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Drug profile · INN

oxazepam

oxazepam (ALEPAM 15) is a gaba-a receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved TGA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — oxazepam
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

oxazepam (ALEPAM 15) is a gaba-a receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN oxazepam
Brand ALEPAM 15
Mechanism GABA-A receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator
Target GABA-A receptor; anion channel
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

GABA-A receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator

Primary target: GABA-A receptor; anion channel

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. metyrapone & oxazepam Phase 1 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Cocaine Use Disorder

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Frequently asked questions

What is oxazepam?

oxazepam (ALEPAM 15) is a gaba-a receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for oxazepam?

ALEPAM 15 is a marketed brand name for oxazepam. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of oxazepam?

oxazepam 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.