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zileuton

zileuton (ZILEUTON) is a arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — zileuton
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

zileuton (ZILEUTON) is a arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN zileuton
Brand ZILEUTON
Mechanism Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor
Target Polyunsaturated fatty acid 5-lipoxygenase
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor

Primary target: Polyunsaturated fatty acid 5-lipoxygenase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Related & competitor drugs

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  3. balsalazide disodium Cyclooxygenase inhibitor
  4. olsalazine sodium Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor
  5. sulfasalazine Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor
  6. mesalazine Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor

Frequently asked questions

What is zileuton?

zileuton (ZILEUTON) is a arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for zileuton?

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

What is the US approval status of zileuton?

zileuton 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.