Methysticin, a major kavalactone extracted from kava, can induce CYP1A1.

Indecainide (Ricainid) is a novel antiarrhythmic compound that is carcinogenic and can be used to study chronic stable ventricular arrhythmias secondary to coronary artery disease or cardiomyopathy.

Propagermanium, an organometallic compound of germanium, has been used as a therapeutic agent against chronic hepatitis B in Japan.