Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Drug profile · INN

bosentan

bosentan (BOSENTAN APO) is a endothelin receptor, et-a/et-b antagonist. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved Cardiovascular system (C02) C02KX01
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 4
News articles 0
Drug details — bosentan
US status
approved
Class
Cardiovascular system (C02)
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
4
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

bosentan (BOSENTAN APO) is a endothelin receptor, et-a/et-b antagonist. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN bosentan
Brand BOSENTAN APO
Mechanism Endothelin receptor, ET-A/ET-B antagonist
Target Endothelin receptor, ET-A/ET-B
Therapeutic class Cardiovascular system (C02)
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET, FOR SUSPENSION
ATC code C02KX01

Mechanism of action

Endothelin receptor, ET-A/ET-B antagonist

Primary target: Endothelin receptor, ET-A/ET-B

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. APHP200041 Phase 2 · PARItec · Newly diagnosed or relapsing Giant-cell arteritis
  2. Bosentan Phase 2 · Chinese Academy of · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  3. 1305-0113 Phase 1 · Boehringer Ingelheim · Healthy volunteer trial
  4. 1479-0047 Phase 1 · Boehringer Ingelheim · Healthy volunteer trial

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  3. azilsartan medoxomil Cardiovascular system (C09)
  4. bempedoic acid Cardiovascular system (C10)
  5. dofetilide Cardiovascular system (C01)
  6. dopamine hydrochloride Cardiovascular system (C01)

Frequently asked questions

What is bosentan?

bosentan (BOSENTAN APO) is a endothelin receptor, et-a/et-b antagonist. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for bosentan?

BOSENTAN APO is a marketed brand name for bosentan. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of bosentan?

bosentan 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.