NDAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
Mar 2015
Lifecycle
Peak
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
2
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
ARGATROBAN (argatroban) by Fresenius Kabi is thrombin inhibitors [moa]. First approved in 2015.
Drug data last refreshed 8h ago · AI intelligence enriched 6d ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
ARGATROBAN is a direct thrombin inhibitor administered by injection, used to prevent and treat thrombosis in patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). It works by reversibly binding to the active site of thrombin, blocking clot formation without requiring cofactors like antithrombin.
Peak
Peak lifecycle stage indicates mature market positioning with established sales infrastructure; team size likely optimized but not expanding.
Mechanism of Action
Thrombin Inhibitors
Pharmacologic Class:
Anti-coagulant
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (2)
Significance of Antibodies to Heparin/Platelet Factor 4 Complex in Vein Graft Patency and Potential Role of Argatroban for Prevention of Vein Graft Occlusion
Started Nov 2010
9 enrolled
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft SurgeryPresence of Heparin/Platelet Factor 4 Antibody
Evaluation of Argatroban Injection in Pediatric Patients Requiring Anticoagulant Alternatives to Heparin
Started Sep 2003
24 enrolled
ThrombocytopeniaThrombosis
Career Relevance
Working on ARGATROBAN offers exposure to specialty hospital pharmaceutical sales, anticoagulation therapy expertise, and complex reimbursement/formulary management. Career growth is constrained by peak lifecycle stage and modest linked job availability, making this suitable for specialists seeking deep therapeutic area knowledge rather than rapid advancement.
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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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