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Drug profile · INN

acetohexamide

acetohexamide (DYMELOR) is a sulfonylurea receptor 1, kir6.2 blocker. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — acetohexamide
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

acetohexamide (DYMELOR) is a sulfonylurea receptor 1, kir6.2 blocker. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN acetohexamide
Brand DYMELOR
Mechanism Sulfonylurea receptor 1, Kir6.2 blocker
Target Sulfonylurea receptor 1, Kir6.2
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Sulfonylurea receptor 1, Kir6.2 blocker

Primary target: Sulfonylurea receptor 1, Kir6.2

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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  4. glyburide Sulfonylurea receptor 1, Kir6.2 blocker
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  6. repaglinide Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10)

Frequently asked questions

What is acetohexamide?

acetohexamide (DYMELOR) is a sulfonylurea receptor 1, kir6.2 blocker. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for acetohexamide?

DYMELOR is a marketed brand name for acetohexamide. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of acetohexamide?

acetohexamide 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.