NDAORALTABLET
Approved
Dec 1962
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
ALDORIL 15 (hydrochlorothiazide; methyldopa) by Merck & Co. is mechanism of action lisinopril inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ace) in human subjects and animals. Approved for hypertension. First approved in 1962.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
ALDORIL 15 is a fixed-dose oral combination tablet containing hydrochlorothiazide (a thiazide diuretic) and methyldopa (a centrally-acting antihypertensive agent) approved in 1962 for treatment of hypertension. The product works through dual mechanisms: hydrochlorothiazide increases sodium and chloride excretion to reduce plasma volume, while methyldopa lowers blood pressure through central sympathetic inhibition. This long-established combination is indicated for patients requiring multi-agent antihypertensive therapy.
LOE Approaching
As a product approaching loss of exclusivity with minimal linked career positions, this asset represents a legacy brand with declining organizational investment and likely reduced team expansion opportunities.
Mechanism of Action
Mechanism of Action Lisinopril inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) in human subjects and animals. ACE is a peptidyl dipeptidase that catalyzes the conversion of angiotensin I to the vasoconstrictor substance, angiotensin II. Angiotensin II also stimulates aldosterone secretion by the…
Indications (1)
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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