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Drug profile · INN

dexamethasone

dexamethasone (DEXMETHSONE) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: intravitreal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved NMPA: clinical trials Systemic hormonal preparations (H02) H02AB02
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 3
News articles 2
Drug details — dexamethasone

Quick answer

dexamethasone (DEXMETHSONE) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: intravitreal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN dexamethasone
Brand DEXMETHSONE
Mechanism Glucocorticoid receptor agonist
Target Glucocorticoid receptor
Therapeutic class Systemic hormonal preparations (H02)
Route INTRAVITREAL
Formulation IMPLANT
ATC code H02AB02

Mechanism of action

Glucocorticoid receptor agonist

Primary target: Glucocorticoid receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Recent coverage

Pipeline programs

  1. APHP200017 Phase 3 · PARItec · Adult patients with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) with mild
  2. C1071005 Phase 3 · First Biotech (Australia) · MULTIPLE MYELOMA
  3. KT-US-679-0788 Phase 3 · Anaxis Pharma · Relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma in patients who have re

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Frequently asked questions

What is dexamethasone?

dexamethasone (DEXMETHSONE) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: intravitreal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for dexamethasone?

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

What is the US approval status of dexamethasone?

dexamethasone 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.