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troglitazone

troglitazone (REZULIN) is a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

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

Quick answer

troglitazone (REZULIN) is a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN troglitazone
Brand REZULIN
Mechanism Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma agonist
Target Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma agonist

Primary target: Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Related & competitor drugs

  1. pioglitazone hydrochloride Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma agonist
  2. rosiglitazone maleate Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma agonist
  3. leriglitazone Alimentary tract and metabolism (A16)
  4. rosiglitazone Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10)

Related patents

  1. US 6579893

    Use of troglitazone and related compounds for the treatment of cancer

    Expires Mon Jun 12 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    expired
  2. US 6207690

    Troglitazone compounds for treating climacteric and cancer

    Expires Mon Mar 22 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    expired

Frequently asked questions

What is troglitazone?

troglitazone (REZULIN) is a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for troglitazone?

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

What is the US approval status of troglitazone?

troglitazone 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.