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Drug profile · INN

lofexidine hydrochloride

lofexidine hydrochloride (LOFEXIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a adrenergic receptor alpha-2 agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 2
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Drug details — lofexidine hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
2
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

lofexidine hydrochloride (LOFEXIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a adrenergic receptor alpha-2 agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN lofexidine hydrochloride
Brand LOFEXIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Adrenergic receptor alpha-2 agonist
Target Adrenergic receptor alpha-2
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Adrenergic receptor alpha-2 agonist

Primary target: Adrenergic receptor alpha-2

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Lofexidine hydrochloride Phase 1 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Normal Healthy Volunteers
  2. Lofexidine hydrochloride Phase 1 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Normal Healthy Volunteers Will be Treated With Lofexidine to

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Frequently asked questions

What is lofexidine hydrochloride?

lofexidine hydrochloride (LOFEXIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a adrenergic receptor alpha-2 agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for lofexidine hydrochloride?

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

What is the US approval status of lofexidine hydrochloride?

lofexidine 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.