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Status:
US Approved Rx (2017)
First approved in 2006

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Decitabine was first synthesized by Pliml and Sorm in the Institute of Organic Chemistry, Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences in 1964. Later, the drug was approved by FDA for the treatment of myelodysplastic syndromes in patients with cancer. Upon admin...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2000)
First approved in 2000

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Cetrorelix is a synthetic decapeptide with gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonistic activity. GnRH induces the production and release of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) from the gonadotrophic cells of the ant...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2024)
First approved in 1999

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)

Targets:


NEO 212 is novel DNA alkylating agent exhibiting superior activity against breast cancer cells in vitro and intracranial triple-negative tumor growth in vivo. NEO212 is a conjugate of temozolomide (TMZ,) with the natural product perillyl alcohol (POH...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2006)
First approved in 1999

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Ketotifen is a cycloheptathiophene blocker of histamine H1 receptors and release of inflammatory mediators. It has been proposed for the treatment of asthma, rhinitis, skin allergies, and anaphylaxis. Ketotifen was developed in 1970 by Sandoz Pharmac...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2023)
First approved in 1998

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Thalidomide is an immunomodulatory agent with a spectrum of activity that is not fully characterized. Thalidomide is racemic — it contains both left and right-handed isomers in equal amounts: one enantiomer is effective against morning sickness, and ...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2018)
First approved in 1997

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Toremifene is an antineoplastic hormonal agent primarily used in the treatment of advanced breast cancer. Toremifene is a nonsteroidal agent that has demonstrated potent antiestrogenic properties in animal test systems. The antiestrogenic effects may...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2013)
First approved in 1992

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Finasteride is a synthetic 4-azasteroid compound. This drug is a competitive and specific inhibitor of Type II 5a-reductase, an intracellular enzyme that converts the androgen testosterone into 5α-dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Two distinct isozymes are ...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2003)
First approved in 1991

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Fludarabine or fludarabine phosphate is a chemotherapy drug used in the treatment of hematological malignancies (cancers of blood cells such as leukemias and lymphomas). It is a purine analog, which interferes with DNA synthesis. Fludarabine phosphat...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2018)
First approved in 1991

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Azithromycin is one of the world's best-selling antibiotics, used to treat or prevent certain bacterial infections: Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis in adults; acute bacterial sinusitis in adults; uncomplicated skin and skin struct...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1991)
First approved in 1991

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Pentostatin, also known as 2’-deoxycoformycin (DCF) under the trade name Nipent, is a potent inhibitor of the enzyme adenosine deaminase and is isolated from fermentation cultures of Streptomyces antibioticus. It was developed by Parke-Davis (now Pfi...