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Status:
US Approved Rx (2013)
First approved in 1951

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Disulfiram is a carbamate derivative used as an alcohol deterrent. It is a relatively nontoxic substance when administered alone, but markedly alters the intermediary metabolism of alcohol. Disulfiram blocks the oxidation of alcohol at the acetaldehy...
Status:
US Approved OTC
First marketed in 1894

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Resorcinol is a benzenediol. Resorcinol is commonly used in hair dyes and acne medication. Resorcinol works by breaking down rough, scaly, or hardened skin. Resorcinol also disinfects the skin to help fight infection. Resorcinol topical (for the skin...
AM-679 is a drug that acts as a moderately potent agonist for the cannabinoid receptors. AM-679 is a 5-lipoxygenase-activating protein inhibitor. AM-679, found in Italy for the first time, but also identified during a seizure made by Hungarian author...
Agnuside (AGN), an iridoid glycoside, is the principle active phytoconstituent and a chemotaxonomic marker of the genus Vitex. It is isolated from V. agnus castus, V. negundo, and V. cymosa and composed of aucubin and p-hydroxy benzoic acid (PHBA). A...
Status:
Possibly Marketed Outside US

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)


Conditions:

Repirinast is an antiallergic drug developed and introduced into the market in Japan in 1987. It is a histamine release inhibitor. It has demonstrated effectiveness for treating bronchial asthma in humans.
AM-679 is a drug that acts as a moderately potent agonist for the cannabinoid receptors. AM-679 is a 5-lipoxygenase-activating protein inhibitor. AM-679, found in Italy for the first time, but also identified during a seizure made by Hungarian author...