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naloxegol

naloxegol (MOVENTIG) is a mu opioid receptor antagonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved Alimentary tract and metabolism (A06) A06AH03
US status approved
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Drug details — naloxegol
US status
approved
Class
Alimentary tract and metabolism (A06)
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

naloxegol (MOVENTIG) is a mu opioid receptor antagonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN naloxegol
Brand MOVENTIG
Mechanism Mu opioid receptor antagonist
Therapeutic class Alimentary tract and metabolism (A06)
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET
ATC code A06AH03

Mechanism of action

Mu opioid receptor antagonist

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is naloxegol?

naloxegol (MOVENTIG) is a mu opioid receptor antagonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for naloxegol?

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

What is the US approval status of naloxegol?

naloxegol 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.