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  1. Drug

    Muraglitazar

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06510
    Investigational

    In addition to improvements in blood glucose and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), muraglitazar treatment is associated with a substantial reduction in triglycerides (TGs), an increase in HDL-C, and a modest decrease … Muraglitazar (Bristol-Myers Squibb/Merck) is a new agent under investigation for the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes.

  2. Drug

    Axitinib

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06626
    ApprovedInvestigational

    Axitinib is a second generation tyrosine kinase inhibitor that works by selectively inhibiting vascular endothelial growth factor receptors (VEGFR-1, VEGFR-2, VEGFR-3).

    Categories: UGT1A1 Substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic Index, P-glycoprotein substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic Index
  3. Drug

    TAS-106

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06656
    Investigational

    TAS-106 is a new nucleoside antimetabolite. TAS-106 has demonstrated strong antitumor activity without serious toxicity in nude rat models bearing human tumours [A31693].

  4. Drug

    Mevastatin

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06693
    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.

  5. Drug

    Isometheptene

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06706
    Approved

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

  6. Drug

    Levonordefrin

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06707
    ApprovedInvestigational

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

  7. Drug

    Velaglucerase alfa

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06720
    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
  8. Drug

    Bafilomycin A1

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06733
    Experimental

    The bafilomycins refer to a category of toxic macrolide antibiotics that are derivatives of Streptomyces griseus. … This is a useful tool as it can prevent the re-acidification of synaptic vesicles once they have undergone exocytosis.

  9. Drug

    Sacrosidase

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06760
    Approved

    Treatment options for these patients are limited and usually consists of a lifelong sucrose-free diet; therefore, sacrosidase offers a potential alternative for symptom relief. … Sacrosidase is a liquid enzyme preparation from S.cerevisiae used for the treatment of congenital sucrose-isomaltase deficiency (CSID).

  10. Drug

    Nonoxynol-9

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06804
    ApprovedWithdrawn

    Nonoxynol-9 (N-9) is a typical surfactant used as a vaginal spermicide. Spermicides are locally acting non-hormonal contraceptives. … In several European countries, spermicides are no longer on the market.

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