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cariprazine hydrochloride

cariprazine hydrochloride (CARIPRAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a dopamine d2 receptor modulator. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
News articles 2
Drug details — cariprazine hydrochloride

Quick answer

cariprazine hydrochloride (CARIPRAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a dopamine d2 receptor modulator. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN cariprazine hydrochloride
Brand CARIPRAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Dopamine D2 receptor modulator
Target D(2) dopamine receptor
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Dopamine D2 receptor modulator

Primary target: D(2) dopamine receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Recent coverage

Pipeline programs

  1. Cariprazine Oral Capsule [Vraylar] Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Cocaine Use Disorder

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Frequently asked questions

What is cariprazine hydrochloride?

cariprazine hydrochloride (CARIPRAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a dopamine d2 receptor modulator. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for cariprazine hydrochloride?

CARIPRAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE is a marketed brand name for cariprazine hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of cariprazine hydrochloride?

cariprazine hydrochloride 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.