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Drug profile · INN

lisdexamfetamine

lisdexamfetamine (VYVANSE) is a dopamine transporter releasing agent. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd.

TGA: approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 26
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Drug details — lisdexamfetamine

Quick answer

lisdexamfetamine (VYVANSE) is a dopamine transporter releasing agent. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd.

Key facts

INN lisdexamfetamine
Brand VYVANSE
Mechanism Dopamine transporter releasing agent

Mechanism of action

Dopamine transporter releasing agent

Approval history

Authority Status Date
TGA 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

Frequently asked questions

What is lisdexamfetamine?

lisdexamfetamine (VYVANSE) is a dopamine transporter releasing agent. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd.

What is the brand name for lisdexamfetamine?

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