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Metanopirone Citrate (TANDOSPIRONE)

Phase 2 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026

Metanopirone Citrate (generic name: TANDOSPIRONE) is a tandospirone drug. It is currently in Phase 2 development for Bruxism (teeth grinding).

Tandospirone works by binding to and modulating the activity of dopamine D(4) receptors in the brain.

Metanopirone Citrate is a small molecule with synonyms including SEDIEL, SM-3997, and Tandospirone Citrate.

Likelihood of approval
15.3% 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).
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 nameTANDOSPIRONE
Drug classtandospirone
TargetD(4) dopamine receptor
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOther
PhasePhase 2

Mechanism of action

Imagine your brain is like a city with many different streets and intersections. Dopamine is like a traffic signal that helps control the flow of messages between different parts of the city. Tandospirone helps to adjust the traffic signal, reducing the messages that can lead to teeth grinding and other symptoms of Bruxism.

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

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 Metanopirone Citrate

What is Metanopirone Citrate?

Metanopirone Citrate (TANDOSPIRONE) is a tandospirone drug, indicated for Bruxism (teeth grinding).

How does Metanopirone Citrate work?

Tandospirone works by binding to and modulating the activity of dopamine D(4) receptors in the brain.

What is Metanopirone Citrate used for?

Metanopirone Citrate is indicated for Bruxism (teeth grinding).

What is the generic name of Metanopirone Citrate?

TANDOSPIRONE is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Metanopirone Citrate.

What drug class is Metanopirone Citrate in?

Metanopirone Citrate belongs to the tandospirone class. See all tandospirone drugs at /class/tandospirone.

What development phase is Metanopirone Citrate in?

Metanopirone Citrate is in Phase 2.

What does Metanopirone Citrate target?

Metanopirone Citrate targets D(4) dopamine receptor and is a tandospirone.

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