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Methylnaltrexone (MNTX) — Competitive Intelligence Brief
marketed
Peripheral mu-opioid receptor antagonist
Mu-opioid receptor (peripheral)
Gastroenterology / Pain Management
Small molecule
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Target snapshot
Methylnaltrexone (MNTX) (Methylnaltrexone (MNTX)) — Bausch Health Americas, Inc.. Methylnaltrexone is a peripheral mu-opioid receptor antagonist that blocks opioid receptors in the gastrointestinal tract without crossing the blood-brain barrier, thereby reversing opioid-induced constipation.
Comparator set (2 drugs)
| Drug | Generic | Sponsor | Phase | Class | Target | Approval / PDUFA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methylnaltrexone (MNTX) TARGET | Methylnaltrexone (MNTX) | Bausch Health Americas, Inc. | marketed | Peripheral mu-opioid receptor antagonist | Mu-opioid receptor (peripheral) | |
| Methylnaltrexone (MOA-728) | Methylnaltrexone (MOA-728) | Bausch Health Americas, Inc. | phase 3 | Peripheral mu-opioid receptor antagonist | Mu-opioid receptor (peripheral) | |
| SC Methylnaltrexone (MNTX) | SC Methylnaltrexone (MNTX) | Bausch Health Americas, Inc. | phase 3 | Peripheral mu-opioid receptor antagonist | Mu-opioid receptor (peripheral) |
Recent regulatory actions (last 90 days)
Upcoming PDUFA dates (next 180 days)
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Sponsor landscape (Peripheral mu-opioid receptor antagonist class)
- Bausch Health Americas, Inc. · 3 drugs in this class
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Drug Landscape (2026). Methylnaltrexone (MNTX) — Competitive Intelligence Brief. https://druglandscape.com/ci/methylnaltrexone-mntx. Accessed 2026-05-16.
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