Limiglidole belongs to the class of benzimidazole derivatives exhibiting various biological activities including inhibition of platelet aggregation and prolongation of clotting time in animal models. It inhibited platelet aggregation induced by ADP. Antithrombotic activity of hypoglycemic compound limiglidole that exhibits antiplatelet activity 2-fold exceeded activity of antiplatelet agent acetylsalicylic acid in the mouse model of systemic collagen-epinephrine thrombosis. Antithrombogenic properties of limiglidole are beneficial in the treatment of diabetes mellitus.

Talisomycin (former trivial name: tallysomycin A), a third generation bleomycin analog that was studied as an antitumor antibiotic. The drug cleaved DNA preferentially at G-C and G-T sequences and produced specific cleavages at G-A sequences. Talisomycin participated in phase II clinical trial for the treatment of cancer; however, the further development of the drug was discontinued.

LY-2090314 is a GSK-3alpha and GSK-3beta inhibitor developed by Eli Lilly. Phase 2 clinical trials of LY-2090314 as a signle agenst against acute leukemia did not show clinical benefit. LY-2090314 was studied in combination pemetrexed and carboplatin against solid tumors, and in combination with FOLFOX, gemcitabine, and nab-paclitaxel against pancreatic cancer.

Oxapadol (MD 720111), a non-narcotic analgesic that caused a significant increase in the threshold of the reflex whereas no change was noted with placebo. The current use of this drug is unknown.

Fasiplon (RU 33203), an imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine derivative, is agonist of GABA(A) receptors at benzodiazepine binding site. It was in preclinical studies for the treatment of anxiety.

Calcimycin is an ionophore, polyether antibiotic from Streptomyces chartreusensis. It binds and transports calcium and other divalent cations across membranes and uncouples oxidative phosphorylation while inhibiting ATPase of rat liver mitochondria. The substance is used mostly as a biochemical tool to study the role of divalent cations in various biological systems. Calcimycin has antibiotic properties against gram-positive bacteria and fungi. Inex Pharmaceuticals Corporation (Canada) reported an innovative application of Calcimycin. "Inex" used Calcimycin as a molecular tool in order to make artificial liposomes loaded with anti-cancer drugs such as Topotecan. In in vitro fertilization (IVF) field, Ca Ionophore can be used in case of low fertilization rate after ICSI procedure, particularly with Globozoospermia (Round Head sperm syndrome), Ca Ionophore plays role in oocyte activation after ICSI. Recommended use is 0.5 microgram/ml twice for 10 min interrupted with fresh media with 30 min incubation, followed with regular injected eggs culture for IVF

2-(1-Hexyloxyethyl)-2-devinyl pyropheophorbide-a (HPPH), a chlorin-based photosensitize, is used in photodynamic therapy. It has been shown the therapeutic potential of HPPH in phase II clinical trials for the treatment of esophageal cancer. Besides, HPPH participated in clinical trials in treating patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that blocks the air passages. However, these studies were terminated.

Indiplon is a nonbenzodiazepine, hypnotic sedative that was proposed for the treatment of insomnia. It is a high-affinity allosteric potentiator of GABAA responses that demonstrates preference for α1 subunit-containing GABAA receptors. There is minimal potential for adverse effects, residual daytime sedation, tolerance, respiratory depression. The simultaneous administration of indiplon and alcohol did not result in any significant pharmacokinetic changes. There is little risk of pharmacokinetic interaction between indiplon and any co-administered drugs. Developer (Neurocrine) decided to discontinue all clinical and marketing development of Indiplon in the United States.