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Drug profile · INN

ethchlorvynol

ethchlorvynol (PLACIDYL) is a gaba-a receptor; anion channel positive modulator. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 2
News articles 0
Drug details — ethchlorvynol
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
2
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

ethchlorvynol (PLACIDYL) is a gaba-a receptor; anion channel positive modulator. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN ethchlorvynol
Brand PLACIDYL
Mechanism GABA-A receptor; anion channel positive modulator
Target GABA-A receptor; anion channel
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

GABA-A receptor; anion channel positive modulator

Primary target: GABA-A receptor; anion channel

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. THC Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · THC
  2. THC Phase 1 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Cannabis

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Frequently asked questions

What is ethchlorvynol?

ethchlorvynol (PLACIDYL) is a gaba-a receptor; anion channel positive modulator. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for ethchlorvynol?

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

What is the US approval status of ethchlorvynol?

ethchlorvynol 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.