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Drug profile · INN

silodosin

silodosin (UROREC) is a alpha-1a adrenergic receptor antagonist. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved Genito-urinary system and sex hormones (G04) G04CA04
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 3
News articles 0
Drug details — silodosin
US status
approved
Class
Genito-urinary system and sex hormones (G04)
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
3
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

silodosin (UROREC) is a alpha-1a adrenergic receptor antagonist. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN silodosin
Brand UROREC
Mechanism Alpha-1a adrenergic receptor antagonist
Target Alpha-1A adrenergic receptor
Therapeutic class Genito-urinary system and sex hormones (G04)
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE
ATC code G04CA04

Mechanism of action

Alpha-1a adrenergic receptor antagonist

Primary target: Alpha-1A adrenergic receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. 2025-521877-14-00 Phase 2 · George Institute for · Traumatic spinal cord injury
  2. Silodosin Phase 2 · Hospital Authority · Premature Ejaculation
  3. Silodosin Phase 1 · Hospital Authority · Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Related & competitor drugs

  1. apomorphine Genito-urinary system and sex hormones (G04)
  2. mirabegron Genito-urinary system and sex hormones (G04)
  3. oxybutynin Genito-urinary system and sex hormones (G04)
  4. raloxifene Genito-urinary system and sex hormones (G03)
  5. sildenafil Genito-urinary system and sex hormones (G04)
  6. tadalafil Genito-urinary system and sex hormones (G04)

Frequently asked questions

What is silodosin?

silodosin (UROREC) is a alpha-1a adrenergic receptor antagonist. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for silodosin?

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

What is the US approval status of silodosin?

silodosin 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.