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cevimeline hydrochloride

cevimeline hydrochloride (CEVIMELINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a muscarinic acetylcholine receptor m1 agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
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Drug details — cevimeline hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

cevimeline hydrochloride (CEVIMELINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a muscarinic acetylcholine receptor m1 agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN cevimeline hydrochloride
Brand CEVIMELINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 agonist
Target Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 agonist

Primary target: Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is cevimeline hydrochloride?

cevimeline hydrochloride (CEVIMELINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a muscarinic acetylcholine receptor m1 agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for cevimeline hydrochloride?

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

What is the US approval status of cevimeline hydrochloride?

cevimeline 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.