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Drug profile · INN

dexamethasone acetate

dexamethasone acetate (DEXAMETHASONE ACETATE) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 2
News articles 0
Drug details — dexamethasone acetate
US status
approved
Class
Route
INJECTION
Patents
0
Programs
2
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

dexamethasone acetate (DEXAMETHASONE ACETATE) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN dexamethasone acetate
Brand DEXAMETHASONE ACETATE
Mechanism Glucocorticoid receptor agonist
Target Glucocorticoid receptor
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE

Mechanism of action

Glucocorticoid receptor agonist

Primary target: Glucocorticoid receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. MK-5684-003 Phase 3 · MSD Merck Sharp · Metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer
  2. MK-5684-004 Phase 3 · MSD Merck Sharp · Metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer

Related & competitor drugs

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  2. betamethasone acetate Glucocorticoid receptor agonist
  3. betamethasone dipropionate Glucocorticoid receptor agonist
  4. betamethasone valerate Glucocorticoid receptor agonist
  5. budesonide Alimentary tract and metabolism (A07)
  6. clobetasol propionate Glucocorticoid receptor agonist

Frequently asked questions

What is dexamethasone acetate?

dexamethasone acetate (DEXAMETHASONE ACETATE) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for dexamethasone acetate?

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

What is the US approval status of dexamethasone acetate?

dexamethasone acetate 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.