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Drug profile · INN

metoclopramide hydrochloride

metoclopramide hydrochloride (REGLAN) is a dopamine d2 receptor antagonist. Associated with Quantum Biopharma. Route of administration: nasal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 4
News articles 0
Drug details — metoclopramide hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
NASAL
Patents
0
Programs
4
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

metoclopramide hydrochloride (REGLAN) is a dopamine d2 receptor antagonist. Associated with Quantum Biopharma. Route of administration: nasal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN metoclopramide hydrochloride
Brand REGLAN
Mechanism Dopamine D2 receptor antagonist
Target D(2) dopamine receptor
Route NASAL
Formulation TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING

Mechanism of action

Dopamine D2 receptor antagonist

Primary target: D(2) dopamine receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. CAAA601A62301 Phase 3 · Novartis India · Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (GEP-NET)
  2. IJB-SHAPERS-ODN-013 Phase 3 · George Institute for · locally advanced rectal cancer
  3. Metoclopramide 10mg Unknown · Chinese Academy of · Oral Cancer
  4. metoclopramide or mosapride Unknown · First People's Hospital · Severe Stroke

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  6. fluphenazine hydrochloride Dopamine D2 receptor antagonist

Frequently asked questions

What is metoclopramide hydrochloride?

metoclopramide hydrochloride (REGLAN) is a dopamine d2 receptor antagonist. Associated with Quantum Biopharma. Route of administration: nasal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for metoclopramide hydrochloride?

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

What is the US approval status of metoclopramide hydrochloride?

metoclopramide 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.