http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/12/121214091616.htm
Here is another topical example of alternative uses of established drugs.
"University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston researchers have discovered that the commonly used antidepressant drug paroxetine could also become a therapy for the vascular complications of diabetes.The scientists made their discovery after screening 6,766 clinically used drugs and pharmacologically active substances."
"In subsequent test-tube studies, researchers found that paroxetine -- which is sold as an antidepressant under the trade name "Paxil" -- prevents hyperglycemia-initiated ROS damage to endothelial cells in two ways. "
Here is another topical example of alternative uses of established drugs.
"University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston researchers have discovered that the commonly used antidepressant drug paroxetine could also become a therapy for the vascular complications of diabetes.The scientists made their discovery after screening 6,766 clinically used drugs and pharmacologically active substances."
"In subsequent test-tube studies, researchers found that paroxetine -- which is sold as an antidepressant under the trade name "Paxil" -- prevents hyperglycemia-initiated ROS damage to endothelial cells in two ways. "
