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clofazimine

clofazimine (LAMPRENE) is a dna inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 4
Pipeline programs 2
News articles 0
Drug details — clofazimine
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
4
Programs
2
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

clofazimine (LAMPRENE) is a dna inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN clofazimine
Brand LAMPRENE
Mechanism DNA inhibitor
Target DNA
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

DNA inhibitor

Primary target: DNA

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. APHP230852 Phase 3 · PARItec · Patients diagnosed at the study sites with rifampicinresista
  2. RHB-104-04 Phase 3 · RedHill Biopharma · Crohn Disease

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Related patents

  1. US 11090326

    Fixed-dose pharmaceutical composition comprising rifabutin, clarithromycin, and clofazimine

    Expires Mon Aug 12 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  2. US 10143702

    Fixed-dose pharmaceutical composition comprising rifabutin, clarithromycin, and clofazimine

    Expires Mon Nov 29 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  3. US 9314477

    Compositions comprising rifabutin, clarithromycin, and clofazimine and uses thereof

    Expires Mon Apr 14 2036 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  4. US 9198926

    Methods and compositions comprising rifabutin, clarithromycin, and clofazimine

    Expires Mon Nov 26 2035 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is clofazimine?

clofazimine (LAMPRENE) is a dna inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for clofazimine?

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

What is the US approval status of clofazimine?

clofazimine 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.