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Drug profile · INN

nateglinide

nateglinide (TRAZEC) is a sulfonylurea receptor 1, kir6.2 blocker. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: withdrawn Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10) A10BX03
US status approved
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Drug details — nateglinide
US status
approved
Class
Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10)
Route
ORAL
Patents
5
Programs
0
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

nateglinide (TRAZEC) is a sulfonylurea receptor 1, kir6.2 blocker. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN nateglinide
Brand TRAZEC
Mechanism Sulfonylurea receptor 1, Kir6.2 blocker
Target Sulfonylurea receptor 1, Kir6.2
Therapeutic class Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10)
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET
ATC code A10BX03

Mechanism of action

Sulfonylurea receptor 1, Kir6.2 blocker

Primary target: Sulfonylurea receptor 1, Kir6.2

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA withdrawn

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  1. US 7534913

    Crystalline form of nateglinide

    Expires Mon May 14 2029 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  2. US 7420084

    Polymorphic forms of nateglinide

    Expires Mon Aug 28 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  3. US 7358390

    Polymorphic forms of nateglinide

    Expires Mon Apr 10 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  4. US 7148376

    Polymorphic forms of nateglinide

    Expires Mon Dec 07 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  5. US 6861553

    Process for preparing nateglinide and intermediates thereof

    Expires Mon Feb 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    expired

Frequently asked questions

What is nateglinide?

nateglinide (TRAZEC) is a sulfonylurea receptor 1, kir6.2 blocker. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for nateglinide?

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

What is the US approval status of nateglinide?

nateglinide 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.