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orphenadrine citrate

orphenadrine citrate (ORPHENADRINE CITRATE) is a norepinephrine transporter inhibitor. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — orphenadrine citrate
US status
approved
Class
Route
INJECTION
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Quick answer

orphenadrine citrate (ORPHENADRINE CITRATE) is a norepinephrine transporter inhibitor. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN orphenadrine citrate
Brand ORPHENADRINE CITRATE
Mechanism Norepinephrine transporter inhibitor
Target Glutamate [NMDA] receptor
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE

Mechanism of action

Norepinephrine transporter inhibitor

Primary target: Glutamate [NMDA] receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is orphenadrine citrate?

orphenadrine citrate (ORPHENADRINE CITRATE) is a norepinephrine transporter inhibitor. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for orphenadrine citrate?

ORPHENADRINE CITRATE is a marketed brand name for orphenadrine citrate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of orphenadrine citrate?

orphenadrine citrate 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.