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Capecitabine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01101ApprovedInvestigationalCapecitabine is a prodrug, that is enzymatically converted to fluorouracil (antimetabolite) in the tumor, where it inhibits DNA synthesis and slows growth of tumor tissue. … Capecitabine is an orally-administered chemotherapeutic agent used in the treatment of metastatic breast and colorectal cancers.
Categories: Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring, Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C9 Substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic IndexSynonyms: pentyl 1-(5-deoxy-β-D-ribofuranosyl)-5-fluoro-1,2-dihydro-2-oxo-4-pyrimidinecarbamate, Pentyl [1-(5-deoxy-β-D-ribofuranosyl)-5-fluoro-2-oxo-1,2-dihydropyrimidin-4-yl]carbamateLosartan
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00678ApprovedInvestigational[L7423] Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are used for a similar indication but are associated with a cough. … [L7423] Losartan was granted FDA approval on 14 April 1995.[L7423]
Mixtures: LOSARBAY®- H COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS 50 MG / 12. 5 MG, ARAMAX ® 5/50 MG TABLETASCategories: Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring, Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor BlockersChlorothymol
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB19375ApprovedChlorotymol is a [Thymol] derivative.
Synonyms: 4-chloro-5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)phenol, Phenol, 4-chloro-5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-Azathioprine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00993ApprovedInvestigationalAzathioprine is a prodrug of 6-mercaptopurine, first synthesized in 1956 by Gertrude Elion, William Lange, and George Hitchings in an attempt to produce a derivative of 6-mercaptopurine with a better therapeutic … [L11214] Azathiprine was granted FDA approval on 20 March 1968.[L11214]
Synonyms: 6-((1-Methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazol-5-yl)thio)-1H-purine, 6-(1'-Methyl-4'-nitro-5'-imidazolyl)-mercaptopurineCategories: Cytochrome P-450 Substrates, P-glycoprotein substratesTovorafenib
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB15266ApprovedInvestigationalTovorafenib is a selective type II RAF kinase inhibitor with anti-tumour activity. … [A263597] It was granted accelerated approval by the FDA, making it the first FDA approval of a systemic therapy for the treatment of pediatric low-grade glioma, with BRAF rearrangements.
Categories: Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring, Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2 InducersSynonyms: 4-Pyrimidinecarboxamide, 6-amino-5-chloro-N-[(1R)-1-[5-[[[5-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinyl]amino]carbonyl]-2-thiazolyl]ethyl]-, 6-Amino-5-chloro-N-((1R)-1-(5-(((5-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinyl)amino)carbonyl)-2-thiazolyl)ethyl)-4-pyrimidinecarboxamideEszopiclone
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00402ApprovedInvestigationalThis sets it apart from many other hypnotic sedatives, which are generally approved only for the relief of short-term (6-8 weeks) insomnia. Eszopiclone was initially approved by the FDA in 2004. … Eszopiclone, marketed by Sepracor under the brand-name Lunesta, is a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic drug used to treat insomnia.
Categories: Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring, Cytochrome P-450 SubstratesSynonyms: (+)-(5S)-6-(5-Chloropyridin-2-yl)-7-oxo-6,7-dihydro-5H-pyrrolo(3,4-b)pyrazin-5-yl 4-methylpiperazine-1-carboxylate, (+)-(5S)-6-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-7-oxo-6,7-dihydro-5H-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrazin-5-yl-4-methylpiperazine-1-carboxylateNorgestrel
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09389ApprovedNorgestrel is composed of a racemic mixture of two stereoisomers, dextronorgestrel and levonorgestrel. However, only the levorotary enantiomer ([levonorgestrel]) is biologically active. … Norgestrel is synthetic steroidal progestin that is used in combination with ethinyl estradiol for oral contraception.
Mixtures: CYCLO-PROGYNOVA 2 MG+2 MG/0.5 MG KAPLI TABLET, 21 ADET, PROGYLUTON ®Categories: Cytochrome P-450 Substrates, Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A SubstratesMemantine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01043ApprovedInvestigationalInitially approved by the FDA in 2013, memantine is an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist used in the management of Alzheimer's Disease (AD). … In December 2013, the G8 dementia summit concluded that dementia should be considered a global priority with the objective of developing a cure or a disease-modifying therapy by the year 2025 [L5953, F4366
Synonyms: 1,3-Dimethyl-5-adamantanamine, 1-Amino-3,5-dimethyladamantaneMixtures: EUTEBROL-DUO, EBICOMB 5 MG/5 MG EFERVESAN TABLET, 10 ADETNovobiocin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01051ApprovedInvestigationalVet approvedWithdrawnNovobiocin is an antibiotic compound derived from _Streptomyces niveus_. It has a chemical structure similar to coumarin. … (From Reynolds, Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p189) Novobiocin sodium, a salt form of novobiocin, was initially approved in September 1964 and was indicated for the treatment of serious
Synonyms: N-{7-[(3-O-carbamoyl-6-deoxy-5-methyl-4-O-methyl-β-D-gulopyranosyl)oxy]-4-hydroxy-8-methyl-2-oxo-2H-chromen-3-yl}-4-hydroxy-3-(3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl)benzamideCategories: Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring, Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-RingIndomethacin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00328ApprovedInvestigationalNSAIDs consist of agents that are structurally unrelated; the NSAID chemical classification of indometacin is an indole-acetic acid derivative with the chemical name 1- (p-chlorobenzoyl)25-methoxy-2-methylindole … superficial punctate keratitis and subjective symptoms of discomfort, including pain, burning or pricking, or a tingling sensation after instillation into the cul‐de‐sac.
Synonyms: 1-(p-chlorobenzoyl)-5-methoxy-2-methylindole-3-acetic acid, {1-[(4-chlorophenyl)carbonyl]-5-methoxy-2-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl}acetic acidInternational brands: Nu-Indo