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Status:
US Approved Rx (2009)
First approved in 1995

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Capsaicin is a topical analgesic that is FDA approved for the treatment of neuropathic pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia. Capsaicin is most often used as a topical analgesic and exists in many formulations of cream, liquid, and patch prepar...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2017)
First approved in 1984

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Naltrexone is marketed as its hydrochloride salt, naltrexone hydrochloride, under the trade names Revia and Depade. A once-monthly extended-release injectable formulation is marketed under the trade name Vivitrol. VIVITROL is indicated for the treatm...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1987)
First approved in 1974

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Clonidine is a centrally acting α2 adrenergic agonist and imidazoline receptor agonist used to treat high blood pressure, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety disorders, tic disorders, withdrawal (from either alcohol, opioids, or smoking...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2001)
First approved in 1970

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)


Conditions:

Ketamine (brand name Ketalar) is a cyclohexanone derivative used for induction of anesthesia. Ketalar is indicated as the sole anesthetic agent for diagnostic and surgical procedures that do not require skeletal muscle relaxation; also, it is indicat...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1987)
First approved in 1961

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Amitriptyline is a derivative of dibenzocycloheptadiene and a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) and is mainly used to treat symptoms of depression. It works on the central nervous system (CNS) by inhibiting the membrane pump mechanism responsible for up...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1986)
First approved in 1960

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)


Conditions:

Mepivicaine is a local anesthetic of the amide type. Mepivicaine as a reasonably rapid onset and medium duration and is known by the proprietary names as Carbocaine and Polocaine. Mepivicaine is used in local infiltration and regional anesthesia. Sys...
Status:
Investigational

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)

Status:
US Approved Rx (2009)
First approved in 1995

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Capsaicin is a topical analgesic that is FDA approved for the treatment of neuropathic pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia. Capsaicin is most often used as a topical analgesic and exists in many formulations of cream, liquid, and patch prepar...