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dextrothyroxine sodium

dextrothyroxine sodium (CHOLOXIN) is a thyroid hormone receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — dextrothyroxine sodium
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
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Quick answer

dextrothyroxine sodium (CHOLOXIN) is a thyroid hormone receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN dextrothyroxine sodium
Brand CHOLOXIN
Mechanism Thyroid hormone receptor agonist
Target Thyroid hormone receptor
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Thyroid hormone receptor agonist

Primary target: Thyroid hormone receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. thyroxine Unknown · First People's Hospital · Hypothyroidism

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Frequently asked questions

What is dextrothyroxine sodium?

dextrothyroxine sodium (CHOLOXIN) is a thyroid hormone receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for dextrothyroxine sodium?

CHOLOXIN is a marketed brand name for dextrothyroxine sodium. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of dextrothyroxine sodium?

dextrothyroxine sodium 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.