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Drug profile · INN

lisdexamfetamine dimesylate

lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LISDEXAMFETAMINE DIMESYLATE) is a synaptic vesicular amine transporter inhibitor. Associated with ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS INC /NV/. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 26
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Drug details — lisdexamfetamine dimesylate
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
26
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LISDEXAMFETAMINE DIMESYLATE) is a synaptic vesicular amine transporter inhibitor. Associated with ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS INC /NV/. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN lisdexamfetamine dimesylate
Brand LISDEXAMFETAMINE DIMESYLATE
Mechanism Synaptic vesicular amine transporter inhibitor
Target Sodium-dependent dopamine transporter
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Synaptic vesicular amine transporter inhibitor

Primary target: Sodium-dependent dopamine transporter

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Antidepressant + SPD489 (Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) 10 mg Phase 3 · Takeda · Major Depressive Disorder
  2. Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate (LDX) Phase 3 · Takeda · ADHD
  3. Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate Phase 3 · Takeda · Binge Eating Disorder
  4. SPD489 (Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Phase 3 · Takeda · Binge Eating Disorder
  5. SPD489 (Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Phase 3 · Takeda · Major Depressive Disorder
  6. SPD489 (Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) + Antidepressant Phase 3 · Takeda · Major Depressive Disorder
  7. Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Phase 3 · Takeda · ADHD
  8. Lisdexamfetamine Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Cocaine Dependence

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  6. dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride Norepinephrine transporter inhibitor

Frequently asked questions

What is lisdexamfetamine dimesylate?

lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LISDEXAMFETAMINE DIMESYLATE) is a synaptic vesicular amine transporter inhibitor. Associated with ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS INC /NV/. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for lisdexamfetamine dimesylate?

LISDEXAMFETAMINE DIMESYLATE is a marketed brand name for lisdexamfetamine dimesylate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate?

lisdexamfetamine dimesylate 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.