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zuranolone

zuranolone (ZURZUVAE) is a gaba-a receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved Nervous system (N06) N06A
US status approved
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Drug details — zuranolone
US status
approved
Class
Nervous system (N06)
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

zuranolone (ZURZUVAE) is a gaba-a receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN zuranolone
Brand ZURZUVAE
Mechanism GABA-A receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator
Target GABA-A receptor; anion channel
Therapeutic class Nervous system (N06)
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE
ATC code N06A

Mechanism of action

GABA-A receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator

Primary target: GABA-A receptor; anion channel

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is zuranolone?

zuranolone (ZURZUVAE) is a gaba-a receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for zuranolone?

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

What is the US approval status of zuranolone?

zuranolone 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.