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Drug profile · INN

chlorhexidine gluconate

chlorhexidine gluconate (STERI-STAT) is a cell membrane inhibitor. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 1
Pipeline programs 39
News articles 0
Drug details — chlorhexidine gluconate
US status
approved
Class
Route
TOPICAL
Patents
1
Programs
39
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

chlorhexidine gluconate (STERI-STAT) is a cell membrane inhibitor. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN chlorhexidine gluconate
Brand STERI-STAT
Mechanism Cell membrane inhibitor
Target Cell membrane
Route TOPICAL
Formulation SWAB

Mechanism of action

Cell membrane inhibitor

Primary target: Cell membrane

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Chlorhexidine Phase 3 · United Therapeutics Europe · Infant, Newborn, Diseases
  2. Lofexidine Phase 3 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Opiate Addiction
  3. Lofexidine Phase 3 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Opioid Withdrawal
  4. Lofexidine Phase 3 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Opioid-Related Disorders
  5. Lofexidine HCl Phase 3 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Opioid Dependence
  6. 61186372NSC2007 Phase 2 · Janssen-Cilag International N.V · EGFR-mutated Advanced or Metastatic Non-small Cell Lung Canc
  7. Lofexidine Phase 2 · United Therapeutics Europe · Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  8. Lofexidine Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Marijuana Dependence

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  2. daptomycin Antiinfectives for systemic use (J01)
  3. candicidin Cell membrane inhibitor
  4. deoxycholic acid Cell membrane disrupting agent
  5. gramicidin Cell membrane inhibitor
  6. haloprogin Cell membrane inhibitor

Related patents

  1. US 12084419

    Cell metabolism modulating compounds and uses thereof

    Expires Mon Sep 05 2044 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is chlorhexidine gluconate?

chlorhexidine gluconate (STERI-STAT) is a cell membrane inhibitor. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for chlorhexidine gluconate?

STERI-STAT is a marketed brand name for chlorhexidine gluconate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of chlorhexidine gluconate?

chlorhexidine gluconate 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.