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Creatine

Drug profile

Also known as: methylguanidoacetic acid

FDA approved

Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)

Key facts

Creatine is a drug catalogued in DrugCentral.

  • Molecular formula: C4H9N3O2; molecular weight 131.13 g/mol.

Regulatory approvals (1)

DateAgencyMarketed asApplicantOrphan
—FDA——

Reported adverse-event signals

Strongest FDA FAERS disproportionality signals (log-likelihood ratio). A signal is a statistical association in spontaneous reports, not proof that the drug causes the event.

MedDRA termLLR
Pneumonia aspiration254.3
Coma216.8
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease190.1
Somnolence160.9
Underdose89.8
Incorrect route of product administration52.2

Chemical structure

Full physicochemical, ADMET and 3D-structure analysis of Creatine is on its molecule page.

Molecular formulaC4H9N3O2
Molecular weight131.13 g/mol
CAS number—
InChIKeyCVSVTCORWBXHQV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID586
CN(CC(O)=O)C(N)=N

Frequently asked questions

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What is the chemical formula of Creatine?

Creatine has the molecular formula C4H9N3O2 and a molecular weight of 131.13 g/mol.

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Quick facts

Status—
First approval—
AgencyFDA
Targets0
Indications0
FormulaC4H9N3O2
DrugCentral ID4661
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