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Drug profile · INN

alfuzosin hydrochloride

alfuzosin hydrochloride (ALFUZOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE) is a adrenergic receptor alpha-1 agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 2
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Drug details — alfuzosin hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
2
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

alfuzosin hydrochloride (ALFUZOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE) is a adrenergic receptor alpha-1 agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN alfuzosin hydrochloride
Brand ALFUZOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Adrenergic receptor alpha-1 agonist
Target Adrenergic receptor alpha-1
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE

Mechanism of action

Adrenergic receptor alpha-1 agonist

Primary target: Adrenergic receptor alpha-1

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Alfuzosin Phase 3 · United Therapeutics Europe · Kidney Stones
  2. ATRA Phase 1 · United Therapeutics Europe · Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma

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  4. phenylephrine hydrochloride Adrenergic receptor alpha-1 agonist
  5. prazosin hydrochloride Adrenergic receptor alpha-1 antagonist
  6. tamsulosin hydrochloride Adrenergic receptor alpha-1 antagonist

Frequently asked questions

What is alfuzosin hydrochloride?

alfuzosin hydrochloride (ALFUZOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE) is a adrenergic receptor alpha-1 agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for alfuzosin hydrochloride?

ALFUZOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE is a marketed brand name for alfuzosin hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of alfuzosin hydrochloride?

alfuzosin hydrochloride 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.