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Drug profile · INN

methadone hydrochloride

methadone hydrochloride (METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a mu opioid receptor agonist. Associated with ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS INC /NV/. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 8
News articles 0
Drug details — methadone hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
INJECTION
Patents
0
Programs
8
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

methadone hydrochloride (METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a mu opioid receptor agonist. Associated with ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS INC /NV/. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN methadone hydrochloride
Brand METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Mu opioid receptor agonist
Target Mu-type opioid receptor
Route INJECTION
Formulation TABLET, EFFERVESCENT

Mechanism of action

Mu opioid receptor agonist

Primary target: Mu-type opioid receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Methadone Phase 3 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Opioid-Related Disorders
  2. methadone Phase 3 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · HIV
  3. Methadone Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Cocaine-Related Disorders
  4. Methadone Phase 1 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Opiate-Related Disorders
  5. Methadone Approved · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Opioid-use Disorder
  6. Methadone Approved · Pacira Ireland · Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
  7. Methadone Approved · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Opioid Use
  8. methadone Approved · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Heroin Dependence

Related & competitor drugs

  1. alvimopan Mu opioid receptor antagonist
  2. loperamide hydrochloride Mu opioid receptor agonist
  3. morphine sulfate Mu opioid receptor agonist
  4. oxycodone Mu opioid receptor agonist
  5. oxycodone hydrochloride Mu opioid receptor agonist
  6. propoxyphene hydrochloride Mu opioid receptor agonist

Frequently asked questions

What is methadone hydrochloride?

methadone hydrochloride (METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a mu opioid receptor agonist. Associated with ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS INC /NV/. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for methadone hydrochloride?

METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE is a marketed brand name for methadone hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of methadone hydrochloride?

methadone hydrochloride 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.