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Drug profile · INN

difelikefalin

difelikefalin (KORSUVA) is a kappa opioid receptor agonist. Associated with Seqirus (Australia) Pty Ltd.

EMA: approved TGA: approved Various (V03) V03AX
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Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — difelikefalin

Quick answer

difelikefalin (KORSUVA) is a kappa opioid receptor agonist. Associated with Seqirus (Australia) Pty Ltd.

Key facts

INN difelikefalin
Brand KORSUVA
Mechanism Kappa opioid receptor agonist
Target Kappa-type opioid receptor
Therapeutic class Various (V03)
ATC code V03AX

Mechanism of action

Kappa opioid receptor agonist

Primary target: Kappa-type opioid receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Kapruvia 50 micrograms/mL solution for injection Phase 2 · Fresenius Kabi Australia · Pruritus, Chronic Kidney Diseases

Related & competitor drugs

  1. besilesomab Various (V09)
  2. buprenorphine Nervous system (N07)
  3. buprenorphine hydrochloride Mu opioid receptor agonist
  4. deferasirox Various (V03)
  5. ferric citrate coordination complex Various (V03)
  6. folic acid Various (V04)

Frequently asked questions

What is difelikefalin?

difelikefalin (KORSUVA) is a kappa opioid receptor agonist. Associated with Seqirus (Australia) Pty Ltd.

What is the brand name for difelikefalin?

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