Adipiplon is an oral, partial agonist of the GABAA alpha-3 (α3) receptor that was being developed by Neurogen Corporation for the treatment of insomnia, anxiety disorders and schizophrenia. Adipiplon has been tested in Phase 1 and 2 studies in over 600 subjects for the treatment of insomnia, demonstrating statistical significance compared to placebo on primary endpoints for sleep initiation and maintenance in patients with chronic insomnia. Adipiplon has also demonstrated statistical significance compared to placebo for self-reported quality of sleep in all completed Phase 2 studies to date. Additionally, in studies completed to date it has been well tolerated at all doses tested. Development of adipiplon was discontinued during 2008.

Zoniporide hydrochloride is a novel, potent and selective NHE-1 inhibitor (IC50 = 14 nM). Reduces infarct size in the isolated heart (EC50 = 0.25 nM). Attenuates post-ischemic cardiac contractile dysfunction and ischemia-reperfusion-induced ventricular fibrillation in vivo. Zoniporide hydrochloride represents a novel class of potent and selective human NHE-1 inhibitors with potential utility for providing cardioprotection in a clinical setting.

Fosmenic acid was used for the treatment of atherosclerosis. Information about the current use of this drug is not available.

Flindokalner (BMS 204352; MaxiPost™) is a neuroprotective agent with potential in the treatment of stroke developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb. Flindokalner is a potent and effective opener of two important subtypes of neuronal potassium channels, the calcium-activated, big-conductance potassium channels (K(Ca) channels) and voltage-dependent, non-inactivating potassium channels known as KCNQ channels. Flindokalner significantly reduced cortical infarct volume in a animal models of stroke. Flindokalner failed to show superior efficacy in acute stroke patients compared to placebo in a Phase III study.

Carboxyamidotriazole (L651582) is a carboxyamide-amino-imidazole compound originally developed as a coccidiostat, an antiprotozoal agent that acts upon Coccidia parasites. Carboxyamidotriazole (L651582) is an orally-active agent with potential antineoplastic activity. Carboxyamidotriazole binds to and inhibits non-voltage-operated Ca2 channels, blocking both Ca2 influx into cells and Ca2 release from intracellular stores and resulting in the disruption of calcium channel-mediated signal transduction and inhibition of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signaling, endothelial proliferation, and angiogenesis. This agent may also inhibit tumor cell growth, invasion, and metastasis.

Oxiniacic Acid is a nicotinic acid derivative, that shows potent hypolipidemic activity.

Yohimbinic acid, also known as yohimbic acid is an indole alkaloid, which was isolated from dried roots of Rauwolfia serpentina. Yohimbinic acid is a potent inhibitor of a human DNA Topoisomerase I and can inhibit cancer cells growth.

Salclobuzate sodium was developed as an oral absorption promoter. This compound had to “chaperone” poorly permeable payloads across the intestine. Information about the current use of this compound is not available.