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Status:
US Approved Rx (1962)
First approved in 1953

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Thonzonium Bromide is a cationic surface-active compound. As an additive to pharmacologic formulations, thonzonium bromide causes dispersion and penetration of cellular debris and exudate, thereby promoting tissue contact of the administered medicati...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1985)
First marketed in 1921

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Pentaerythritol tetranitrate is an organic nitrate that has been used for the treatment of angina pectoris. Upon administration, the drug undergoes exstensive metabolism to NO which causes vasodilation and the relaxation of smooth muscle cells. The c...
Status:
Investigational

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)

Conditions:

Famprofazone, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent, is found in a multi-ingredient medication (Gewodin) used for pain relief. It is available over-the-counter in Taiwan. Famprofazone transforms to methamphetamine (MA) and amphetamine (AM) following...
semisynthetic C3 acetyl ester of the aglycone strophanthidin. Acetylstrophanthidin inhibits sodium-potassium adenosinetriphosphatase (Na -K ATPase) and causes an inotropic effect. The effect of acetylstrophanthidin is first seen within half a minute...