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eliglustat tartrate

eliglustat tartrate (CERDELGA) is a ceramide glucosyltransferase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved PMDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — eliglustat tartrate
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
1
Programs
0
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

eliglustat tartrate (CERDELGA) is a ceramide glucosyltransferase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN eliglustat tartrate
Brand CERDELGA
Mechanism Ceramide glucosyltransferase inhibitor
Target Ceramide glucosyltransferase
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Ceramide glucosyltransferase inhibitor

Primary target: Ceramide glucosyltransferase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
PMDA approved

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    Synthesis of UDP-glucose: N-acylsphingosine glucosyltransferase inhibitors

    Expires Mon Mar 22 2027 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is eliglustat tartrate?

eliglustat tartrate (CERDELGA) is a ceramide glucosyltransferase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for eliglustat tartrate?

CERDELGA is a marketed brand name for eliglustat tartrate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of eliglustat tartrate?

eliglustat tartrate 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.