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Drug profile · INN

tapentadol

tapentadol (PALEXIA SR) is a norepinephrine transporter inhibitor. Associated with Seqirus (Australia) Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

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

Quick answer

tapentadol (PALEXIA SR) is a norepinephrine transporter inhibitor. Associated with Seqirus (Australia) Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN tapentadol
Brand PALEXIA SR
Mechanism Norepinephrine transporter inhibitor
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE

Mechanism of action

Norepinephrine transporter inhibitor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Tapentadol IR 50 mg Phase 3 · Janssen Cilag International · Hallux Valgus
  2. PALEXIA Retard 50 mg tabletten met verlengde afgifte Approved · Disc Medicine · chronic postoperative pain

Frequently asked questions

What is tapentadol?

tapentadol (PALEXIA SR) is a norepinephrine transporter inhibitor. Associated with Seqirus (Australia) Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for tapentadol?

PALEXIA SR is a marketed brand name for tapentadol. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of tapentadol?

tapentadol 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.