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pseudoephedrine hydrochloride

pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (ACTIFED) is a norepinephrine transporter releasing agent. 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 — pseudoephedrine hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (ACTIFED) is a norepinephrine transporter releasing agent. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN pseudoephedrine hydrochloride
Brand ACTIFED
Mechanism Norepinephrine transporter releasing agent
Target Sodium-dependent noradrenaline transporter
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Norepinephrine transporter releasing agent

Primary target: Sodium-dependent noradrenaline transporter

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is pseudoephedrine hydrochloride?

pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (ACTIFED) is a norepinephrine transporter releasing agent. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for pseudoephedrine hydrochloride?

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

What is the US approval status of pseudoephedrine hydrochloride?

pseudoephedrine 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.