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Vilanterol
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09082ApprovedInvestigational[A7737] This is in response to the need for longer-acting β2-adrenergic agonists to overcome poor patient compliance (due to the frequency of dosing regimens or complexities of drug administration). … with the (R)-configuration.
Categories: Agents to Treat Airway DiseaseTechnetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09160ApprovedThe radioisotope, technetium-99m, is chelated by two 1,2-bis[di-(2-ethoxyethyl)phosphino]ethane ligands which belong to the group of diphosphines and which are referred to as tetrofosmin. … [A31592] Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin was developed by GE Healthcare and FDA approved on February 9, 1996.
Synonyms: Tc-99m tetrofosmin, Technetium Tc 99m tetrofosminSecretin human
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09532ApprovedInvestigationalThe hormone is produced from the enterochromaffin cells in the duodenum in response to the duodenal content with the pH less than 4.5 [L1875]. … The main action of secretin is to stimulate the pancreas to secrete pancreatic juice for pH regulation in the small intestines.
Montelukast
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00471ApprovedInvestigational[L6301] The medication is a member of the leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA) category of drugs. … in individuals who used the medication.
Synonyms: (R-(E))-1-(((1-(3-(2-(7-Chloro-2-quinolinyl)ethenyl)phenyl)-3-(2-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)phenyl)propyl)thio)methyl)cyclopropaneacetic acid, 1-[[[(1 R)-1-[3-[(1E)-2-(7-chloro-2-quinolinyl)ethenyl] phenyl]-3-[2-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)phenyl]propyl]sulfanyl]methyl]cyclopropaneacetic acidCategories: Agents to Treat Airway DiseaseProtriptyline
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00344ApprovedThe antidepressant effects of TCAs are thought to be due to an overall increase in serotonergic neurotransmission. … Protriptyline may be used for the treatment of depression.
Categories: Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin SyndromeFluvastatin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01095ApprovedInvestigationalHMG-CoA reductase catalyzes the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonic acid, the rate-limiting step in cholesterol biosynthesis. … Fluvastatin belongs to a class of medications called statins and is used to reduce plasma cholesterol levels and prevent cardiovascular disease.
Sulfacetamide
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00634ApprovedAn anti-infective agent that is used topically to treat skin infections and orally for urinary tract infections.
Mixtures: Prascion TS, Sumaxin TSProducts: Re 10 WashBenazepril
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00542ApprovedInvestigationalBenazepril, brand name Lotensin, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure, and chronic renal failure[A838,A837]. … Upon cleavage of its ester group by the liver, benazepril is converted into its active form benazeprilat, a non-sulfhydryl angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor[A836].
Mixtures: BENAZEPRIL E IDROCLOROTIAZIDE AUROBINDO, BENAZEPRIL E IDROCLOROTIAZIDE AUROBINDOCategories: Agents Acting on the Renin-Angiotensin SystemOctamoxin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09249ApprovedWithdrawnThis drug was used in the past as an antidepressant agent in the 1960s, however, has since been discontinued. … Octamoxin, also known as _2-octylhydrazine_, is both an irreversible and nonselective monoamine oxidase enzyme inhibitor (MAOI) of the _hydrazine_ chemical class.
Categories: Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin SyndromeAlverine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01616ApprovedInvestigationalWithdrawnIt can also be used to help relieve period pain. … Alverine is a smooth muscle relaxant used to relieve cramps or spasms of the stomach and intestines. It is therefore useful in treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and similar conditions.