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protriptyline hydrochloride

protriptyline hydrochloride (VIVACTIL) is a norepinephrine transporter inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — protriptyline hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
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0
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Data quality
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Quick answer

protriptyline hydrochloride (VIVACTIL) is a norepinephrine transporter inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN protriptyline hydrochloride
Brand VIVACTIL
Mechanism Norepinephrine transporter inhibitor
Target Sodium-dependent noradrenaline transporter
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Norepinephrine transporter inhibitor

Primary target: Sodium-dependent noradrenaline transporter

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is protriptyline hydrochloride?

protriptyline hydrochloride (VIVACTIL) is a norepinephrine transporter inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for protriptyline hydrochloride?

VIVACTIL is a marketed brand name for protriptyline hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of protriptyline hydrochloride?

protriptyline hydrochloride 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.