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Drug profile · INN

ezogabine

ezogabine (POTIGA) is a kcnq (kv7) potassium channel opener. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — ezogabine
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

ezogabine (POTIGA) is a kcnq (kv7) potassium channel opener. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN ezogabine
Brand POTIGA
Mechanism KCNQ (Kv7) potassium channel opener
Target KCNQ (Kv7) potassium channel
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

KCNQ (Kv7) potassium channel opener

Primary target: KCNQ (Kv7) potassium channel

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. 50mg Ezogabine/retigabine Phase 1 · GSK Glaxo Smith · Epilepsy

Related & competitor drugs

  1. retigabine Nervous system (N03)

Frequently asked questions

What is ezogabine?

ezogabine (POTIGA) is a kcnq (kv7) potassium channel opener. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for ezogabine?

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

What is the US approval status of ezogabine?

ezogabine 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.