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dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride

dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride (DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a norepinephrine transporter inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride (DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a norepinephrine transporter inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride
Brand DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Norepinephrine transporter inhibitor
Target Sodium-dependent dopamine transporter
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Norepinephrine transporter inhibitor

Primary target: Sodium-dependent dopamine transporter

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride Phase 1 · Teva Pharma · Healthy

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Frequently asked questions

What is dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride?

dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride (DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a norepinephrine transporter inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride?

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

What is the US approval status of dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride?

dexmethylphenidate 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.