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Status:
US Approved Rx (2024)
First approved in 1983

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Cyclosporins are cyclic polypeptide macrolides that were originally derived from the soil fungus Tolypocladium inflatum. Cyclosporine (also known as cyclosporine A) was discovered by Sandoz and developed for the tretment of immune disorders. The drug...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2021)
First approved in 1981

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Ketoconazole is an azole antifungal. Ketoconazole was the first broad-spectrum oral antifungal agent available to treat systemic and superficial mycoses. Evidence of hepatotoxicity associated with its use emerged within the first few years of its app...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1981)
First approved in 1981

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)

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 (2007)
First approved in 1977

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)


Conditions:

Baclofen (brand names Kemstro, Lioresal, and Gablofen) is a derivative of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Baclofen is a muscle relaxer and an antispastic agent and is used to treat muscle symptoms caused by multiple sclerosis, including spasm, pain, ...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1975)
First approved in 1975

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Gluconic acid is a natural compound produced from glucose through a simple dehydrogenation reaction catalysed by glucose oxidase. Gluconic acid and its salts are used in the formulation of food, pharmaceutical and hygienic products.
Status:
US Approved Rx (2017)
First approved in 1973

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Cromolyn is a mast cell stabilizer. In vitro and in vivo animal studies have shown that cromolyn sodium inhibits the degranulation of sensitized mast cells, which occurs after exposure to specific antigens. Cromolyn sodium acts by inhibiting the rele...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2022)
First approved in 1972

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Clorazepate is a water-soluble benzodiazepine derivative effective in the treatment of anxiety. It has also muscle relaxant and anticonvulsant actions. Studies in healthy men have shown that clorazepate dipotassium has depressant effects on the centr...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1997)
First approved in 1971

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Alitretinoin, or 9-cis-retinoic acid, is a form of vitamin A. It is also used in medicine as an antineoplastic (anti-cancer) agent developed by Ligand Pharmaceuticals. Alitretinoin (9-cis-retinoic acid) is a naturally-occurring endogenous retinoid in...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1999)
First approved in 1968

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Azathioprine remains one of the most important and widely prescribed drugs for immunosuppression/immunomodulation in autoimmune disease over 30 years after its introduction. Azathioprine is licensed for the treatment of only a limited range of autoim...