Ceftizoxime is a cephalosporin-based, potent antibacterial agent which can be administered intravenously or by suppository.

A coumarin derivative possessing properties as a spasmolytic, choleretic and light-protective agent.

Swertianine is a hydroxyexanthone that can be isolated from Swertia decussata. Swertianine has antioxidant activity by inhibiting lipid peroxidation, scavenging DPPH and superoxide free radicals. Swertianine also inhibits γ-ray induced DNA damage of pBR322 with protective effect.