U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Divider Arrow National Institutes of Health Divider Arrow NCATS

Showing 1 - 10 of 48 results

Status:
US Approved Rx (2022)
First approved in 2004

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Pemetrexed is a new-generation antifolate, approved for the treatment of mesothelioma and non-small cell lung cancer, currently being evaluated for the treatment of a variety of other solid tumors. Pemetrexed, is a folate analog metabolic inhibitor ...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2019)
First approved in 1993

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Cladribine is used for the treatment of hairy cell leukemia and multiple sclerosis (MS). As a purine analog, it is a synthetic anti-cancer agent that also suppresses the immune system. Chemically, it mimics the nucleoside adenosine and thus inhibits ...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2015)
First approved in 1992

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (MIXED)



SPORANOX is the brand name for itraconazole, an azole antifungal agent. Itraconazole is a 1:1:1:1 racemic mixture of four diastereomers (two enantiomeric pairs), each possessing three chiral centers. In vitro studies have demonstrated that itraconazo...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2012)
First approved in 1990

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Fluconazole, a synthetic antifungal agent of the imidazole class, is used to treat vaginal candidiasis. It inhibits the fungal lanosterol 14 alpha-demethylase which thereby prevents the formation of ergosterol which is an essential component in the f...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1984)
First approved in 1984

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Glyburide, a second-generation sulfonylurea antidiabetic agent, lowers blood glucose acutely by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas, an effect dependent upon functioning beta cells in the pancreatic islets. With chronic administratio...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2017)
First approved in 1961

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Dipyridamole, a non-nitrate coronary vasodilator that also inhibits platelet aggregation, is combined with other anticoagulant drugs, such as warfarin, to prevent thrombosis in patients with valvular or vascular disorders. Dipyridamole is also used i...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2020)
First approved in 1958

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Dexamethasone acetate (NEOFORDEX®) is the acetate salt form of dexamethasone, which is a synthetic glucocorticoid; it combines high anti-inflammatory effects with low mineralocorticoid activity. At high doses (e.g. 40 mg), it reduces the immune respo...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2021)
First approved in 1958

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Corifungin refers to the sodium salt of amphotericin B. Although amphotericin B has become the primary drug of choice for treating primary amoebic meningoencephalitis, its use is associated with multiple side effects, including use-limiting renal tox...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1976)
First approved in 1955

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Prednisone is a synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from cortisone. Prednisone is a corticosteroid indicated as an anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive agent allergic, dermatologic, gastrointestinal, hematologic, ophthalmologic, nerv...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2008)
First approved in 1951

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Probenecid is the prototypical uricosuric agent. It inhibits the renal excretion of organic anions and reduces tubular reabsorption of urate. Probenecid has also been used to treat patients with renal impairment, and, because it reduces the renal tub...