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Status:
US Approved Rx (2014)
First approved in 2014

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Miltefosine is an anti-leishmanial agent. It is an alkyl phospholipids compound, was originally intended for breast cancer and other solid tumors. However, it could not be developed as an oral agent because of dose-limiting gastro-intestinal toxicity...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2016)
First approved in 2009

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Pitavastatin is a new synthetic 3-hydroxy-3-methyl glutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HMG-CoA reductase) inhibitor, which was developed, and has been available in Japan since July 2003. Metabolism of pitavastatin by the cytochrome P450 (CYP) system is mi...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2018)
First approved in 1943

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)


Conditions:

Ethinyl estradiol is a synthetic derivative of the natural estrogen estradiol. It is one of two estrogens currently used in oral contraceptive pills. The other, mestranol, is converted to ethinyl estradiol before it is biologically active. Ethinyl es...
Status:
Investigational

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Hydroxytamoxifen (Afimoxifene) is an active metabolite of tamoxifen exerting estrogen receptor modulatory function. In addition, hydroxytamoxifen binds to regulates transcriptional activity of the estrogen-related receptor gamma. ASCEND Therapeutics,...
Status:
Investigational

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



DB05448 (PX-12, 1-methyl propyl 2-imidazolyl disulfide) is a small molecule irreversible inhibitor of the redox protein thioredoxin, which has been associated with cancer and tumor growth. DB05448 stimulates apoptosis, down-regulates HIF-1α and vascu...
Status:
Investigational

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Sanguinarine is an extract of the bloodroot plant Sanguinaria canadensis, a member of the poppy family. It is an inhibitor of protein phosphatases PP1, PP2C and PP2B in vitro. Also inhibits mitogen-activated protein kinase phosphatase-1 (MKP-1) and o...
Acteoside (verbsacoside) is the one of the main active phenylethanoid glycosides from Cistanche deserticola, Lantana camara and some others herbs. It is known to have antioxidant and neuroprotective activity, and herbs containing it are used to enhan...
Sulforaphane is a naturally-occurring phytochemical belonging to the class of isothiocyanates. As the aglycone metabolite of glucosinolate glucoraphanin (sulforaphane glucosinolate), sulforaphane acts as an antioxidant and potent stimulator of endoge...
Status:
US Previously Marketed
First approved in 1950

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Khellin is a crystalline extract of a crude drug, which has long been used in Egypt for the treatment of ureteral colic. It is used in the management of bronchial asthma and angina pectoris. Interest in khellin as an adjunct to ultraviolet (UV) light...
Status:
US Previously Marketed
First approved in 1943

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)


Salicylamide is a non-prescription drug with analgesic and antipyretic properties (NSAID). It is used in combination with aspirin and caffeine in the over-the-counter pain remedies (such as EXAPRIN). Salicylamide can produce sedation and sleep in hum...