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safinamide

safinamide (ARX-SAFINAMIDE) is a monoamine oxidase b inhibitor. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved Nervous system (N04) N04B
US status approved
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Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — safinamide
US status
approved
Class
Nervous system (N04)
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

safinamide (ARX-SAFINAMIDE) is a monoamine oxidase b inhibitor. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN safinamide
Brand ARX-SAFINAMIDE
Mechanism Monoamine oxidase B inhibitor
Target Amine oxidase [flavin-containing] B
Therapeutic class Nervous system (N04)
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET
ATC code N04B

Mechanism of action

Monoamine oxidase B inhibitor

Primary target: Amine oxidase [flavin-containing] B

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. SAVE PAIN 2025 Phase 3 · Théa Pharma Ireland · PARKINSON’S DISEASE WITH MOTOR FLUCTUATIONS

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Frequently asked questions

What is safinamide?

safinamide (ARX-SAFINAMIDE) is a monoamine oxidase b inhibitor. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for safinamide?

ARX-SAFINAMIDE is a marketed brand name for safinamide. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of safinamide?

safinamide 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.