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anileridine hydrochloride

anileridine hydrochloride (LERITINE) is a kappa opioid receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — anileridine hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

anileridine hydrochloride (LERITINE) is a kappa opioid receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN anileridine hydrochloride
Brand LERITINE
Mechanism Kappa opioid receptor agonist
Target Kappa-type opioid receptor
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Kappa opioid receptor agonist

Primary target: Kappa-type opioid receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Related & competitor drugs

  1. buprenorphine Nervous system (N07)
  2. buprenorphine hydrochloride Mu opioid receptor agonist
  3. anileridine phosphate Kappa opioid receptor agonist
  4. butorphanol tartrate Kappa opioid receptor partial agonist
  5. dezocine Kappa opioid receptor antagonist
  6. difelikefalin acetate Kappa opioid receptor agonist

Frequently asked questions

What is anileridine hydrochloride?

anileridine hydrochloride (LERITINE) is a kappa opioid receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for anileridine hydrochloride?

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

What is the US approval status of anileridine hydrochloride?

anileridine 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.