NDAORALTABLET2 Generics Approved
Approved
Nov 1982
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
60/100
Data completeness
2/8 — Basic
Drug data last refreshed 1h ago · AI intelligence enriched 2w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
CARDIZEM (diltiazem hydrochloride) is a calcium channel blocker indicated for hypertension and angina pectoris. It reduces blood pressure and myocardial oxygen demand by inhibiting calcium influx into vascular and cardiac muscle cells. The oral tablet formulation has been a cornerstone therapy in cardiovascular disease management since 1982.
LOE Approaching
LOE-approaching status signals transition from growth-focused teams toward lifecycle management and generic defense strategies; expect organizational restructuring and potential team consolidation.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Career Relevance
Working on CARDIZEM offers experience in mature product management, generic competition defense, and managed care negotiation—skills highly valuable in pharma. However, limited pipeline activity and approaching LOE mean career growth is constrained; positions are best suited for professionals seeking stability and tactical commercial expertise rather than transformational innovation roles.
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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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