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.

Beispiele

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

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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.