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Drug profile · INN

prochlorperazine maleate

prochlorperazine maleate (PROCHLORPERAZINE) is a dopamine d2 receptor antagonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — prochlorperazine maleate
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

prochlorperazine maleate (PROCHLORPERAZINE) is a dopamine d2 receptor antagonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN prochlorperazine maleate
Brand PROCHLORPERAZINE
Mechanism Dopamine D2 receptor antagonist
Target D(2) dopamine receptor
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE

Mechanism of action

Dopamine D2 receptor antagonist

Primary target: D(2) dopamine receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. prochlorperazine and benadryl IV Unknown · United Therapeutics Europe · Acute Migraine Headache

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Frequently asked questions

What is prochlorperazine maleate?

prochlorperazine maleate (PROCHLORPERAZINE) is a dopamine d2 receptor antagonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for prochlorperazine maleate?

PROCHLORPERAZINE is a marketed brand name for prochlorperazine maleate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of prochlorperazine maleate?

prochlorperazine maleate 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.