Last update 25 Mar 2025

Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride

Overview

Basic Info

Drug Type
Small molecule drug
Synonyms
5-ALA HCl, 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA), 5-aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride
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Target-
Action-
Mechanism
Photosensitizers
Originator Organization
Drug Highest PhaseApproved
First Approval Date
United States (03 Dec 1999),
RegulationFast Track (United States), Orphan Drug (United States), Orphan Drug (South Korea), Orphan Drug (Japan)
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Structure/Sequence

Molecular FormulaC5H10ClNO3
InChIKeyZLHFONARZHCSET-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS Registry5451-09-2

R&D Status

Approved
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IndicationCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Carcinoma of urinary bladder, invasive
Japan
27 Sep 2017
Glioblastoma Multiforme
Australia
07 Nov 2013
Contrast agents
Japan
25 Mar 2013
Basal Cell Carcinoma
European Union
13 Dec 2011
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Iceland
13 Dec 2011
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Liechtenstein
13 Dec 2011
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Norway
13 Dec 2011
Glioma
European Union
07 Sep 2007
Glioma
Iceland
07 Sep 2007
Glioma
Liechtenstein
07 Sep 2007
Glioma
Norway
07 Sep 2007
Condylomata Acuminata
China
14 Feb 2007
Actinic Keratosis
United States
03 Dec 1999
Developing
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IndicationHighest PhaseCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder NeoplasmsPhase 3
China
20 Jan 2025
Ovarian Epithelial CarcinomaPhase 3
United States
30 May 2024
Recurrent ovarian cancerPhase 3
United States
30 May 2024
Breast CancerPhase 3
United States
27 Apr 2021
CarcinomaPhase 3
United States
27 Apr 2021
MeningiomaPhase 3
United States
28 Oct 2020
MeningiomaPhase 3
Austria
28 Oct 2020
MeningiomaPhase 3
Germany
28 Oct 2020
Superficial basal cell carcinomaPhase 3
United States
25 Sep 2018
Malignant glioma of brainPhase 3
Japan
01 Aug 2010
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Clinical Result

Indication
Phase
Evaluation
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Study
Phase
PopulationAnalyzed EnrollmentGroupResultsEvaluationPublication Date
Phase 2
31
High-dose 5-ALA (>40 mg/kg)
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Positive
11 Nov 2024
Low/standard dose 5-ALA (<30 mg/kg)
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Phase 1
-
8
Sonodynamic Therapy with 5-ALA HCL Oral Solution and CV-01
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Positive
11 Nov 2024
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Phase 3
187
Ameluz®-PDT
dipvzcgqvn(qujteajupj) = oglaaawnci jravmlivdl (eesjpoqxyh )
Positive
31 Oct 2024
Placebo-PDT
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Not Applicable
163
(Fluorescent Gliomas)
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Positive
17 Oct 2024
Not Applicable
Glioblastoma
Adjuvant
5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) positive
23
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Negative
17 Oct 2024
(Focal residual 5-ALA)
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Not Applicable
Glioblastoma
5-aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride (5-ALA HCl)
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Intraoperative photodynamic therapy (PDT) with 5-aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride (5-ALA HCl)
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Positive
01 Jul 2024
Phase 4
30
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-
27 Jun 2024
Not Applicable
33
Fluorescence cystoscopy using oral 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA)
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Positive
01 May 2024
(White-light endoscopy)
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Not Applicable
302
Fluorescence cystoscopy using oral 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA)
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Negative
01 May 2024
(White light cystoscopy)
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