NDAORALTABLET
Approved
Oct 1984
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
CAPOZIDE 50/25 (captopril; hydrochlorothiazide) by Bristol Myers Squibb is clinical pharmacology mechanism of action the mechanism of action of captopril has not yet been fully elucidated. Approved for hypertension, diabetic nephropathy (proteinuria > 500 mg/day) in patients with type i insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, retinopathy and 8 more indications. First approved in 1984.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
CAPOZIDE 50/25 is a fixed-dose combination of captopril (an ACE inhibitor) and hydrochlorothiazide (a thiazide diuretic) used to treat hypertension and heart failure. It works by suppressing the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and reducing fluid retention, lowering blood pressure and cardiac workload. The combination is indicated for hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, heart failure, and post-MI survival benefit in patients with left ventricular dysfunction.
LOE Approaching
As a legacy product approaching loss of exclusivity, the brand team is likely transitioning to life-cycle management and defending market share against generics and newer mechanism competitors.
Mechanism of Action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of captopril has not yet been fully elucidated. Its beneficial effects in hypertension and heart failure appear to result primarily from suppression of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. However, there is no consistent…
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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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