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voxelotor

voxelotor (OXBRYTA) is a hemoglobin hba positive modulator. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: suspended Blood and blood forming organs (B06) B06AX03
US status approved
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Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — voxelotor
US status
approved
Class
Blood and blood forming organs (B06)
Route
ORAL
Patents
1
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

voxelotor (OXBRYTA) is a hemoglobin hba positive modulator. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN voxelotor
Brand OXBRYTA
Mechanism Hemoglobin HbA positive modulator
Target Hemoglobin HbA
Therapeutic class Blood and blood forming organs (B06)
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET, FOR SUSPENSION
ATC code B06AX03

Mechanism of action

Hemoglobin HbA positive modulator

Primary target: Hemoglobin HbA

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA suspended

Recent coverage

Pipeline programs

  1. Oxbryta 500 mg film-coated tablets Phase 2 · PARItec · sickle cell disease

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Frequently asked questions

What is voxelotor?

voxelotor (OXBRYTA) is a hemoglobin hba positive modulator. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for voxelotor?

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

What is the US approval status of voxelotor?

voxelotor 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.