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Drug profile · INN

rimegepant sulfate

rimegepant sulfate (NURTEC ODT) is a calcitonin gene-related peptide type 1 receptor antagonist. 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 — rimegepant sulfate
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

rimegepant sulfate (NURTEC ODT) is a calcitonin gene-related peptide type 1 receptor antagonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN rimegepant sulfate
Brand NURTEC ODT
Mechanism Calcitonin gene-related peptide type 1 receptor antagonist
Target Calcitonin gene-related peptide type 1 receptor
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING

Mechanism of action

Calcitonin gene-related peptide type 1 receptor antagonist

Primary target: Calcitonin gene-related peptide type 1 receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. C4951013 Phase 3 · First Biotech (Australia) · Chronic Migraine

Related & competitor drugs

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  3. rimegepant Nervous system (N02)
  4. ubrogepant Calcitonin gene-related peptide type 1 receptor antagonist
  5. zavegepant hydrochloride Calcitonin gene-related peptide type 1 receptor antagonist
  6. erenumab Nervous system (N02)

Frequently asked questions

What is rimegepant sulfate?

rimegepant sulfate (NURTEC ODT) is a calcitonin gene-related peptide type 1 receptor antagonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for rimegepant sulfate?

NURTEC ODT is a marketed brand name for rimegepant sulfate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of rimegepant sulfate?

rimegepant sulfate 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.