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Drug profile · INN

lanreotide acetate

lanreotide acetate (SOMATULINE DEPOT) is a somatostatin receptor 5 agonist. Route of administration: subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — lanreotide acetate
US status
approved
Class
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

lanreotide acetate (SOMATULINE DEPOT) is a somatostatin receptor 5 agonist. Route of administration: subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN lanreotide acetate
Brand SOMATULINE DEPOT
Mechanism Somatostatin receptor 5 agonist
Target Somatostatin receptor type 2
Route SUBCUTANEOUS
Formulation SOLUTION

Mechanism of action

Somatostatin receptor 5 agonist

Primary target: Somatostatin receptor type 2

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. ALXN2420-Acro-201 Phase 2 · Alexion Europe SAS · Acromegaly

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  1. paltusotine Systemic hormonal preparations (H01)

Frequently asked questions

What is lanreotide acetate?

lanreotide acetate (SOMATULINE DEPOT) is a somatostatin receptor 5 agonist. Route of administration: subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for lanreotide acetate?

SOMATULINE DEPOT is a marketed brand name for lanreotide acetate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of lanreotide acetate?

lanreotide acetate 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.