Mitindomide was studied as an antineoplastic agent that inhibited the activity of the topoisomerase II. The drug underwent preclinical development; however, this study was discontinued.

Diflucortolone pivalate is a glucocorticoid drug. It might be used as anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic agent.

Alemcinal (ABT-229), a 12-deoxymotilide, is a potent motilin agonist stereoselectively designed by Abbott researchers as an orally active gastroprokinetic agent. ABT-229 is selective agonist of the motilin receptor. ABT-229 is a synthetic derivative of erythromycin with no antibiotic activity, it has been shown to bind to motilin receptors and stimulate contractile activity of the antrum and small intestine. However, the development of Alemcinal was discontinued.

Rubitecan [Orathecin™] is a topoisomerase I inhibitor extracted from the bark and leaves of the Camptotheca acuminata tree, which is native to China. Rubitecan is an oral compound being developed for the treatment of pancreatic cancer and other solid tumours by SuperGen. Rubitecan binds to and inhibits the enzyme topoisomerase I and induces protein-linked DNA single-strand breaks, thereby blocking DNA and RNA synthesis in dividing cells; this agent also prevents repair of reversible single-strand DNA breaks.

Datelliptium is a DNA-intercalating agent, an analog of a natural alkaloid ellipticine. The compound was active in vivo against a variety of murine solid tumors. In a phase I clinical trial no objective complete or partial responses were observed in patients with solid tumors or lymphoma treated with datelliptium.

Meteneprost (9-deoxo-16, 16-dimethyl-9-methylene PGE2) is a prostaglandin E2 analog. It exerts uterine-stimulating potency: meteneprost is able to both stimulate uterine contractions and dilate the cervical canal. It was studied as an abortifacient in early pregnancy.

Trimoprostil is a synthetic prostaglandin E2 derivative and prostanoid receptor agonist, with potential gastric secretion inhibitor and antiulcerogenic activity. It has been shown to reduce hydrogen ion secretion, to enhance gastric bicarbonate secretion and to reduce aspirin-induced gastric mucosal injury. In contrast to many E prostaglandins, it does not lower the tone of the lower oesophageal sphincter. Trimoprostil was well tolerated and more effective than placebo in the treatment of mild to moderate symptomatic reflux oesophagitis. It may be protective to human squamous oesophageal mucosa. Trimoprostil was not as effective as cimetidine in the treatment of duodenal ulcer.

Triamcinolone acetonide- 21-dihydrogen phosphate is the long-acting derivative of a synthetic glucocorticoid triamcinolone. Triamcinolone acetonide has eight times more potency than prednisolone. Triamcinolone acetonide- 21-dihydrogen phosphate used for intravenous injection. It is supposed to be hydrolyzed rapidly in the body to form the free corticoid alcohol.

Flumoxonide, an acetal derivative, is a synthetic glucocorticoid corticosteroid, it is an antiinflammatory agent for topical use.