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potassium aminosalicylate

potassium aminosalicylate (PASKALIUM) is a dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

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

Quick answer

potassium aminosalicylate (PASKALIUM) is a dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN potassium aminosalicylate
Brand PASKALIUM
Mechanism Dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor
Target Dihydrofolate reductase
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor

Primary target: Dihydrofolate reductase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is potassium aminosalicylate?

potassium aminosalicylate (PASKALIUM) is a dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for potassium aminosalicylate?

PASKALIUM is a marketed brand name for potassium aminosalicylate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of potassium aminosalicylate?

potassium aminosalicylate 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.