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iloprost

iloprost (VENTAVIS) is a prostanoid ip receptor agonist. Associated with Bayer Australia Ltd. Route of administration: inhalation. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved Blood and blood forming organs (B01) B01AC11
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 2
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Drug details — iloprost
US status
approved
Class
Blood and blood forming organs (B01)
Route
INHALATION
Patents
0
Programs
2
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

iloprost (VENTAVIS) is a prostanoid ip receptor agonist. Associated with Bayer Australia Ltd. Route of administration: inhalation. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN iloprost
Brand VENTAVIS
Mechanism Prostanoid IP receptor agonist
Target Prostacyclin receptor
Therapeutic class Blood and blood forming organs (B01)
Route INHALATION
Formulation SOLUTION
ATC code B01AC11

Mechanism of action

Prostanoid IP receptor agonist

Primary target: Prostacyclin receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Iloprost Phase 3 · Chinese Academy of · Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
  2. iloprost Phase 3 · Ultragenyx UK · Systemic Sclerosis

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Frequently asked questions

What is iloprost?

iloprost (VENTAVIS) is a prostanoid ip receptor agonist. Associated with Bayer Australia Ltd. Route of administration: inhalation. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for iloprost?

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

What is the US approval status of iloprost?

iloprost 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.