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lorcaserin hydrochloride

lorcaserin hydrochloride (LORCASERIN HYDROCHLORIDE) is a serotonin 2c (5-ht2c) receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 5
News articles 0
Drug details — lorcaserin hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
5
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

lorcaserin hydrochloride (LORCASERIN HYDROCHLORIDE) is a serotonin 2c (5-ht2c) receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN lorcaserin hydrochloride
Brand LORCASERIN HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Serotonin 2c (5-HT2c) receptor agonist
Target 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2C
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Serotonin 2c (5-HT2c) receptor agonist

Primary target: 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2C

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. lorcaserin Phase 3 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Obesity
  2. Lorcaserin Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Cocaine-Related Disorders
  3. Lorcaserin Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Cannabis Use
  4. lorcaserin Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Nicotine Dependence
  5. Lorcaserin Phase 1 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Cocaine Use Disorder

Frequently asked questions

What is lorcaserin hydrochloride?

lorcaserin hydrochloride (LORCASERIN HYDROCHLORIDE) is a serotonin 2c (5-ht2c) receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for lorcaserin hydrochloride?

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

What is the US approval status of lorcaserin hydrochloride?

lorcaserin 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.