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Lactulose
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00581ApprovedInvestigational[L6202] Nevertheless, although lactulose received formal FDA approval in 1977 and has since become a readily available generic and brand-name non-prescription medication listed on the World Health … Lactulose is a synthetic disaccharide derivative of lactose that is most commonly used as a laxative agent despite also being formally indicated to serve as an adjunct therapy in treating portal-systemic
Synonyms: 4-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-fructofuranose, 4-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-fructoseProducts: LATTULOSIO MYLAN GENERICS, LACTUS SYRUP 66% w/vCinalukast
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00587ExperimentalUsed in the treatment of asthma, cinalukast selectively antagonizes leukotriene D4 (LTD4) at the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor, CysLT1, in the human airway. Cinalukast inhibits the actions of LTD4 at the CysLT1 receptor, preventing airw...
Synonyms: 3'-((E)-2-(4-cyclobutyl-2-thiazolyl)vinyl)-2,2-diethylsuccinanilic acidCategories: Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingAmiloride
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00594ApprovedInvestigationalA pyrazine compound inhibiting sodium reabsorption through sodium channels in renal epithelial cells. … This inhibition creates a negative potential in the luminal membranes of principal cells, located in the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct.
Mixtures: PLENACOR D, MODURETIC® TABLETASCategories: Decreased Renal K+ Excretion, Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingMonobenzone
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00600ApprovedWithdrawnMonobenzone occurs as a white, almost tasteless crystalline powder, soluble in alcohol and practically insoluble in water. … Monobenzone is the monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone used medically for depigmentation.
Synonyms: 4-(Benzyloxy)phenol, 4-BenzyloxyphenolMedroxyprogesterone acetate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00603ApprovedInvestigationalMedroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) is a [progesterone] derivative that is more resistant to metabolism for improved pharmacokinetic properties. … endometrial hyperplasia, abnormal uterine bleeding, osteoporosis, vasomotor symptoms in menopause, vulvar and vaginal atrophy, prevent pregnancy, manage pain in endometriosis, prevent pregnancy, and is
Mixtures: DIVICONT TABLETAS 1 MG/5 MG, FEMELIN®Categories: Pregnen (4) Derivatives, P-glycoprotein inhibitorsCisapride
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00604ApprovedWithdrawnThe FDA issued a warning letter regarding this risk to health care professionals and patients.
Categories: Cytochrome P-450 Substrates, Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingProducts: GASTRON 1 MG/1 ML SÜSPANSİYON, 200 ML, GUARPOSID - 5Cyclothiazide
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00606ApprovedCyclothiazide is indicated as adjunctive therapy in edema associated with congestive heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis, and corticosteroid and estrogen therapy. … As a diuretic, cyclothiazide inhibits active chloride reabsorption at the early distal tubule via the Na-Cl cotransporter, resulting in an increase in the excretion of sodium, chloride, and water.
Categories: Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-RingSynonyms: 6-chloro-3-(2-norbornen-5-yl)-7-sulfamyl-3,4-dihydro-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine 1,1-dioxide, 6-chloro-3,4-dihydro-3-(2-norbornen-5-yl)-2H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide 1,1-dioxideNafcillin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00607ApprovedInvestigationalA semi-synthetic antibiotic related to penicillin, Naficillin is a narrow-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic drug. … It may be used as a first-line therapy in Methicillin-Sensitive *Staphylococcus aureus* infections [A20360].
Categories: Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2 Inducers, Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A InducersSynonyms: (2S,5R,6R)-6-[(2-ethoxy-1-naphthoyl)amino]-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid, 6-(2-ethoxy-1-naphthamido)penicillanic acidParamethadione
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00617ApprovedParamethadione is an anticonvulsant in the oxazolidinedione class. It is associated with fetal trimethadione syndrome, which is also known as paramethadione syndrome.
Categories: Cytochrome P-450 Substrates, Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C8 SubstratesDemeclocycline
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00618ApprovedA tetracycline analog having a 7-chloro and a 6-methyl. Because it is excreted more slowly than tetracycline, it maintains effective blood levels for longer periods of time.
Synonyms: 6-demethyl-7-chlorotetracycline, 7-chloro-6-demethyltetracycline