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benzonatate

benzonatate (BENZONATATE) is a slowly adapting pulmonary stretch receptor inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

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

Quick answer

benzonatate (BENZONATATE) is a slowly adapting pulmonary stretch receptor inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN benzonatate
Brand BENZONATATE
Mechanism Slowly adapting pulmonary stretch receptor inhibitor
Target Slowly adapting pulmonary stretch receptor
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Slowly adapting pulmonary stretch receptor inhibitor

Primary target: Slowly adapting pulmonary stretch receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Frequently asked questions

What is benzonatate?

benzonatate (BENZONATATE) is a slowly adapting pulmonary stretch receptor inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for benzonatate?

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

What is the US approval status of benzonatate?

benzonatate 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.