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Drug profile · INN

diclofenac potassium

diclofenac potassium (DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM) is a cyclooxygenase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

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

Quick answer

diclofenac potassium (DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM) is a cyclooxygenase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN diclofenac potassium
Brand DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM
Mechanism Cyclooxygenase inhibitor
Target Cyclooxygenase
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Cyclooxygenase inhibitor

Primary target: Cyclooxygenase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Oral Encochleated Amphotericin B (CAMB) Phase 2 · Matinas BioPharma Holdings · Vulvovaginal Candidiases
  2. Oral Encochleated Amphotericin B (CAMB) Phase 2 · Matinas BioPharma Holdings · Vulvovaginitis
  3. Oral Encochleated Amphotericin B (CAMB) Phase 2 · Matinas BioPharma Holdings · Acute Myeloid Leukemia

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  3. diclofenac sodium Cyclooxygenase inhibitor
  4. diflunisal Nervous system (N02)
  5. fenoprofen calcium Cyclooxygenase inhibitor
  6. flurbiprofen Cyclooxygenase inhibitor

Frequently asked questions

What is diclofenac potassium?

diclofenac potassium (DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM) is a cyclooxygenase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for diclofenac potassium?

DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM is a marketed brand name for diclofenac potassium. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of diclofenac potassium?

diclofenac potassium 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.