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ziconotide acetate

ziconotide acetate (PRIALT) is a voltage-gated n-type calcium channel alpha-1b subunit blocker. Route of administration: intrathecal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — ziconotide acetate
US status
approved
Class
Route
INTRATHECAL
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0
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Quick answer

ziconotide acetate (PRIALT) is a voltage-gated n-type calcium channel alpha-1b subunit blocker. Route of administration: intrathecal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN ziconotide acetate
Brand PRIALT
Mechanism Voltage-gated N-type calcium channel alpha-1B subunit blocker
Target Voltage-dependent N-type calcium channel subunit alpha-1B
Route INTRATHECAL
Formulation INJECTABLE

Mechanism of action

Voltage-gated N-type calcium channel alpha-1B subunit blocker

Primary target: Voltage-dependent N-type calcium channel subunit alpha-1B

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Related & competitor drugs

  1. ziconotide Nervous system (N02)

Frequently asked questions

What is ziconotide acetate?

ziconotide acetate (PRIALT) is a voltage-gated n-type calcium channel alpha-1b subunit blocker. Route of administration: intrathecal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for ziconotide acetate?

PRIALT is a marketed brand name for ziconotide acetate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of ziconotide acetate?

ziconotide acetate 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.