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Drug profile · INN

nimodipine

nimodipine (NIMODIPINE) is a voltage-gated l-type calcium channel blocker. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 1
Pipeline programs 1
News articles 0
Drug details — nimodipine
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
1
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

nimodipine (NIMODIPINE) is a voltage-gated l-type calcium channel blocker. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN nimodipine
Brand NIMODIPINE
Mechanism Voltage-gated L-type calcium channel blocker
Target Mineralocorticoid receptor
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Voltage-gated L-type calcium channel blocker

Primary target: Mineralocorticoid receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

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

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  5. eplerenone Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist
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Related patents

  1. US 12414943

    Nimodipine parenteral administration

    Expires Mon Sep 11 2045 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is nimodipine?

nimodipine (NIMODIPINE) is a voltage-gated l-type calcium channel blocker. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for nimodipine?

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

What is the US approval status of nimodipine?

nimodipine 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.