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Drug profile · INN

methoxsalen

methoxsalen (UVADEX) is a dna inhibitor. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved TGA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — methoxsalen
US status
approved
Class
Route
TOPICAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

methoxsalen (UVADEX) is a dna inhibitor. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN methoxsalen
Brand UVADEX
Mechanism DNA inhibitor
Target DNA
Route TOPICAL
Formulation LOTION

Mechanism of action

DNA inhibitor

Primary target: DNA

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. methoxsalen Phase 2 · Ultragenyx UK · Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita

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Frequently asked questions

What is methoxsalen?

methoxsalen (UVADEX) is a dna inhibitor. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for methoxsalen?

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

What is the US approval status of methoxsalen?

methoxsalen 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.