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Drug profile · INN

levamisole hydrochloride

levamisole hydrochloride (ERGAMISOL) is a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor alpha subunit agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — levamisole hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

levamisole hydrochloride (ERGAMISOL) is a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor alpha subunit agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN levamisole hydrochloride
Brand ERGAMISOL
Mechanism Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor alpha subunit agonist
Target Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor alpha subunit
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor alpha subunit agonist

Primary target: Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor alpha subunit

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. levamisole Phase 2 · Chinese Academy of · Anemia

Frequently asked questions

What is levamisole hydrochloride?

levamisole hydrochloride (ERGAMISOL) is a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor alpha subunit agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for levamisole hydrochloride?

ERGAMISOL is a marketed brand name for levamisole hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of levamisole hydrochloride?

levamisole hydrochloride 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.