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Drug profile · INN

memantine

memantine (APO-MEMANTINE) is a glutamate [nmda] receptor negative allosteric modulator. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd.

EMA: approved TGA: approved Nervous system (N06) N06DX01
Patents linked 1
Pipeline programs 5
News articles 0
Drug details — memantine
Class
Nervous system (N06)
Route
Patents
1
Programs
5
Data quality
0.83

Quick answer

memantine (APO-MEMANTINE) is a glutamate [nmda] receptor negative allosteric modulator. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd.

Key facts

INN memantine
Brand APO-MEMANTINE
Mechanism Glutamate [NMDA] receptor negative allosteric modulator
Therapeutic class Nervous system (N06)
ATC code N06DX01

Mechanism of action

Glutamate [NMDA] receptor negative allosteric modulator

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Memantine Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Cocaine-Related Disorders
  2. Memantine Oral Tablet Phase 2 · Chinese Academy of · Radiation Disease
  3. Memantine Phase 1 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Tobacco Use Disorder
  4. UECHUP-MEM/25-6 Phase 1 · Tillomed Laboratories · Alzheimer’s disease
  5. MDA Unknown · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Healthy

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  1. US 10800734

    Memantine compounds and their preparation and uses thereof

    Expires Mon Oct 08 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is memantine?

memantine (APO-MEMANTINE) is a glutamate [nmda] receptor negative allosteric modulator. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd.

What is the brand name for memantine?

APO-MEMANTINE is a marketed brand name for memantine. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.