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Drug profile · INN

fludrocortisone acetate

fludrocortisone acetate (FLUDROCORTISONE ACETATE) is a mineralocorticoid receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

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

Quick answer

fludrocortisone acetate (FLUDROCORTISONE ACETATE) is a mineralocorticoid receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN fludrocortisone acetate
Brand FLUDROCORTISONE ACETATE
Mechanism Mineralocorticoid receptor agonist
Target Mineralocorticoid receptor
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Mineralocorticoid receptor agonist

Primary target: Mineralocorticoid receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. MK-5684-003 Phase 3 · MSD Merck Sharp · Metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer
  2. MK-5684-004 Phase 3 · MSD Merck Sharp · Metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer

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  5. eplerenone Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist
  6. felodipine Voltage-gated L-type calcium channel blocker

Frequently asked questions

What is fludrocortisone acetate?

fludrocortisone acetate (FLUDROCORTISONE ACETATE) is a mineralocorticoid receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for fludrocortisone acetate?

FLUDROCORTISONE ACETATE is a marketed brand name for fludrocortisone acetate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of fludrocortisone acetate?

fludrocortisone acetate 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.