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Drug profile · INN

naltrexone hydrochloride

naltrexone hydrochloride (NALTREXONE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a opioid receptors; mu/kappa/delta antagonist. Associated with ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS INC /NV/. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 3
News articles 0
Drug details — naltrexone hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
3
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

naltrexone hydrochloride (NALTREXONE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a opioid receptors; mu/kappa/delta antagonist. Associated with ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS INC /NV/. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN naltrexone hydrochloride
Brand NALTREXONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Opioid receptors; mu/kappa/delta antagonist
Target Opioid receptors; mu/kappa/delta
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE

Mechanism of action

Opioid receptors; mu/kappa/delta antagonist

Primary target: Opioid receptors; mu/kappa/delta

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Naltrexone hydrochloride Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Obesity
  2. NALTR-17-24 Phase 1 · Anaxis Pharma · Alcohol dependence
  3. Abbreviated non-contrast MRI of the liver Unknown · Hospital Authority · Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Related & competitor drugs

  1. codeine phosphate Opioid receptors; mu/kappa/delta agonist
  2. hydrocodone bitartrate Opioid receptors; mu/kappa/delta agonist
  3. naloxone hydrochloride Opioid receptors; mu/kappa/delta antagonist
  4. naltrexone Alimentary tract and metabolism (A08)
  5. oxymorphone hydrochloride Opioid receptors; mu/kappa/delta agonist
  6. codeine sulfate Opioid receptors; mu/kappa/delta agonist

Frequently asked questions

What is naltrexone hydrochloride?

naltrexone hydrochloride (NALTREXONE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a opioid receptors; mu/kappa/delta antagonist. Associated with ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS INC /NV/. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for naltrexone hydrochloride?

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

What is the US approval status of naltrexone hydrochloride?

naltrexone 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.