Denzimol is a new imidazole derivative with anticonvulsant properties. Denzimol suppressed electrically and chemically induced tonic seizures but did not prevent the clonic ones. Denzimol prolongs pentobarbitone sleeping times indicating that drug binds to rat liver microsomes and are potent inhibitors in the rat of mixed function monooxygense activities both in‐vitro and in‐vivo. The antiepileptic activity of the denzimol has been evaluated in patients with poorly controlled partial epilepsy by adding on the drug to the current therapy. Although denzimol increased blood concentrations of carbamazepine, correlation analysis indicated that the improvement was more likely due to intrinsic properties of denzimol. No severe side effects were reported, although several patients experienced nausea and vomiting, which caused 2 patients to drop out. The drug did not show any mutagenic activity when compared with mutagenic standards.

Dianicline binds with high affinity to the rat and human alpha4beta2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) subtypes and displays selectivity for the alpha4beta2 nAChR. Electrophysiological experiments indicate that dianicline is a partial agonist at the human alpha4beta2 nAChR subtype. Pretreatment with dianicline reduces the dopamine-releasing and discriminative effects of nicotine. Dianicline shows activity in animal models of nicotine dependence at doses devoid of unwanted side effects typically observed with nicotine. Dianicline did not increase cigarette smoking abstinence rates beyond the initial phase of treatment. However, self-reported craving and nicotine withdrawal symptoms were reduced. The most common adverse event for subjects receiving dianicline was nausea. Other gastrointestinal disorders also tended to be more frequent in the dianicline group, including diarrhea.

Ciprokinen is a renin inhibitor discovered by Roche. Ciprokinen inhibited human renin in a buffer and human plasma with an IC50 of 0.07 and 0.65 nmol/L, respectively. In animal models, acute and chronic administration of ciprokinen lead to a reduction in arterial blood pressure. Development of ciprokinen was discontinued at a preclinical stage.

Lerisetron is a 5-hydroxytryptamine3 receptor antagonist. It was under development by FAES Farma for the potential treatment of emesis resulting from chemotherapy. Lerisetron specifically binds to 5-HT3 receptors, located peripherally on vagus nerve terminals and centrally in the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) of the area postrema, which may result in suppression of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Lerisetron had been in phase III clinical trials for the treatment of emesis. However, this study was discontinued.

Upenazime is a non-radioactive chemical precursor for diagnostic imaging.

The organophosphate compound Naftalofos is an anthelmintic drug. In Australia it is approved for veterinary use. Naftalofos has been used for many years to control nematodes of livestock. Naftalofos boluses are used against nematodes of cattle. Naphthalophos (36.6 to 51.2 mg/kg) was also 93% efficient against the multiple resistant strains of Trichostrongylus colubriformis in sheep. Naphthalophos showed efficacy against Haemonchus contortus (> 99 %),Trichostrongylus axei (99.3 %), Teladorsagia circumcincta (97.8 %), Trichostrongylus colubriformis (99.2 %), Cooperia punctata/curticei/pectinata (90.4 %), Nematodirus spathiger (89.2 %) and Oesophagostomum venulosum/columbianum (93.7 %). Naphthalophos represents an effective therapeutic alternative for incorporation into worm control programmes.

Idoxifene (also known as CB 7432), a novel selective estrogen receptor modulator, is originally discovered at the CRC Centre for Cancer Therapeutics, Institute. This drug participated in clinical trials phase II in patients with locally advanced/metastatic breast cancer resistant to tamoxifen. In addition, in phase III in postmenopausal women after one year of idoxifene treatment. However, both studies were discontinued because of insufficient effectiveness.

Nicainoprol, also known as RU-42924, is calcium channel antagonist and a putative class I antiarrhythmic agent. Nicainoprol was shown to be useful in the prevention and treatment of arrhythmias associated with acute myocardial infarction. Nicainoprol had been in phase II clinical trials for the treatment of arrhythmia. However, this research has been discontinued.

Pomisartan, also known as BIBR-363, is an angiotensin type 1 receptor antagonist. It was investigated for the treatment of Congestive heart failure and hypertension. However, no development reports available at this moment.

Rodocaine (R 22.700) is a biochemical that was found to be an effective anesthetic in ophthalmology. This compound is suitable for topical use but can be injected as well. A pharmaceutically acceptable, acid-addition salt of rodocaine can be prepared by reaction of the rodocaine free base with the desired acid. Rodocaine has furthermore been mentioned as a potential anesthetic agent in antimicrobial compositions.