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cangrelor

cangrelor (KENGREXAL) is a purinergic receptor p2y12 antagonist. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved Blood and blood forming organs (B01) B01
US status approved
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Drug details — cangrelor
US status
approved
Class
Blood and blood forming organs (B01)
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

cangrelor (KENGREXAL) is a purinergic receptor p2y12 antagonist. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN cangrelor
Brand KENGREXAL
Mechanism Purinergic receptor P2Y12 antagonist
Target P2Y purinoceptor 12
Therapeutic class Blood and blood forming organs (B01)
Route INTRAVENOUS
Formulation POWDER
ATC code B01

Mechanism of action

Purinergic receptor P2Y12 antagonist

Primary target: P2Y purinoceptor 12

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is cangrelor?

cangrelor (KENGREXAL) is a purinergic receptor p2y12 antagonist. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for cangrelor?

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

What is the US approval status of cangrelor?

cangrelor 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.