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Nepresol (DIHYDRALAZINE)

Phase 3 active Small molecule Quality 27/100

Nepresol (generic name: DIHYDRALAZINE) is a dihydralazine drug. It is currently in Phase 3 development.

Nepresol works by relaxing blood vessels and reducing blood pressure.

Nepresol, also known as dihydralazine, is a small molecule drug in the dihydralazine class. Its exact target and mechanism of action are unknown, but it is used to treat certain cardiovascular conditions. The commercial status of Nepresol is unclear, and it may be patented or available as a generic medication. Key safety considerations for Nepresol are not well-documented. Further research is needed to fully understand its pharmacology and clinical use.

Likelihood of approval
58.3% vs 58.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2028–2030
Steps remaining: NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: High
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 3 → approval rate +58.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 3 drugs reach approval ~58.3% 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 2028–2030
EMA EU 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2029–2032 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2029–2032 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2029–2032 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2030–2033 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2029–2032 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2029–2033 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2030–2033 +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 nameDIHYDRALAZINE
Drug classdihydralazine
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaHematology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Imagine your blood vessels are like roads in your body. When they're narrow, it's harder for blood to flow through them. Nepresol helps to widen these roads, making it easier for blood to flow and reducing the pressure inside your blood vessels.

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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Frequently asked questions about Nepresol

What is Nepresol?

Nepresol (DIHYDRALAZINE) is a dihydralazine drug.

How does Nepresol work?

Nepresol works by relaxing blood vessels and reducing blood pressure.

What is the generic name of Nepresol?

DIHYDRALAZINE is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Nepresol.

What drug class is Nepresol in?

Nepresol belongs to the dihydralazine class. See all dihydralazine drugs at /class/dihydralazine.

What development phase is Nepresol in?

Nepresol is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of Nepresol?

Common side effects of Nepresol include Patent ductus arteriosus, Shone complex, Ventricular septal defect, Product prescribing error, Foetal exposure during pregnancy, Atrial septal defect.

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