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Ulimorelin Invtravenously (IV) — Competitive Intelligence Brief
phase 3
Ghrelin receptor agonist
Ghrelin receptor
Gastrointestinal
Small molecule
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Target snapshot
Ulimorelin Invtravenously (IV) (Ulimorelin Invtravenously (IV)) — Tranzyme, Inc.. Ulimorelin is a ghrelin receptor agonist that stimulates gastric emptying.
Comparator set (4 drugs)
| Drug | Generic | Sponsor | Phase | Class | Target | Approval / PDUFA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulimorelin Invtravenously (IV) TARGET | Ulimorelin Invtravenously (IV) | Tranzyme, Inc. | phase 3 | Ghrelin receptor agonist | Ghrelin receptor | |
| KW-6500 | KW-6500 | Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. | phase 3 | Growth hormone secretagogue | Ghrelin receptor (GHS-R1a) | |
| RHB-102 | RHB-102 | RedHill Biopharma Limited | phase 3 | Gastric motility agent | Ghrelin receptor | |
| MHOS/SHP615 | MHOS/SHP615 | Shire | phase 3 | Growth hormone secretagogue | Ghrelin receptor (GHSR-1a) | |
| Ulimorelin Intravenously (IV) | Ulimorelin Intravenously (IV) | Tranzyme, Inc. | phase 3 | Ghrelin receptor agonist | Ghrelin receptor |
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Sponsor landscape (Ghrelin receptor agonist class)
- Tranzyme, Inc. · 2 drugs in this class
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Drug Landscape (2026). Ulimorelin Invtravenously (IV) — Competitive Intelligence Brief. https://druglandscape.com/ci/ulimorelin-invtravenously-iv. Accessed 2026-06-10.
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