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mafenide acetate

mafenide acetate (MAFENIDE ACETATE) is a bacterial dihydropteroate synthase inhibitor. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
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Drug details — mafenide acetate
US status
approved
Class
Route
TOPICAL
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0
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Quick answer

mafenide acetate (MAFENIDE ACETATE) is a bacterial dihydropteroate synthase inhibitor. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN mafenide acetate
Brand MAFENIDE ACETATE
Mechanism Bacterial dihydropteroate synthase inhibitor
Target Dihydropteroate synthase
Route TOPICAL
Formulation FOR SOLUTION

Mechanism of action

Bacterial dihydropteroate synthase inhibitor

Primary target: Dihydropteroate synthase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Related & competitor drugs

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  3. silver sulfadiazine Bacterial dihydropteroate synthase inhibitor
  4. sulfacetamide sodium Bacterial dihydropteroate synthase inhibitor
  5. sulfadiazine Bacterial dihydropteroate synthase inhibitor
  6. sulfadiazine sodium Bacterial dihydropteroate synthase inhibitor

Frequently asked questions

What is mafenide acetate?

mafenide acetate (MAFENIDE ACETATE) is a bacterial dihydropteroate synthase inhibitor. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for mafenide acetate?

MAFENIDE ACETATE is a marketed brand name for mafenide acetate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of mafenide acetate?

mafenide acetate 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.