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daunorubicin citrate

daunorubicin citrate (DAUNOXOME) is a dna topoisomerase ii alpha inhibitor. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — daunorubicin citrate
US status
approved
Class
Route
INJECTION
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

daunorubicin citrate (DAUNOXOME) is a dna topoisomerase ii alpha inhibitor. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN daunorubicin citrate
Brand DAUNOXOME
Mechanism DNA topoisomerase II alpha inhibitor
Target DNA
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE, LIPOSOMAL

Mechanism of action

DNA topoisomerase II alpha inhibitor

Primary target: DNA

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Daunorubicin Phase 1 · Protara Therapeutics · Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia

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Frequently asked questions

What is daunorubicin citrate?

daunorubicin citrate (DAUNOXOME) is a dna topoisomerase ii alpha inhibitor. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for daunorubicin citrate?

DAUNOXOME is a marketed brand name for daunorubicin citrate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of daunorubicin citrate?

daunorubicin citrate 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.