Search
Migalastat
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB05018ApprovedInvestigationalFabry disease is a rare, progressive genetic disorder characterized by a defective GLA gene that causes a deficiency in the enzyme alpha-Galactosidase A (alpha-Gal A). … [L47036,L47057,L4274,L4278] In these patients, migalastat works by stabilizing the body’s dysfunctional alpha-Gal A enzyme so that it can clear the accumulation of glycosphingolipid disease substrate.
Selenomethionine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11142ApprovedInvestigationalSelenomethionine is a naturally occuring amino acid in some plant materials such as cereal grains, soybeans and enriched yeast but it cannot be synthesized from animals or humans.
Mixtures: Viva CT PrenatalOnasemnogene abeparvovec
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB15528ApprovedInvestigational[Nusinersen] is another gene therapy that is currently approved by the FDA for the treatment of SMA in pediatric and adult patients. … Developed by AveXis, a Novartis company,[A187253] onasemnogene abeparvovec is commonly marketed as Zolgensma®, which is available as a single-dose intravenous infusion.
Dacarbazine
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00851ApprovedInvestigationalAn antineoplastic agent. It has significant activity against melanomas. (from Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 31st ed, p564). Dacarbazine with Oblimersen is in clinical trials for the treatment of malignant melanoma.
Obinutuzumab
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB08935ApprovedInvestigational[L54521] First approved by the FDA on February 26, 2016,[L54531] obinutuzumab is used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia, follicular lymphoma, and lupus nephritis.[L54521]
Gadobenic acid
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00743ApprovedInvestigational[A1139] Gadobenate dimeglumine was approved by the FDA in November 2004 under the brand name MultiHance.[A263166] … [A263166] As gadobenate dimeglumine is specifically taken up by hepatocytes and excreted through the biliary system, it is a useful contrast agent for liver MRI.
Galactose
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11735ApprovedInvestigationalWithdrawnGalactose has been used in trials studying the treatment and diagnosis of Hepatitis C, Hepatic Cancer, Wilsons Disease, Diabetic Macular Oedema, and Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, among others. There are even proposals for its use i...
Erythropoietin
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00016ApprovedInvestigationalEpoetin alfa (Epoge) was developed by Amgen Inc. in 1983 as the first rhEPO commercialized in the United States, followed by other alfa and beta formulations. … It works by promoting the division and differentiation of committed erythroid progenitors in the bone marrow [FDA Label].
Ketoconazole
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01026ApprovedInvestigational[A181802,T116] Ketoconazole was first approved in an oral formulation for systemic use by the FDA in 1981. … [FDA Label] It functions by preventing the synthesis of ergosterol, the fungal equivalent of cholesterol, thereby increasing membrane fluidity and preventing growth of the fungus.
Mixtures: Vixa SkinealThrombin alfa
go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11572ApprovedThrombin Alfa is a human coagulation protein produced via recombinant DNA technology from a genetically modified CHO cell line. … Thrombin Alfa precursor is secreted to culture medium as single chain form that is proteolytically converted to a two-chain active form (using a protein derived from snakes) and is purified by a chromatographic