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Drug profile · INN

metolazone

metolazone (MYKROX) is a thiazide-sensitive sodium-chloride cotransporter inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

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

Quick answer

metolazone (MYKROX) is a thiazide-sensitive sodium-chloride cotransporter inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN metolazone
Brand MYKROX
Mechanism Thiazide-sensitive sodium-chloride cotransporter inhibitor
Target Solute carrier family 12 member 3
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Thiazide-sensitive sodium-chloride cotransporter inhibitor

Primary target: Solute carrier family 12 member 3

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. CCM 1862 Phase 3 · Cardiol Therapeutics · congestive heart failure

Related & competitor drugs

  1. chlorothiazide sodium Thiazide-sensitive sodium-chloride cotransporter inhibitor
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  3. hydrochlorothiazide Thiazide-sensitive sodium-chloride cotransporter inhibitor
  4. indapamide Thiazide-sensitive sodium-chloride cotransporter inhibitor
  5. bendroflumethiazide Thiazide-sensitive sodium-chloride cotransporter inhibitor
  6. benzthiazide Thiazide-sensitive sodium-chloride cotransporter inhibitor

Frequently asked questions

What is metolazone?

metolazone (MYKROX) is a thiazide-sensitive sodium-chloride cotransporter inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for metolazone?

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

What is the US approval status of metolazone?

metolazone 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.