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Drug profile · INN

brexanolone

brexanolone (ZULRESSO) is a gaba-a receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 1
Pipeline programs 3
News articles 0
Drug details — brexanolone
US status
approved
Class
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Patents
1
Programs
3
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

brexanolone (ZULRESSO) is a gaba-a receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN brexanolone
Brand ZULRESSO
Mechanism GABA-A receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator
Target GABA-A receptor; anion channel
Route INTRAVENOUS
Formulation SOLUTION

Mechanism of action

GABA-A receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator

Primary target: GABA-A receptor; anion channel

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Brexanolone Phase 3 · SUPERNUS PHARMACEUTICALS · Post Partum Depression
  2. Brexanolone Phase 2 · SUPERNUS PHARMACEUTICALS · Tinnitus
  3. ZULRESSO® Approved · SUPERNUS PHARMACEUTICALS · Postpartum Depression

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Frequently asked questions

What is brexanolone?

brexanolone (ZULRESSO) is a gaba-a receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for brexanolone?

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

What is the US approval status of brexanolone?

brexanolone 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.