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elagolix

elagolix (ELAGOLIX) is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: film coated. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — elagolix

Quick answer

elagolix (ELAGOLIX) is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: film coated. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN elagolix
Brand ELAGOLIX
Mechanism Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist
Target Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor
Route FILM COATED
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist

Primary target: Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Recent coverage

Pipeline programs

  1. Elagolix Phase 1 · NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES · Folliculogenesis

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  6. elagolix sodium Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist

Frequently asked questions

What is elagolix?

elagolix (ELAGOLIX) is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: film coated. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for elagolix?

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

What is the US approval status of elagolix?

elagolix 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.