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selegiline hydrochloride

selegiline hydrochloride (ZELAPAR) is a monoamine oxidase b inhibitor. 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 — selegiline hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

selegiline hydrochloride (ZELAPAR) is a monoamine oxidase b inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN selegiline hydrochloride
Brand ZELAPAR
Mechanism Monoamine oxidase B inhibitor
Target Amine oxidase [flavin-containing] B
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING

Mechanism of action

Monoamine oxidase B inhibitor

Primary target: Amine oxidase [flavin-containing] B

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Selegiline hydrochloride Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Marijuana Abuse

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Frequently asked questions

What is selegiline hydrochloride?

selegiline hydrochloride (ZELAPAR) is a monoamine oxidase b inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for selegiline hydrochloride?

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

What is the US approval status of selegiline hydrochloride?

selegiline 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.