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CG5503 IR; tapentadol — Competitive Intelligence Brief
phase 3
Mu-opioid receptor agonist and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
Mu-opioid receptor (OPRM1); norepinephrine transporter (SLC6A2)
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CG5503 IR; tapentadol (CG5503 IR; tapentadol) — Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.. Tapentadol is a mu-opioid receptor agonist and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor that provides analgesia through dual mechanisms of action.
Comparator set (1 drugs)
| Drug | Generic | Sponsor | Phase | Class | Target | Approval / PDUFA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CG5503 IR; tapentadol TARGET | CG5503 IR; tapentadol | Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C. | phase 3 | Mu-opioid receptor agonist and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor | Mu-opioid receptor (OPRM1); norepinephrine transporter (SLC6A2) | |
| Tapentadol ER (CG5503) | Tapentadol ER (CG5503) | Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C. | phase 3 | mu-opioid receptor agonist and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor | mu-opioid receptor, norepinephrine transporter |
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Drug Landscape (2026). CG5503 IR; tapentadol — Competitive Intelligence Brief. https://druglandscape.com/ci/cg5503-ir-tapentadol. Accessed 2026-05-16.
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