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acamprosate calcium

acamprosate calcium (ACAMPROSATE CALCIUM) is a gaba-a receptor; anion channel positive modulator. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 20
Pipeline programs 2
News articles 0
Drug details — acamprosate calcium
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
20
Programs
2
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

acamprosate calcium (ACAMPROSATE CALCIUM) is a gaba-a receptor; anion channel positive modulator. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN acamprosate calcium
Brand ACAMPROSATE CALCIUM
Mechanism GABA-A receptor; anion channel positive modulator
Target GABA-A receptor; anion channel
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE

Mechanism of action

GABA-A receptor; anion channel positive modulator

Primary target: GABA-A receptor; anion channel

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Orforglipron Phase 3 · Eli Lilly and · OSA
  2. PRA Phase 1 · CNS Pharmaceuticals · Pharmacokinetics

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Frequently asked questions

What is acamprosate calcium?

acamprosate calcium (ACAMPROSATE CALCIUM) is a gaba-a receptor; anion channel positive modulator. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for acamprosate calcium?

ACAMPROSATE CALCIUM is a marketed brand name for acamprosate calcium. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of acamprosate calcium?

acamprosate calcium has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.