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Drug profile · INN

metronidazole

metronidazole (FLAGYL) is a dna inhibitor. Associated with Talion. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved TGA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 17
News articles 0
Drug details — metronidazole
US status
approved
Class
Route
TOPICAL
Patents
0
Programs
17
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

metronidazole (FLAGYL) is a dna inhibitor. Associated with Talion. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN metronidazole
Brand FLAGYL
Mechanism DNA inhibitor
Target DNA
Route TOPICAL
Formulation TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Originator Talion

Mechanism of action

DNA inhibitor

Primary target: DNA

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. APHP220818 Phase 3 · PARItec · Acute mesenteric ischemia
  2. AUTOP 2 Phase 3 · Ishita Pharma - · Bacterial vaginosis, High risk preterm birth pregnancy, Vagi
  3. VACAB-2022 Phase 3 · George Institute for · Patients with hip or knee infections
  4. Vedolizumab-3041 Phase 3 · Takeda · Active Chronic Pouchitis
  5. C3601010 Phase 2 · First Biotech (Australia) · Sepsis, Suspected or Confirmed Infections Due to Gram-Negati
  6. METRONIDAZOLE for Pouchitis Phase 2 · Anaxis Pharma · Pouchitis
  7. Metronidazole Phase 2 · Teva Pharma · Bacterial Vaginosis
  8. T2214 Phase 2 · Chinese Academy of · Gastric Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma

Related & competitor drugs

  1. acyclovir Human herpesvirus 1 DNA polymerase inhibitor
  2. acyclovir sodium Human herpesvirus 1 DNA polymerase inhibitor
  3. azacitidine Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
  4. bleomycin sulfate DNA inhibitor
  5. busulfan Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
  6. capecitabine Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)

Frequently asked questions

What is metronidazole?

metronidazole (FLAGYL) is a dna inhibitor. Associated with Talion. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for metronidazole?

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

What is the US approval status of metronidazole?

metronidazole 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.