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rotigotine

rotigotine (NEUPRO) is a d2-like dopamine receptor agonist. Route of administration: transdermal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved NMPA: clinical trials Nervous system (N04) N04BC09
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 4
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Drug details — rotigotine
US status
approved
Class
Nervous system (N04)
Route
TRANSDERMAL
Patents
0
Programs
4
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

rotigotine (NEUPRO) is a d2-like dopamine receptor agonist. Route of administration: transdermal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN rotigotine
Brand NEUPRO
Mechanism D2-like dopamine receptor agonist
Target D2-like dopamine receptor
Therapeutic class Nervous system (N04)
Route TRANSDERMAL
Formulation FILM, EXTENDED RELEASE
ATC code N04BC09

Mechanism of action

D2-like dopamine receptor agonist

Primary target: D2-like dopamine receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Pipeline programs

  1. 1462rot25ct Phase 2 · Anaxis Pharma · Parkinson's disease
  2. Rotigotine Transdermal System [Neupro] Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Substance-Related Disorders
  3. 987/24 Phase 1 · Anaxis Pharma · Not applicable (submitted trial is a bioavailability study i
  4. 988/24 Phase 1 · Anaxis Pharma · Not applicable (submitted trial is a bioavailability study i

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Frequently asked questions

What is rotigotine?

rotigotine (NEUPRO) is a d2-like dopamine receptor agonist. Route of administration: transdermal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for rotigotine?

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

What is the US approval status of rotigotine?

rotigotine 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.