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Cyanamid (CALCIUM CARBIMIDE)

Phase 2 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026

Cyanamid (generic name: CALCIUM CARBIMIDE) is a calcium carbimide drug. It is currently in Phase 2 development.

Calcium carbimide works by inhibiting the activity of certain enzymes involved in cellular processes.

Cyanamid is a small molecule compound with the synonyms Calcium Carbimide, Calcium Carbimide, Calcium Cyanamide, and others. It is a calcium salt of cyanamide.

Likelihood of approval
15.3% vs 15.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2031–2034
Steps remaining: Phase 3 → NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: Medium
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 2 → approval rate +15.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 2 drugs reach approval ~15.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2031–2034
EMA EU 2032–2035 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2032–2035 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2032–2036 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2032–2036 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2032–2036 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2033–2037 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2032–2036 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2032–2037 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2033–2037 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameCALCIUM CARBIMIDE
Drug classcalcium carbimide
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaMetabolic
PhasePhase 2

Mechanism of action

Imagine your body's cells are like factories that use enzymes to get things done. Calcium carbimide is like a tool that blocks some of these enzymes, which can help slow down or stop certain processes in the body. This can be useful in treating certain conditions, but more research is needed to understand how it works and its potential side effects.

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

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Frequently asked questions about Cyanamid

What is Cyanamid?

Cyanamid (CALCIUM CARBIMIDE) is a calcium carbimide drug.

How does Cyanamid work?

Calcium carbimide works by inhibiting the activity of certain enzymes involved in cellular processes.

What is the generic name of Cyanamid?

CALCIUM CARBIMIDE is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Cyanamid.

What drug class is Cyanamid in?

Cyanamid belongs to the calcium carbimide class. See all calcium carbimide drugs at /class/calcium-carbimide.

What development phase is Cyanamid in?

Cyanamid is in Phase 2.

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