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Drug profile · INN

malathion

malathion (MALATHION) is a acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 4
Pipeline programs 16
News articles 0
Drug details — malathion
US status
approved
Class
Route
TOPICAL
Patents
4
Programs
16
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

malathion (MALATHION) is a acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN malathion
Brand MALATHION
Mechanism Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
Target Acetylcholinesterase
Route TOPICAL
Formulation LOTION

Mechanism of action

Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor

Primary target: Acetylcholinesterase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. 20170770 Phase 3 · Amgen · Chemotherapy-induced Thrombocytopenia in Adult subjects with
  2. 221672 Phase 3 · GSK Glaxo Smith · Lung Diseases, Interstitial
  3. AV-299-23-301 Phase 3 · Anaxis Pharma · Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
  4. BX44273 Phase 3 · HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE · This is an extension study designed to provide continued tre
  5. CAIN457H1301 Phase 3 · Novartis India · Ankylosing Spondylitis
  6. D8610C00001 Phase 3 · AstraZeneca · Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Human Metapneumovirus
  7. K-321-301 Phase 3 · George Institute for · Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy
  8. M-14867-33 Phase 3 · ALMIRALL S.P.A · Actinic Keratosis on the Face or Scalp

Related & competitor drugs

  1. benzgalantamine gluconate Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
  2. donepezil hydrochloride Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
  3. neostigmine methylsulfate Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
  4. pyridostigmine bromide Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
  5. ambenonium chloride Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
  6. demecarium bromide Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor

Related patents

  1. US 9506040

    Prevascularized constructs for implantation to provide blood perfusion

    Expires Mon Nov 24 2036 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  2. US 8329753

    Combination of compounds, or a bifunctional compound, that provides fatty acid metabolism and glycolysis inhibition

    Expires Mon Dec 06 2032 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  3. US 7052829

    Prevascularized constructs for implantation to provide blood perfusion

    Expires Mon May 25 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  4. US 7029838

    Prevascularized contructs for implantation to provide blood perfusion

    Expires Mon Apr 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    expired

Frequently asked questions

What is malathion?

malathion (MALATHION) is a acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for malathion?

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

What is the US approval status of malathion?

malathion 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.