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halofantrine hydrochloride

halofantrine hydrochloride (HALFAN) is a ferriprotoporphyrin ix inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
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Drug details — halofantrine hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

halofantrine hydrochloride (HALFAN) is a ferriprotoporphyrin ix inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN halofantrine hydrochloride
Brand HALFAN
Mechanism Ferriprotoporphyrin IX inhibitor
Target Ferriprotoporphyrin IX
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Ferriprotoporphyrin IX inhibitor

Primary target: Ferriprotoporphyrin IX

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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  6. chloroquine hydrochloride Ferriprotoporphyrin IX binding agent

Frequently asked questions

What is halofantrine hydrochloride?

halofantrine hydrochloride (HALFAN) is a ferriprotoporphyrin ix inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for halofantrine hydrochloride?

HALFAN is a marketed brand name for halofantrine hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of halofantrine hydrochloride?

halofantrine hydrochloride 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.