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bretylium tosylate

bretylium tosylate (BRETYLIUM TOSYLATE IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER) is a norepinephrine transporter substrate. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
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Drug details — bretylium tosylate
US status
approved
Class
Route
INJECTION
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
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Quick answer

bretylium tosylate (BRETYLIUM TOSYLATE IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER) is a norepinephrine transporter substrate. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN bretylium tosylate
Brand BRETYLIUM TOSYLATE IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER
Mechanism Norepinephrine transporter substrate
Target Sodium-dependent noradrenaline transporter
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE

Mechanism of action

Norepinephrine transporter substrate

Primary target: Sodium-dependent noradrenaline transporter

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is bretylium tosylate?

bretylium tosylate (BRETYLIUM TOSYLATE IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER) is a norepinephrine transporter substrate. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for bretylium tosylate?

BRETYLIUM TOSYLATE IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER is a marketed brand name for bretylium tosylate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of bretylium tosylate?

bretylium tosylate 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.