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Drug profile · INN

brivaracetam

brivaracetam (BRIVIACT) is a synaptic vesicle glycoprotein 2a modulator. Associated with Sunshine Guojian Pharmaceutical (Shanghai) Co.,. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved Nervous system (N03) N03AX23
US status approved
Patents linked 20
Pipeline programs 4
News articles 0
Drug details — brivaracetam
US status
approved
Class
Nervous system (N03)
Route
ORAL
Patents
20
Programs
4
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

brivaracetam (BRIVIACT) is a synaptic vesicle glycoprotein 2a modulator. Associated with Sunshine Guojian Pharmaceutical (Shanghai) Co.,. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN brivaracetam
Brand BRIVIACT
Mechanism Synaptic vesicle glycoprotein 2A modulator
Target Synaptic vesicle glycoprotein 2A
Therapeutic class Nervous system (N03)
Route ORAL
Formulation SOLUTION
ATC code N03AX23

Mechanism of action

Synaptic vesicle glycoprotein 2A modulator

Primary target: Synaptic vesicle glycoprotein 2A

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Brivaracetam Phase 3 · Ucb Pharma S.P.A · Epilepsy
  2. EP0224 Phase 3 · Anaxis Pharma · Childhood Absence Epilepsy, Juvenile Absence Epilepsy
  3. N01269 Phase 3 · Anaxis Pharma · Childhood Absence Epilepsy Juvenile Absence Epilepsy
  4. BRIVA-10-24 Phase 1 · Anaxis Pharma · Epilepsy

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Frequently asked questions

What is brivaracetam?

brivaracetam (BRIVIACT) is a synaptic vesicle glycoprotein 2a modulator. Associated with Sunshine Guojian Pharmaceutical (Shanghai) Co.,. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for brivaracetam?

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

What is the US approval status of brivaracetam?

brivaracetam 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.