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Drug profile · INN

eltrombopag

eltrombopag (REVOLADE) is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist. Associated with Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved Blood and blood forming organs (B02) B02BX05
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 9
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Drug details — eltrombopag
US status
approved
Class
Blood and blood forming organs (B02)
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
9
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

eltrombopag (REVOLADE) is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist. Associated with Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN eltrombopag
Brand REVOLADE
Mechanism Thrombopoietin receptor agonist
Therapeutic class Blood and blood forming organs (B02)
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET
ATC code B02BX05

Mechanism of action

Thrombopoietin receptor agonist

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. CVAY736Q12301 Phase 3 · Novartis India · Primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)
  2. Eltrombopag Phase 3 · GSK Glaxo Smith · Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
  3. Eltrombopag 25 MG Oral Tablet Phase 3 · First People's Hospital · Stem Cell Transplant Complications
  4. eltrombopag Phase 3 · GSK Glaxo Smith · Purpura, Thrombocytopaenic, Idiopathic
  5. eltrombopag Phase 3 · GSK Glaxo Smith · Hepatitis C, Chronic
  6. Eltrombopag Phase 2 · Chinese Academy of · Thrombocytopenia Purpura
  7. Eltrombopag Phase 2 · Novartis India · Aplastic Anemia
  8. Eltrombopag Phase 2 · Chinese Academy of · Chemotherapy-induced Thrombocytopenia

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Frequently asked questions

What is eltrombopag?

eltrombopag (REVOLADE) is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist. Associated with Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for eltrombopag?

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

What is the US approval status of eltrombopag?

eltrombopag 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.