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pimavanserin

pimavanserin (PIMAVANSERIN) is a serotonin 2a (5-ht2a) receptor inverse agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved NMPA: clinical trials
US status approved
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Drug details — pimavanserin
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

pimavanserin (PIMAVANSERIN) is a serotonin 2a (5-ht2a) receptor inverse agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN pimavanserin
Brand PIMAVANSERIN
Mechanism Serotonin 2a (5-HT2a) receptor inverse agonist
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Serotonin 2a (5-HT2a) receptor inverse agonist

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Frequently asked questions

What is pimavanserin?

pimavanserin (PIMAVANSERIN) is a serotonin 2a (5-ht2a) receptor inverse agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for pimavanserin?

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

What is the US approval status of pimavanserin?

pimavanserin 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.