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valproate

valproate (EPILIM) is a succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd.

TGA: approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 3
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Drug details — valproate

Quick answer

valproate (EPILIM) is a succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd.

Key facts

INN valproate
Brand EPILIM
Mechanism Succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor
Target Succinate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase, mitochondrial

Mechanism of action

Succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor

Primary target: Succinate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase, mitochondrial

Approval history

Authority Status Date
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Valproate Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Bipolar Disorder
  2. Sodium valproate Approved · Chinese University of · Epilepsy
  3. sodium valproate Approved · Chinese Academy of · Epilepsy

Related & competitor drugs

  1. divalproex sodium Succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor
  2. valproate sodium Succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor
  3. valproic acid Succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor

Frequently asked questions

What is valproate?

valproate (EPILIM) is a succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd.

What is the brand name for valproate?

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