NDAINJECTIONINJECTABLEPriority Review
Approved
Dec 1992
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
Priority Review
CARNITOR (levocarnitine) by Leadiant Biosciences is clinical pharmacology carnitor (levocarnitine) is a naturally occurring substance required in mammalian energy metabolism. First approved in 1992.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
CARNITOR (levocarnitine) is a naturally occurring carnitine analog that facilitates long-chain fatty acid entry into cellular mitochondria for energy production. It is indicated for primary and secondary carnitine deficiency, including End Stage Renal Disease patients on hemodialysis and patients with inborn errors of metabolism such as glutaric aciduria II and propionic acidemia. The drug works by clearing toxic acylCoA compounds through carnitine ester formation and excretion, alleviating metabolic abnormalities.
LOE Approaching
Product is approaching loss of exclusivity with low competitive pressure (30), indicating a mature brand requiring defensive positioning and potential cost management initiatives.
Mechanism of Action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY CARNITOR (levocarnitine) is a naturally occurring substance required in mammalian energy metabolism. It has been shown to facilitate long-chain fatty acid entry into cellular mitochondria, thereby delivering substrate for oxidation and subsequent energy production. Fatty acids…
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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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