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L-Dipalmitoyl Lecithin (COLFOSCERIL PALMITATE)

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L-Dipalmitoyl Lecithin (generic name: COLFOSCERIL PALMITATE) is a colfosceril palmitate Small molecule drug developed by GSK. It is currently FDA-approved (first approved 1990) for Respiratory distress syndrome in the newborn.

L-Dipalmitoyl Lecithin is a small molecule with a mechanism of action as a lung surfactant. It is also known by various synonyms, including Colfosceryl Palmitate.

At a glance

Generic nameCOLFOSCERIL PALMITATE
SponsorGSK
Drug classcolfosceril palmitate
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaMetabolic
PhaseFDA-approved
First approval1990

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

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FDA labelMechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions

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Frequently asked questions about L-Dipalmitoyl Lecithin

What is L-Dipalmitoyl Lecithin?

L-Dipalmitoyl Lecithin (COLFOSCERIL PALMITATE) is a colfosceril palmitate drug developed by GSK, indicated for Respiratory distress syndrome in the newborn.

What is L-Dipalmitoyl Lecithin used for?

L-Dipalmitoyl Lecithin is indicated for Respiratory distress syndrome in the newborn.

Who makes L-Dipalmitoyl Lecithin?

L-Dipalmitoyl Lecithin is developed and marketed by GSK (see full GSK pipeline at /company/gsk).

What is the generic name of L-Dipalmitoyl Lecithin?

COLFOSCERIL PALMITATE is the generic (nonproprietary) name of L-Dipalmitoyl Lecithin.

What drug class is L-Dipalmitoyl Lecithin in?

L-Dipalmitoyl Lecithin belongs to the colfosceril palmitate class. See all colfosceril palmitate drugs at /class/colfosceril-palmitate.

When was L-Dipalmitoyl Lecithin approved?

L-Dipalmitoyl Lecithin was first approved on 1990.

What development phase is L-Dipalmitoyl Lecithin in?

L-Dipalmitoyl Lecithin is FDA-approved (marketed).

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