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Drug profile · INN

dodecafluoropentane

dodecafluoropentane (ECHOGEN) is a ultrasound contrast agent.

EMA: withdrawn Various (V08) V08DA
Patents linked 19
Pipeline programs 11
News articles 0
Drug details — dodecafluoropentane
Class
Various (V08)
Route
Patents
19
Programs
11
Data quality
0.83

Quick answer

dodecafluoropentane (ECHOGEN) is a ultrasound contrast agent.

Key facts

INN dodecafluoropentane
Brand ECHOGEN
Mechanism Ultrasound contrast agent
Therapeutic class Various (V08)
ATC code V08DA

Mechanism of action

Ultrasound contrast agent

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA withdrawn

Pipeline programs

  1. CLI-06657AA1-03 Phase 3 · Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A · Fabry disease (α-galactosidase A deficiency)
  2. Open Label Topical Beremagene Geperpavec (B-VEC) Phase 3 · Krystal Biotech Netherlands · Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa
  3. Open Label Selinexor Phase 2 · Karyopharm Therapeutics · Thymoma
  4. Open Mini-Laparotomy Phase 2 · Chinese Academy of · Hydrocephalus
  5. open discectomy Phase 2 · Chinese Academy of · Lumbar Disc Herniation
  6. BP1.4979 / P24-01 Phase 1 · Bioprojet · Binge eating disorder
  7. ECHO (Empowering Our Community & Health Outcomes) Phase 1 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Smoking Cessation
  8. P24-03 Phase 1 · Bioprojet · Narcolepsy, Narcolepsy with cataplexy

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Related patents

  1. WO 2024194388

    PREPARATION DE LEVURE SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII INACTIVEE

    Expires Wed Sep 21 2044 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  2. WO 2023046844

    COMPOSITIONS PHARMACEUTIQUES UTILES POUR LA PRÉVENTION OU LE TRAITEMENT D'INFECTIONS VIRALES

    Expires Wed Mar 25 2043 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  3. FR 3121841

    Traitement des hyperammoniémies

    Expires Thu Oct 16 2042 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  4. EP 3964220

    PHARMAZEUTISCHE ZUSAMMENSETZUNG ZUR BEHANDLUNG VON OSTEOPOROSE

    Expires Tue Mar 04 2042 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  5. EP 3485879

    ORALE PHARMAZEUTISCHE FORMULIERUNG ENTHALTEND BAKTERIEN

    Expires Tue May 17 2039 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  6. CA 3072544

    SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII POUR LE TRAITEMENT DES TROUBLES DE L'HUMEUR

    Expires Wed Feb 09 2039 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  7. CA 3065417

    TRAITEMENT DE MALADIES ASSOCIEES A UNE DYSREGULATION DE LA VOIE MTOR

    Expires Wed Dec 01 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  8. CA 3022447

    COMPOSITION UTILE POUR LA PREPARATION D'UN OVULE

    Expires Wed Oct 28 2037 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
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    Expires Wed Dec 12 2035 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  10. FR 3016881

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    Expires Thu Jul 26 2035 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
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    Expires Tue Jun 19 2035 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
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    Pharmazeutische Zusammensetzung zur Reduzierung der adipösen Masse

    Expires Tue May 08 2035 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  13. FR 3005577

    TRAITEMENT DE L'INCONFORT BUCCAL

    Expires Thu Nov 16 2034 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  14. FR 2972192

    COMPOSITION PHARMACEUTIQUE DESTINEE A LA PREVENTION OU AU TRAITEMENT DES CANCERS

    Expires Thu Sep 02 2032 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  15. CA 2724303

    COMBINAISON SYNERGIQUE DE COMPOSES ANALGESIQUES

    Expires Thu May 29 2031 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  16. EP 2229943

    Verbindungen zur Behandlung der peripheren Neuropathie

    Expires Tue Sep 17 2030 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  17. EP 2201950

    Verbindungen und Verfahren zur Behandlung von autistischen Spektrumsstörungen

    Expires Tue Jun 25 2030 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  18. FR 2937553

    COMBINAISON SYNERGIQUE DE COMPOSES ANALGESIQUES

    Expires Thu Apr 25 2030 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  19. EP 2179734

    Benzoxazin- und Dihydrochinazolinderivate zur Verwendung in der Behandlung von Alkoholentzugssyndrom

    Expires Tue Apr 23 2030 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is dodecafluoropentane?

dodecafluoropentane (ECHOGEN) is a ultrasound contrast agent.

What is the brand name for dodecafluoropentane?

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