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Mevastatin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06693ExperimentalMevastatin 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.
Isometheptene
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06706ApprovedIsometheptene is a sympathomimetic drug that causes vasoconstriction. It is used for treating migraines and tension headaches.
Levonordefrin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06707ApprovedInvestigationalLevonordefrin acts as a topical nasal decongestant and vasoconstrictor, most often used in dentistry.
Lumefantrine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06708ApprovedInvestigationalLumefantrine 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...
Synonyms: dl-BenflumelolVelaglucerase alfa
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06720ApprovedVelaglucerase 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-GCBBafilomycin A1
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06733ExperimentalThe 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.
Sacrosidase
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06760ApprovedTreatment 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).
Dioxybenzone
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11221ApprovedWithdrawnDioxybenzone, or benzophenone-8, is an organic compound derived from [DB01878] that is used as a sunscreen agent. It absorbed UV-B and UV-AII rays.
Epicriptine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11275ApprovedEpicriptine is also known as beta-dihydroergocryptine presents a molecular formula of 9,10 alpha-dihydro-13'-epi-b-ergocryptine.
Bentonite
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11306ApprovedWithdrawnCategories: Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting