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diazoxide choline

diazoxide choline (VIOKAT) is an FDA-listed pharmaceutical active ingredient. Associated with SOLENO THERAPEUTICS INC. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: application withdrawn Nervous system (N07) N07X
US status approved
Patents linked 6
Pipeline programs 1
News articles 0
Drug details — diazoxide choline
US status
approved
Class
Nervous system (N07)
Route
ORAL
Patents
6
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

diazoxide choline (VIOKAT) is an FDA-listed pharmaceutical active ingredient. Associated with SOLENO THERAPEUTICS INC. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN diazoxide choline
Brand VIOKAT
Therapeutic class Nervous system (N07)
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
ATC code N07X

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA application withdrawn

Pipeline programs

  1. DCCR (diazoxide choline) extended-release tablets Phase 2 · SOLENO THERAPEUTICS · SH2B1 Deficiency Obesity

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Frequently asked questions

What is diazoxide choline?

diazoxide choline (VIOKAT) is an FDA-listed pharmaceutical active ingredient. Associated with SOLENO THERAPEUTICS INC. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for diazoxide choline?

VIOKAT is a marketed brand name for diazoxide choline. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of diazoxide choline?

diazoxide choline 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.