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Drug profile · INN

icodextrin

icodextrin (EXTRANEAL) is a osmotic agent. Route of administration: intraperitoneal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
News articles 0
Drug details — icodextrin
US status
approved
Class
Route
INTRAPERITONEAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

icodextrin (EXTRANEAL) is a osmotic agent. Route of administration: intraperitoneal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN icodextrin
Brand EXTRANEAL
Mechanism Osmotic agent
Route INTRAPERITONEAL
Formulation SOLUTION

Mechanism of action

Osmotic agent

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Icodextrin Peritoneal Dialysis Solution Approved · First People's Hospital · Peritoneal Dialysis

Frequently asked questions

What is icodextrin?

icodextrin (EXTRANEAL) is a osmotic agent. Route of administration: intraperitoneal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for icodextrin?

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

What is the US approval status of icodextrin?

icodextrin 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.