Andrographolide, a diterpenoid, is known for its anti-inflammatory effects. It can be isolated from various plants of the genus Andrographis, commonly known as 'creat'. Andrographolide has been tested for its anti-inflammatory effects in various stressful conditions, such as ischemia, pyrogenesis, arthritis, hepatic or neural toxicity, carcinoma, and oxidative stress. Apart from its anti-inflammatory effects, andrographolide also exhibits immunomodulatory effects by effectively enhancing cytotoxic T cells, natural killer (NK) cells, phagocytosis, and antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC). The properties of andrographolide, such as its ability to induce apoptosis of cancer cells and inhibition of DTH, its anti-oxidative and cytoprotective effect, and its ability to enhance CTLs and NK cell activation makes it a potent antiviral agent. Andrographolide inhibited the growth of human breast, prostate, and hepatoma tumors. Andrographolide could be a potent anticancer agent when used in combination with other chemotherapeutic agents.

FLUDOREX is an antiemetic and anorexic agent.

Valtrate is a principle compound isolated from Valeriana jatamansi Jones, which is a Traditional Chinese Medicine used to treat various mood disorders. Valtrate at a high dose has been found to have sedative properties by inhibiting spontaneous motion and increasing the sleeping number induced by pentobarbital sodium in mice. In rats valtrate exhibits anxiolytic-like profiles in the elevated plus maze test and the open field test. Valtrate attenuated HPA axis activity by reducing the corticosterone level. Valtrate also possesses anti-breast cancer activities via cell cycle arrest, apoptosis, and inhibition of cell migration, thus supporting valtrate as a potential antitumor agent.

Truxipicurium, a derivative of alpha-truxillic acid, a curare-like drug, is a neuromuscular blocking agent with rigid structure.

MK-0773 is an orally active selective androgen receptor modulator. The safety and efficacy of MK-0773 was evaluated in sarcopenic elderly women. The MK-0773- induced improvements in lean body mass were not accompanied by statistically significant improvements in physical function. Higher dose of MK-0773 or longer duration of therapy might have resulted in improvements in physical function, but liver transaminase elevations likely preclude further development of MK-0773. Drug-candidate had been in phase I clinical trials for the treatment of osteoporosis.

Oxogestone phenpropionate, a progestin that was developed as an injectable hormonal contraceptive; however, was never marketed.

Toripristone has a high inhibiting activity against the cortisol receptors. Toripristone enhanced the antibacterial activities of the sparfloxacin in combination with ethambutol in the treatment of M. avium complex infections. Also, toripristone is a glucocorticoid type II receptor and progesterone receptor antagonist. Toripristone treatment was estimated to selectively occupy approximately 50% of glucocorticoid receptors in rat brain.

Oxogestone, a progestin that was developed by Organon Inc. This compound was studied as an intramuscular contraceptive but was never marketed.

Xorphanol (also known as TR5379M) is a full κ-opioid receptor agonist and is a partial agonist at μ opioid receptor. Clinically, xorphanol was studied as an orally active analgesic that provided effective pain relief but showed low physical dependence liability. Further development of this drug was discontinued.

LAPISTERIDE is an inhibitor of 5alpha-reductase (5aR), converting testosterone to the more potent androgen dihydrotestosterone. It has dual inhibitory activity on both 5aR isoenzymes. It was under investigation for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and androgenic alopecia, but its development was discontinued.