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Kapvay FDA Approval History

FDA Approved: Yes (First approved September 28, 2010)
Brand name: Kapvay
Generic name: clonidine hydrochloride
Dosage form: Extended-Release Tablets
Company: Shionogi Inc.
Treatment for: ADHD

Kapvay (clonidine hydrochloride) is a centrally acting alpha2-adrenergic agonist indicated for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as monotherapy or as adjunctive therapy to stimulant medications.

Development timeline for Kapvay

DateArticle
Oct  4, 2010Approval Shionogi Announces FDA Approval of Kapvay - The First and Only Therapy Approved for Use with Stimulant Medication for the Treatment of ADHD

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