Drug Repurposing

Research

Identifying new therapeutic uses for existing approved drugs. Leverages known safety profiles to reduce development time and cost. Also called drug repositioning or drug recycling.

أمثلة

  • Thalidomide -> myeloma
  • Sildenafil -> PAH
  • Minoxidil -> hair loss

هل تعلم؟

Identifying new therapeutic uses for existing approved drugs. Leverages known safety profiles to reduce development time and cost. Also called drug repositioning or drug recycling.