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alosetron hydrochloride

alosetron hydrochloride (ALOSETRON HYDROCHLORIDE) is a serotonin 3a (5-ht3a) receptor antagonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — alosetron hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

alosetron hydrochloride (ALOSETRON HYDROCHLORIDE) is a serotonin 3a (5-ht3a) receptor antagonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN alosetron hydrochloride
Brand ALOSETRON HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Serotonin 3a (5-HT3a) receptor antagonist
Target 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 3A
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Serotonin 3a (5-HT3a) receptor antagonist

Primary target: 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 3A

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. alosetron Phase 3 · GSK Glaxo Smith · Irritable Colon

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Frequently asked questions

What is alosetron hydrochloride?

alosetron hydrochloride (ALOSETRON HYDROCHLORIDE) is a serotonin 3a (5-ht3a) receptor antagonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for alosetron hydrochloride?

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

What is the US approval status of alosetron hydrochloride?

alosetron 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.