Who are SC Methylnaltrexone (MNTX)'s main competitors?

Direct comparators (same drug class / molecular target / therapeutic area): Methylnaltrexone (MNTX), Methylnaltrexone (MOA-728).

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Last reviewed 2026-05-16 · How we verify

SC Methylnaltrexone (MNTX) — Competitive Intelligence Brief

SC Methylnaltrexone (MNTX) (SC Methylnaltrexone (MNTX)) competitive landscape: 2 comparators, recent regulatory actions, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline. Class: Peripheral mu-opioid receptor antagonist. Area: Gastroenterology / Supportive Care.

phase 3 Peripheral mu-opioid receptor antagonist Mu-opioid receptor (peripheral) Gastroenterology / Supportive Care Small molecule Live · refreshed every 30 min

Target snapshot

SC Methylnaltrexone (MNTX) (SC 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)

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Drug	Generic	Sponsor	Phase	Class	Target
SC Methylnaltrexone (MNTX) TARGET	SC Methylnaltrexone (MNTX)	Bausch Health Americas, Inc.	phase 3	Peripheral mu-opioid receptor antagonist	Mu-opioid receptor (peripheral)
Methylnaltrexone (MNTX)	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)

Recent regulatory actions (last 90 days)

No regulatory actions in the last 90 days for this set.

Upcoming PDUFA dates (next 180 days)

No PDUFA dates in the next 180 days for this set.

Patent timeline (forward window)

No upcoming patent expiries for this set.

Sponsor landscape (Peripheral mu-opioid receptor antagonist class)

Bausch Health Americas, Inc. · 3 drugs in this class

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Drug Landscape (2026). SC Methylnaltrexone (MNTX) — Competitive Intelligence Brief. https://druglandscape.com/ci/sc-methylnaltrexone-mntx. Accessed 2026-05-16.

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