NDAORALTABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE2 Generics Approved
Approved
Feb 2003
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
60/100
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
Drug data last refreshed 6h ago · AI intelligence enriched 2w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
CARDIZEM LA is a long-acting oral formulation of diltiazem hydrochloride, a non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension and angina pectoris. It works by inhibiting calcium influx into vascular smooth muscle and cardiac tissue, reducing heart rate and blood pressure. The extended-release tablet formulation enables once-daily dosing for improved patient compliance.
$0.002BPart D
LOE ApproachingProduct approaching loss of exclusivity with modest Part D spending; expect defensive marketing strategies and potential team consolidation.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications
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Career Relevance
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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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