Editing Category:Repurposed Drugs (section)

== Repurposed Drugs ==
Repurposed drugs are medications originally developed and approved for one condition but researched for potential effectiveness in treating other diseases, including cancer. Unlike **off-label use**, which refers to prescribing an approved drug for an unapproved indication based on clinician discretion, **drug repurposing** involves systematic research into new applications, often supported by laboratory studies, clinical trials, or emerging scientific evidence. Repurposed drugs may offer new treatment avenues with established safety profiles, which can reduce the time and cost of bringing these therapies into clinical practice.