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Drug profile · INN

plecanatide

plecanatide (TRULANCE) is a heat-stable enterotoxin receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — plecanatide
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

plecanatide (TRULANCE) is a heat-stable enterotoxin receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN plecanatide
Brand TRULANCE
Mechanism Heat-stable enterotoxin receptor agonist
Target Guanylyl cyclase C
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Heat-stable enterotoxin receptor agonist

Primary target: Guanylyl cyclase C

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is plecanatide?

plecanatide (TRULANCE) is a heat-stable enterotoxin receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for plecanatide?

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

What is the US approval status of plecanatide?

plecanatide 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.