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imetelstat sodium

imetelstat sodium (RYTELO) is a telomerase reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — imetelstat sodium
US status
approved
Class
Route
INTRAVENOUS
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Quick answer

imetelstat sodium (RYTELO) is a telomerase reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN imetelstat sodium
Brand RYTELO
Mechanism Telomerase reverse transcriptase inhibitor
Target Telomerase reverse transcriptase
Route INTRAVENOUS
Formulation POWDER

Mechanism of action

Telomerase reverse transcriptase inhibitor

Primary target: Telomerase reverse transcriptase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is imetelstat sodium?

imetelstat sodium (RYTELO) is a telomerase reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for imetelstat sodium?

RYTELO is a marketed brand name for imetelstat sodium. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of imetelstat sodium?

imetelstat sodium 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.