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Pumactant
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB04955ExperimentalPumactant is a synthetic surfactant used for treating respiratory distress syndrome in neonates. It is a unique formulation of the naturally occurring phospholipids Dipalmitoylphosphatidycholine (DPPC) and Phosphatidyl Glycerol (PG).
Naltrexone
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00704ApprovedInvestigationalVet approvedThe FDA has approved naltrexone for the treatment of alcohol dependence. … It is a narcotic antagonist that is effective orally, longer lasting and more potent than naloxone, and has been proposed for the treatment of heroin addiction.
Lapyrium
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09376ApprovedLapyrium is a quaternary ammonium cation used as a surfactant, antistatic agent, and biocide in various cosmetic products [A19426]. It is commonly found formulated as lapyrium chloride.
Omega-3-carboxylic acids
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09568ApprovedWithdrawnThe increased bioavailability is explained because OM3-CA is found in a form of polyunsaturated free fatty acids as opposed to other products whose form is as ethyl esters. … [A25808] It was developed by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals and firstly approved by the FDA on May 05, 2014.[L2386]
Lithium carbonate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB14509ApprovedInvestigationalLithium carbonate has a narrow therapeutic range and so careful monitoring is required to avoid adverse effects[FDA Label]. … Lithium has been used to treat manic episodes since the 19th century[A176642]. Though it is widely used, its mechanism of action is still unknown[FDA Label][A14585,A176642,A176651,L5843].
Sirolimus
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00877ApprovedInvestigational[A242412] It was first isolated and identified as an antifungal agent with potent anticandida activity; however, after its potent antitumor and immunosuppressive activities were later discovered, it was … [L39267] Sirolimus was also investigated in other cancers such as skin cancer, Kaposi’s Sarcoma, cutaneous T-cell lymphomas, and tuberous sclerosis.
Sevoflurane
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01236ApprovedInvestigationalVet approved[L42340] Sevoflurane was patented in 1972, was approved for clinical use in Japan in 1990, and approved by the FDA in 1996. … Unlike other volatile anesthetics, sevoflurane has a pleasant odor and does not irritate the airway.
Pretomanid
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB05154ApprovedInvestigationalIt was the first TB drug developed by a nonprofit organization, known as TB Alliance, and was granted FDA approval on August 14, 2019. … Research in recent years has been geared toward the development of novel therapies that target persistent forms of this disease, which have shown resistance to standard therapy regimens.
Rosiglitazone
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00412ApprovedInvestigationalRosiglitazone is a selective ligand of PPARγ, and has no PPARα-binding action. … Recent research has suggested that rosiglitazone may also be of benefit to a subset of patients with Alzheimer's disease not expressing the ApoE4 allele.
Selumetinib
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11689ApprovedInvestigational[A193608] Use of selumetinib in this population has shown efficacy in shrinking associated tumours and is linked to other positive clinical outcomes. … [A193533] Following its initial FDA approval on April 10, 2020,[L49991] and Health Canada approval on August 23, 2022,[L49986] the regulatory landscape has evolved.