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Drug profile · INN

tizanidine hydrochloride

tizanidine hydrochloride (TIZANIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a adrenergic receptor alpha-2 agonist. 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 — tizanidine hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

tizanidine hydrochloride (TIZANIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a adrenergic receptor alpha-2 agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN tizanidine hydrochloride
Brand TIZANIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Adrenergic receptor alpha-2 agonist
Target Adrenergic receptor alpha-2
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Adrenergic receptor alpha-2 agonist

Primary target: Adrenergic receptor alpha-2

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Tizanidine (sublingual or oral) Phase 2 · Teva Pharma · Muscle Spasticity

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Frequently asked questions

What is tizanidine hydrochloride?

tizanidine hydrochloride (TIZANIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a adrenergic receptor alpha-2 agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for tizanidine hydrochloride?

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

What is the US approval status of tizanidine hydrochloride?

tizanidine 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.