Table 1 Drugs with low desmoid cell proliferation rate, their therapeutic groups and reference points.

From: Efficacy of auranofin as an inhibitor of desmoid progression

Relative absorption

Chemical name

Therapeutic group

Reference

0.313

Terfenadine

Anti-histaminic

Discontinued due to cardiotoxicity

0.324

Auranofin

Anti-rheumatic

PMDA approved drug for rheumatoid arthritis

0.329

Alexidine dihydrochloride

Anti-biotic

Cleaning solution for contact lenses

0.344

Thimerosal

Anti-septic

Organic mercury compounds

0.346

Suloctidil

Vasodilator

Not available in Japan

0.42

Cantharidin

Dermal irritant

External medicine

0.442

Beta-Escin

Anti-inflammatory

Reagent

0.47

Ebselen

Anti-inflammatory

External medicine

0.501

Thonzonium bromide

Monocationic detergen

Ear drops

0.511

Mefloquine hydrochloride

Anti-malarial

PMDA approved drug for antiprotozoal

  1. PMDA, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency.