynonyms: L-Nordefrin, L-alpha-methylnoradrenaline
  7. Drug

    Lumefantrine

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    ApprovedInvestigational

    Lumefantrine is an antimalarial agent used to treat acute uncomplicated malaria. It is administered in combination with artemether for improved efficacy. This combination therapy exerts its effects against the erythrocytic stages of Plas...

  8. Drug

    Nilvadipine

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06712
    Approved

    Nilvadipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB) for the treatment of hypertension.

  9. Drug

    Velaglucerase alfa

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    Approved

    Velaglucerase alfa is a gene-activated human recombinant glucocerebrosidase used for the treatment of Type 1 Gaucher disease, caused by a deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme glucocerebrosidase.

    Synonyms: GA-GCB
  10. Drug

    Aniline

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06728
    Investigational

    Consisting of an amine attached to a benzene ring, aniline is the prototypical aromatic amine. … Aniline is colorless, but it slowly oxidizes and resinifies in air, giving a red-brown tint to aged samples.