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benoxinate hydrochloride

benoxinate hydrochloride (ALTAFLUOR BENOX) is a sodium channel alpha subunit blocker. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
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Drug details — benoxinate hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
OPHTHALMIC
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Quick answer

benoxinate hydrochloride (ALTAFLUOR BENOX) is a sodium channel alpha subunit blocker. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN benoxinate hydrochloride
Brand ALTAFLUOR BENOX
Mechanism Sodium channel alpha subunit blocker
Target Sodium channel alpha subunit
Route OPHTHALMIC
Formulation SOLUTION/DROPS

Mechanism of action

Sodium channel alpha subunit blocker

Primary target: Sodium channel alpha subunit

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is benoxinate hydrochloride?

benoxinate hydrochloride (ALTAFLUOR BENOX) is a sodium channel alpha subunit blocker. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for benoxinate hydrochloride?

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

What is the US approval status of benoxinate hydrochloride?

benoxinate 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.