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Drug profile · INN

nitazoxanide

nitazoxanide (ALINIA) is a pyruvate:ferredoxin oxidoreductase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — nitazoxanide
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

nitazoxanide (ALINIA) is a pyruvate:ferredoxin oxidoreductase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN nitazoxanide
Brand ALINIA
Mechanism Pyruvate:ferredoxin oxidoreductase inhibitor
Target Pyruvate dehydrogenase [NADP(+)]
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Pyruvate:ferredoxin oxidoreductase inhibitor

Primary target: Pyruvate dehydrogenase [NADP(+)]

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Nitazoxanide Tablets Unknown · Vera Therapeutics · COVID-19

Frequently asked questions

What is nitazoxanide?

nitazoxanide (ALINIA) is a pyruvate:ferredoxin oxidoreductase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for nitazoxanide?

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

What is the US approval status of nitazoxanide?

nitazoxanide 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.