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methylprednisolone acetate

methylprednisolone acetate (METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: rectal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — methylprednisolone acetate
US status
approved
Class
Route
RECTAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

methylprednisolone acetate (METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: rectal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN methylprednisolone acetate
Brand METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE
Mechanism Glucocorticoid receptor agonist
Target Glucocorticoid receptor
Route RECTAL
Formulation ENEMA

Mechanism of action

Glucocorticoid receptor agonist

Primary target: Glucocorticoid receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. WN42086 Phase 3 · HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE · Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis

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Frequently asked questions

What is methylprednisolone acetate?

methylprednisolone acetate (METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: rectal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for methylprednisolone acetate?

METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE is a marketed brand name for methylprednisolone acetate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of methylprednisolone acetate?

methylprednisolone acetate 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.