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desipramine hydrochloride

desipramine hydrochloride (DESIPRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a norepinephrine transporter inhibitor. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 3
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Drug details — desipramine hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
3
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

desipramine hydrochloride (DESIPRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a norepinephrine transporter inhibitor. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN desipramine hydrochloride
Brand DESIPRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Norepinephrine transporter inhibitor
Target Sodium-dependent noradrenaline transporter
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Norepinephrine transporter inhibitor

Primary target: Sodium-dependent noradrenaline transporter

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. desipramine Phase 3 · Ultragenyx UK · Pain
  2. Desipramine Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Cocaine-Related Disorders
  3. Desipramine Approved · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Substance-Related Disorders

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  5. duloxetine hydrochloride Norepinephrine transporter inhibitor
  6. imipramine hydrochloride Serotonin transporter inhibitor

Frequently asked questions

What is desipramine hydrochloride?

desipramine hydrochloride (DESIPRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a norepinephrine transporter inhibitor. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for desipramine hydrochloride?

DESIPRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE is a marketed brand name for desipramine hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of desipramine hydrochloride?

desipramine hydrochloride 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.