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Drug profile · INN

medrysone

medrysone (HMS) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — medrysone
US status
approved
Class
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

medrysone (HMS) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN medrysone
Brand HMS
Mechanism Glucocorticoid receptor agonist
Target Glucocorticoid receptor
Route OPHTHALMIC
Formulation SUSPENSION

Mechanism of action

Glucocorticoid receptor agonist

Primary target: Glucocorticoid receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is medrysone?

medrysone (HMS) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for medrysone?

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

What is the US approval status of medrysone?

medrysone 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.