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Drug profile · INN

pimecrolimus

pimecrolimus (ELIDEL) is a fk506-binding protein 1a inhibitor. Associated with Viatris Pharmaceuticals Co.,. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved TGA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 2
Pipeline programs 6
News articles 0
Drug details — pimecrolimus
US status
approved
Class
Route
TOPICAL
Patents
2
Programs
6
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

pimecrolimus (ELIDEL) is a fk506-binding protein 1a inhibitor. Associated with Viatris Pharmaceuticals Co.,. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN pimecrolimus
Brand ELIDEL
Mechanism FK506-binding protein 1A inhibitor
Target Peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase FKBP1A
Route TOPICAL
Formulation CREAM

Mechanism of action

FK506-binding protein 1A inhibitor

Primary target: Peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase FKBP1A

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. EFC17559 Phase 3 · Sanofi-Aventis U.S · Dermatitis atopic
  2. EFC17560 Phase 3 · Sanofi-Aventis U.S · Dermatitis atopic
  3. EFC17561 Phase 3 · Sanofi-Aventis U.S · Dermatitis atopic
  4. EFC17599 - AQUA Phase 3 · Sanofi-Aventis U.S · Dermatitis atopic
  5. EFC17600 Phase 3 · Sanofi-Aventis U.S · atopic dermatitis
  6. CADPT17A12201 Phase 2 · Novartis India · Moderate to severe atopic dermatitis

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  3. tacrolimus Dermatologicals (D11)
  4. temsirolimus Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
  5. fk506 FK506-binding protein 1A inhibitor
  6. rad001 FK506-binding protein 1A inhibitor
  1. US 7589100

    Non-hygroscopic and powdery amorphous pimecrolimus

    Expires Mon Sep 10 2029 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  2. US 7279571

    Methods of preparing pimecrolimus

    Expires Mon Oct 04 2027 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is pimecrolimus?

pimecrolimus (ELIDEL) is a fk506-binding protein 1a inhibitor. Associated with Viatris Pharmaceuticals Co.,. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for pimecrolimus?

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

What is the US approval status of pimecrolimus?

pimecrolimus 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.