NDAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
Jun 1971
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
2/8 — Basic
CAPASTAT SULFATE (capreomycin sulfate) by Fosun Pharma. Approved for tuberculosis. First approved in 1971.
Drug data last refreshed 23h ago · AI intelligence enriched 2w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
CAPASTAT SULFATE (capreomycin sulfate) is an injectable antimycobacterial antibiotic approved in 1971 for treatment of tuberculosis, particularly drug-resistant strains. It is administered via intramuscular or intravenous injection as part of combination therapy regimens. The drug inhibits bacterial protein synthesis and is reserved for cases where first-line TB agents are ineffective or contraindicated.
LOE Approaching
Product is in mature/declining phase with limited growth trajectory; commercial teams likely focused on retention and managed care negotiations rather than expansion.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications (1)
Career Relevance
CAPASTAT SULFATE offers limited traditional pharma career growth; opportunities exist primarily in specialty markets, global health organizations, and generic/contract manufacturing serving endemic TB regions. This product is suited for professionals passionate about infectious disease and underserved populations rather than those seeking rapid advancement in growth-stage commercialization.
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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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