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decamethonium bromide

decamethonium bromide (SYNCURINE) is a muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor partial agonist. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

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

Quick answer

decamethonium bromide (SYNCURINE) is a muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor partial agonist. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN decamethonium bromide
Brand SYNCURINE
Mechanism Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor partial agonist
Target Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE

Mechanism of action

Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor partial agonist

Primary target: Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Urine Culture Unknown · United Therapeutics Europe · Urinary Tract Infection

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Frequently asked questions

What is decamethonium bromide?

decamethonium bromide (SYNCURINE) is a muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor partial agonist. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for decamethonium bromide?

SYNCURINE is a marketed brand name for decamethonium bromide. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of decamethonium bromide?

decamethonium bromide 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.