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Status:
US Approved Rx (2002)
First approved in 2001

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Desloratadine is an active, descarboethoxy metabolite of loratadine. It acts by selective inhibition of H1 histamine receptor and thus provides relief to patients with allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria. Desloratadine was approved by ...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2005)
First approved in 1991

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Clarithromycin is an antibacterial drug which is used either in combination with lansoprazole and amoxicillin (Prevpac), in combination with omeprazole and amoxicillin (Omeclamox) or alone (Biaxin) for the treatment of broad range of infections. The ...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2009)
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 (2020)
First approved in 1988

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the phenylacetic acid class with anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic properties. Contrary to the action of many traditional NSAIDs, diclofenac inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 en...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2000)
First approved in 1967

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Doxycycline hyclate (Vibramycin, Periostat, Vibra-Tabs) is salt of tetracycline antibiotic Doxycycline, that used to treat many kinds of infections, like dental, skin, respiratory, and urinary tract infections. It also treats acne, Lyme disease, mala...
Status:
US Approved OTC
First marketed in 1921

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Menthyl lactate is derived from menthol, a compound that comes from peppermint oil, or is made synthetically. Menthol has a natural cooling effect, which makes it useful as a topical analgesic to treat skin irritation, pain, itching or sunburn. Despi...
Status:
Investigational

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Andrographolide, a diterpenoid, is known for its anti-inflammatory effects. It can be isolated from various plants of the genus Andrographis, commonly known as 'creat'. Andrographolide has been tested for its anti-inflammatory effects in various stre...
Status:
US Previously Marketed
First approved in 1964

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Nalidixic acid is a quinolone antibacterial indicated for the treatment of urinary tract infections. Nalidixic acid has marked antibacterial activity against gram-negative bacteria including Enterobacter species, Escherichia coli, Morganella Morganii...
Status:
US Previously Marketed
First approved in 1959

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)


Conditions:

Nialamide is a non-selective, irreversible monoamine oxidase inhibitor of the hydrazine class. It was previously used as an antidepressant (trade name Niamid) but was withdrawn by Pfizer in 1963 due to the risk of hepatotoxicity.
Status:
US Previously Marketed
First approved in 1959

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)


Conditions:

Sulfinpyrazone was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on May 13, 1959. It was developed and marketed as Anturane® by Novartis. Sulfinpyrazone is an oral uricosuric agent (pyrazolone derivative) used to treat chronic or intermitte...