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Drug profile · INN

hydroxocobalamin

hydroxocobalamin (COBAL-B12) is a cyanide sequestering agent. Associated with Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved Various (V03) V03AB33
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — hydroxocobalamin
US status
approved
Class
Various (V03)
Route
INJECTION
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

hydroxocobalamin (COBAL-B12) is a cyanide sequestering agent. Associated with Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN hydroxocobalamin
Brand COBAL-B12
Mechanism Cyanide sequestering agent
Target Cyanide
Therapeutic class Various (V03)
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE
ATC code V03AB33

Mechanism of action

Cyanide sequestering agent

Primary target: Cyanide

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. COBALAMIN Phase 3 · George Institute for · Hydroxycobalamin deficiency

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Frequently asked questions

What is hydroxocobalamin?

hydroxocobalamin (COBAL-B12) is a cyanide sequestering agent. Associated with Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for hydroxocobalamin?

COBAL-B12 is a marketed brand name for hydroxocobalamin. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of hydroxocobalamin?

hydroxocobalamin 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.