Filgotinib (GLPG0634) is a highly selective JAK1 inhibitor. GLPG0634 is a promising drug candidate for the future treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. It is in phase III clinical trials (initiated mid-2016) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Most common adverse events observed were infections, gastrointestinal disorders and nervous system disorders.

Ravuconazole is a triazole with antifungal properties that inhibits cytochrome P450 sterol 14a-demethylase, an enzyme involved in sterol synthesis, resulting in lysis of the fungal cell wall and fungal cell death. It was investigated for the treatment of aspergillosis, candidiasis, and onychomycosis, but these studies were discontinued. Ravuconazole is now in phase II clinical trials to investigate efficacy in preventing fungal infections in patients undergoing chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation.

Pumosetrag is a novel, orally active and selective 5-HT 3 agonist. It is a partial agonist in rats and guinea-pig and a full agonist in the mouse, suggesting important species differences in 5-HT3 receptor structure. Pumosetrag had been in phase II clinical trials for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease and irritable bowel syndrome. No serious adverse events were reported. Diarrhea was not more common on the drug and only one subject experienced pruritus. All researches on this drug candidate are discontinued.

Artefenomel, a novel trioxolane, is a lead candidate for inclusion in a new antimalarial combination, specifically formulated for children. Artefenomel has been demonstrated curative in as little as one dose.

Amitifadine is a novel, serotonin-preferring triple reuptake inhibitor with a relative potency to inhibit serotonin (5-HT), norepinephrine (NE), and dopamine (DA) reuptake. Amitifadine is most potent against the 5-HT transporter. Amitifadine did not cause marked inhibition of major CYP450 isoenzymes, and had a good safety margin at the hERG ion channel. Initial clinical trial in patients with severe major depression demonstrated significant antidepressant activity with amitifadine, including attenuating symptoms of anhedonia, and a tolerability profile that was comparable to placebo. Amitifadine did not increase any sexual side effects as well as weight gain. It’s in phase III clinical trial for the treatment of Major depressive disorder.

Amitifadine is a novel, serotonin-preferring triple reuptake inhibitor with a relative potency to inhibit serotonin (5-HT), norepinephrine (NE), and dopamine (DA) reuptake. Amitifadine is most potent against the 5-HT transporter. Amitifadine did not cause marked inhibition of major CYP450 isoenzymes, and had a good safety margin at the hERG ion channel. Initial clinical trial in patients with severe major depression demonstrated significant antidepressant activity with amitifadine, including attenuating symptoms of anhedonia, and a tolerability profile that was comparable to placebo. Amitifadine did not increase any sexual side effects as well as weight gain. It’s in phase III clinical trial for the treatment of Major depressive disorder.

Amitifadine is a novel, serotonin-preferring triple reuptake inhibitor with a relative potency to inhibit serotonin (5-HT), norepinephrine (NE), and dopamine (DA) reuptake. Amitifadine is most potent against the 5-HT transporter. Amitifadine did not cause marked inhibition of major CYP450 isoenzymes, and had a good safety margin at the hERG ion channel. Initial clinical trial in patients with severe major depression demonstrated significant antidepressant activity with amitifadine, including attenuating symptoms of anhedonia, and a tolerability profile that was comparable to placebo. Amitifadine did not increase any sexual side effects as well as weight gain. It’s in phase III clinical trial for the treatment of Major depressive disorder.

Raxatrigine also known as GSK1014802 and CNV-1014802, is a novel analgesic under development by Convergence Pharmaceuticals for the treatment of lumbosacral radiculopathy (sciatica) and trigeminal neuralgia (TGN). It is a novel state dependent small molecule sodium channel blocker that preferentially inhibits the Nav 1.7 ion channel, a therapeutic target implicated by genetics in human pain conditions. Raxatrigine is thought to penetrate the central nervous system and block Nav channels in a novel manner. CNV1014802 was granted orphan drug designation in 2013 by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia.

Brivanib is a pyrrolotriazine-based compound and an inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (VEGFR-2) with potential antineoplastic activity. It specifically targets and strongly binds to human VEGFR-2, a tyrosine kinase receptor and pro-angiogenic growth factor expressed almost exclusively on vascular endothelial cells. Blockade of VEGFR-2 by this agent may lead to an inhibition of VEGF-stimulated endothelial cell migration and proliferation, thereby inhibiting tumor angiogenesis. Brivanib has a moderate potency compared to VEGFR-2 against VEGFR-1 and FGFR-1 as well. Brivanib is suggested to be efficient in treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). As first-line and as second-line therapy brivanib demonstrated promising antitumor activity and a manageable safety profile in patients with advanced, unresectable HCC in phase II clinical trials. On 3 march 2011, orphan designation was granted by the European Commission to Bristol-Myers Squibb for brivanib alaninate for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.[

Ravuconazole is a triazole with antifungal properties that inhibits cytochrome P450 sterol 14a-demethylase, an enzyme involved in sterol synthesis, resulting in lysis of the fungal cell wall and fungal cell death. It was investigated for the treatment of aspergillosis, candidiasis, and onychomycosis, but these studies were discontinued. Ravuconazole is now in phase II clinical trials to investigate efficacy in preventing fungal infections in patients undergoing chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation.