ARAKODA
Peaktafenoquine
NDAORALTABLETPriority Review
Approved
Aug 2018
Lifecycle
Peak
Competitive Pressure
0/100
Clinical Trials
15
Data completeness
5/8 — Partial
Priority Review
ARAKODA (tafenoquine) is 8-aminoquinoline antimalarial drug [see microbiology ()] . First approved in 2018.
Drug data last refreshed 11h ago · AI intelligence enriched 3w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
ARAKODA (tafenoquine) is an oral 8-aminoquinoline antimalarial approved in 2018 for malaria prevention and treatment. It works by interfering with parasite metabolism and is administered as a tablet. The drug addresses a critical gap in malaria prophylaxis by offering a single-dose or short-course option for travelers and at-risk populations.
Peak9.1 years to LOE
ARAKODA is in peak commercial maturity with no direct competitors reported, suggesting strong market position but stable team sizing post-launch.
Mechanism of Action
8-aminoquinoline antimalarial drug [see Microbiology ()] .
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (15)
Tafenoquine Drug Levels in Small Children
Started Sep 2026
20 enrolled
Plasmodium Vivax MalariaVivax Malaria
An Interventional Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Tafenoquine (TQ) and Primaquine (PQ) When Either Are Taken Together With Chloroquine (CQ) for the Treatment of P. Vivax Malaria in Indian Participants Aged 2 Years and Older
Started Nov 2024
324 enrolled
Malaria, Vivax
A Revised Tafenoquine Dose to Improve Radical Cure for Vivax Malaria
Started May 2024
1,090 enrolled
Vivax Malaria
Escalating Monthly Doses of Tafenoquine in Healthy Volunteers
Started May 2022
200 enrolled
Prophylaxis
Efficacy and Safety Study of Tafenoquine (TQ) Co-administered With Dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine (DHA-PQP) for the Radical Cure of Plasmodium Vivax (P. Vivax) Malaria
Started Apr 2018
150 enrolled
Malaria, Vivax
Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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