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hexylcaine hydrochloride

hexylcaine hydrochloride (CYCLAINE) is a sodium channel alpha subunit blocker. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
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Drug details — hexylcaine hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
TOPICAL
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Quick answer

hexylcaine hydrochloride (CYCLAINE) is a sodium channel alpha subunit blocker. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN hexylcaine hydrochloride
Brand CYCLAINE
Mechanism Sodium channel alpha subunit blocker
Target Sodium channel alpha subunit
Route TOPICAL
Formulation SOLUTION

Mechanism of action

Sodium channel alpha subunit blocker

Primary target: Sodium channel alpha subunit

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is hexylcaine hydrochloride?

hexylcaine hydrochloride (CYCLAINE) is a sodium channel alpha subunit blocker. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for hexylcaine hydrochloride?

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

What is the US approval status of hexylcaine hydrochloride?

hexylcaine 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.