Search
Cholinesterase
go.drugbank.com/bio_entities/BE0002180TargetEnzymeHumansEsterase with broad substrate specificity. Contributes to the inactivation of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Can degrade neurotoxic organophosphate esters
Synonyms: CHE1Vayarin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09328ApprovedThis drug has also been used for management of hypertriglyceridemia [L1503]. … A slow response time of 12 weeks is an impediment to successful management of ADHD as only 41.6% of subjects prescribed Vayarin remained compliant for the duration of the study.
Meradimate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11096ApprovedMeradimate, before known as menthyl anthranilate, is used in a maximal concentration of 5% in different products as a UV filter. … [T200] It is currently required to be named as meradimate in all FDA approved OTC products. Meradimate is approved by the FDA and Health Canada to be used as an ingredient in sunblocking products.
Butalbital
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00241ApprovedIllicit[A177754] Butalbital has a low degree of selectivity and a narrow therapeutic index. … As with other barbiturates, butalbital carries a risk of abuse or misuse potential, intoxication, hangover, tolerance, dependence, and overdosage possibly leading to death.
Mixtures: PMS-pharnal Tablets, PMS-pharnal CapsulesAuranofin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00995ApprovedInvestigationalIt has subsequently been listed by the World Health Organization as a member of the antirheumatic agent category. Auranofin appears to induce heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1) mRNA.
Potassium nitrate
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11090ApprovedInvestigationalIt is a natural source of nitrate and has been used as a constituent for several different purposes, including food preservatives, fertilizers, tree stump removal, rocket propellants, and fireworks. … In addition, potassium nitrate is used as a diuretic in pigs, cattle, and horses. It is administered orally doses up to 30 g per animal per day [L1736].
Cerivastatin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00439ApprovedWithdrawnIt has also been withdrawn from the Canadian market.[A669,L43942]
Sipuleucel-T
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06688ApprovedInvestigationalSipuleucel-T selectively targets the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) known as prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP) that is expressed in around 95% of prostate cancers. … In metastatic prostate cancer, it has extended survival by median 4.1 months (IMPACT Phase III trial data). Sipuleucel-T is marketed under the brand name Provenge by Dendreon Corporation.
Glycopyrronium
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00986ApprovedInvestigationalVet approved[A233535,A233540] Early research into glycopyrronium use was for its indication as an adjunct therapy in the treatment of peptic ulcers. … [A233565] Glycopyrronium was originally granted FDA approval on 11 August 1961.[L33090]
Interferon alfa-2b
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00105ApprovedInvestigationalIt is used extensively as an antiviral or antineoplastic agent.
Mixtures: Intron A - Kit (pws+diluent) 3000000iu/vial, Intron A - Kit (pws+diluent) 5000000iu/vial