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Drug profile · INN

dichlorphenamide

dichlorphenamide (ORMALVI) is a carbonic anhydrase xii inhibitor. Associated with Xeris Biopharma Holdings. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 3
Pipeline programs 1
News articles 0
Drug details — dichlorphenamide
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
3
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

dichlorphenamide (ORMALVI) is a carbonic anhydrase xii inhibitor. Associated with Xeris Biopharma Holdings. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN dichlorphenamide
Brand ORMALVI
Mechanism Carbonic anhydrase XII inhibitor
Target Carbonic anhydrase 1
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Carbonic anhydrase XII inhibitor

Primary target: Carbonic anhydrase 1

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. dichlorphenamide Phase 3 · Ultragenyx UK · Paralysis, Hyperkalemic Periodic

Related & competitor drugs

  1. acetazolamide Carbonic anhydrase XII inhibitor
  2. acetazolamide sodium Carbonic anhydrase XII inhibitor
  3. methocarbamol Carbonic anhydrase I inhibitor
  4. methazolamide Carbonic anhydrase IV inhibitor
  5. diclofenamide Sensory organs (S01)
  1. US 9642894

    Compositions for rapidly treating severe hypoglycemia

    Expires Mon May 04 2037 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  2. US 9018162

    Methods for rapidly treating severe hypoglycemia

    Expires Mon Apr 23 2035 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  3. US 8790679

    Intracutaneous paste composition

    Expires Mon Jul 24 2034 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is dichlorphenamide?

dichlorphenamide (ORMALVI) is a carbonic anhydrase xii inhibitor. Associated with Xeris Biopharma Holdings. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for dichlorphenamide?

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

What is the US approval status of dichlorphenamide?

dichlorphenamide 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.