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Drug profile · INN

sibutramine hydrochloride

sibutramine hydrochloride (MERIDIA) is a monoamine transporter inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 2
News articles 0
Drug details — sibutramine hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
2
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

sibutramine hydrochloride (MERIDIA) is a monoamine transporter inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN sibutramine hydrochloride
Brand MERIDIA
Mechanism Monoamine transporter inhibitor
Target Monoamine transporter
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Monoamine transporter inhibitor

Primary target: Monoamine transporter

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Improved warm meridians and relieve pain plaster Unknown · Universal Integrated · Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
  2. Infrared thermography Unknown · First People's Hospital · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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Frequently asked questions

What is sibutramine hydrochloride?

sibutramine hydrochloride (MERIDIA) is a monoamine transporter inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for sibutramine hydrochloride?

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

What is the US approval status of sibutramine hydrochloride?

sibutramine 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.