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glycerol phenylbutyrate

glycerol phenylbutyrate (RAVICTI) is a glutamine sequestering agent. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved Alimentary tract and metabolism (A16) A16AX09
US status approved
Patents linked 20
Pipeline programs 2
News articles 0
Drug details — glycerol phenylbutyrate
US status
approved
Class
Alimentary tract and metabolism (A16)
Route
ORAL
Patents
20
Programs
2
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

glycerol phenylbutyrate (RAVICTI) is a glutamine sequestering agent. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN glycerol phenylbutyrate
Brand RAVICTI
Mechanism Glutamine sequestering agent
Target Glutamine
Therapeutic class Alimentary tract and metabolism (A16)
Route ORAL
Formulation LIQUID
ATC code A16AX09

Mechanism of action

Glutamine sequestering agent

Primary target: Glutamine

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. RAVICTI 1.1 g/ml oral liquid Phase 2 · PARItec · Pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency
  2. Glycerol Phenylbutyrate 1100 MG/ML [Ravicti] Phase 1 · S.L · STXBP1 Encephalopathy With Epilepsy, SLC6A1 Neurodevelopment

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Frequently asked questions

What is glycerol phenylbutyrate?

glycerol phenylbutyrate (RAVICTI) is a glutamine sequestering agent. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for glycerol phenylbutyrate?

RAVICTI is a marketed brand name for glycerol phenylbutyrate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of glycerol phenylbutyrate?

glycerol phenylbutyrate 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.