Testosterone is a steroid sex hormone found in both men and women. In men, testosterone is produced primarily by the Leydig (interstitial) cells of the testes when stimulated by luteinizing hormone (LH). It functions to stimulate spermatogenesis, promote physical and functional maturation of spermatozoa, maintain accessory organs of the male reproductive tract, support development of secondary sexual characteristics, stimulate growth and metabolism throughout the body and influence brain development by stimulating sexual behaviors and sexual drive. In women, testosterone is produced by the ovaries (25%), adrenals (25%) and via peripheral conversion from androstenedione (50%). Testerone in women functions to maintain libido and general wellbeing. Testosterone exerts a negative feedback mechanism on pituitary release of LH and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). Testosterone may be further converted to dihydrotestosterone or estradiol depending on the tissue. The effects of testosterone in humans and other vertebrates occur by way of two main mechanisms: by activation of the androgen receptor (directly or as DHT), and by conversion to estradiol and activation of certain estrogen receptors. Free testosterone (T) is transported into the cytoplasm of target tissue cells, where it can bind to the androgen receptor, or can be reduced to 5α-dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by the cytoplasmic enzyme 5α-reductase. DHT binds to the same androgen receptor even more strongly than T, so that its androgenic potency is about 2.5 times that of T. The T-receptor or DHT-receptor complex undergoes a structural change that allows it to move into the cell nucleus and bind directly to specific nucleotide sequences of the chromosomal DNA. The areas of binding are called hormone response elements (HREs), and influence transcriptional activity of certain genes, producing the androgen effects. Testosterone is used as hormone replacement or substitution of diminished or absent endogenous testosterone. Use in males: For management of congenital or acquired hypogonadism, hypogonadism associated with HIV infection, and male climacteric (andopause). Use in females: For palliative treatment of androgen-responsive, advanced, inoperable, metastatis (skeletal) carcinoma of the breast in women who are 1-5 years postmenopausal; testosterone esters may be used in combination with estrogens in the management of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause in women who do not respond to adequately to estrogen therapy alone.

Zinc monocarbonate (Zinc Carbonate) is an inorganic salt. In the United States, Zinc Carbonate may be used as an active ingredient in OTC drug products. When used as an active drug ingredient, the established name is Zinc Carbonate. Zinc monocarbonate is generally recognized as safe by FDA. It is used as skin protectant active ingredient. Zinc carbonate was found to retard the degradation of some poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLG) microspheres in vivo and in vitro. Adding Zinc Carbonate is essential during the preparation of PLGA microspheres. It can remarkably improve the stability of drugs in the acid microenvironment inside PLGA microspheres.

Naproxol is an aromatic ether in which the substituents on oxygen are 6-[(2S)-1-hydroxypropan-2-yl]-2-naphthyl and methyl. It has a role as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, a non-narcotic analgesic and an antipyretic.

Propetandrol is a pregnanediol derivative patented by Schering A.-G. as long-acting anabolic androgen. Propetandrol is potent in the prevention of tissue calcification and skeletal lesions.

Cloticasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid corticosteroid, an analog of fluticasone. Cloticasone was discovered by Glaxo in the 1980s and claimed to be useful as an antiinflammation agent.

Pirifibrate is a fibric acid derivative. Pirifibrate was used in the treatment of hyperlipoproteinemia (HLP). After treatment with pirifibrate, mean plasma levels of cholesterol fell about 20% in types IIa and IIb HLP; triglycerides fell between 30% and 46% in types IIb and IV HLP. Slight increases in alpha-lipoproteins in the three types of HLP were measured. Prebeta-lipoprotein levels fell considerably in types IIb and IV. The variations observed in beta-lipoprotein levels were significant only in type IV, which initially showed low values.

Camptothecin-20(S)-O-propionate (CZ48) is a prodrug of camptothecin, an alkaloid isolated from the Chinese tree Camptotheca acuminata, with potential antineoplastic activity. Upon entry into cells, camptothecin-20(S)-O-propionate is hydrolyzed by esterases into the active form camptothecin. Camptothecin selectively stabilizes topoisomerase I-DNA covalent complexes, thereby inhibiting religation of topoisomerase I-mediated single-strand DNA breaks and producing potentially lethal double-strand DNA breaks when encountered by the DNA replication machinery. CZ48 is being investigated in clinical trials for the treatment of advanced solid tumors and lymphomas.

Prodilidine is an arylpyrrolidine derivative patented by Mead Johnson & Co.as moderately potent analgesic. By comparison with other drugs, including morphine, Prodilidine has a prompt and unusually sustained antinociceptive action in rodents by all routes. Prodilidine substantially lacks antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antitussive, constipating, respiratory depressant, and cardiovascular effects. Prodilidine resembles meperidine in excitatory properties and body-temperature lowering action at high dosage. The d-isomer is about twice as potent and toxic as the l-isomer parenterally; by the gastric route, the difference is markedly less.

Josamycin propionate, a tasteless josamycin derivative suitable for the preparation of pediatric oral suspension. After oral administration Josamycin propionate underwent metabolic transformation to Josamycin, semi-synthetic 16-membered ring macrolide, that acts via protein synthesis inhibition.