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Dexlansoprazole
Dexlansoprazole is a new-generation proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used for the management of symptoms associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and erosive esophagitis. Dexlansoprazole is the R-enantiomer of DB00448, which is composed of a racemic mixture of the R- and S-enantiomers. Compared to the older generation of PPIs (which includes...
Approved
Investigational
Alcaftadine
Alcaftadine is a H1 histamine receptor antagonist indicated for the prevention of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis. This drug was approved in July 2010.
Approved
Tipiracil
Tipiracil is a thymidine phosphorylase inhibitor. It is used in combination with trifluridine, in a ratio of 1:0.5, to form TAS-102. The main function of Tipiracil in TAS-102 is to increase trifluridine bioavailability by inhibiting its catabolism. TAS-102 is indicated for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer which has been...
Approved
Investigational
Homosalate
Homosalate is an organic compound that belongs to salicylates. It is an ester formed from salicylic acid and 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexanol, a derivative of cyclohexanol. Salicylates prevent direct skin exposure to the sun’s harmful rays by absorbing ultraviolet (UV) light. Homosalate specifically absorbs short-wave UVB rays, which are associated with DNA damage...
Approved
Investigational
Bicisate
Bicisate, also known as ethyl cysteinate dimer (ECD), is a N,N'-1,2-ethylene-di-yl-bis-L-cysteinate diethyl ester. It is used in conjunction with technetium Tc99m as a tracer to measure cerebral blood flow with single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). The complex of bicisate and technetium Tc99m as a kit was developed by Lantheus Medcl...
Approved
Investigational
Thimerosal
Thiomersal (INN), commonly known in the U.S. as thimerosal, is an organomercury compound. This compound is a well-established and widely used antiseptic and antifungal agent.
Developed in 1927, thimerosal has been and is still being used as a preservative in some cosmetics, topical pharmaceuticals, and biological drug products, which includes...
Approved
Eletriptan
Eletriptan is a second generation triptan drug developed by Pfizer Inc for the treatment of migraine headaches.
Approved
Investigational
Trifluridine
Trifluridine is a fluorinated pyrimidine nucleoside that is structurally related to idoxuridine . It is an active antiviral agent in ophthalmic solutions used mainly in the treatment of primary keratoconjunctivitis and recurrent epithelial keratitis due to herpes simplex virus. It displays effective antiviral activity against Herpes simplex virus type 1...
Approved
Investigational
Dyclonine
Dyclonine is an oral anaesthetic found in Sucrets, an over the counter throat lozenge. It may also be found in some Cepacol sore throat spray products.
Approved
Gabapentin
Gabapentin is a structural analogue of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) that was first approved for use in the United States in 1993. It was originally developed as a novel anti-epileptic for the treatment of certain types of seizures[A186277,A186143] - today it is also widely used to treat neuropathic...
Approved
Investigational
Praziquantel
Praziquantel is a pyrazino-isoquinolein derivative from the thioxantonic group used as a broad anthelmintic spectrum. Specifically, it is known as a treatment of trematodes and cestodes infections such as schistosomiasis, taeniasis, and cysticercosis. The efficacy of praziquantel in treating parasitic flatworms infection with low cost (~US$0.20 drug cost to treat...
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Testosterone propionate
Testosterone propionate is a slower-releasing anabolic steroid with a short half-life. It is a synthetic androstane steroid derivative of testosterone in the form of 17β propionate ester of testosterone. Testosterone propionate was developed initially by Watson labs, and FDA approved on February 5, 1974. Currently, this drug has been discontinued...
Approved
Investigational
Vet approved
Withdrawn
Testosterone cypionate
Testosterone cypionate is a synthetic derivative of testosterone in the form of an oil-soluble 17 (beta)-cyclopentylpropionate ester. Its benefit compared to other testosterone derivatives is the slow rate of release after injection and longer half-life. It was developed by the company Pharmacia and Upjohn and FDA approved on July 25,...
Approved
Mephenytoin
Mephenytoin is used for the treatment of refractory partial epilepsy. Mephenytoin is a solid. This compound belongs to the phenylhydantoins. These are heterocyclic aromatic compounds containing an imiazolidinedione moiety substituted by a phenyl group. Mephenytoin is known to target sodium channel protein type 5 subunit alpha. Cytochrome P450 2C19, Cytochrome...
Approved
Investigational
Withdrawn
Phensuximide
Phensuximide is a member of the succinimide class with anticonvulsant properties. It suppresses the paroxysmal three cycle per second spike and wave EEG pattern associated with lapses of consciousness in petit mal seizures. The frequency of attacks is reduced by depression of nerve transmission in the motor cortex.
Approved
Methantheline
Methantheline is a synthetic antispasmodic. Antispasmodics are used to relieve cramps or spasms of the stomach, intestines, and bladder. Methantheline is used to treat intestine or stomach ulcers (peptic ulcer disease), intestine problems (irritable bowel syndrome), pancreatitis, gastritis, biliary dyskinesia, pylorosplasm, or urinary problems (reflex neurogenic bladder in children).
Approved
Investigational
Aminobenzoic acid
A member of the vitamin B complex. It used to be common in sunscreening agents until found to also be a sensitizer. The potassium salt is used therapeutically in fibrotic skin disorders.
Approved
Experimental
Desoxycorticosterone acetate
Approved
Mafenide
Mafenide is a sulfonamide-type antimicrobial agent used to treat severe burns. It acts by reducing the bacterial population present in the burn tissue and promotes healing of deep burns. In 1998, mafenide acetate was approved under the FDA’s accelerated approval regulations. In November 2022, the use of mafenide acetate (powder...
Approved
Vet approved
Withdrawn
Sodium oxybate
Sodium oxybate (Xyrem) is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant used to treat cataplexy or excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy. It is a sodium salt of gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid, an endogenous cerebral inhibitory neurotransmitter and a metabolite of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA. Due to its physiological effects, sodium oxybate is...
Approved
Piracetam
Piracetam is a nootropic drug in the racetams group, with chemical name 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine acetamide. It shares the same 2-oxo-pyrrolidone base structure with pyroglutamic acid and is a cyclic derivative of the neurotransmitter γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA). However its mechanism of action differ from that of endogenous GABA. Piracetam has neuroprotective and...
Approved
Investigational
Ferrous bisglycinate
Ferrous bisglycinate is a chelate that is used as a source of dietary iron. Forming a ring structure when reacting with glycine, ferrous bisglycinate acts as both a chelate and a nutritionally functional . It is found in foods for food enrichment or in supplements for the treatment of iron...
Approved
Ozenoxacin
To date, ozenoxacin has been used in trials studying the treatment of impetigo.
As of December 11, 2017 the FDA approved Ferrer Internacional S.A.'s Xepi (ozenoxacin 1%) as a topically applied cream indicated for the treatment of impetigo caused by Staphylococccus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes in adult and pediatric patients...
Approved
Investigational
Isoxaflutole
Balance has been investigated for the treatment of Chronic Renal Failure and Peritoneal Membrane Disorder.
Approved
Experimental
Investigational
Testosterone enantate benzilic acid hydrazone
Approved
Experimental
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