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Enclitide Chloride

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · Phase 2 active Small molecule

Enclitide Chloride is a chloride channel blocker Small molecule drug developed by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC. It is currently in Phase 2 development for Treatment of chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain. Also known as: MK-0616.

Enclitide chloride is a chloride channel blocker.

Enclitide chloride is a chloride channel blocker. Used for Treatment of chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain.

Likelihood of approval
16.3% 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).
  • Oncology Phase 2 attrition -2.0pp
    Oncology drugs have higher Phase 2-to-Phase 3 attrition than average — many fail to show OS benefit in larger studies.
  • Big-pharma sponsor +3.0pp
    Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC is a top-20 pharma sponsor — historical approval rates run ~3pp above average due to scale, regulatory experience, and trial-design quality.
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 nameEnclitide Chloride
Also known asMK-0616
SponsorMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Drug classchloride channel blocker
Targetchloride channel
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 2

Mechanism of action

It works by blocking chloride channels in the body, which can help to reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms associated with certain conditions.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
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Frequently asked questions about Enclitide Chloride

What is Enclitide Chloride?

Enclitide Chloride is a chloride channel blocker drug developed by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, indicated for Treatment of chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain.

How does Enclitide Chloride work?

Enclitide chloride is a chloride channel blocker.

What is Enclitide Chloride used for?

Enclitide Chloride is indicated for Treatment of chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain.

Who makes Enclitide Chloride?

Enclitide Chloride is developed by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC (see full Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC pipeline at /company/merck).

Is Enclitide Chloride also known as anything else?

Enclitide Chloride is also known as MK-0616.

What drug class is Enclitide Chloride in?

Enclitide Chloride belongs to the chloride channel blocker class. See all chloride channel blocker drugs at /class/chloride-channel-blocker.

What development phase is Enclitide Chloride in?

Enclitide Chloride is in Phase 2.

What are the side effects of Enclitide Chloride?

Common side effects of Enclitide Chloride include Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea.

What does Enclitide Chloride target?

Enclitide Chloride targets chloride channel and is a chloride channel blocker.

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