research Drug Repurposing Patent Applications July–September 2025
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research New Drugs: Dutasteride
Dutasteride is approved to help manage prostate enlargement.
research Comprehensive Safety Exposure‐Response Analysis to Support Ritlecitinib Dose Selection
A 50 mg non-loading dose of ritlecitinib is safe for adults and adolescents.
research 13C-NMR study of 4-azasteroids in solution and solid state
4-azasteroids, including finasteride, can inhibit 5α-reductase, helping treat conditions like enlarged prostate and hair loss.
research New product intros (finasteride/tadalafil (new combination); sutimlimab; human SARS-CoV-2 recombinant nanoparticle vaccine, adjuvanted with AS03; bupropion hydrochloride/dextromethorphan hydrobromide (new combination))
research New Aromatic Esters of Progesterone as Antiandrogens
New progesterone-based compounds can block male hormones.
research A systematic review of antiandrogens and feminization in transgender women
Some antiandrogens may lower testosterone better than others, but it's unclear which is best for feminization in transgender women; more research is needed.
research A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Low Dose Flutamide, Finasteride, Ketoconazole, and Cyproterone Acetate-Estrogen Regimens in the Treatment of Hirsutism
All treatments reduce hair growth; low dose flutamide most effective with fewer side effects.
research Determination of finasteride, indapamide and tiemonium methyl sulphate using surface plasmon resonance band of silver nanoparticles
research The 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride reduces opioid self-administration
Finasteride may help reduce opioid use.
research Effectiveness of Anastrozole and Cyproterone Acetate in Two Brothers with Familial Male Precocious Puberty
Anastrozole and cyproterone acetate treatment can help increase adult height in boys with testotoxicosis.
research An assessment of (1) cyproterone acetate and (2) ethinyl oestradiol and lynoestrenol (Minilyn) in the treatment of idiopathic hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate can effectively treat idiopathic hirsutism, but ethinyl oestradiol and lynoestrenol may not always reduce hair growth.
research The efficacy of oral isotretinoin versus cyproterone compound in female patients with acne and the triad of cutaneous hyperandrogenism: A randomized clinical trial
Oral isotretinoin and cyproterone compound are equally effective for treating acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism.
research Spironolactone treatment of porphyria cutanea tarda-associated hirsutism
Spironolactone helped reduce excessive facial hair in a woman with porphyria cutanea tarda.
research [Anti-androgens. Their use in dermatology].
Cyproterone acetate with ethynyl estradiol significantly improved acne and seborrhea in women, but was less effective for hair loss and excessive hair growth.
research Design, synthesis and structure-activity relationships studies on steroidal aromatase and 5α-reductase inhibitors as anti-tumors
Modified steroidal inhibitors showed promise in treating hormone-dependent cancers.
research Finasteride-related sexual and neuropsychiatric AEs
research Inhibitory effect of M50054, a novel inhibitor of apoptosis, on anti-Fas-antibody-induced hepatitis and chemotherapy-induced alopecia
M50054 may help treat hepatitis and hair loss from chemotherapy.
research “Nail loss after teriflunomide treatment: A new potential adverse event”
Nail loss may be a side effect of the MS drug teriflunomide.
research Hormonal manipulation of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Finasteride and dutasteride are equally effective and safe for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Urinary Incontinence due to Overactive Detrusor Muscle: A Rare Side Effect of Venlafaxine
Venlafaxine can cause urinary incontinence in rare cases.
research Crystal Structure and Synthesis of 17.ALPHA.-Acetoxy-6,7-epoxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione
A new compound was made that might help treat diseases related to male hormones.
research Bupropion for the treatment of fluoxetine non-responsive trichotillomania: a case report
Bupropion may help treat trichotillomania when fluoxetine doesn't work.
research Improvement of Techniques of Synthesis of Finasteride
The new method for making Finasteride is cheaper and safer for large-scale production.
research Topical Application of Aprepitant Inhibits Erlotinib-induced Facial Dermatitis/Hair Loss
Topical aprepitant reduces skin rash and hair loss caused by cancer treatment.
research Clinical experience with Valette®
Valette® is an effective birth control pill that also reduces greasy hair and skin.
research Mesotherapy with dutasteride in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
research New potential chemotherapy for ovarian cancer — Combined therapy with WP 631 and epothilone B
The new chemotherapy combination of WP 631 and Epothilone B shows enhanced effectiveness against ovarian cancer but requires more research on its safety.
research Effect of testosterone and its antagonists on knee range of motion through RXFP1 and RXFP2 regulation in rat model (911.12)
Testosterone reduces knee movement, while flutamide and finasteride increase it.
research A comparison between flutamide and finasteride plus flutamide combination in the treatment of hirsutism
Flutamide alone is as effective as the combination with finasteride for treating hirsutism.