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Status:
US Approved Rx (2013)
First approved in 1988

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Nimodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium antagonist which has been shown to dilate cerebral arterioles and increase cerebral blood flow in animals and humans. It has potential in the treatment of a range of cerebrovascular disorders. Major interest to...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2023)
First approved in 1988

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Nicardipine is a potent calcium channel blockader with marked vasodilator action used to treat high blood pressure and angina. By deforming the channel, inhibiting ion-control gating mechanisms, and/or interfering with the release of calcium from the...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2019)
First approved in 1987

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Mesalamine, also known as Mesalazine or 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA), is an anti-inflammatory drug used to treat inflammation of the digestive tract (Crohn's disease) and mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. Mesalazine is a bowel-specific aminosalic...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2010)
First approved in 1987

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Mesna is an organosulfur compound used as an adjuvant in cancer chemotherapy involving cyclophosphamide and ifosfamide. No clinical drug interaction studies have been conducted with mesna. Mesna concentrates in the bladder where acrolein accumulates ...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1993)
First approved in 1986

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Dexketoprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), manufactured by Menarini under the tradename Keral. Dexketoprofen is indicated for short-term treatment of mild to moderate pain, including dysmenorrhoea. Dexketoprofen works by blockin...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2020)
First approved in 1981

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Trazodone (brand name Oleptro, Desyrel, etc) is a serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used as an antidepressive agent. Trazodone binds to the 5-HT2 receptor, it acts as a serotonin agonist at high doses and a serotonin antagonist at low doses. Like fl...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1986)
First approved in 1980

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Meclofenamic acid, used as Meclofenamate sodium, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with antipyretic and antigranulation activities. Meclofenamate sodium capsules are indicated for the relief of mild to moderate pain, for the treatment of pri...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1976)
First approved in 1976

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Fenoprofen is a propionic acid derivative with analgesic, antiinflammatory and antipyretic properties. Fenoprofen inhibits prostaglandin synthesis by decreasing the enzyme needed for biosynthesis. In patients with rheumatoid arthritis, the anti-infla...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2020)
First approved in 1973

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Fenfluramine (former brand names Pondimin, Ponderax and Adifax), also known as 3-trifluoromethyl-N-ethylamphetamine, is an anorectic that is no longer marketed. In combination with phentermine, it was part of the anti-obesity medication Fen-phen. Fen...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2020)
First approved in 1971

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Fluocinonide is a potent glucocorticoid steroid used topically as anti-inflammatory agent for the treatment of skin disorders such as eczema. It relieves itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort. Fluocinonide binds t...