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Drug profile · INN

ursodeoxycholic acid

ursodeoxycholic acid (URSOFALK) is a bile acid receptor fxr agonist. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd.

TGA: approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 5
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Drug details — ursodeoxycholic acid

Quick answer

ursodeoxycholic acid (URSOFALK) is a bile acid receptor fxr agonist. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd.

Key facts

INN ursodeoxycholic acid
Brand URSOFALK
Mechanism Bile acid receptor FXR agonist
Target Bile acid receptor

Mechanism of action

Bile acid receptor FXR agonist

Primary target: Bile acid receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. URSODEOXYCHOLIC ACID Phase 2 · George Institute for · Hepatorenal polycystic diseases
  2. Ursodeoxycholic acid Phase 2 · Chinese Academy of · COVID-19
  3. Ursodeoxycholic acid Phase 2 · Hospital Authority · Hepatitis D
  4. tauroursodeoxycholic acid (TUDCA) Phase 2 · First People's Hospital · Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease Inf
  5. Ursodeoxycholic acid combined with total glucosides of paeony Approved · Chinese Academy of · Hepatitis

Related & competitor drugs

  1. chenodiol Bile acid receptor FXR agonist
  2. ursodiol Bile acid receptor FXR agonist
  3. obeticholic acid Alimentary tract and metabolism (A05)
  4. chenodeoxycholic acid Alimentary tract and metabolism (A05)

Frequently asked questions

What is ursodeoxycholic acid?

ursodeoxycholic acid (URSOFALK) is a bile acid receptor fxr agonist. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd.

What is the brand name for ursodeoxycholic acid?

URSOFALK is a marketed brand name for ursodeoxycholic acid. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.