Friday, July 10, 2026

Drug profile · INN

fezolinetant

fezolinetant (VEOZA) is a neurokinin 3 receptor antagonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved Genito-urinary system and sex hormones (G02) G02CX06
US status approved
Patents linked 14
Pipeline programs 4
News articles 1
Drug details — fezolinetant
US status
approved
Class
Genito-urinary system and sex hormones (G02)
Route
ORAL
Patents
14
Programs
4
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

fezolinetant (VEOZA) is a neurokinin 3 receptor antagonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN fezolinetant
Brand VEOZA
Mechanism Neurokinin 3 receptor antagonist
Target Neuromedin-K receptor
Therapeutic class Genito-urinary system and sex hormones (G02)
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET
ATC code G02CX06

Mechanism of action

Neurokinin 3 receptor antagonist

Primary target: Neuromedin-K receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved

Recent coverage

Pipeline programs

  1. 2693-CL-1303 Phase 3 · Astellas Pharma · Moderate to Severe Vasomotor Symptoms (VMS)
  2. Fezolinetant Phase 3 · Astellas Pharma · Hot Flashes
  3. Fezolinetant Phase 2 · Chinese University of · Vasomotor Symptoms
  4. 2693-CL-2101 Phase 1 · Astellas Pharma · Hot Flush

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Frequently asked questions

What is fezolinetant?

fezolinetant (VEOZA) is a neurokinin 3 receptor antagonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for fezolinetant?

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

What is the US approval status of fezolinetant?

fezolinetant 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.