Drugs Begining With“v”
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Viomycin is an essential component in the drug cocktail currently used to fight infections of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Investigated for use/treatment in HIV infection.
One of the components of virginiamycin, a cyclic polypeptide antibiotic complex from streptomyces virginiae, s. Loidensis, s. Mitakaensis, s. Pristina-spiralis, s. Ostreogriseus, and others. It is used to treat infections with gram-positive organisms and as a growth promoter in cattle, swine, and poultry.
For the treatment of bacterial infections.
Vismodegib is used for treating locally advanced or metastatic basal cell carcinoma in patients whose carcinoma has recurred after surgery, and in patients who are not candidates for surgery or radiation.
Investigated for use/treatment in diabetic retinopathy, scar tissue, and vitreous hemorrhage.
For the treatment of vitamin A deficiency.
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Used to treat vitamin C deficiency, scurvy, delayed wound and bone healing, urine acidification, and in general as an antioxidant. It has also been suggested to be an effective antiviral agent.
Vitamin E, known for its antioxidant activities, is protective against cardiovascular disease and some forms of cancer and has also demonstrated immune-enhancing effects. It may be of limited benefit in some with asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. It may be helpful in some neurological diseases including Alzheimer's, some eye disorders including cataracts, and diabetes and premenstrual syndrome. It may also help protect skin from ultraviolet irradiation although claims that it reverses skin aging, enhances male fertility and exercise performance are poorly supported. It may help relieve some muscle cramps.
Investigated for use/treatment in peripheral vascular disease.
Investigated for use/treatment in brain cancer, cancer/tumors (unspecified), colorectal cancer, leukemia (lymphoid), leukemia (myeloid), lung cancer, myelodysplastic syndrome, pediatric indications, and solid tumors.
For the treatment of malaria. Also under investigation for the modulation of multidrug resistance in cancer cells.