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Drug profile · INN

regadenoson

regadenoson (RAPISCAN) is a adenosine a2a receptor agonist. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved Cardiovascular system (C01) C01EB21
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 2
News articles 0
Drug details — regadenoson
US status
approved
Class
Cardiovascular system (C01)
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Patents
0
Programs
2
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

regadenoson (RAPISCAN) is a adenosine a2a receptor agonist. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN regadenoson
Brand RAPISCAN
Mechanism Adenosine A2a receptor agonist
Target Adenosine receptor A2a
Therapeutic class Cardiovascular system (C01)
Route INTRAVENOUS
Formulation SOLUTION
ATC code C01EB21

Mechanism of action

Adenosine A2a receptor agonist

Primary target: Adenosine receptor A2a

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. HCB.2021.1309 Approved · George Institute for · Coronary artery chronic total occlusion
  2. Regadenoson Approved · Aspire Biopharma Holdings · Coronary Artery Disease

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  2. aliskiren Cardiovascular system (C09)
  3. azilsartan medoxomil Cardiovascular system (C09)
  4. bempedoic acid Cardiovascular system (C10)
  5. bosentan Cardiovascular system (C02)
  6. dofetilide Cardiovascular system (C01)

Frequently asked questions

What is regadenoson?

regadenoson (RAPISCAN) is a adenosine a2a receptor agonist. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for regadenoson?

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

What is the US approval status of regadenoson?

regadenoson 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.