Ethidium is a DNA intercalating agent first discovered as and used as a veterenary trypanocide. A bromide salt is commonly used as a fluorescent tag in molecular biology. The fluorescene of ethidium bromide increased 21 fold upon binding to double-stranded RNA, 25 fold upon binding double stranded DNA. Because of the binding to DNA, ethidium bromide is a powerful inhibitor of DNA polymerase.

Imazodan, a phosphodiesterase III inhibitor was developed by Parke-Davis to treat heart failure and ischemic heart disorders. However, the study of this drug was discontinued.

Etipirium is an antihaemorrhagic and spasmolytic drug.

FLUDAZONIUM is a topical antiinfective agent.

Mefexamide is a psychostimulant. It was studied in the treatment of depression, asthenia and parkinsonism.

Methaphenilene, an antihistaminic agent, was studied as a peroxisome proliferator. Information about the current use of this compound is not available.

Lofentanil is a pure mu-opioid receptor agonist derived from fentanyl. It is the most potent opioid to be administered to humans, about 500-1000 times more potent than morphine. Lofentanil provides a higher affinity quotient with longer dissociation times for the mu-receptors than fentanyl. The clinical study of the compound is difficult because there is a very individual sensibility. The appropriate doses are not easy to evaluate. Reversal of the loventanil depression needs very high and repeated naloxone dose. Practical use of lofentanil is limited. Lofentanil side effects are: nausea, vomiting and sedation.

Levonantradol is a synthetic cannabinoid analogue of delta (9)-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta(9)-THC) administered intramuscularly. It has antiemetic and anti-analgesic properties. Although its precise mechanism of action is unknown, levonantradol appears to bind and activate the cannabinoid receptors CB1 and/or CB2. Antiemetic effect of levonantradol significantly superior to chlorpromazine. However, its adverse central effects limit its utility. The main adverse events are drowsiness and dizziness. Levonantradol, administered intramuscularly to the patients suffering from postoperative pain, manifested significant analgesic efficacy. Analgesia persisted for more than 6 h with the 2.5 and 3 mg doses of levonantradol. Drowsiness was frequent but few other psychoactive effects were reported.