Fezolinetant,a new approved drug for the treatment of vasomotor symptoms in menopausal women
Fezolinetant has been approved by the U.S.Food and Drug Administration(FDA)for the treatment of moderate/severe vasomotor symptoms(VMS)in menopausal women.The Fezolinetant tablet is for oral use and is a neurokinin 3 receptor(NK3R)antagonist that blocks neurokinin B binding on the KNDy neuron.Clinical studys indicate that Fezolinetant can reduce the frequency and severity of VMS and improve quality of life.The mechanism of action,pharmacodynamics,pharmacokinetics,clinical study and safety were introduced.