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 medication. Thonzonium bromide is a component of FDA-approved Coly-Mycin S Otic, used for treating infections of the ear caused by certain bacteria. It has being shown that Thonzonium bromide inhibits RANKL-induced osteoclast formation and bone resorption in vitro and prevents LPS-induced bone loss in vivo, suggesting that Thonzonium bromide might be a useful alternative therapy in preventing or treating osteolytic diseases..

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 compound belongs to a familiy of explosive substances and may be used accordingly.

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 administration, which is responsible for the side effects of the drug. For example, famprofazone user might be interpreted as an illicit MA abuser in Taiwan because the user's urine tested positive for MA.

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 to five minutes and becomes maximal in about ten minutes. This rapid action obviates the effect of time, which is so important for subsidence of precipitationg causes of cardiac failure. Severe pulmonic, coronary, and aortic valvular disease, as well as old age, tended to predispose the patients to unusual acetylstrophanthidin sensitivity. Acetylstrophanthidin may cause nausea and vomiting.