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Drug profile · INN

ferric citrate

ferric citrate (AURYXIA) is a phosphate sequestering agent. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. 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 — ferric citrate
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
2
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

ferric citrate (AURYXIA) is a phosphate sequestering agent. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN ferric citrate
Brand AURYXIA
Mechanism Phosphate sequestering agent
Target Phosphate
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Phosphate sequestering agent

Primary target: Phosphate

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Ferric Citrate 1 GM Oral Tablet [AURYXIA] Phase 3 · Akebia Europe · Anemia, Iron Deficiency
  2. Ferric Citrate 1 gram Oral Tablet Approved · Akebia Europe · Hyperphosphatemia

Related & competitor drugs

  1. alendronate sodium Farnesyl diphosphate synthase inhibitor
  2. calcium acetate Phosphate sequestering agent
  3. ferric citrate coordination complex Various (V03)
  4. fingolimod hydrochloride Sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor agonist
  5. fingolimod lauryl sulfate Sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor binding agent
  6. ibandronate sodium Farnesyl diphosphate synthase inhibitor

Frequently asked questions

What is ferric citrate?

ferric citrate (AURYXIA) is a phosphate sequestering agent. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for ferric citrate?

AURYXIA is a marketed brand name for ferric citrate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of ferric citrate?

ferric citrate 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.