This brand name is authorized in United States
The drug NORTHERA contains one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API):
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Droxidopa
UNII J7A92W69L7 - DROXIDOPA
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Droxidopa is a synthetic amino acid analog that is directly metabolized to norepinephrine by dopa-decarboxylase, which is extensively distributed throughout the body. Droxidopa is believed to exert its pharmacological effects through norepinephrine and not through the parent molecule or other metabolites. The exact mechanism of action of droxidopa in the treatment of neurogenic orthostatic hypotension is unknown. |
Below package inserts are available for further reading:
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
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| NORTHERA Capsule | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/PLR |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| Country: US | FDA, National Drug Code | Identifier(s): 67386-820, 67386-821, 67386-822 |
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