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praziquantel

praziquantel (DISTOCIDE (KOREA)) is a voltage-activated calcium channel beta 1 subunit blocker. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved TGA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — praziquantel
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

praziquantel (DISTOCIDE (KOREA)) is a voltage-activated calcium channel beta 1 subunit blocker. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN praziquantel
Brand DISTOCIDE (KOREA)
Mechanism Voltage-activated calcium channel beta 1 subunit blocker
Target Voltage-activated calcium channel beta 1 subunit
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Voltage-activated calcium channel beta 1 subunit blocker

Primary target: Voltage-activated calcium channel beta 1 subunit

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. 22534 Phase 1 · Bayer · Onchocerciasis (river blindness): is an infectious disease c

Frequently asked questions

What is praziquantel?

praziquantel (DISTOCIDE (KOREA)) is a voltage-activated calcium channel beta 1 subunit blocker. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for praziquantel?

DISTOCIDE (KOREA) is a marketed brand name for praziquantel. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of praziquantel?

praziquantel 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.