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trimethaphan camsylate

trimethaphan camsylate (ARFONAD) is a neuronal acetylcholine receptor; alpha3/beta4 antagonist. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
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Drug details — trimethaphan camsylate
US status
approved
Class
Route
INJECTION
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Quick answer

trimethaphan camsylate (ARFONAD) is a neuronal acetylcholine receptor; alpha3/beta4 antagonist. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN trimethaphan camsylate
Brand ARFONAD
Mechanism Neuronal acetylcholine receptor; alpha3/beta4 antagonist
Target Neuronal acetylcholine receptor; alpha3/beta4
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE

Mechanism of action

Neuronal acetylcholine receptor; alpha3/beta4 antagonist

Primary target: Neuronal acetylcholine receptor; alpha3/beta4

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Related & competitor drugs

  1. mecamylamine hydrochloride Neuronal acetylcholine receptor; alpha3/beta4 negative allosteric modulator
  2. pentolinium tartrate Neuronal acetylcholine receptor; alpha3/beta4 antagonist

Frequently asked questions

What is trimethaphan camsylate?

trimethaphan camsylate (ARFONAD) is a neuronal acetylcholine receptor; alpha3/beta4 antagonist. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for trimethaphan camsylate?

ARFONAD is a marketed brand name for trimethaphan camsylate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of trimethaphan camsylate?

trimethaphan camsylate 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.