Dexmedetomidine transdermal patch - Teikoku Pharma USA
Alternative Names: 3-day dexmedetomidine patch; DMTS; TPU 006Latest Information Update: 08 Jan 2026
At a glance
- Originator Teikoku Pharma USA
- Class Analgesics; Antidepressants; Anxiolytics; Behavioural disorder therapies; Drug withdrawal therapies; Hypnosedatives; Imidazoles; Non-opioid analgesics; Sleep disorder therapies; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Alpha 2 adrenergic receptor agonists
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Orphan Drug Status
No
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity No
Highest Development Phases
- Phase II Agitation; Postoperative pain
Most Recent Events
- 16 Sep 2025 Phase-II clinical trials in Agitation in USA (Transdermal) (NCT06052254)
- 25 Sep 2023 Teikoku Pharma plans a phase II trial for Agitation (Transdermal, Patch) in December 2023 (NCT06052254)
- 25 Sep 2023 Teikoku Pharma plans a phase II trial for Agitation (Transdermal, Patch) (NCT06052254)