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diethylpropion (Regenon retard)

✓ Approved

Bausch Health Companies Inc. · SLC6A2 · Small Molecule

What is diethylpropion?

diethylpropion is a small molecule developed by Bausch Health Companies Inc.. It is approved for therapeutic indications via oral (po).

Drug Profile

Brand NamesRegenon retard
CompanyBausch Health Companies Inc.
Drug ClassSmall Molecule
Molecular TargetSLC6A2
RouteOral (PO)
StatusApproved
Sources: ClinicalTrials.gov, Bausch Health Companies Inc.

Mechanism of Action

Molecular Targets

diethylpropion acts on 1 molecular target:

SLC6A2solute carrier family 6 member 2 (NAT1, NET)
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Therapeutic Indications

diethylpropion is developed for 1 unique indication across 1 therapeutic area.

Therapeutic AreaConditionPhase
Metabolism and nutrition disordersObesity✓ Approved

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