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Drug profile · INN

pridopidine

pridopidine (NURZIGMA) is a dopamine d2 receptor modulator.

EMA: application withdrawn Nervous system (N07) N07
Patents linked 5
Pipeline programs 1
News articles 0
Drug details — pridopidine
Class
Nervous system (N07)
Route
Patents
5
Programs
1
Data quality
0.83

Quick answer

pridopidine (NURZIGMA) is a dopamine d2 receptor modulator.

Key facts

INN pridopidine
Brand NURZIGMA
Mechanism Dopamine D2 receptor modulator
Target D(2) dopamine receptor
Therapeutic class Nervous system (N07)
ATC code N07

Mechanism of action

Dopamine D2 receptor modulator

Primary target: D(2) dopamine receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA application withdrawn

Pipeline programs

  1. PRIDOPIDINE, Pridopidine placebo Phase 3 · Dr. Ferrer BioPharma · Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Related & competitor drugs

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  3. brivaracetam Nervous system (N03)
  4. bupivacaine Nervous system (N01)
  5. buprenorphine Nervous system (N07)
  6. cabergoline Dopamine D2 receptor agonist

Related patents

  1. US 11471449

    Use of pridopidine to improve cognitive function and for treating Alzheimer's disease

    Expires Mon Oct 13 2042 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  2. US 10603311

    Use of pridopidine to improve cognitive function and for treating Alzheimer's disease

    Expires Mon Mar 26 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  3. US 10130621

    Analogs of pridopidine, their preparation and use

    Expires Mon Nov 15 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  4. US 9814706

    Hydrobromide salt of pridopidine

    Expires Mon Nov 09 2037 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  5. US 9796673

    L-tartrate salt of pridopidine

    Expires Mon Oct 19 2037 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is pridopidine?

pridopidine (NURZIGMA) is a dopamine d2 receptor modulator.

What is the brand name for pridopidine?

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