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Low dose Oliceridine

Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Low dose Oliceridine is a Mu-opioid receptor agonist Small molecule drug developed by Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University. It is currently FDA-approved for Acute pain management, Postoperative pain.

Low-dose oliceridine is a selective mu-opioid receptor agonist that provides analgesia with potentially reduced adverse effects compared to standard-dose opioids.

Low-dose oliceridine is a selective mu-opioid receptor agonist that provides analgesia with potentially reduced adverse effects compared to standard-dose opioids. Used for Acute pain management, Postoperative pain.

At a glance

Generic nameLow dose Oliceridine
SponsorNanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University
Drug classMu-opioid receptor agonist
TargetMu-opioid receptor (OPRM1)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaPain Management
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Oliceridine binds to mu-opioid receptors in the central and peripheral nervous system to modulate pain signaling. The low-dose formulation is designed to achieve analgesic efficacy while minimizing respiratory depression, constipation, and other opioid-related side effects through biased signaling or reduced systemic exposure.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about Low dose Oliceridine

What is Low dose Oliceridine?

Low dose Oliceridine is a Mu-opioid receptor agonist drug developed by Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, indicated for Acute pain management, Postoperative pain.

How does Low dose Oliceridine work?

Low-dose oliceridine is a selective mu-opioid receptor agonist that provides analgesia with potentially reduced adverse effects compared to standard-dose opioids.

What is Low dose Oliceridine used for?

Low dose Oliceridine is indicated for Acute pain management, Postoperative pain.

Who makes Low dose Oliceridine?

Low dose Oliceridine is developed and marketed by Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University (see full Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University pipeline at /company/nanjing-first-hospital-nanjing-medical-university).

What drug class is Low dose Oliceridine in?

Low dose Oliceridine belongs to the Mu-opioid receptor agonist class. See all Mu-opioid receptor agonist drugs at /class/mu-opioid-receptor-agonist.

What development phase is Low dose Oliceridine in?

Low dose Oliceridine is FDA-approved (marketed).

What are the side effects of Low dose Oliceridine?

Common side effects of Low dose Oliceridine include Nausea, Dizziness, Vomiting, Constipation, Respiratory depression.

What does Low dose Oliceridine target?

Low dose Oliceridine targets Mu-opioid receptor (OPRM1) and is a Mu-opioid receptor agonist.

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