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5-aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride

5-aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride (AMELUZ) is a dna inhibitor.

EMA: approved Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01) L01XD04
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Drug details — 5-aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride
Class
Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
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Patents
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Programs
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Quick answer

5-aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride (AMELUZ) is a dna inhibitor.

Key facts

INN 5-aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride
Brand AMELUZ
Mechanism DNA inhibitor
Target DNA
Therapeutic class Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
ATC code L01XD04

Mechanism of action

DNA inhibitor

Primary target: DNA

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Gliolan 30 mg/ml powder for oral solution. Phase 2 · photonamic GmbH & · Glioblastoma
  2. Gliolan 30 mg/ml powder for oral solution. Phase 2 · photonamic GmbH & · Colorectal Carcinoma

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  4. anagrelide Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
  5. apremilast Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04)
  6. arsenic trioxide Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)

Frequently asked questions

What is 5-aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride?

5-aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride (AMELUZ) is a dna inhibitor.

What is the brand name for 5-aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride?

AMELUZ is a marketed brand name for 5-aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.