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Drug profile · INN

fampridine

fampridine (FAMPYRA) is a voltage-gated potassium channel blocker.

EMA: approved Nervous system (N07) N07XX07
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 8
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Drug details — fampridine
Class
Nervous system (N07)
Route
Patents
0
Programs
8
Data quality
0.83

Quick answer

fampridine (FAMPYRA) is a voltage-gated potassium channel blocker.

Key facts

INN fampridine
Brand FAMPYRA
Mechanism Voltage-gated potassium channel blocker
Target Voltage-gated potassium channel
Therapeutic class Nervous system (N07)
ATC code N07XX07

Mechanism of action

Voltage-gated potassium channel blocker

Primary target: Voltage-gated potassium channel

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. 4-aminopyridine Phase 3 · United Therapeutics Europe · Spinal Muscular Atrophy
  2. Amifampridine Phosphate Phase 3 · CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS · Myasthenia Gravis, Generalized
  3. Amifampridine Phosphate Phase 3 · CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS · Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
  4. Amifampridine Phosphate Phase 3 · CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS · Myasthenia Gravis, MuSK
  5. FAMPRIDINE, Placebo 515 Phase 3 · PARItec · Spinocerebellar ataxia
  6. amifampridine phosphate Phase 3 · CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS · Myasthenic Syndromes, Congenital
  7. Amifampridine Phosphate Phase 2 · CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS · Muscular Atrophy, Spinal
  8. Amifampridine Phosphate 10 MG Oral Tablet Phase 2 · CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS · Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3

Related & competitor drugs

  1. amifampridine phosphate Voltage-gated potassium channel blocker
  2. aripiprazole Nervous system (N05)
  3. brexpiprazole Nervous system (N05)
  4. brivaracetam Nervous system (N03)
  5. bupivacaine Nervous system (N01)
  6. buprenorphine Nervous system (N07)

Frequently asked questions

What is fampridine?

fampridine (FAMPYRA) is a voltage-gated potassium channel blocker.

What is the brand name for fampridine?

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