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phenylephrine hydrochloride

phenylephrine hydrochloride (PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a adrenergic receptor alpha-1 agonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — phenylephrine hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

phenylephrine hydrochloride (PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a adrenergic receptor alpha-1 agonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN phenylephrine hydrochloride
Brand PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Adrenergic receptor alpha-1 agonist
Target Adrenergic receptor alpha-1
Route OPHTHALMIC
Formulation SOLUTION

Mechanism of action

Adrenergic receptor alpha-1 agonist

Primary target: Adrenergic receptor alpha-1

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. UP-CLI-2023-01 Phase 2 · Anaxis Pharma · to obtain pre-operative mydriasis or for diagnostic purposes

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Frequently asked questions

What is phenylephrine hydrochloride?

phenylephrine hydrochloride (PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a adrenergic receptor alpha-1 agonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for phenylephrine hydrochloride?

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

What is the US approval status of phenylephrine hydrochloride?

phenylephrine 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.