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lusutrombopag

lusutrombopag (MULPLEO (PREVIOUSLY LUSUTROMBOPAG SHIONOGI)) is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved PMDA: approved Blood and blood forming organs (B02) B02BX
US status approved
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Drug details — lusutrombopag
US status
approved
Class
Blood and blood forming organs (B02)
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

lusutrombopag (MULPLEO (PREVIOUSLY LUSUTROMBOPAG SHIONOGI)) is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN lusutrombopag
Brand MULPLEO (PREVIOUSLY LUSUTROMBOPAG SHIONOGI)
Mechanism Thrombopoietin receptor agonist
Target Thrombopoietin receptor
Therapeutic class Blood and blood forming organs (B02)
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET
ATC code B02BX

Mechanism of action

Thrombopoietin receptor agonist

Primary target: Thrombopoietin receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
PMDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Lusutrombopag Oral Tablet Phase 2 · Chinese Academy of · Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

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Frequently asked questions

What is lusutrombopag?

lusutrombopag (MULPLEO (PREVIOUSLY LUSUTROMBOPAG SHIONOGI)) is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for lusutrombopag?

MULPLEO (PREVIOUSLY LUSUTROMBOPAG SHIONOGI) is a marketed brand name for lusutrombopag. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of lusutrombopag?

lusutrombopag 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.