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Drug profile · INN

altretamine

altretamine (HEXALEN) is a dna inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — altretamine
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
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0
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Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

altretamine (HEXALEN) is a dna inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN altretamine
Brand HEXALEN
Mechanism DNA inhibitor
Target DNA
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

DNA inhibitor

Primary target: DNA

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is altretamine?

altretamine (HEXALEN) is a dna inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for altretamine?

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

What is the US approval status of altretamine?

altretamine 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.