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Opramidol (OPIPRAMOL)

Phase 3 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026

Opramidol (generic name: OPIPRAMOL) is a opipramol drug. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Depressive disorder.

Opipramol works by binding to the sigma non-opioid intracellular receptor 1, which helps to regulate mood and emotional responses.

Opramidol, also known as Opipramol, is a small molecule drug that targets the sigma non-opioid intracellular receptor 1. It belongs to the opipramol class and is used to treat depressive disorder. The commercial status of Opipramol is unclear, but it is not FDA-approved. As a result, its availability and safety profile may vary. Further research is needed to fully understand its pharmacological properties.

Likelihood of approval
55.3% 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).
  • CNS / neurology attrition -3.0pp
    CNS drugs have historically high Phase 3 failure rates (notably in Alzheimer disease + major depression).
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 nameOPIPRAMOL
Drug classopipramol
TargetSigma non-opioid intracellular receptor 1
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaNeuroscience
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Imagine your brain has a complex system of messengers that help you feel happy or sad. Opipramol helps to calm down the messengers that make you feel sad, which can help to improve your mood and reduce symptoms of depression.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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Frequently asked questions about Opramidol

What is Opramidol?

Opramidol (OPIPRAMOL) is a opipramol drug, indicated for Depressive disorder.

How does Opramidol work?

Opipramol works by binding to the sigma non-opioid intracellular receptor 1, which helps to regulate mood and emotional responses.

What is Opramidol used for?

Opramidol is indicated for Depressive disorder.

What is the generic name of Opramidol?

OPIPRAMOL is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Opramidol.

What drug class is Opramidol in?

Opramidol belongs to the opipramol class. See all opipramol drugs at /class/opipramol.

What development phase is Opramidol in?

Opramidol is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of Opramidol?

Common side effects of Opramidol include General physical health deterioration, Abnormal palmar/plantar creases, Product prescribing error, Dysmorphism, Product monitoring error, Hypoparathyroidism secondary.

What does Opramidol target?

Opramidol targets Sigma non-opioid intracellular receptor 1 and is a opipramol.

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