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methysergide maleate

methysergide maleate (SANSERT) is a serotonin 1a (5-ht1a) receptor partial agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — methysergide maleate
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
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Quick answer

methysergide maleate (SANSERT) is a serotonin 1a (5-ht1a) receptor partial agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN methysergide maleate
Brand SANSERT
Mechanism Serotonin 1a (5-HT1a) receptor partial agonist
Target 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1A
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Serotonin 1a (5-HT1a) receptor partial agonist

Primary target: 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1A

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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  3. vortioxetine hydrobromide Serotonin transporter inhibitor
  4. gepirone hydrochloride Serotonin 1a (5-HT1a) receptor agonist

Frequently asked questions

What is methysergide maleate?

methysergide maleate (SANSERT) is a serotonin 1a (5-ht1a) receptor partial agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for methysergide maleate?

SANSERT is a marketed brand name for methysergide maleate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of methysergide maleate?

methysergide maleate 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.