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foscarbidopa

foscarbidopa (VYALEV) is a dopa decarboxylase inhibitor. Route of administration: subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — foscarbidopa
US status
approved
Class
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

foscarbidopa (VYALEV) is a dopa decarboxylase inhibitor. Route of administration: subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN foscarbidopa
Brand VYALEV
Mechanism DOPA decarboxylase inhibitor
Target Aromatic-L-amino-acid decarboxylase
Route SUBCUTANEOUS
Formulation SOLUTION

Mechanism of action

DOPA decarboxylase inhibitor

Primary target: Aromatic-L-amino-acid decarboxylase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is foscarbidopa?

foscarbidopa (VYALEV) is a dopa decarboxylase inhibitor. Route of administration: subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for foscarbidopa?

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

What is the US approval status of foscarbidopa?

foscarbidopa 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.