What is Meptamizol used for?

Meptamizol is indicated for Moderate pain.

What development phase is Meptamizol in?

Meptamizol is FDA-approved (marketed).

What is the generic name of Meptamizol?

MEPTAZINOL is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Meptamizol.

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Meptamizol (MEPTAZINOL)

FDA-approved active Small molecule Quality 26/100

At a glance

Generic name	MEPTAZINOL
Drug class	meptazinol
Target	Mu-type opioid receptor
Modality	Small molecule
Therapeutic area	Pain
Phase	FDA-approved

Approved indications

Moderate pain

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

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