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corticotropin-zinc hydroxide

corticotropin-zinc hydroxide (CORTROPHIN-ZINC) is a melanocortin receptor 2 agonist. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — corticotropin-zinc hydroxide
US status
approved
Class
Route
INJECTION
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0
Programs
0
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Quick answer

corticotropin-zinc hydroxide (CORTROPHIN-ZINC) is a melanocortin receptor 2 agonist. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN corticotropin-zinc hydroxide
Brand CORTROPHIN-ZINC
Mechanism Melanocortin receptor 2 agonist
Target Adrenocorticotropic hormone receptor
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE

Mechanism of action

Melanocortin receptor 2 agonist

Primary target: Adrenocorticotropic hormone receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is corticotropin-zinc hydroxide?

corticotropin-zinc hydroxide (CORTROPHIN-ZINC) is a melanocortin receptor 2 agonist. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for corticotropin-zinc hydroxide?

CORTROPHIN-ZINC is a marketed brand name for corticotropin-zinc hydroxide. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of corticotropin-zinc hydroxide?

corticotropin-zinc hydroxide 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.