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nefazodone hydrochloride

nefazodone hydrochloride (NEFAZODONE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a serotonin 2a (5-ht2a) receptor antagonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — nefazodone hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

nefazodone hydrochloride (NEFAZODONE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a serotonin 2a (5-ht2a) receptor antagonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN nefazodone hydrochloride
Brand NEFAZODONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Serotonin 2a (5-HT2a) receptor antagonist
Target Sodium-dependent noradrenaline transporter
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Serotonin 2a (5-HT2a) receptor antagonist

Primary target: Sodium-dependent noradrenaline transporter

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Nefazodone Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Cocaine-Related Disorders

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Frequently asked questions

What is nefazodone hydrochloride?

nefazodone hydrochloride (NEFAZODONE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a serotonin 2a (5-ht2a) receptor antagonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for nefazodone hydrochloride?

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

What is the US approval status of nefazodone hydrochloride?

nefazodone 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.