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Drug profile · INN

guanfacine

guanfacine (INTUNIV) is a adrenergic receptor alpha-2 agonist. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd.

EMA: approved TGA: approved Cardiovascular system (C02) C02AC02
Patents linked 1
Pipeline programs 17
News articles 0
Drug details — guanfacine
Class
Cardiovascular system (C02)
Route
Patents
1
Programs
17
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

guanfacine (INTUNIV) is a adrenergic receptor alpha-2 agonist. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd.

Key facts

INN guanfacine
Brand INTUNIV
Mechanism Adrenergic receptor alpha-2 agonist
Therapeutic class Cardiovascular system (C02)
ATC code C02AC02

Mechanism of action

Adrenergic receptor alpha-2 agonist

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Extended-release Guanfacine Hydrochloride Phase 3 · Takeda · Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
  2. SPD503 (Guanfacine hydrochloride) Phase 3 · Takeda · ADHD
  3. SPD503 (Guanfacine hydrochloride) (2 mg) Phase 3 · Takeda · Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity
  4. SPD503-318 Phase 3 · Takeda · Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  5. extended-release guanfacine hydrochloride (SPD503) Phase 3 · Takeda · Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
  6. guanfacine Phase 3 · Ultragenyx UK · Tourette Syndrome
  7. Guanfacine Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Cocaine Related Disorders
  8. Guanfacine Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Smoking

Related & competitor drugs

  1. alirocumab Cardiovascular system (C10)
  2. aliskiren Cardiovascular system (C09)
  3. azilsartan medoxomil Cardiovascular system (C09)
  4. bempedoic acid Cardiovascular system (C10)
  5. bosentan Cardiovascular system (C02)
  6. dofetilide Cardiovascular system (C01)
  1. US 11813235

    Guanfacine as an anti-virulence agent

    Expires Mon Nov 09 2043 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is guanfacine?

guanfacine (INTUNIV) is a adrenergic receptor alpha-2 agonist. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd.

What is the brand name for guanfacine?

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