BAROS
LOE Approachingsodium bicarbonate; tartaric acid
NDAORALGRANULE, EFFERVESCENT
Approved
Aug 1985
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
12
Data completeness
2/8 — Basic
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
BAROS is an oral effervescent granule combining sodium bicarbonate and tartaric acid, approved in 1985 for symptomatic relief of acid indigestion and heartburn. The formulation works through acid-base neutralization, providing rapid relief when dissolved in water. This is a mature, over-the-counter antacid product with a simple mechanism suitable for gastric pH management.
LOE Approaching
Product approaching loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30), suggesting defensive marketing and cost-management focus rather than growth-stage resource investment.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications
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Clinical Trials (12)
Barostim-Enabled NEurohormonal Intervention For Improving Treatment of Heart Failure
Started Apr 2026
2,500 enrolled
Heart FailureHeart Failure NYHA Class IIHeart Failure NYHA Class III
Impact of Barostimulation on Hemodynamics in Adults With Heart Failure
Started Mar 2026
58 enrolled
HFrEF - Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction
Symptomatic CRT Patients: Real-World Experience - Barostim™ Advancing the Level of Clinical Evidence
Started Jul 2023
5 enrolled
Heart Failure
Real-World Experience - Barostim™ Advancing the Level of Clinical Evidence (REBALANCE Registry)
Started Jun 2020
435 enrolled
Heart Failure
BAROSTIM THERAPY™ In Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction
Started Mar 2017
11 enrolled
Heart Failure
Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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